The Alluring Hues of French Polynesia

French Polynesia is composed of 118 islands divided into five island groups, and boasts a tropical climate. It has lagoon sites perfect for novice divers.

Malaysia

A huge variety of diving is available throughout Malaysia, both on Penisular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. The water is tropical throughout Malaysia, and the area is home to exotic birds and monkeys.

Banda Bound

There is no single dive experience in Indonesia. Dive operators have created a subset of itineraries around the hub of the domestic airport and each dive experience is good.

Dauin Diversity

Dauin is a peaceful beach village about 30 minutes by car from Dumaguete City (and its airport), and the area also features near the top of Philippine must-dive lists.

Carbon Monoxide Safety

What is a safe carbon monoxide (CO) level in our breathing air? Learn the effects of CO poisoning and how the limits are derived.

Santa Catalina Island

Catalina is often considered a quick day trip off the California coast. With little rain and picturesque views, however, Catalina could be your next adventure.

Carbon Dioxide Safety

There are many standards and guidelines for safe limits, including the results of various occupational health and safety studies on the effects of extended exposure. For diving, the situation is different. So what are safe limits for recreational diving with much shorter exposures than navy divers? Particularly, what is a safe limit for carbon dioxide (CO2), the most abundant potential contaminant?

Tenerife

Tenerife is the largest of the eight islands that form the Canary Islands archipelago, which is part of Spain but located off the coast of Africa near Morocco and Western Sahara. Often called the “island of eternal spring” because of its sunshine and pleasant climate throughout the entire year, Tenerife is reliable and affordable, and the diving is good all year. For travelers who are not interested in diving or water sports, Tenerife offers cultural, culinary, entertainment and leisure activities as well as numerous museums and historical sites.

Catalina Photo Gallery

See a bonus photo gallery of images from Santa Catalina Island.

An orange and red fish swims through reeds

Bonaire Photo Gallery

Enjoy this bonus photo gallery that accompanies the “Blessed Bonaire” feature in the Q3/Q4 2020 issue of Alert Diver.

Female swimmer poked her head up out of the water and shines flashlight on cave