EZDIVE Diving Magazine ISSUE #115

Unconsciously, 2025 has quietly entered its second half. How many boxes have you checked off your diving bucket list this year? Don’t worry! This issue brings you diverse destination stories from photographers around the world to keep expanding your list!

Vanessa takes us to explore Indonesia’s Raja Ampat, this pristine paradise, sharing her incredible liveaboard diving experiences. Tim visits Palau, introducing us to this diving destination you can never get enough of. Michel brings us to Socorro to dance with giant manta rays, while Jerome shares the macro diving surprises of Sabah’s Mabul and Kapalai.

When diving, we’re always deeply moved by the magnificence of coral reefs. In this issue, Alex provides comprehensive guidance on how to capture these stunning wide-angle scenes, while Richard introduces us to the ecological habits of anthias commonly found on coral reefs. Additionally, Timo guides us in understanding the endangered angelshark, inspiring everyone to reconsider the relationship between diving and conservation.

Most importantly, the annual Underwater Photography Challenge (UWPC) will begin accepting submissions in September! As the organiser, we can’t wait to receive outstanding underwater photography works from around the world, promoting the beauty of the underwater realm together. For more details, visit www.uwphotochallenge.com.

Executive Editor
Linda Khoo

CONTENT

COVER STORY

This mysterious sea cave in Misool, Indonesia, was known locally as Mask Cave. From the outside, it appeared to be just an ordinary cave, but once we entered inside, divers saw the distinct outline of the mask-shaped entrance when looking back out.

By Chong Wan Yong (Zhu Zhu)

ENVIRONMENT