Our Dive Blog
Here you’ll find blog posts about many different topics, from marine life and scuba diving to travel tips or ocean conservation.
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Coral Reefs: Biodiversity, Threats, and Conservation
The underwater world is as fascinating as it is vast. You can spend years diving and with each dive, you discover something new, surprising, and unique. It’s a living universe where you'll not only find rich marine fauna but also unique organisms like coral reefs. These structures are not only of...
Narcosis in Diving: Effects, Warning Signs, and How to Act
Diving is one of the most thrilling activities you can experience in your life. It provides an adrenaline rush and allows you to discover the underwater world and its multitude of fascinating treasures and species. However, it is important to always dive safely, following the instructions of...
When to Travel to Indonesia? Which is the Best Month?
Talking about Indonesia as a singular entity is risky, to say the least. After all, it is the largest archipelago in the world, comprising 17,500 islands with over 275 million people from different ethnicities and religions. It is a multicultural and scenic mosaic, offering one of the most...
How to Get to Koh Tao: Complete Transportation Guide
It seems like you've made the decision: You're going to Koh Tao! We can only tell you one thing; you won't regret it. We know the island like the back of our hand (our diving school opened its doors here over 10 years ago), and we're aware of the many attractions this dream vacation destination...
When to travel to Thailand? Which is the best month?
What images come to mind when someone mentions 'Thailand'? We're sure you think of beaches, street food, perpetual summer, cosmopolitan atmosphere, hustle, burst of colors, diving, spirituality, relaxation, vacation... And all of them align with reality. Because Thailand itself is a destination...
All about scuba diving baptism! How and where to do it
Eager to try new experiences? Diving is one of the most thrilling recreational activities out there. And it's much easier to master than it may initially seem. A great way to discover it is through scuba diving baptism, a first contact point with the underwater world that will challenge you...
What is decompression diving and how is it done?
It's one of the fundamental concepts in diving. So crucial that it can determine the very experience of diving and its safety. That's why at DPM Diving's blog, we dedicate a specific article to delve into its understanding. Keep reading and learn all about decompression. What is Decompression...
Where to Eat in Tenerife? Discover 7 Unique Spots Across the Island
A destination may boast paradisiacal beaches, unparalleled cultural attractions, or an inviting ambiance that tempts visitors to stay forever. However, without exceptional gastronomy, a destination is never truly complete. Perhaps that's why Tenerife, the largest island in the Canary archipelago,...
Into the depths: Exploring cave diving!
The underwater world is filled with challenges, and consequently, so is the practice of diving. Changing environments cause the way dives are conducted, their duration, and the skills needed to undergo them to drastically shift. This is particularly true for cave diving, an exciting discipline...
Curiosities about sea turtles!
Whether you're a passionate enthusiast of the underwater world like us or simply have an interest in marine biodiversity and nature in general, this article is for you! We've compiled some of the most fascinating facts about sea turtles. Exploring the World of Sea Turtles There's nothing quite...
Discover the levels of diving, how to achieve them, and worldwide certifications!
Some may have the mistaken belief that diving is simply putting on a mask, fins, and diving with an oxygen tank. No, friends, diving is a thrilling universe full of challenges, skills to perfect, and, of course, courses through which to climb in knowledge and abilities. In this article, we review...
Exploring the Wonders of Marine Fauna!
There are many types of explorers. But they all have one thing in common: an irrepressible curiosity to discover new things. Today, we'll talk about underwater exploration and everything this fascinating world has to offer, with a fauna that is richer, more complex, and more unknown than what we...
Discover the finest hotels in Gili Trawangan: Your island oasis
Close your eyes and think of a paradise. That's right, your image is very similar to that of Gili Trawangan, the main island of the Gili archipelago, an ideal beach and diving destination near Bali that holds all the virtues of Southeast Asia: delicious food, wild nature, and an enchanting...
Discover the best beaches with crystal clear waters
It's in the collective imagination; a beach with crystal clear waters, white and fine sand, framed by a landscape of palm trees, a hammock, and much to discover beneath the surface. In short, paradise, that place to escape to when everything else gets complicated. A destination to disconnect and...
Everything you need to know about diving in the Canary Islands!
The first thing you should know: you won't regret it. If you're looking for a European destination for diving, with exceptional weather and unquestionable underwater richness, you've found it. The Canary Islands deliver on their promises. And then some. In this article, we summarize everything you...
Explore the Island! A Unique Guide to Activities in Tenerife
An island of endless summer, lush nature, delicious cuisine, lively local life, and excellent diving (we know plenty about that at DPM Diving). Yes, it's in Europe, and it's called Tenerife. The largest island in the Canary archipelago with the best air connections to the rest of the continent, it...
The Different Types of Diving: Exploring the Depths!
Introduction to the Diving World What are we going to tell you! Diving is our lifestyle. Our passion. Our hobby. An activity that excites us, that pushes us to improve ourselves every day, that reveals authentic treasures to us. We like it so much that we enjoy teaching other people to value the...
Islands in Thailand: Top 15 Most Popular
Open Water en Tenerife Tenerife y buceo. ¿Hay una fórmula mejor? A los encantos de sobra conocido de la isla de Tenerife, ubicada en el centro del archipiélago canario, se añade la belleza de sus fondos marinos y su rica vida en la que sumergirte y adentrarte a través de...
Travel Guide: Discover the Beauty of Gili Trawangan!
In the relentless pursuit of new paradisiacal destinations, travelers from around the world began to flock to the Gili Islands, located near Bali and Lombok, several years ago. These islands offered everything one could ask for in a dream vacation spot: a great atmosphere, beautiful beaches,...
What to see and do in Nusa Penida? A complete travel guide!
It's one of our favorite destinations in the world. And not just because we have one of the five DPM Diving schools there, but because of everything it has to offer in terms of ambiance, cuisine, and activities. Nusa Penida is a must! Travel guide to nusa penida Planning your next vacation? In...
Diving with Manta Rays in Nusa Penida: Manta Point!
The charms of Nusa Penida are undeniable. spectacular beaches, a local atmosphere far from the hustle and bustle of Bali, delicious and affordable cuisine, and one of the best diving experiences in Southeast Asia. This comes from a diving school that has been exploring the depths of the island and...
