In this post I will explore the relationship between Koh Tao’s most famous married couple. No, don’t worry I am not turning this blog into a new Hello Magazine. I am talking about symbiosis. Throughout the ecosystem in the beautiful warm waters of Koh Tao, Thailand, you will find many amazing examples of symbiosis. Symbiosis …

One of the principal reasons people scuba dive, is to observe the marine life that inhabites the underwater world. A key role of a dive professional is to be knowledgeable about the marine life in the local area, and to be able to bring this unique environment alive for their customers. They are able to …

Buoyancy control is the most important skill a scuba diver can master. Many divers believe their buoyancy control is good, but when put to the test it fails to come up to scratch. To understand how to attain good buoyancy control, we need to first define what buoyancy means. When we place an object in …

As part of Project AWARE’s Marine Debris Month, I organized a Clean-Up day on the 23rd October. Divemaster Trainees, Divemasters and Scuba Instructors from Buddha View 5 Star Career Development Centre gathered together to help keep the beautiful island of Koh Tao clean. We started at 9.00am and spent the morning cleaning up the beach …

Recently I wrote a blog post focusing on how important attitude is, when considering what makes a good dive professional. I concluded that a good attitude is the most important attribute you can have. This is true, but having additional useful skills aside from your PADI Divemaster or Instructor rating is also important. As global …