X-Ray Mag

January 2019

Dive Myanmar with the Phinisi

5 years ago By Matthew Meier

It will be the first time she returns here since her last visit in December 2009. Our two itineraries – 7 & 10 nights - cover the Mergui Archipelago and take you to the best parts of these scenic islands. Pristine, rarely dived sites promise stunning hard and soft corals plus an astonishing array of marine life: sharks, mantas, and massive sea fan forests. There is plenty to enjoy for the macro lover as well: tiger tail seahorses, nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, just to name a few.

Lizard goes diving with an air “tank”

5 years ago By Main minion

Bubble on the nose 

This extraordinary behaviour has been observed and filmed for the first time by ecologist Lindsey Swierk of Binghamton University, New York. “They are probably extracting lower concentrations of oxygen every time they’re respiring the air bubble, but it might just be enough to keep them underwater for long enough that they can escape a threat,” she said. Even though the bubble is relatively large, it remains attached to the lizard’s head rather than floating off to the surface.

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Japan to resume whale hunt

5 years ago By Main minion

Japans announcement that it is withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission and will resume commercial whale hunting next year, have sparked swift condemnation from other governments and conservation groups. For many years Japan has hunted whales for what it calls "scientific research" and to sell the meat, a programme widely criticised by conservationists.

Announcing a New Maldives Resort for Emperor Divers

5 years ago By Matthew Meier

You & Me in Raa Atoll is for adults only and perfectly set up for all things diving. Emperor is also managing the state-of-the-art Water Sports Centre with a range of activities for divers and non-divers alike offering everything you need for those water sports thrills; from snorkelling to jet skis, there is a complete range of water sports equipment and activities.

This brand new 5-star resort is opening 1st February 2019 and is just 20 minutes by speedboat from Ifuru domestic airport or a 45 minute seaplane ride from Male’s international airport.