LAMAVE (Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute) has pioneered whale shark research in the Philippines through the collective efforts of volunteer helpers. Jessica Labaja explains LAMAVE’s ongoing research and education mission.Full show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, are at divehappy.com/lamave-volunteer-whale-shark-research/ Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Dive Happy: The Best Places To Go Scuba Diving In Asia

LAMAVE Volunteer Whale Shark Research

Being a marine biologist sounds like a dream job for divers, but what's the day-to-day reality? Dr Simon Pierce describes what it's really like as a full-time occupation.  Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Dream Job: Marine Biologist

Near to the Philippines’ Dumaguete City are not one but two outstanding dive areas - the famous Apo Island, and the macro heaven of Dauin’s coastline. Tony Exall outlines the merits of each.  Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Dumaguete Diving

Indonesia’s Komodo National Park is infamous for its strong currents underwater. Emma Tolmie explains how learning to ride the lightning can lead to the best dives.Full show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, are at divehappy.com/komodo-diving-podcast/ Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Komodo Diving

Yonaguni’s mysterious underwater monument has intrigued scientists and divers for decades. Is it natural or man-made? Florine from World Adventure Divers explains.Full show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, are at divehappy.com/diving-the-yonaguni-monument-japan/ Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Diving The Yonaguni Monument, Japan

Koh Lanta is the gateway to some of Thailand’s best diving, as well as being a great apres-dive location too. Joe Guilmette describes what makes Koh Lanta’s diving so special.Full show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, are at divehappy.com/diving-koh-lanta-podcast/ Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Diving Koh Lanta, Thailand

Famous for its vast, shape-shifting shoals of sardines, Moalboal has plenty of other underwater surprises for scuba divers. Tony Exall explains.Full show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, are at divehappy.com/moalboal-diving-podcast/ Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Moalboal Diving

Diving on a still active volcano with hundreds of deadly poisonous sea snakes - what could possibly go wrong? Simon Marsh explains where to find the wild side of Banda Sea diving Full show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, are at divehappy.com/diving-banda-sea-podcast-part-2/You can also hear the first part of this conversation at Diving The Banda Sea: Part 1 Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Diving The Banda Sea: Part 2

Crossing The Banda Sea is one of Indonesia's most epic liveaboard experiences. Simon Marsh explains the spectacular diving to be found along the way, as well as the fascinating history of the tiny Banda Islands. Full show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, are at divehappy.com/diving-banda-sea-podcast/ Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Diving The Banda Sea: Part 1

One of the world's most geographically isolated places, Hawaii's volcanic seascape is a haven for marine life, ranging from mating humpback whales to night dive manta rays to endemic fish species. Tim Rock explains Hawaii's unique underwater appeal.Full show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, and details of Tim’s Kickstarter campaign for his 50 Best Dives in Hawaii book, are at divehappy.com/diving-hawaii-podcast/ Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Diving Hawaii

The tiny island of Malapascua in the Philippines is the best place in the world to see the elusive thresher shark. Dr Simon Pierce explains how the sharks have become a great example of successful eco-tourism.Full show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, are at divehappy.com/diving-malapascua-podcast/ Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Diving Malapascua

Diving Taiwan is full of surprises, with a variety of dive sites across the country almost unknown to tourists. Simon Pridmore explains Taiwan’s underwater highlights.Full show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, are at divehappy.com/diving-taiwan-podcast/ Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Diving Taiwan

From ice diving to shark diving to tropical reef diving, Japan has it all. Tim Rock gives an overview of how to explore Japan's many different underwater environments.Full show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, are at divehappy.com/diving-japan-podcast/ Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Diving Japan

HTMS Chang is one of Thailand's best wreck dives, and along with the very fishy Alhambra Rock, it's accessible as a weekend liveaboard from BangkokFull show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, are at divehappy.com/diving-htms-chang-and-alhambra-rock-podcast/ Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Diving HTMS Chang and Alhambra Rock, Thailand

The World War 2 shipwrecks in the Philippines' Coron Bay are an underwater timewarp into the past. Tony Exall explains what it's like to dive them today.Full show notes with links to the various people and places mentioned, along with a complete transcript of the episode, are at divehappy.com/diving-coron-shipwrecks-podcast/ Get on the email list at divehappy.substack.com

Diving The WW2 Wrecks Of Coron Bay

For the world's best scuba diving you need to go to Asia - and there's so many amazing places to dive, it can be hard to know where to start. Each episode of Dive Happy helps you get acquainted with a particular dive hot spot, explaining what makes it so special, what you can hope to see and some practical notes on how to get there and what to think about when planning a trip.

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Dive Happy: The Best Places To Go Scuba Diving In Asia

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