Dive the IJN Nagato
One of the most popular wrecks we dive in Bikini Atoll is the IJN Nagato. So let’s dive right into this amazing vessel’s history. Quick facts LENGTH 215.80 meters GROSS TONNAGE 32720 tons DEPTH AT THE BOTTOM 52 meters DEPTH MAIN DECK 48-50 meters DEPTH AT SHALLOWEST POINT 33.5 meters ACCESSIBILITY Technical diver – ideally […]
Why my wetsuit does not fit?
There are tons of potential reasons that your wetsuit does not fit, but the main culprit is most probably the holidays. We’ve all been there after the holiday season. After indulging in lush meals and delicious chocolate, all watered down with the finest wines, it can be hard to fit into those pre-holidays clothes. We […]
Hermaphrodite fishes: no need to choose a gender
Did you know that many, if not most, marine creatures are hermaphrodites? A shocking way to start an article, right? But many underwater creatures have both female and male reproductive organs. Read on to learn more about our hermaphrodite friends… Hermaphroditism is fairly common in marine invertebrates (like nudibranchs). But fishes are the only vertebrates, […]
The first shark sanctuary
Palau was the first country on our planet to create a shark sanctuary, on 25th September 2009. The tiny country is a leader when it comes to environmental protection as we have seen in previous articles. So it was no surprise (to us) that they were the first ones to innovate! This first shark sanctuary […]
Discover Palau
Palau is one of the lesser-known countries in the world. Ask your friends and see if they can point to it on a map…or even if they have heard of it. For us, it’s one of the best diving destinations in the world. So it’s time for you discover its secrets and surprising facts. Small […]
Dive USS Lamson (DD-367)
The more you know about each Bikini Atoll wreck, the more you will get out of your scuba liveaboard holiday. Today, we are exploring one of the prime wrecks found in the lagoon. Dive with us on USS Lamson (DD-367). Quick facts LENGTH 104.04 meters GROSS TONNAGE 1500 tons DEPTH AT THE BOTTOM 51 meters […]
Inside the Fujikawa Maru wreck
The more you know about each Truk Lagoon wreck, the more you will get out of your liveaboard holiday. Today, we are exploring an iconic wreck: the Fujikawa Maru. Quick facts LENGTH 132 meters GROSS TONNAGE 6938 tons DEPTH AT THE BOTTOM 34 meters DEPTH MAIN DECK 18 meters DEPTH AT SHALLOWEST POINT 9 meters ACCESSIBILITY […]
Sand Artist: Sand Bubbler Crab
While on you are enjoying your diving holidays on one of our liveaboards, the crew will take you, at some point, to a beautiful white sandy beach. Once you set foot on it, pay attention! You may notice hundreds of tiny balls next to a hole. These tiny footballs are the work of art of […]
Ten interesting facts about Chuuk
Chuuk, or Truk Lagoon, is in the Federated States of Micronesia (abbreviated as FSM) and is considered the mecca for wreck divers. Before you head out to enjoy the underwater wonders in this dream destination, have a read through these 10 interesting facts about Chuuk! 1 – Its name Chuuk means “high mountains” in the […]
Cooperative hunting: groupers and moray eels
Cooperative hunting is well known among some terrestrial animals (lions), birds (Aplomado falcons), marine mammals (bottlenose dolphins), and humans. However, cooperative hunting amongst different species is extremely rare . The main reason of course, is that different species often do not communicate well between themselves, let alone outside their species. That is apart from humans. […]
