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DON'T MISS THE SMILING SEAHORSE FIRST CRUISE OF THE SEASON! GO BACK TO MYANMAR 7D/6N!!!! Black Rock, High Rock, Shark Cave, North Twin, Western Rocky, Seafan Forest, Volcano... MORE DETAILS: https://www.thesmilingseahorse.com/7d-burma-dive-black... Get our schedule here!

Noone is actually not flying much these days... And I never said flying was eco friendly :)

This anemone suggests us to keep our fingers crossed or I dream…?... KEEP DIVING... KEEP HOPE... Sea anemone, order: Actiniaria⁠ Franck Fogarolo @thesmilingseahorse⁠ Koh Lipe, Thailand⁠

Wow! amazing photo!

Hello Octopus lovers! I just published a new video of a cute octopus we met in the Similans (Thailand). Watch it with the subtitles, you may learn a cool fact or two about these lovely little aliens!

That's true! never thought of that! :) it is the sand tiger sharks, right (raggedtooth?) that can hover immobile...

Hello WeRtheOcean, Thanks for your comment. You are right! The first photo is a paper nautilus we saw last month in the similan on a black water dive :)

Nautilus is a cephalopod, a nearby relative of octopuses and squids. This creature can be found in the tropical waters of Indian and Pacific seas, close to the coral reefs, near depth areas of 300 to 600 meters. Nautilus are (like most marine species these days) affected by over-fishing and by...

How to differentiate stonefish from its more common cousins: the Bearded Scorpionfish and Devil Scorpionfish... This article is going to teach you how to differentiate the 3 most common species of Scorpionfish we encounter in the Andaman sea: Bearded Scorpionfish, Devil Scorpionfish and...

This weekend was a very special trip for the 4 guests who had the rare opportunity to have their very own private VIP cruise around the Surin and Similan national parks. Talk about exclusivity at its best! (sorry for the delay, I haven't posted this before the last trip... keep tuned for next...

What a fantastic start to this much awaited diving season on Thailand's Andaman Sea! A Tiger shark has been sighted by several divers in Similan National park this week... A first time for Darren King and his buddies who has been diving in Thailand since 2005. "We dropped usual place in...

Me too!!! but what I find even more incredible is the amount of divers who have no idea about how bad this is for the reef. this info should be part of everyone's open water course. Dont you think?

There is no question that traveling is far from being good for the planet however still a lot of people still want to see what's on the other side of the planet. It doesn't mean that they don't care about the environment entirely. These are "easy tips for all and everyone to follow to limit the...

100% agree with that!

Have you booked your dream holiday on the other side of the planet and feel a little bit environmentally guilty about it?... Here are a few ways for you to take care of your carbon footprint during your holidays, and then try to take those good habits home with you! BEFORE LEAVING, SAVE...

What Do You Know About The Common Reef Octopus ? A very popular subject of many marine biologists, the Octopus Vulgaris or common reef octopus, is a master of disguise. The octopus is a mollusc belonging to the class of cephalopoda. It's arms can grow to a whopping 1m in length and its mantle...

Hello Chillyincanada, At the moment Thailand borders are closed and free of covid cases so people already in Thailand do not need to take any special measures to come on board: no covid test or temperature check etc... (which will be requested from visitors coming from abroad whenever they are...

Before the reopening of the borders to Burma we will stay in Thai waters on the National Park of Surin Islands and Similan Islands. If you are a divers and already in Thailand, you will benefit from less strict measures and SUPER PROMOS and adaptable programs until Christmas. OR BEST PROMO FOR...

The Marine Drag Queen... The Ribbon Eel is the only member of its genus. Scientists thought for a long time that there were 3 types of ribbon eel, the black, the blue, and the yellow species. But now we know they form a unique species changing sex and colour during its lifespan! Ribbon eels can...

Than Thanks a lot! Much appreciated :)