SEA-son’s Greetings
SEA-son’s greetings from us to you! We wish you all the best for the festive period and hope that these seasonal underwater critters will help you celebrate in a true scuba diver style! Christmas Tree Worm There is no better embodiment of the SEA-son’s spirit than a Christmas tree worm. Christmas tree worms are part […]
A little story behind The Phinisi
We love our vessels and we value their history. The Phinisi has a particular place in our heart and this is her extraordinary story. Plying the waters of Thailand and Myanmar, The Phinisi has been part of the Master Liveaboards fleet for quite some time. In fact much longer than most people know. The birth […]
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 […]
Fascinating Facts About Moray Eels
You can find moray eels worldwide and they are a common underwater sight. But they are fascinating animals and this is your chance to learn some amazing facts you probably didn’t know about moray eels. The weird look Many people feel that an eel’s open mouth gives them a threating look. For us at Master […]
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, […]
Interesting facts about Napoleon wrasse
As they are one of the better known and larger reef fish, we wanted to give you a few interesting facts about Napoleon wrasse. This gentle giant, commonly called the humphead wrasse, is one of our favourite fish. Divers can encounter Napoleons in many regions of the world and it is often a happy moment. […]
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 […]
Dive Hollywood in The Bahamas
Dive Hollywood in The Bahamas you say? That sounds weird, no? Well, over 35 movies have been filmed, at least partly, in the Bahamas. So diving in The Bahamas gives us all the opportunity to dive backstage! When we say Bahamas , what are the first words that come to your mind? We bet you […]
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 […]
