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Sponges: More Than Just a Bathroom Accessory

by Wandy Hochgrebe

One animal that every diver will have encountered, because they don't hide or swim away and are mostly brightly coloured: the sponge. Sponges are single or colonial animals which body bears many pores. Hence the name of its Phylum: Porifera (Latin porus, 'pore'; ferre, 'to bear').

Minke Whales

by Tim Hochgrebe

For the months of May thru August this year, divers will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a lifetime by diving and snorkelling with minke whales. These graceful and magnificent creatures make an annual northerly trek from the Antarctic seas to the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef ...

The Convert

by Aly Jennings

A mate said my kit was archaic Stuck with 35 mil and my negs He offered me one of his new fangled toys To lend, clipped next to my regs. WINNER - Best article October 2003