Galápagos

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Ecuador and Galápagos travel update

Ecuador's president has declared a 60-day national emergency, but is it still safe to travel to Ecuador and onwards to the Galapagos Islands?
New reefs and seamounts discovered in Galápagos

New reefs and seamounts discovered in Galápagos

Scientists create detailed high-resolution maps of newly discovered deep coral reefs in the Galápagos marine reserve
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New study suggests narrowing habitat for Galápagos tuna

A new study suggests a potential narrowing habitat for tuna, with ripple effects on global fisheries and conservation
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Ecuador protections for Galápagos with world’s biggest blue-bond swap

The Ecuadorian government is to swap part of its national debt with a huge conservation blue bond for more Galápagos protections
Featured Photographer: Todd Thimios

Featured Photographer: Todd Thimios

ByDIVE StaffOct 18, 2022
Todd Thimios is an expedition guide who specialises in technical diving and underwater filming. Enjoy his stunning portfolio
Galápagos: can even the fittest survive?

Galápagos: can even the fittest survive?

ByDIVE ContributorsSep 23, 2022
The Galápagos Islands are still one of the most exciting places on earth to dive. But for how much longer?
The 12 best places to dive with manta rays

The 12 best places to dive with manta rays

ByDIVE StaffMay 15, 2022
Diving with manta rays is one of the greatest experiences you can have underwater. Here's the best places to encounter mantas
Sinking Galápagos dive boat leaves ‘superficial’ slick

Sinking Galápagos dive boat leaves ‘superficial’ slick

ByDIVE StaffApr 25, 2022
A boat which sank in the Galápagos National Park carrying 47 barrels of diesel left an extensive but 'superficial' slick according to reports
10 best places for dolphins featured

10 best places to swim with dolphins

Dolphins are some of the best-loved animals in the oceans, here's 10 of the best places to encounter dolphins in their natural environment
The best places in the world to scuba dive

The best places in the world to scuba dive

We asked our readers to name their favourite places to scuba dive around the world. Here are the Top 10 best choices, plus 5 close runners-up
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Superhighway to protect migratory sharks between Galápagos, Cocos & Malpelo

ByGraeme GourlayNov 9, 2021
Vast new marine protection zone to connect the Galápagos Islands, Cocos and Malpelo and safeguard sharks and other endangered species
Hunting creolefish Coco Island

The best scuba diving adventures in the world

High-energy scuba diving with the big stars of the oceans. Douglas Seifert on the excitement of the Eastern Tropical Pacific
DIVE Travel Awards 2021: best scuba diving destinations

DIVE Travel Awards 2021: best scuba diving destinations

All of the best scuba diving destinations from the 2021 DIVE Travel Awards, including some of the top spots to enjoy them
DIVE Travel Awards 2021: best scuba diving liveaboards

DIVE Travel Awards 2021: best scuba diving liveaboards

During the 2021 DIVE Travel Awards, 245 different vessels were voted by readers as the best scuba diving liveaboards to…

First ultrasound scans and blood samples taken from wild Galápagos whale sharks

First ultrasound scans and blood samples taken from wild Galápagos whale sharks

Scientists have successfully taken ultrasound scans and blood samples from wild, free-swimming Galápagos whale sharks