Scuba Diving on Gili Air
What to Expect on a Typical Dive Day Scuba diving on Gili Air does not have to mean spending the entire day on a crowded boat. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, each dive is a separate trip. Our boats leave three times a day, and …
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Why Marine Scientists Must First Become Responsible Divers
Responsible Divers Nine Indonesian university students have begun their Conservation Internship at Oceans 5 Gili Air. Over the coming months, they will collect underwater data inside the Gili Matra Marine Protected Area and gain practical experience that can help prepare them for careers in marine …
Overview of Indonesian Laws related to Gili Matra
The Main Legal Framework The protection, management and responsible use of Gili Matra are supported by several layers of Indonesian law. Together, these regulations govern conservation zoning, coastal development, environmental protection, wastewater and pollution, business activities, public access and the use of small islands. Among …
The Cheapest Dive Is Not Always the Best Value
What Are You Actually Paying For? When comparing scuba-diving prices, it is tempting to choose the lowest number. A fun dive is a fun dive, right? You receive a tank, join a boat, go underwater and return to shore. Why pay more when another dive …
Should Dive Centres Refuse to Take Certified Divers Who Cannot Control Their Buoyancy?
Cannot Control Their Buoyancy A scuba certification gives someone permission to dive within the limits of their training. But does a certification card automatically prove that the diver is currently capable of diving safely? The honest answer is no. Some certified divers return to the …
How to Improve Your Scuba Air Consumption
Using Air Faster Than Your Buddy? You finish a beautiful dive around the Gili Islands and look at your pressure gauge. You have 50 bar remaining. Your buddy still has 90 bar, and the Divemaster appears to have barely used any air. Does that mean …
Is the Era of Weak Enforcement in Gili Matra Coming to an End?
The 27–28 August TCN survey and the announced beach clearance may mark a turning point—but only lasting enforcement will protect the marine park Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan are not simply three popular holiday islands. Together with their surrounding waters, they form Gili …
A Dive Briefing Is Not a Formality
What Divers Should Know Before Entering the Water The equipment is ready. The tanks are on the boat. The water looks inviting, and everyone wants to start diving. Then the Divemaster begins the dive briefing. For some experienced divers, this can feel like information they …
Why the Best Dive Site in the Gili Islands Changes Every Day
The Best Dive Site in the Gili Islands “What is the best dive site in the Gili Islands?” It is one of the questions we hear most often at Oceans 5 Gili Air. Some divers arrive with a famous name already written in their logbook: …
Why Coastal Development Is a Marine Conservation Issue
The Ocean Doesn’t Start at the Shore When people hear the words marine conservation, they usually look toward the ocean. They think about coral restoration, turtles, sharks, plastic pollution, fishing, anchor damage and divers touching coral. But there is a fundamental problem with that way of …
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