(Eh… after you read this, dive with us lah 😉) People often ask: “Why are divers so obsessed with diving?” Short answer: because the scuba diving benefits go way beyond just seeing fish. Long answer? Keep reading 😄 Scuba diving benefits go beyond the ocean 🌊💪 1️⃣ Scuba Diving Benefits Your Physical Fitness One of the biggest scuba diving benefits  is how it improves fitness without punishing your joints. Diving gives you: A full cardiovascular workout Muscular engagement f

If you’ve ever floated on the surface of the sea, stared down into endless blue, and thought “I could do this forever”  — you’re already halfway to wanting to learn diving . Scuba diving isn’t just about tanks, fins, and underwater selfies. It’s about slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and discovering that the ocean is one of the best wellness spaces on Earth. From mental calm to physical health, the sea has been quietly healing humans long before we ever invented dive c

If you’ve ever gone turtle-spotting while diving or snorkeling in Singapore , you’ve probably asked this classic question: “Is that a Green Turtle or a Hawksbill?” At first glance, turtles look… well, turtle-ish. 😄But once you know what to look for, telling the difference becomes surprisingly easy  — even underwater. Let’s break it down with a simple, diver-friendly turtle identification guide using shell shape, beak, and head scales . 🟢 Green Turtle vs 🟤 Hawksbill Turtle

Scuba-diving enthusiasts often travel to different parts of the Southeast Asian region like Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia to venture into the deep clear blues. There is a common misconception that nothing is interesting in Singapore waters. Below is my review of my diving experience at Pulau Hantu, why the experience far exceeded my expectations, and why I would recommend everyone to try scuba-diving there. Having dived a few hundred local dives and having used to

Deep blue seas, with amazing serenity that calms the soul. Nothing beats going for a refreshing dive to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. One of the joys of diving is the peace, where you are able to escape the noisy chatter for just a little while. However, the absence of speaking does not mean that one does not need to communicate! In fact, communication continues to be an important element to ensure the best experience out at sea, where one can navigate the d

When divers are underwater, they can’t speak to communicate; obviously! But how, exactly, do they talk to each other then? Well, scuba...

With its beautiful Mangroves and alluring blue waters, the Island of St John's has more to offer than the abundance of wildlife spread...

The Cute, Chunky Balloon That Can Kill 30 Humans 🐡😅 Scuba Diving Singapore | Marine Life Spotlight | Pulau Hantu If you’ve been diving at Pulau Hantu  and suddenly felt like you were being judged by a round, spotty fish with serious attitude…Congratulations — you’ve probably met our resident Starry Pufferfish . Cute? Yes.Chonky? Absolutely.Harmless-looking? Very.Actually dangerous? Oh yes. Let’s dive into why the Starry Pufferfish ( Arothron stellatus )  is one of the most

Our local waters is not usually the first place that comes to mind when you think of scuba diving in Singapore. However, you will be...

The Brownbanded Bamboo Shark 🌊 INTRO: Wait… Sharks? In Singapore? Yes, and They’re Adorable. Ask any Singaporean diver what they love about Pulau Hantu, Lazarus or Jong, and you’ll hear the same thing: “You’ll be surprised what lives here.” Among our nudibranch celebrities and cuttlefish gangsters, one creature almost always steals the spotlight: 🦈 The Brownbanded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) A gentle nocturnal shark that looks like a sleepy cartoon character hidi

Common names for this fish include balloonfish, balloon porcupinefish, blotched porcupinefish, brown porcupinefish, freckled...

– Because even the tiniest creatures have the biggest personalities. Mexichromis mariei is a species of colourful sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a shell-less marine gastropod mollusk in the family Chromodorididae. 🌊 Meet the Mexichromis mariei – Singapore’s Underwater Fashion Icon If you think diving in Singapore  is all murky water and no colour, think again. Beneath the busy shipping lanes and city skyline lies a secret runway of vibrant marine life — and headlining that sh

Hippocampus - It’s the only fish that holds your hand! A tiger tail seahorse encountered while diving in Singapore Diving at Singapore's P.Hantu, you will spot some of these beautiful Seahorses. Why one of the ocean’s tiniest treasures is making big waves with divers. When people talk about Diving in Singapore , they often picture the Southern Islands’ shallow reefs, cuttlefish, and schools of reef fish. But for many macro enthusiasts, there’s one creature that makes the hunt

Featuring: Our Singapore Cuttlefish! (Sepiida) In the wild, cuttlefish seem to be more nocturnal creatures, tending to feed and perform...

Meet the mega son of Zeus and Electra @ Pulau Hantu Found while diving in Singapore's Pulau Hantu. Photo Credits: J.Bourgeon Dardanus refers to the son of Zeus and Electra in Greek mythology, while megistos is the superlative of the Greek word mega, means the largest. 🐚 The White-Spotted Hermit Crab: Singapore’s Bold, Spotted Reef Wanderer Big claws, bright spots, and a personality that’s larger than its shell. If you’ve ever done a night dive around Pulau Hantu  or St Jo

By Mark Wong, SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor, July 2nd, 2020 We get this question a lot. SSI offers these two courses, which are very...