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A new way of living underwater - Habitat Waterford

\At first it seems like a very 'hippy' idea and really fits into our part of the world, as does the Dome Shell factory. However, on further investigation, the instigator, Shaun Waterford, seemed more down to earth than expected and I decided to take a look for myself.

Yap, Micronesia - not just a place for Manta Rays

Yep, it is worthwhile traveling from Australia to Yap in Micronesia – or from anywhere else for that matter. Yap is a unique paradise in Micronesia - lush, tropical and with abundant life above and below the water.

Diving Ambon - Reefs, Muck and a Shipwreck

The island of Ambon, part of Maluku Province located in the Eastern parts of Indonesia between Papua and Sulawesi, is not on the travel schedule of many people, however for serious divers this is a destination offering diving away from the crowds as well as some amazing history and culture.

MIDE '09 - A dive show growing strong

For the third time I made it to the Malaysian International Dive Expo (MIDE), which by now can no longer be called an emerging dive show.

Stars in the Sea

Driven by a love of the sea and its largest fish, the elusive whale shark, Australian naturalist Brad Norman has received a Rolex Award for Enterprise for creating a worldwide photo-identification system which enables ordinary people to assist in its conservation.

Getting Spoiled on Spoilsport

So it really is true, you do get warm towels after each dive on a Mike Ball liveaboard ... This is a trip report of a recent 6 day Spoilsport expedition from Townsville to the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea and the wreck of the SS Yongala.

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What nudibranch is this?

Thought I have to put this one up. I photographed this at Julian Rocks in January 2004. Anybody out there with a name? - please post it in the discussion board or email underwater.com.au.

Sweetlips School

Sweetlips at Gordon's Mooring, Cairns. Taken by Caroline Swinburne - Photocomp September '04 - Open