Posted September 23, 2022
When is the best time to Dive?
How to choose the best time to dive in Timor Leste Choosing when to dive in any specific location is a common concern for any diver. Certain dive...
Posted May 27, 2022
The Funny Sponge Crab
Alias, the crab that carries our cousins on his back Date: 25th of April 2022 Dive Site: Dili Rock East. Time: 08:11 pm. Action: night...
Posted April 28, 2022
Sex Change in the Underwater World
During the past few decades a large debate concerning gender identity and sex change has been raised in the western world, involving many...
Posted February 10, 2022
Nudibranchs!
Nudibranchs, colloquially called “sea slugs”, are the candy of the sea. With over 3,000 described species – and counting –, the...
Posted February 2, 2022
Brr! Would you fancy a thermocline?
Most divers have experienced, at least once, that weird sensation of descending from some nice and warm surface waters, into some chilly waters...
Posted December 27, 2021
Freediving – The power of relaxation
The legends of freediving Jacques Mayol swimming with his favourite trainers From a scientific perspective, the understanding of...
Posted September 8, 2021
Night Dives in Timor Leste
Sundown When the sun starts to set down, below the surface starts a frenzy, some rush to get a safe hidden place to spend the night...
Posted August 31, 2021
Ear Problems? Helpful techniques to equalize your ears
Why you feel the need to equalize If you have ever flown on an airplane, you would have most likely felt a discomfort in your ears on descent. The...
Posted February 24, 2021
The Frogfish – Ugly but loveable!
When I was first shown a frogfish, I had to look three times to realise what I was seeing. Then my thoughts were ‘what a weird looking...
Posted November 28, 2020
Orcas – The biggest dolphins in the world
Orcas are commonly known as Killer Whales and they are the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. Luckily for us we have seen them...
Posted November 5, 2020
Scuba Masks: How Many Windows Do I Need?
Scuba masks come in all shapes, sizes, colors and styles. But one choice you may be faced with when choosing your next mask is should I go for two...
Posted October 27, 2020
Finding Nemo in Timor Leste
Dive Timor Lorosae had a great Brazilian Instructor called Sato and when he returned from his first dive I asked him ‘How was your...
