Inspiration and travel advice for planning sustainable scuba diving trips around the globe
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Reef-Safe Sunscreen: Does It Really Make a Difference?
If you’ve been on a dive liveaboard recently or stayed at a sustainable surf resort, you may have been advised to bring only “reef-safe sunscreen”. This request is often included in trip dossiers and/or mentioned by dive/surf guides before heading into the water. These days, there’s a consensus amongst the ocean-loving community that reef-safe sunscreen…
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Shark Conservation: How to Dive Responsibly With Sharks
Sharks have roamed our oceans for more than 400 million years (yes, they’re older than dinosaurs). Today, there are more than 400 different species, ranging from tiny dwarf lantern sharks to predatory great whites and tiger sharks. Unfortunately, many face an uncertain future. This is due to habitat loss, bycatch and demand for shark fins,…
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Top Ocean Conservation Apps For Surfers and Divers
As surfers and divers, we experience the ocean in a deeply personal way. We see coral bleaching up close, notice changes in water quality and witness the impact of plastic pollution firsthand. So how can we use this first-hand knowledge and local insights for good? The reality is that you don’t need to be a…
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Ocean Plastic Pollution and the Role of Divers in Clean-Up Efforts
Plastic pollution is one of the most visible and destructive threats facing our oceans today. From floating bottles and ghost fishing nets to microplastics embedded in coral reefs, plastic waste has reached even the most remote dive sites on the planet. As international divers, we’ve seen the issue of plastic pollution around the globe –…
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Sustainable Dive Liveaboards in the Red Sea: What to Look For
The Red Sea is one of the world’s most iconic dive destinations, with thriving coral reefs, dramatic drop-offs and historic wrecks like the SS Thistlegorm. It lures divers from across the globe, with most basing themselves along the Egyptian coastline or boarding one of the many liveaboards that ply the Red Sea’s waters. But the…
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Overtourism in Dive Destinations: Are We Destroying Our Reefs?
If you’re a diver or snorkeller, you don’t need reminding that coral reefs are among the most magnificent places on Earth. The colours, the abundance, the movement – it’s hypnotic at times! But coral reefs are also among the most fragile ecosystems on our planet and human actions are a threat. As dive tourism grows…
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Costa Rica: Best Marine Parks for Scuba Divers + Eco Dive Resorts
Costa Rica is a paradise for eco-conscious travellers and underwater explorers are no exception. With its healthy coral reefs, pelagic-rich waters and some of the most progressive environmental policies in the world, the country is a dream destination for those who want to dive responsibly. We’ve been lucky enough to visit Costa Rica several times…
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Eco-Diving: Best Destinations for Sustainable Scuba Travel
As humans inspired by the underwater world, there is plenty of incentive to protect our coral reefs. Here at EcoOceanEscapes, we want to do our bit to save endangered marine species and keep our oceans free of trash. One impactful action we can all take is to choose sustainable diving destinations. These are nations (or…
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Eco-Friendly Diving: How to Be a Sustainable Scuba Advocate
Understand the environmental impacts of diving and sustainable scuba practices in this comprehensive guide to eco-friendly diving. Any diver will tell you that being underwater is an incredible experience. It’s a world that not everyone has the opportunity to explore and the encounters we have with marine creatures can be life-changing. Watching manta rays soar…
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Sustainable Scuba Travel: Tips for Finding Eco-Friendly Dive Resorts
Want to stay at an eco-friendly dive resort during your next scuba trip? Discover everything you should look for and things to consider when searching for the perfect property. It’s true that our oceans face immense challenges – from climate change to overfishing and mercury pollution. But there is hope for the future. Aside from…
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Are These the Most Inspiring Eco-Dive Resorts in the World?
Want to stay at one of the best eco-friendly dive resorts in the world? Discover some of our top picks for a sustainable scuba stay, whether you’re visiting Asia, Africa or Oceania. From eliminating single-use plastics to implementing circular waste systems, eco-dive resorts play a leading role in sustainable tourism. Set in some of the…
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7 Easy Ways to Be a Responsible Scuba Diver + Ocean Advocate
Scuba diving exposes us to a wonderful array of creatures, from colourful nudibranchs to magnificent mantas and inquisitive octopi. It also allows us to experience incredible underwater environments and landscapes that don’t exist elsewhere. But many of these ecosystems face mounting threats – warming waters, acidifying oceans and swirls of plastic trash that make life…
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8 Eco-Friendly Dive Liveaboards Around the Globe: Sustainable Scuba Travel
Planning a sustainable scuba vacation? Discover 8 of the world’s best eco-friendly dive liveaboards to keep your footprint to a minimum. With rising concern about the state of our oceans and threats to global marine life, many of today’s dive liveaboards are designed and operated with sustainability at the forefront. They provide scuba enthusiasts with…
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Diver’s Packing List for a Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Wondering what to pack for a sustainable scuba trip? Discover everything you need to bring (and what you can leave behind) in this essential diver’s packing list. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or embarking on your first dive trip, having the right gear is important for a stress-free experience. It’s easy to go out and…
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9 Eco-Dive Resorts in Southeast Asia: Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Looking for eco-dive resorts in Southeast Asia? Discover our top picks for sustainable stays in Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar. If you want your next Southeast Asia dive vacation to leave the destination better than you found it, we’ve got good news! There’s an increasing number of eco-friendly dive resorts popping up in…
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What is PADI AWARE? A Scuba-Led Movement for Marine Life
What is PADI AWARE? Discover everything you need to know about this scuba-led movement to protect and preserve our marine environments. Uniting scuba divers worldwide in a bid to protect our oceans, the PADI AWARE Foundation is a nonprofit that champions marine conservation. Through their partnership with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), they…
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10 Eco-Dive Resorts in Indonesia: Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Looking for the best eco-dive resorts in Indonesia? Discover some of our favourite picks for sustainable stays in the archipelago, from Komodo to Bunaken and Raja Ampat. It’s no secret that Indonesia boasts some incredible underwater environments. From the biodiverse reefs of Raja Ampat to the critter-filled sediments of Lembeh Strait, it’s a destination we’re…
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9 Marine Conservation Organisations to Follow in 2026
Want to give our oceans a helping hand? Discover 9 marine conservation organisations to follow in 2026, all of which are prioritising the long-term health of our underwater ecosystems. Our oceans are a life force on this planet. Marine species account for more than 90% of all life on Earth, yet they face grave threats…
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8 Eco-Dive Resorts in the Philippines: Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Planning a sustainable scuba vacation in Southeast Asia? Discover 8 of the best eco-dive resorts in the Philippines to help keep your environmental footprint to a minimum. Situated at the very heart of the Coral Triangle, the Philippines boasts some of the best diving in Southeast Asia. It’s home to fascinating wrecks, healthy coral reefs…
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7 Best Eco-Luxury Dive Resorts for a Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Want to plan a sustainable escape but don’t want to compromise on creature comforts? Discover 7 of the world’s best eco-luxury dive resorts in Indonesia, Fiji, the Maldives and Seychelles. In the not-so-distant past, a sustainable dive vacation meant leaving your creature comforts at home. Eco-conscious stays were all about taking things back to basics,…
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10 UNESCO Dive Sites to Explore Before You Die
Looking for destinations to add to your scuba bucket list? Discover 10 incredible UNESCO dive sites that are protected as natural and cultural treasures. While there are hundreds of magical underwater destinations around the globe, a few have a special status as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are places that we are slowly ticking off…
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5 Eco-Resorts in Komodo Islands for a Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Planning a sustainable scuba vacation in Indonesia? Discover 5 inspiring eco-resorts in Komodo Islands, all of which are keeping their environmental footprint to a minimum. Tucked between the Indonesian islands of Sumbawa and Flores lies Komodo National Park. This protected paradise shelters a wealth of ecological wonders, both on land and below the water’s surface….
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8 Green Fins Dive Resorts for a Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Want to plan a sustainable scuba vacation? Get inspired with this collection of Green Fins dive resorts, all of which are committed to reducing their environmental impact. Our underwater world supports a spectacular diversity of marine life – it’s something we don’t take for granted. Scuba diving is something we consider a privilege and we…
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Scuba Diving in Papua New Guinea: Best Dive Sites + Dive Resorts
Looking for the best diving in Papua New Guinea? Discover everything you need to know about PNG scuba diving, including highly-rated dive resorts to help you plan an unforgettable scuba vacation. Hugging the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea is a little-visited Melanesian gem for intrepid divers. Surrounded by the…
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7 Best Places to Dive in Australia (Beyond the Great Barrier Reef)
Wondering where to dive in Australia aside from the Great Barrier Reef? Discover 7 incredible destinations, from the warm waters of Ningaloo to the chilly kelp forests of Tasmania. Australia is one of Oceania’s most exciting scuba diving destinations – a diverse range of marine environments surrounds this huge island nation. While the UNESCO-listed Great…
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Best Eco-Friendly Resorts in Bali for Divers and Surfers
Planning a sustainable surf or dive trip to the “Island of the Gods”? Discover 10 of the best eco-friendly resorts in Bali to keep your environmental footprint to a minimum. Whether you’re diving or surfing, the “Island of the Gods” is a dream destination in Southeast Asia. It’s right on our doorstep and a place…
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Scuba Diving in Mexico: Best Dive Sites + Eco-Friendly Dive Resorts
Looking for the best places to dive in Mexico? Discover everything you need to know about scuba diving in Mexico, including eco-friendly dive resorts for a sustainable scuba vacation. From the Sea of Cortez’s nutrient-rich waters to the ethereal beauty of the Yucatan’s cenotes, the diversity of scuba diving in Mexico is unparalleled. Around Cozumel,…
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Scuba Diving in Micronesia: Palau + Kosrae + Guam + Yap + Pohnpei + Chuuk
Planning a dive trip to Micronesia? Discover everything you need to know about scuba diving in Micronesia, from the best dive spots to highly-rated Micronesia dive resorts. Scattered between the Philippines and Hawaii, Micronesia is a little-visited region in Oceania. It encompasses thousands upon thousands of tiny islands and atolls dotted across the Pacific Ocean….
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7 Eco-Friendly Homestays in Raja Ampat: Scuba Diving Indonesia
Planning a sustainable scuba vacation in Indonesia? Discover 7 of the best eco-friendly homestays in Raja Ampat – one of the world’s most biodiverse underwater regions. Raja Ampat is one of the world’s last true wildernesses, particularly when it comes to underwater landscapes. The beauty of this sprawling archipelago almost defies description. It boasts lushly…
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Sustainable Scuba Diving in Seychelles: 5 Eco-Friendly Dive Resorts
Planning a sustainable dive trip to Seychelles? Discover 5 eco-friendly Seychelles dive resorts that are taking strides to reduce their environmental footprint. Hailed as a paradise on Earth, the Seychelles has dedicated more than half of its islands and waters as protected areas. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa, it’s…
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Scuba Diving in Belize: Best Dive Sites + Highly-Rated Dive Resorts
Planning a dive trip to Central America? Discover everything you need to know about scuba diving in Belize, including the best dive sites in Belize and highly-rated dive resorts. With direct access to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, Belize is an incredible destination for scuba divers. Aside from its stunning underwater landscapes, we find the land-side…
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Sustainable Scuba Diving in Fiji: Best Dive Sites + Eco-Friendly Dive Resorts
Set amidst the warm, turquoise waters of the South Pacific, Fiji is a scuba diving paradise in Oceania. Based on our experiences there, we think it should be at the top of every diver’s travel bucket list. This Polynesian nation encompasses over 900 sun-drenched islands and islets, surrounded by some of the region’s most biodiverse…
