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. […]
The Marine Imaginary
Have you ever wondered why scuba diving is attractive to you? It’s said that diving reminds us of the time when we were the womb. However, as with everything, there are many possible explanations. We present you an alternative theory: the marine imaginary The fantasy of the underwater world is ever present. From a young age, […]
Chuuk vs. Truk. What’s in a name?
Many people find the different names of Truk and Chuuk confusing, so in this article we will try to clear the waters once and for all. Chuuk Lagoon, also known as Truk Lagoon, is a sheltered body of water in the central Pacific. The lagoon lies at about 1,800 kilometres north-east of New Guinea and […]
Spawning dives – what are they all about?
You may often hear the term spawning dives. This type of diving happens at a very particular time and place, but makes for some of the most amazing dives you may ever have. So let’s dive in and learn all about the spawning dives! What is spawning? Many types of marine organisms have a reproductive […]
Some unusual facts about hammerhead sharks
Sharks, in general, are just amazing, but the hammerhead is even more so. We have found some facts about hammerhead sharks that you might not have known. Why are hammerheads such a weird shape? Nature always has a reason for everything, whether we know it or not. But you have to admit, it’s a pretty […]
The Palau Pledge
In Palau, you will find that it’s woven into the culture to conserve what you have. Now, Palauans are paving the way for all nations. They have decided to put environmental protection at the heart of their values. In 2017, this gave rise to the Palau Pledge. What is the Palau Pledge? Palau is the […]
7 Nights in the Galapagos. A trip report.
The most common itinerary for guests in these times of pandemic is 7 nights in Galapagos. But what is the trip really like for a customer? Many many moons ago, Penny Yim-Barbieri worked for a previous incarnation of Master Liveaboards. She enjoyed it so much, she continues to get aboard our vessels to this day […]
Fun facts from the Solomons
We had fun digging out some lesser-known facts from the Solomons. Firstly, it’s not a country we hear a lot about! more importantly though, as divers, we love learning about our next dive destination. Watopia or Solomon Islands? For any of you that spent the winter months and/or lock down on your bike trainer Zwifting, […]
