I decided to look outside of the underwater photography box for inspiration and came across two miniature photographers – Christopher Boffoli, who shot miniature people on food, and Slinkachu, who photographed miniature people in the street in variou

On one of the dives, a diver collected what he thought was an empty moon snail shell. The divers did not realise that a juvenile giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) had taken up residence in the shell. When the octopus crawled out after the

The scientific name of the Ryukan pygmy squid was named after the feisty, red-haired forest fairies believed to reside in the banyan trees of Okinawa. Like its namesake, the squid is tiny, has red colouration, and spends most of its time attached to

Renee Capozzola won first place in the Underwater category of Nature Photographer of the Year 2023 for her image of a female argonaut, or paper nautilus, with an egg case, riding a small jellyfish. This was shot during a blackwater dive in Anilao, Ph

It’s hard for the human eye to see these creatures clearly unless they’re under a magnifying glass, and it becomes especially challenging underwater. So photographers who manage to capture their essence and beauty must be applauded for their patience

Pulsing along on ocean currents, jellyfish have been around for millions of years. Some are clear, and others have vibrant colours of pink, yellow, blue and purple. They have no brains, hearts, bones or eyes. ■ PHOTOGRAPHER Anna Ewa Manzel Indonesia

Imagine you are snorkelling the fringing coral reefs in the Andaman Sea in 1993. Fish are abundant, corals are dense and vibrant, and your chances of spotting a leopard shark are excellent. Little do you know that the reefs beneath you will be impact

■ PHOTOGRAPHER Anna Ewa Manzel Germany ■ LOCATION Lembeh Strait, Indonesia ■ EQUIPMENT Canon EOS 7D, Canonn EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro (f/9, 1/200s, ISO 160) ■ PHOTOGRAPHER BK Chin Singapore ■ LOCATION Ambon, Indonesia ■ EQUIPMENT Canon EOS 5D Mark III, C

Lilian Koh started diving at the turn of the century after she had an amazing encounter snorkelling with manta rays. Largely self-taught, she honed her skills by going on as many dive trips as possible. She entered her first competition in 2016 and h

■ PHOTOGRAPHER Chyn Wei Lee Malaysia ■ LOCATION Anilao, Philippines ■ EQUIPMENT Canon EOS M50, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro (f/18, 1/100s, ISO 100) ■ PHOTOGRAPHER Pipat Cat Kosumlaksamee Thailand ■ LOCATION Lembeh Strait, Indonesia ■ EQUIPMENT Nikon D8

■ PHOTOGRAPHER Lilian Koh Singapore ■ LOCATION Lembeh Strait, Indonesia ■ EQUIPMENT Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro (f/14, 1/125s, ISO 400) ■ PHOTOGRAPHER Mike Bartick USA ■ LOCATION Anilao, Philippines ■ EQUIPMENT Nikon D850, Nikon

■ PHOTOGRAPHER Pipat Cat Kosumlaksamee Thailannd ■ LOCATION Lembeh Strait, Indonesia ■ EQUIPMENT Nikon D810, Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Macro (f/20, 1/250s, ISO 400) ■ PHOTOGRAPHER Thomas Zumbrunnen ■ LOCATION Lembeh Strait, Indonesia ■ EQUIPMENT Nikon Z 7_II,

■ PHOTOGRAPHER Jeen Snidvongs Thailand ■ LOCATION Lembeh Strait, Indonesia ■ EQUIPMENT Nikon D810, Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Macro (f/18, 1/250s, ISO 80) ■ PHOTOGRAPHER East Pardillo Philippines ■ LOCATION Davao, Philippines ■ EQUIPMENT Nikon D800E, Nikon 105

Mixing physics, physiology and know-how, with a generous dollop of technology to bind them all together, the world’s first viable rebreather opened new avenues in underwater exploration and indirectly paved the way for the explosive growth of today’s

A small island province located in the Bohol Sea, Camiguin is located off the northern coast of Mindanao. It may be the smallest island in Mindanao island group, but it is home to seven active volcanoes that continue to shape its unique landscape. Ni

Body is more stream-lined with a fluked tail similar to whales and dolphins Snout is broad and trunk-like, similar to a horse Lives up to 70 years Feeds primarily on seagrass Dugong dugon Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Ma

No director in Hollywood is quite like James Cameron. The king of the blockbuster, he directed the first movies to earn more than US$1 billion and US$2 billion at the global box office, Titanic in 1997 and Avatar in 2009, respectively. But the boy wh

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Most people learn to crawl before walking but here was a man who learned to swim before taking his first steps. Diver, entrepreneur, writer, athlete, maritime specialist – Captain Bret Gilliam was the complete package. Just add water. Gilliam was one

Austrian biologist and underwater diving pioneer, Hans Hass, was among the first scientists to study corals, stingrays, octopuses and sharks, and introduce them to worldwide audiences. He pioneered making underwater documentaries and was known for de

• 15 metres long, 5 metres wide, 1.4 metre draft. • 20 tons of cargo capacity • 1 triangular sail, which provided a maximum speed of two nautical miles per hour, and two rudders for manoeuvrability Egyptian ebony, several ostrich eggs, elephant tusks

Bob Hollis accomplished more in 85 years than most, lived his life to the fullest, and was a risk taker who truly did what he loved. If there wasn’t a way, he created one. Bob Hollis’s love affair with the ocean began in 1955 after reading an article

Maverick, innovator, entrepreneur, environmentalist and sheer force of nature, Francis Toribiong would have been a unique and significant individual no matter where he was born. As it turns out, he was born in the islands of Palau, in the Western Pac

Where did humans get the idea that the underwater world was a place for exploration and enjoyment? We will take you on a retrospective tour of the rich history of man venturing into the ocean and its depths. We will hear from pioneers, dive legends a

The Galeazzi Company was founded in 1937 by Roberto Galeazzi, in La Spezia, Italy. It soon became famous in the international diving industry for building one-atmosphere suits and observation turrets. However, the circumstances created by the outbrea

He was known throughout the international diving industry simply as “Ernie”. His career accomplishments and contributions encompassed underwater photography, education, environmental advocacy, mentorship, philanthropy, and ocean conservation, all of

In the ever-evolving world of diving, the adoption of rebreathers is on the rise. Within this realm, a niche gaining remarkable traction is that of the sidemount rebreather. These innovative systems offer a more compact equipment package, rendering i