EZDIVE Diving Magazine ISSUE #111

As 2024 draws to a close, our cover features a Christmas Tree Worm beautifully captured by Peggy Chiang, adding a dreamy touch to the year’s end.

In this issue, Richard shares his incredible diving experience exploring the Maldives via liveaboard; Vanessa takes us to Lembeh Strait, a macro photography paradise; Timo leads us to explore El Quseir in Egypt, a breathtaking underwater utopia adorned with brilliant corals.

Keigo Kawamura professionally introduces the deep-sea ‘monster’ goosefish, unveiling the mysterious nature of this species. Alex generously shares budget-friendly underwater photography tips, expanding possibilities for divers dreaming of underwater photography. Additionally, Yasuko Ozeki provided a detailed explanation on how to safely participate in ice freediving activities.

Phemie shares his coral restoration project in Bohol, delving deep into contemporary marine and environmental challenges, and meticulously presenting the hardships and significance of coral cultivation, hoping to awaken public concern for marine ecology.

EZDIVE sincerely invites you to explore this issue. As we approach the end of December 2024, we offer our most heartfelt wishes: Merry Christmas and peace in the coming year!

Executive Editor

Linda Khoo

CONTENT

COVER STORY

Adorning the ocean floor in a spectrum of dazzling hues, the captivating Christmas tree worm comes alive in this remarkable cover image. Its intricate, feathery plumes sway gently, inviting us into a mysterious, otherworldly realm teeming with marine life. As we approach the final month of the year, this mesmerising creature reminds us of the boundless beauty that awaits discovery beneath the waves.

By Peggy Chiang

GEAR

BOOK CLUB

Diving & Snorkeling Guide to Puerto Galera, Philippines

By Tim Rock and Simon Pridmore

INTERVIEW

Digital Revolution in Underwater Photography: Interview with Lin Qing, Founder of Doris Smart Housing

By Linda Khoo

ENVIRONMENT

The Bohol Coral Restoration Project: An Urgent Call to Action

By Phemie Z. Go

MARINE LIFE

Goosefish: Mysterious Hunter of the Deep Sea

By Keigo Kawamura

DESTINATION

Diving Paradise: Discovering the Maldives by Liveaboard

By Richard Aspinall

Lembeh – The Place Where Macro Dreams Come True

By Vanessa Mignon

Unbelievably Utopian – The Underwater World in El Quseir

By Timo Dersch

FREEDIVING

Fun Freediving Under Ice

By Yasuko Ozeki

WORKSHOP

Underwater Photography on a Budget

By Alex Tyrrell

TRAINING

How to Make Your Air Last Longer

By Simon Pridmore

DIVING SAFETY

Lost at Sea, Drifting

By DAN China

PORTFOLIO

By Ben Yavar, Chile

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