Diving New Guinea Island... When the 16th century Portuguese and Spanish explorers first arrived in the far-eastern part of what was then called the Malay Archipelago. They had no way of knowing they had stumbled upon the second largest island in the world. Neither could they possibly know that the island is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. Occupying just 0.5% of the Earth's surface, but with almost 10% of its species ... And that is just on the land! What they did note though was the similarity between the indigenous people and those of the Guinea region of Africa. Which is how the island came to be called New …
Papua New Guinea
Underwater Photography in PNG
Underwater photography in Papua New Guinea... PNG, as is it more commonly referred to, is located just south of the Equator and to the north of Australia. It is a large and diverse nation that is known principally for its unique tribal cultures, incredible landscapes and excellent scuba diving. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the main diving locations in PNG. Along with what you can expect to photograph there, but it’s a big topic… So I have tried to provide enough information and insight in to those locations. Plus links you can follow for more detailed information elsewhere on this website. The Best Dive …
Diving the North Coast of Milne Bay
Diving the North Coast of Milne Bay... I am often asked why I like Papua New Guinea so much. And the honest answer is, as they say in the movies, it’s complicated! First of all, for me PNG is a wild and adventurous place. And as an Australian I often describe it as “our Africa…” In that it has such amazing topographic and cultural difference to Australia. Its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and near the epicenter of the Coral Triangle bless it with incredible biodiversity both above and below the water. It has a very special and almost unique tribal system, that is both the social glue that holds the county together. And yet …
Diving the Witu Islands
Diving the Witu Islands... As they say in the real estate business, location is everything. And it is Papua New Guinea’s physical position, astride the Equator, at the end of what was historically referred to as the Malay Archipelago. That puts it right in the middle of the greatest marine biodiversity on earth – the Coral Triangle. The country occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea (the second largest in the world after Greenland). Plus the many islands of the Bismarck and Louisiade Archipelagos. And… because it straddles the Equator, PNG is exposed to both the Northern and Southern Equatorial Currents, plus the …
Aircraft Wrecks of PNG
The aircraft wrecks of Papua New Guinea offer some of the best and most interesting, dives in the country... PNG was a major battle theater during the Second World War. Many lives were lost on both sides in the bitter fighting between the invading Imperial Japanese forces and the Allies. Thus the tide was turned, halting the PNG's occupation and the planned invasion of Australia to the south. Aircraft Wrecks of Papua New Guinea - Lost Souls Allied and Japanese aircraft played a very significant role in the fighting in PNG. Because of that many planes were lost - either shot down in combat, mechanical failure and simply …
The Complete Milne Bay Scuba Diving Guide
The Complete Milne Bay Scuba Diving Guide... A comprehensive guide to help you plan your trip to this incredible area of Papua New Guinea. Milne Bay is what put PNG on the radar of traveling divers and underwater photographers the world over. That was way back in the 1990's - but the diving is still as good as it always was! Milne Bay offers everything from black sand critter sites to manta ray cleaning stations. Simply stated, it is a tremendous place to go scuba diving! Milne Bay scuba diving was pioneered by Bob and Dinah Halstead with their liveaboard dive boat MV Telita. Liveaboards were just coming in to vogue about then …
Papua New Guinea Scuba Diving
Papua New Guinea Scuba Diving... There is some amazing diving in PNG, but it really is a large and diverse country. It is also spread out over a big area - so where to even start? In reality it would take several trips to experience all the best places! So, if you are going there for the first time it is best to concentrate on one of the main scuba diving locations. Unless, of course, you have unlimited time and money… In which case you should probably do them all - diving PNG is addictive! Papua New Guinea Scuba Diving - Quick Overview The country of PNG consists of the eastern half of the island of New Guinea. Which is the second …
The Complete Papua New Guinea Survival Guide
Use Indopacificimages’ Complete Papua New Guinea Survival Guide to make sense of this wild and adventurous country. PNG has so much to offer both divers and travelers who want to go somewhere different! Papua New Guinea suffers from a pretty bad reputation for corruption, violence and a general lack of safety. Yet dig deeper and you will find a truly interesting and rewarding location. By peeling that onion you will understand the country much better. And you will be able to make an informed decision as to whether the country is for you. Because, let's be honest, Papua New Guinea really is not for everybody! The …
The Complete PNG Scuba Diving Guide
Use Indopacificimages' Complete PNG Scuba Diving Guide to help you to plan your trip to what really is one of the last frontiers. Truly a wild and adventurous place, Papua New Guinea scuba diving is without doubt some of the best in the world. And the country also offers many unique and fascinating things to see above the water. But it’s not the easiest place to get to... And you will heard all sorts of stories about PNG. So you will probably be wondering if is even safe to go? Where and when to go to and how to get there? The basic thing to understand about PNG is that it is one of the world's most diverse and contrasting …