At the United Nations General Assembly last Friday, the President of the small island nation of Palau, Mr. Johnson Toribiong, announced the beginning of a new era in marine conservation.

European Shark Week, held from 10-18 October, is a unique opportunity for shark advocates around the world to demonstrate their support for shark conservation and bring about change.

Our friend Francis Torbiong – family man, explorer, mentor and dive legend – was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago.

Asian Diver has acquired the Asian Dive Expo (ADEX) and will take over from TMX Productions in 2010. It seems the publication has come full circle, since it was the magazine that started ADEX in 1994.

Asian Diver Magazine has launched a new website as part of its editorial facelift.