Marine park are a vital part of protecting the oceans in Asia and Australia. They are also great signposts about where divers should head for some of the best diving in the world. Take your pick of the seven best marine parks in Asia Pacific.

By Chris Mitchell

From the giant humpback whale to the playful fur seal, Australia is chock-a-block with awesome marine mammal encounters that will shine bright in any diver's logbook.

By Ken Hoppen

Nine macro destinations guaranteed to thrill the much diver in you

By various contributors

Uncovering the true wealth of Indonesia’s Spice Islands

By Scott Bennett

From Palau in the east to Thailand in the west, Asia Pacific is home to the greatest "muck diving" destinations in the world. Explore the fabulous macro riches that lie beneath this region's bountiful waters

By Various contributors

After decades of "tables" and a scarcity of instrumentation, the early '90s saw an influx of newfangled devices that replaced tables and manual nitrogen-loading calculations with convenience and accuracy. What more could you ask for? How about some help picking the right model, including these12 standouts

By Jim Bartlett

For centuries, legions of adventurers were drawn to the Moluccas in search of valuable spices. Little did those first explorers realise the true riches that lay beneath these magical islands

By Scott Bennett

A filmmaker's quest to portray sharks in a different light became a rollercoaster journey through Central and South America. It was an experience that nearly cost him his life

By Rob Stewart

From the tiniest seahorse to the biggest fish, uncover why the Coral Triangle is home to the greatest species diversity – and arguably the best diving – on the planet

By Ethan Daniels

Shooting great underwater photos is only half the battle. Take your images to the next level by mastering the basics of the digital darkroom

By Rod Klein