Are you planning to travel to Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida islands but aren’t sure which one to stay on? You are not alone, we get asked about this… a LOT! In this Blog we take a look at the highlights of each of the islands and hopefully help you to decide which island is the best one for you!
Read MoreBali’s “Top Dive Sites” that doesn’t include Crystal Bay. Located on the northwest side of the island, Crystal Bay is the most frequented dive site in the channel between Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida. Like many of the sites around the Nusa Islands, Crystal Bay has the potential to subject divers to strong currents and thermoclines, but is perfectly safe for new divers under appropriate supervision.
Read MoreAs we all know drinking and diving go hand in hand! From sunset beers to snorkel tests, it’s very important for Divemasters to know the best places to knock back a pint when the occasion demands. Here’s a list of five places to go to on the island that’ve been tried and tested by some of staff and students:
Read MoreIt’s the start of 2023 and it’s time to start thinking about our next holidays and dive trips over the coming year. Let’s be honest, it’s not been an easy time for many people recently, with increased energy costs and the end of covid but we all still want to have great adventures underwater - and you still can! When our bank accounts don't coordinate with our original plans, it becomes time to think and plan smart. And luckily, a lack of funds won't mean we have to give up on our travel dreams.
Read MoreLet’s start at the beginning and ask the question: why would you want to be a divemaster? Yeah, sure it’s a cool title and all, but it’s so much more than that! A lot of people believe it’s simply a stepping-stone towards becoming an instructor and that it will inevitably lead to a teaching role, but this really isn’t the case. It can open more doors and options than most people think!
Read MoreIt goes without saying that we started December’s Marine Megafauna week at Nusa Penida’s world famous Manta Point. Situated towards the lower end of the island’s south-west coast, the Manta Point dive site attracts thousands of divers each year due to almost guaranteed daily manta sightings for divers and snorkellers alike.
Read MoreA podcast with Jason and Matt from ScubaGoat on Nusa Penida a stunning island off the east coast of Bali….
Read MoreOver the last 12 months we have seen so many positive developments, including a relaxation in travel regulations and our ability to host guests and teach courses, BUT, there is one thing that hasn’t changed at all – our incredible diving!!
This year has been a phenomenal year for all of us at Blue Corner Dive, not only have we been able to get ‘back to normal’, we’ve also been able to re-explore our beautiful surrounding reefs – and they are flourishing!
Read MoreCalling all Nusa newcomers! Are you planning a trip to the Nusa Islands? Read on to discover insider tips for travelling to, from and in between the islands!
Read MoreMassive corals have been found to grow at elevated rates through a process called micro-fragmentation. Donor corals (usually boulder or massive species) are cut into small fragments of only a few coral polyps in size, then placed in close proximity to one another which significantly stimulates coral growth rates (Page et al. 2018).
Read MoreMola descended from bony ancestors, its skeleton contains largely cartilaginous tissues, which are lighter than bone, allowing it to grow to sizes impractical for other bony fishes.
Read MoreIt has been 12 months since the reefs around the Nusa Islands were last filled with the familiar sights of tourists, snorkelers, divers, watersports, pontoons, jetskis, speedboats and ferries… for the last year, with travel restrictions in place, the ocean around the islands has been resting and returning to its natural state.
Read MoreWith many of you at home around the world, we thought we’d share a little scuba diving love with you and some ideas on how you can still be a diver and stay connected to us while we are all waiting to be able to travel again!
Read MoreLike the rest of the world, we are self-isolating and staying home. Bali closed its borders to tourists and Nusa Lembongan does not have anybody coming or going, so our dive shop is shut until the coronavirus pandemic comes to an end.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. The novel coronavirus has quarantined people, closed country borders, and halted businesses around the world.
Read MoreIf you’re a diver, you love the ocean. You’ve also probably recognized that our oceans, and their inhabitants, are in danger. Plastic pollution, rising temperatures, and over-tourism have destroyed reefs and marine life around the world.
Read MoreThe world ‘temple’ in Balinese is ‘pura’ and the village temple is at the heart of life in the community. The ceremonies are colourful, the multitude of offering and scents of incense create a sensory overload, and best of all, the wonderful locals are incredibly welcoming to visitors.
Read MoreBecoming a divemaster is a big decision, and people from all over the world choose to do so for various reasons. Here are stories from some of our recent graduates.
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