Turtle Town Scuba Blog

The ocean is a mysterious place. Did you know we've only explored the tiniest part of it to date? This incredible animation takes you down too the deepest parts of the deep blue sea and shows you how deep it really is! The Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench is the deepest known point in Earth's oceans. In 2010 the Center for Coastal & Ocean Mapping measured the depth of the Challenger Deep at...

If you've just started your PADI Open Water Diver course, or simply haven't been in the water for some time, we've got you covered. This short video gives you a full visual breakdown on how to assemble your gear correctly, so you are safe and comfortable in the water.

We wanted to share this cute PADI video for it lists all the reasons for why we became scuba diving instructors and teamed up with PADI to opening up our own dive centre in Bundaberg. We hope you love it as much as we do. Never fall in love with a scuba diver. Because he’ll spend every weekend at the beach, and have an uneven tan. Her hair will never be dry and her kiss will often be salty. He’ll have a scruffy chin and own more board shorts than ties.

The Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia has always been a world-renowned location for divers in search of the ultimate dive experience. Make the most of your trek to Australia and visit the beloved Great Barrier Reef to see incredible corals and the richest areas of biodiversity.

Our oceans are being filled and killed by throwaway plastics. But together, we can create a movement to reduce throwaway plastic at the source and save our precious oceans. Oceana and an international group of nongovernmental organisations are coming together to do something big, and they need all the help they can get.

A good scuba diving wetsuit can be a significant investment. However, just like other scuba equipment, it can last for many years if you look after it well. Here are six steps to clean and care for your scuba wetsuit as recommended by our…

Did you know that the Southern Great Barrier Reef is home to over 1,200 species of marine life? From manta rays and sea turtles to the unspoilt coral reef, The Bundaberg Region is the perfect place to snorkel and scuba dive in crystal clear waters. And outside of the water, there are plenty of other great things to do. Here are just a few ideas!

She swims with sharks, jumps into ice-cold water and can dive over 100 feet down on any given day. Ashleigh Baird discovered her love for the underwater world as a child — and now, she's become an extraordinary freediver. Here, learn more about her journey to becoming the real-life aqua woman.

There are plenty of things to do and places to visit in Bargara Beach. Stunning beaches, unforgettable sunrises and much more. But when travelling with children, large or small, it's not always easy to find things the whole family will enjoy.…