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Diving the Spice Islands

by Beth Tierney

The water is mirror calm, deep blue yet glistening with gold as the sun starts to set. We are sitting on the prow of our phinisi schooner approaching the imposing slopes of Guning Api.

A Turtle Nursery At Wakatobi

by KarenS

Sea Turtles can live to be 100 years old, but most don’t survive their first few days. In the wild, the tiny hatchlings typically encounter a gauntlet of predators as they hatch and make their way from beachside nests to open water, and they remain especially vulnerable those first few months of life. When nature is in balance, this attrition is a normal part of the circle of life. But when turtles become threatened by factors such as habitat loss, or predators like fish and birds, they may need a little extra help to maintain a normal population. This is where Wakatobi Dive Resort has stepped in.

Lembeh : In search of the Holy Grail

by MonaD

It is a strange feeling to get back to a place such as Lembeh. Six months ago, it took me by surprise. My camera overheated at every dive. I was overwhelmed by all these new critters .