Stingrays have been gliding through our oceans for over 150 million years, first appearing back in the Jurassic period. These ancient mariners belong to the elasmobranch family, which includes sharks, meaning they’re cartilaginous fish. In simple terms? They’ve got no bones, just bendy cartilage. There are around 220 known species of stingrays, and new ones…
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of breathing underwater for the first time, until your mask floods, your buddy disappears, and you realise you’ve been kicking backwards for five minutes straight. Welcome to the wonderful world of beginner scuba diving, where the fails are frequent, the fish are judging, and the surface never seems quite…
Squalene is the silent ingredient killing millions. If you know me, you know I did my dreaded dissertation at uni on ‘The public perception and use of shark-derived squalene in the cosmetic industry and its effect on species population’. Quite the mouthful, I know, but through my research I discovered that there were more threats…
Let’s not sugar-coat it, the fashion industry is dressed to kill and its our oceans who are bleeding out… The rise (and rot) of fast fashion: Once upon a time, fashion told stories. Now it tells lies. Before the industrial revolution clothing was made at home, or by tailors and dressmakers. Natural fibres were sourced,…
While backpacking through Australia (as one does), a guy asked me what I’d been up to throughout my travels. I was filling him in on my time in Koh Tao, where I completed my Divemaster program. He squinted at me, nodded slowly, and repeated, ‘So… you’re a self-proclaimed’ master of diving?’ Urm… Not exactly no….
Dive into the truth behind myths, discover why sharks deserve our protection, and join the fight for justice for the ocean’s most misunderstood predator. Let’s get one thing straight: sharks are not the ruthless oceanic hitmen the media makes them out to be. The popular ‘bloodthirsty predatory stalking holiday swimmers’ narrative? Absolute bollocks. Sure, everyone’s…