A new feature to DPG lets you tag your image with the geographical location in which you shot it. Once you have done so, a Google Map will display underneath your image pinpointing the...
Balikpapan Bay in East Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo, is home to a diverse marine ecosystem that is being threatened by a new bridge development
Mike Bartick returns home to California after an excursion to the Philippines. His home coming is very rewarding with many nudibranchs to be found in the 7th installment of his "Going...
Most underwater photographers who have spent any time in the Indo Pacific have come across the very photogenic Titan Triggerfish. They can be aggressive and have been known to attack divers
In 2007 Filip Staes placed first in the compact category in the Our World Underwater competition, co-hosted by DivePhotoGuide and Wetpixel. His prize was a trip to Komodo with Kararu. He reports on...
The fine folks at Beneath The Sea, the largest consumer dive show in the US, has announced the winners of the their international underwater imaging competition
The remarkable journey of a green turtle from Indonesia into Australian waters is helping conservationists to track the migratory route of this species
Did you know that there are over 100 identified species of nudibranchs in California? Neither did we. Mike Bartick takes on on an underwater photography journey to going Nudi in California
DPG editor Matt Weiss continues his report on the underwater photography opportunities of South East Asia with an installment on Asia Divers and El Galleon Resort in Puerto Galera, Philippines.
Peter Manz of Hyperbaric Health joined with Michael Cortenbach of Bali Diving Academy, with support from Divers Alert Network Asia Pacific and the Indonesian Marine Tourism Association, Gahawisri,...
In the first installment of DivePhotoGuide's guide to South East Asia, Matt Weiss highlights the macro life of Bali in Part 1 of his two part guide to this Indonesian paradise
DivePhotoGuide editor Matt Weiss returns from South East Asia and will provide comprehensive coverage on this diverse area and its diving from a photographers point of view.
This is the second year DPG has been to MIDE. Its a great time to meet some like minded people, learn about Malaysia, and discover one of its greatest cities-KL.
Keri Wilk reports on his trip to Komodo with Archipelago Fleet, a prize he won for taking 2nd place in the Macro Traditional category at Our World Underwater 2008
Matt Weiss has been trotting around Southeast Asia on an extended assignment for DPG, visiting some of the most bio-diverse areas in Indonesia, Philppines and Malaysia. Internet access has been an...
Twenty photographers & videogrpahers descended on Wakatobi, Indonesia for a very special underwater photo & video event. Wendy & Jason report back on the diving, the activities and the images
You may recognize the name Kurt Amsler as one of the foremost professional underwater photographers in Europe. Kurt needs your help to stop the turtle slaughter in Bali
A large number of endangered olive ridley turtles have died on the beaches bordering the Gahiramatha marine sanctuary due to government's failure to curb marine fishing.
The largest living structures on Earth and the millions of livelihoods which depend upon them are at risk, the most definitive review yet of the impact of rising carbon emissions on coral reefs has...
An already relentless melting of the Arctic greatly accelerated this summer-a sign that some scientists worry could mean global warming has passed an ominous tipping point.
One scientist even...
For time beyond memory on this remote bay of neon fish and underwater gardens, people have avoided the "masalai," taboo waters, where a monster octopus might lurk or spirits dwell in coral caves....
Just a few years ago, the lush coral reefs off Indonesia's Bali island were dying out, bleached by rising temperatures, blasted by dynamite fishing, and poisoned by cyanide.
Now they are coming...
The past year has seen more weather records smashed as extreme events take a firmer hold of the planet, says WWF at the start of the UN climate change conference.
The overview from the global...
This is the fourth story in a continuing series on the Megafishes Project. Join National Geographic News on the trail with project leader Zeb Hogan as he tracks down the world's largest freshwater...
Dr. Alexander Mustard wins 2008 Raja Ampat Tourism Entry Tag Contest - Portrait of Pygmy Seahorse will be printed on the 2008 Raja Ampat Tourism Entry tag...
Situated in a small archipelago just Southeast of Sulawesi, in central Indonesia, Wakatobi is truly a slice of paradise with exceptional diving and endless photo and video opportunities. So where...
One of our members, Erwin Kodiat, an underwater photographer from Bali, Indonesia, recently launched a new image-based nudibranch identification website.
According to the mission statement:...
One of our members, Erwin Kodiat, an underwater photographer from Bali, Indonesia, recently launched a new image-based nudibranch identification website.
According to the mission statement:...
FiNS Magazine Associate Editors, DPG Contributors and marine life book authors Andrea and Antonella Ferrari (link http://www.reefwonders.net) have been lucky enough during a recent trip to Bali to...
The slaugther of Seaturtles in Bali
The Island of Bali in Indonesia has been the hub of the sea turtle trade for two decades. The buyers of turtle meat, shells and eggs are mainly found in the...
FiNS Magazine Associate Editors, DPG Contributors and marine life book authors Andrea and Antonella Ferrari (link http://www.reefwonders.net) have been lucky enough during a recent trip to Bali to...
Bali's first ever underwater photography exhibition will open in June 2007 in a bid to show the public the beauty of coral reef ecosystems, and raise awareness about the importance of coral reef...
As it struggles to recover from the effects of two terrorist bombings, Bali's tourism industry is facing a new threat. Global warming.
Experts say climate change is hitting Bali's coral reefs...
Situated in a small archipelago just Southeast of Sulawesi, a large Amoeba shaped island in the center of Indonesia, Wakatobi is truly a slice of paradise in the middle of nowhere
The tropical Indonesian island of Bali has long been a mecca for tourists in search of fine white beaches and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
But there is a dark side to paradise. Following...
New York Underwater Photo Society/
Dive Photo Guide competitions/
Bahama sharks with Eric Cheng/
Truk with Martin Edge/
Emerald Seas Best Cover Design/
Dominica recompression chamber/
The...
First conceived in 2003 by the team at Scuba Diver Australasia Digital Downloads are workshop and shoot out competitions organized for divers who desire to improve their skill in underwater digital...
A study from the February issue of the American Naturalist is the first to demonstrate that male fish are more likely to eat their offspring when they have been cuckolded during the act of...
Never before have 2 international competitions associated with dive expos on opposite sides of the world cooperated to establish a complementary series of categories and prizing opportunities. The...
Over $55,000 in prizes up for grabs as Wetpixel.com and DivePhotoGuide.com issue a call for entries for 2 unqiue international underwater photo and video competitions!
Never before have 2...
The Island of Bali in Indonesia has been the hub of the sea turtle trade for two decades. The buyers of turtle meat, shells and eggs are mainly found in the Asian markets as well as in Indonesia...
Seacology is pleased to announce that Ketut Sarjana Putra has been selected to receive the 2006 Seacology Prize for his efforts to protect endangered sea turtles in his native Indonesia. The Prize...
The deliberate killing of 3,000 turtles a year on the island of Bali, and the horrific way in which they are slaughtered, has prompted calls for a boycott of the island until this trade has ended....
Sarawak releases between 100,000 and 200,000 baby turtles a year into the sea under a turtle conservation programme, but the survival rate was a mere 0.01% to 1%.
"So, we are trying to produce...
The Trade and Turtles Program is a grassroots campaign to educate and involve the public in efforts to protect endangered sea turtles from the effects of international trade and economic...
The Island of Bali in Indonesia has been the turntable for the sea turtle trade for two decades. The buyers of meat, tortoiseshells and eggs are mainly found on the Asian markets as well as in the...
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This year's 2006 SHOOTUNDERWATER.COM digital pro seminars by Tim Rock and Mike Veitch are being...
Mercure Resort in Sanur, Bali has joined a small but dedicated group determined to reverse the damage caused by years of neglectful practices, to re-plant and revitalize five hectares of coral...
Ok - I admit it. I bought the filters almost a year ago, and just used them for the first time yesterday - my mistake was not using them sooner! Beyond the freedom of not having strobes, these...
ADEX was a great show this year. We will post a full report when we're back from Bali. Among the photographers featured in the DPG galleries who were there with us were Eric Cheng, Tony Wu, Larry...
This book is a visual tour of the many and varied dive sites of Tulamben, Bali's
number - one dive destination. Located on the remote northeast coast of Bali, far
from the crowds of the...
Mike Veitch, Tim Rock, and Chris Bangs are presenting two Digital Underwater Photo Workshops in 2006. From July 12-19 at the Manta Ray Bay Hotel in Yap, home of the Manta Rays and from October...
The latest Bali bombings threaten to ruin the island's tourism industry just as it was recovering from terrorist attacks three years ago, with at least one regional government on Sunday urging its...
By Jeff Mullins Maintenance is one of the duties that almost every underwater photographer wishes they didn’t have to do. However, it’s the very people that don’t do it...
Underwater photo- & video shoot-out competition with more than 30000 euros in prizes to win ! All info about rules and regulations on the HUGYCUP website : www.hugycup.com This year's location...
