Scuba Diver/Asian Diver

Working with the world's best underwater photographers and journalists, premier dive magazine Scuba Diver sets the standard by which all other dive magazines are judged. For the modern diver who wants to discover everything they need to know about exploring our fascinating oceans, both in Asia and around the world. Travel destinations, where to find spectacular marine-life, what equipment you need, dive techniques plus news on discoveries and environmental issues - Scuba Diver has it all.

Scuba Diver Australasia and Ocean Planet are alternating titles with 4 issues each per year. While SD Australasia stays true to its roots with editorial coverage exclusively from the Asia Pacific region, Ocean Planet shines a light on top diving destinations from around the world.

SIRACHAI (SHIN) ARUNRUGSTICHAI •  From global conflicts to the hidden depths, Thai photojournalist and marine biologist Sirachai “Shin” Arunrugstichai brings a unique perspective to the underwater world. His portfolio compels us to look closer, understand deeper, and ultimately, act for conservation.

Protecting Siquijor: A Conservation Triumph

Nickel Wars: Raja Ampat • How nickel mining in Indonesia’s crown jewel of diving has sparked a conservation battle with global implications

RAJA AMPAT BY THE NUMBERS

Macro Madness in Mabul! • Overshadowed by neighbouring Sipadan, Mabul Island in East Malaysia deserves recognition as one of the world’s premier macro diving destinations. From blue-ringed octopus encounters to brooding jawfish in moonlit shallows, this critter paradise has provided some of the most spectacular underwater behaviour ever captured on camera.

Photography in Polar Waters • Antarctica is the ultimate challenge for divers, equipment and tour operators alike. The key to a successful trip is making sure both you and your gear can handle the extremes, and diving with experienced and knowledgeable guides to put you in the best position to see wildlife and ice.

ADDICTED TO DIVING THE PHILIPPINES • Nestled comfortably within the Coral Triangle, the most biodiverse marine region on Earth, Atlantis Dive Resorts and Liveaboards offer unparalleled diving experiences set in some of the world’s most spectacular underwater environments. The Coral Triangle – mainly spanning parts of the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea – is home to an incredible array of species, and Atlantis is perfectly positioned to take full advantage of world-class access to some of the region’s top dive sites.

HISTORY AND ADVENTURE IN PNG • Often described as one of the world’s last great frontiers, Papua New Guinea is a wild and adventurous country where dramatic landscapes meet extraordinary cultural diversity.

FINDING TERUZUKI: UNSEEN FOR 83 YEARS • How modern ocean exploration technology finally located Admiral Tanaka’s flagship destroyer in the depths of the Solomon Islands.

10 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR A PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP WITH AGGRESSOR ADVENTURES • Richard Aspinall takes a look at how to get the best images you can, by planning ahead and being prepared.

DAN CASE STUDY: TROUBLE IN THE GALÁPAGOS • Skipped safety stops, exertion and heavy diving leads to a life-threatening emergency.

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Scuba Diver/Asian Diver