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

Tonga's Humpback Whales from 2021-01-31T23:17:14

The remote kingdom of Tonga in Polynesia is home to humpback whales for a few months each year. Tim Rock explains what it's like to be in the water with these amazing mammals.

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Tubbataha Reef Diving from 2021-01-25T00:46

Widely regarded as the best dive location in the Philippines, the remote, UNESCO Heritage listed Tubbataha Reef is worth the effort the visit. Tony Exall explains why.

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The Father Of Palau Diving: Francis Toribiong from 2021-01-18T02:20:50

The Diver Who Fell From The Sky is Simon Pridmore's fascinating biography of Francis Toribiong, the man who put Palau diving on the map. Tim Rock discusses his contributions to Simon's book and ...

Sogod Bay Diving from 2021-01-11T01:52:02

Diving in the Philippines' Sogod Bay is so good we're returning to Southern Leyte's best-kept secret, this time with underwater videographer Tony Exall

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LAMAVE Volunteer Whale Shark Research from 2020-10-05T04:03:40

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 o...

Dream Job: Marine Biologist from 2020-09-22T02:50:42

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.

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Dumaguete Diving from 2020-09-15T04:19:44

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.

Komodo Diving from 2020-08-31T10:44:41

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.

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Diving The Yonaguni Monument, Japan from 2020-08-24T04:14:48

Yonaguni’s mysterious underwater monument has intrigued scientists and divers for decades. Is it natural or man-made? Florine from World Adventure Divers explains.

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Diving Koh Lanta, Thailand from 2020-08-10T04:07:13

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.

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Moalboal Diving from 2020-08-03T01:52:49

Famous for its vast, shape-shifting shoals of sardines, Moalboal has plenty of other underwater surprises for scuba divers. Tony Exall explains.

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Diving The Banda Sea: Part 2 from 2020-07-27T02:16:14

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 

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Diving The Banda Sea: Part 1 from 2020-07-20T05:57:10

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 ti...

Diving Hawaii from 2020-07-13T01:59:42

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 specie...

Diving Malapascua from 2020-07-06T02:38:48

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 success...

Diving Taiwan from 2020-06-29T03:58:21

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.

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Diving Japan from 2020-06-22T03:41:41

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.

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Diving HTMS Chang and Alhambra Rock, Thailand from 2020-06-15T05:58:04

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 Bangkok

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Diving The WW2 Wrecks Of Coron Bay from 2020-06-07T23:54:19

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.

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Diving Lembongan, Bali - Mola Mola and Manta Rays from 2020-06-01T04:33:11

Lembongan is Bali's wild side, famous for the chance to see mola mola (oceanic sunfish) and manta rays. Chris Mitchell talks to long-time Lembongan resident and dive shop owner Tim Birkett about...

Diving Romblon: The Philippines' Secret Super Macro Destination from 2020-05-25T03:47:50

Romblon island is a hotspot for tiny underwater critters rarely seen elsewhere in the Philippines. Founder of DiverBliss.com Ara Juan explains the appeal of Romblon's super macro marine life

Triton Bay 2020 - Indonesia's Remote Diving Paradise from 2020-05-17T10:29:20

Triton Bay remains one of Indonesia's best - and still largely undiscovered - diving areas. Veteran underwater photojournalist Tim Rock discusses what makes Triton Bay diving so good.

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Liveaboard Cruise Director - Dive Happy Podcast from 2017-04-04T06:03

It's the ideal of a dream job for many, but what does it really take to be a Liveaboard Cruise Director?  Dive Damai Operations Manager Simon Marsh explains all

Diving Triton Bay - Dive Happy Podcast from 2017-03-23T02:49

Next door to Raja Ampat, Triton Bay is another of Indonesia's frontier diving treasures that is still being explored and understood. Triton Bay Divers' Jimmy Thai explains why it's so special. Listen

Diving Tubbataha Reef - Dive Happy Podcast from 2017-01-05T04:48

Imagine diving on the side of a mountain covered in coral and marine life - that's Tubbataha Reef. Yvette Lee explains why these remote atolls are the greatest dive spot in the Philippines

Diving Yap - Dive Happy Podcast from 2016-12-22T01:42

Yap maybe most famous for its resident manta ray population, but Tim Rock explains how this tiny Micronesian group of islands has a gamut of other oceany delights plus a unique topside culture t...

Diving Truk Lagoon - Dive Happy Podcast from 2016-09-29T04:52

Truk Lagoon's scores of easily accessible WWII shipwrecks are also stunningly colourful "ship reefs" and havens for marine life. Tim Rock describes why Truk is one of the world's most incredible...

Sogod Bay Leyte Philippines - Dive Happy Podcast from 2016-09-09T04:07

Sogod Bay is the Philippines' best kept secret for scuba diving - a marine sanctuary that boasts beautiful reefs, great critter life and regular whale shark visits. Sogod Bay Scuba Resort direct...

Misool Eco Resort Raja Ampat - Dive Happy Podcast from 2016-08-14T07:22

Raja Ampat's Misool Eco Resort is surrounded by pristine coral reefs and thriving fish life - thanks in large part to the decade-long conservation efforts of the resort itself. Co founder Marit ...

Diving Palau - Dive Happy Podcast from 2016-06-30T21:23

Scores of sharks, epic underwater landscapes, WW2 wrecks, the Top 5 Of All Time dive site Blue Corner - Palau has it all. Tim Rock has been diving Palau for over three decades and discusses why ...

Dr Andrea Marshall and Black Rock, Myanmar - Dive Happy Podcast from 2016-06-30T21:20

It's one of Myanmar's remotest dive sites, but Black Rock is one of the world's manta ray hotspots with hundreds of verified sightings. Pioneering manta scientist Dr Andrea Marshall explains why...

Diving Myanmar - Dive Happy Podcast Episode 5 from 2016-06-30T21:12

Long closed off from the rest of the world, Myanmar has a host of fascinating diving amongst the largely uninhabited islands of the Mergui Archipelago. Clive White draws on his extensive Myanmar...

Diving Bali - Dive Happy Podcast Episode 4 from 2016-06-29T17:14

Bali is a world-famous tourist destination but it's also a largely underrated diving destination, with scores of great dive sites that range from macro wonderlands to big critter encounters. Sim...

Diving Cenderawasih Bay from 2016-06-16T04:30

Only recently added to the must-go dive map, Indonesia's Cenderawasih Bay is most famous for incredible whale shark encounters. But this vast underwater wilderness has plenty more to amaze visit...

Diving Komodo from 2016-06-15T10:59

Famous as the home of the Komodo Dragon, Indonesia's Komodo National Park is also one of the most epic places in the world to go diving. Accomplished Canadian underwater photographer Mike Veitch...

Diving Raja Ampat from 2016-06-06T09:33

Raja Ampat is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world to go scuba diving, but what makes it so special?  Veteran underwater photojournalist Tim Rock joins Chris Mitchell to discus...