Let your diving be a force for good! Dive in some of Asia's glorious marine protected areas where life is thriving, find out what real eco-tourism is, find out why Wakatobi needs to be at the top of your bucket list, and how to get your buoyancy under control. If you're a diver who eats fish, you might also be interested in getting stuck into the spearfishing controversy.

As a diver, when you think about diving in Asia, you probably think of diving in Southeast Asia. Your mind’s eye takes you to the incredible islands of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. And you’re not wrong: There’s just so much to explore in the region and with thousands of islands and islets to discover, the dive opportunities are absolutely endless.
However, with popularity comes, well, crowds. Visiting Southeast Asia’s most famous dive spots means sharing the sea with increasing numbers of divers. So, where in Asia do you find awesome diving without the masses? One answer is, look east.
Home to China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, East Asia is one of the most underrated, undiscovered, and enthralling dive destinations on the continent. Many know these countries for their natural wonders, high-tech cities, and rich cultures, but overlook them as potential dive destinations.
So, in this East Asia Edition of Asian Diver Scuba101, we introduce you to this mesmerising underwater world less dived. From swimming with big animals in Japan to discovering the lost Lion City of China, the (dive) world is your oyster! There is so much untapped potential in this region, so if you’re ready, flip the page and discover the hidden gems just waiting to be found.

Welcome to the first edition of Asian Diver Scuba101! magazine. In this unique edition
of the magazine, we pay tribute to some of the most amazing dive destinations around
Southeast Asia. With hundreds of different dive sites, catering to all skill levels, around
the region, it is often extremely difficult to decide which are the sites that we want to
visit on our dives.

Asian Diver talks to diving pioneer Bret Gilliam, and investigates the underexplored seas of Myanmar. With this, we offer you our usual blend of engaging stories, stunning images, and educational infographics - from above and below the waterline.

Embarking on a new decade, 2020 has presented many uncertainties and a multitude of challenges. For the 26th edition of Asia Dive Expo (ADEX), we were excited to return to the theme of a “Plastic-Free Ocean” for a second time to consider a range of new issues that have come to the fore since the marine plastic problem was first addressed at last year’s showr . The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has overshadowed everything, forcing us to postpone the ADEX 2020 show indefinitely.

Take the plunge with Asian Diver as we bring you the ultimate dive course guidebook for any scuba divers, aspiring divers, and professionals. Jump in and know about the must-have dive certificates offered by different dive agencies.

There is nothing so pure as donning a simple pair of fins, snapping on a mask, and chomping down on a snorkel bit before a beach entry into a silvery turquoise lagoon. Freediving is like a first love, the one that taught us how to move through this three-dimensional world. Together we felt the wonder at the profound beauty of life, but also learned that without respect, all is lost. In this issue, Asian Diver looks at the evolution of freediving through the centuries, from its beginnings more than 7, 000 years ago in ancient cultures such as the Chinchorro to its current status as one of the most popular underwater sports in the world. 

Our 2019 issue of The Big Blue Book focuses on the perils of plastic pollution on the very source of life – the ocean. We look into the creation of plastic, its long life span and durability and opinions from prominent scientists on how plastics affect marine species – for example how microplastics affect coral reefs. We also look into the solutions that can prevent further plastic pollution of our oceans so that marine species can be protected.

In order to witness the beauty of Nature’s tiniest marine creatures in their hidden habitats, we’ve combed through the different layers that are found in the muck in this issue of Asian Diver. Whether it’s the plastic trash that has made its way into the oceans from polluted rivers that now provides shelter for critters like octopuses, the artificial tyre reefs humans have created to attract marine wildlife that may be doing more harm than good, or the diminutive marine organisms like the algae shrimp and the “Shaun the Sheep” nudibranch that live on the algae found on the seabed – we’ve pored over the minutiae of the muck and its inhabitants to understand what makes this type of diving so thrilling.

As the importance of the oceans fade amidst the hustle and bustle of life, Asian Diver endeavours to be its mouthpiece, bringing its voice to life with underwater tales that are yet to be told.

Asian Diver's ADEX Collector's Edition is back with an inspiring and fact-packed bumper issue to celebrate the International Year of the Reef, alongside an in-depth look at the ocean's apex predator. Get the low-down on what's happening in the shark fin trade, brush up on your knowledge of sharks and corals, and find out how individuals and organisations around the world are working to save our  sharks and reefs. 

Wrecks are enigmatic, revered, and sometimes dangerous. Yet they can be found in abundance: It is estimated that there are around three million wrecks underwater. But for the majority of the population, these treasure troves remain hidden beneath the waves.

With Asia being a hotspot in the theatre of World War II, its waters host a plethora of historical wrecks waiting to be explored. While some are the result of a rich history, others are purposefully-sunk as artificial reefs. Either way, these wrecks have now become home to the ocean’s creatures, sustaining new life when all was dead.

Think you know Asian diving? Think again. Asian Diver blows the lid on the dive destinations you (think you) know and love. Get ready to discover the blue water and drop offs in muck Mecca, the world-class reefs that neighbour the most famous wrecks, and the critters that inhabit pelagic paradise. Prepare to have your underwater world turned upside down.

With the official ADEX show guide, we bring our readers and event exhibitors a comprehensive listing of all that you need to know about ADEX. From speaker portfolios, to the top products on sale, underwater360’s Diveaholic magazine is the divine bible of Asia’s biggest dive show. Ideal for those in the show to promote their deals, this show guide will be free for all ADEX visitors and allows advertisers to feature more products, with more column inches and more images.

Asian Diver ADEX Special Edition 2017 is back with an inspiring and fact-packed bumper issue that exposes all there is to know about climate change. We demystify the science behind the headlines, reveal the inside scoop on what this means for our oceans, and reveal concrete actions that can be used to help mobilise all divers to take the lead in making a positive change in a changing world.

It’s a freaky world in the water! Asia’s seas are home to mysterious stone structures, critters straight out of a Tim Burton movie, weird and wonderful (and mostly undescribed!) life forms that drift up from the depths at night, and fish that switch their genders. Get fully immersed in the strangeness of the oceans in these parts, with magical muck diving, blackwater adventures, rebreather encounters and ghostly tales from Truk Lagoon. This issue is as far from normal as you’re likely to get.

Magical, mystical, miniature – seahorses are the stuff of legend, and critters that even the most experienced diver never tires of seeing. With ADEX 2016 dedicated to seahorses, Asian Diver’s Big Blue Book is the complete guide to these amazingly unique, yet threatened, little creatures!

 From ancient legends to their amazing anatomy and gender-bending behaviour, from where to find them and how to dive with them when you do, to their conservation status and how new species get their names, plus incredible photos, this is a must-keep guide for everyone who’s not immune to the charms of the seahorse. Get your copy today!

Asian Diver is celebrating Asia's psychedelic seas in the "Colours of Asia" edition; exploring some of the most colourful dive sites in the world, investigating the reasons behind the Technicolor patters of the creatures that inhabit them, and visiting the Similan Islands where the underwater world looks like it's on steroids. But the oceans look very different if you're a fish, and Asian Diver has the science behind the real fish eye view. Get ready to dive into 2016 with a massive splash... of COLOUR!

In this issue, the magic of the night takes over and Asian Diver invites you to surrender body and soul to some of the best night dives you’ll ever experience.

Drift Diving Edition
From the Kuroshio Current to the Oyashio Current and even the East Australian Current, this issue takes on one of a much-overlooked aspect of scuba diving. Drift diving is an important skill that offers some of the most challenging, yet massively rewarding adventures. Go with the flow and drift, baby!

Plunge into the NEW AND IMPROVED Asian Diver Magazine! This bumper issue has a whale-sized whopping 32-pages extra, bringing you extra content from the deep blue.  With a series of in-depth features dedicated to dolphins, read all about our planet's most intelligent animals, and the issues facing the most at-risk species in the wild.

THE New Year brings in fresh new resolutions and this is exactly what Asian Diver has plunged into. With a new look, new approach and new found gumption, every issue of Asian Diver this year will send your fins a-flappin’ and inspire nonstop plunges to keep your gills wet. We begin the year with adventures unlike any other; voyages not for the weak and tales that have become legends, boldly going where no one has gone before. We salute these boys and acknowledge their endeavours that have always been to stretch the limits of Man’s journey into the blue. 
Keep it real, keep it fun, keep it compelling…

A much-anticipated issue, Asian Diver plunges into some of Asia’s most best-kept secret dive sites, revealing the dramatic magnificence, but keeping the final details confidential. If you find out the locations, you’ll be absolutely stoked as the few to experience some blue nirvanas. Shhh...

DIVING LAKE PUMA YUMCO
Conquering the Tibetan Plateau, THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT
Where ocean titans rest, TEK SALVATION
Recovering victims of maritime disasters, THE DOLPHIN WITHIN
The breathless freedom of Gianluca Genoni ...

China's ancient city down below cave exploration in du'an a 100 year old friend, Savng the reefs of brune, The black chronicles, Discovery of a lifetime, The middle kingdom, What comes naturally, Deluged wonders, 2014 whale - watching photo expedition 11

WORLD ICONIC DIVE SITES IN ASIA
Titilating Tulamben
Undiscovered Polillo Islands
A world record on CCR
MPAS AWARDS 2014 SPECIAL INTEREST MEDIA OF THE YEAR
INSIDE!
ADEX 2014 POST REPORT
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SOULFUL
SIPADAN

ASIAN DIVER has a lot to be thankful for this issue. The divers whom are part of the official publication of the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) have had the pleasure of being reminded of the stunning colours that lie within our cerulean adoration.It prompts us to reinforce our duty to keep our reefs safe, so that they may continue to thrive as our Earth’s precious gems, gloriously cherished. On a final note, Asian Diver is especially delighted to be the world’s first dive magazine that has plunged into the realm of Augmented Reality (AR). Wherever you see this logo, , simply scan the page and be entertained with additional content. Here, still pictures come to life. Search for “arscan”, download the app and dive into a new digital phenomenon. Keep it real, keep it fun, keep it compelling…

AFTER someone asked, “When’s the best time to dive in Asia?”, it immediately prompted the theme for this issue. The answer, of course, is all year round, if you know where to go. The weather has gone a bit wonky over the years, so we’ve taken the age old dive seasons across the region with a pinch of salt… you know, give or take a few weeks each way. The team at Asian Diver had a lot of enlightening moments this issue, matching up some unique sites and regions with the months of the year. Have fun going through them and we wish you even greater diving bliss this New Year across Asia Pacific, the expanse Asian Diver is proud to call home.

Rediscovering something old, romancing something new, never borrowing anything dodgy and absolutely plunging heart and soul into something blue is the stuff exotic, passionate and remarkably raunchy affairs are made of. We delight in the unfamiliar and relish

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