The true allure of the ocean lies in explorations beyond everyday vision.

In this issue of EZDIVE, we take you across depths and latitudes. Follow Melanie and David as they descend into the pitch-black depths of Curaçao at 305 metres. Wander with Pierre through Lifou to discover fossil reefs frozen in time, and experience the breathtaking Cuttlefest on South Australia’s Great Southern Reef through the lens of Brooke. Meanwhile, Jenny unveils the vibrant marine life thriving among the hidden reefs of Roatán.

Beyond destinations, Tim Rock shares how the BAD Team protects Fiji’s bull sharks, while Vanessa Mignon introduces the blue shark—a hunter born for the open ocean.

On the technical and creative front, we break down dive computer algorithms to help build safer diving habits. Kate generously passes on her techniques for creating dreamy macro bokeh, and UPY 2023 Underwater Photographer of the Year Kat Zhou presents her exquisite portfolio, offering a glimpse into the ocean’s captivating diversity.

Diving is more than exploration; it is a journey of choices, respect, and stewardship. May the stories within this issue inspire and empower your next venture into the blue.

Executive Editor
Linda Khoo


CONTENT


COVER STORY 封面故事

By Kat Zhou


GEAR

Do You Really Know Your Dive Computer? RGBM vs. Bühlmann Explained

By EZDIVE


ENVIRONMENT

Building a Legacy: The BAD Team and Fiji’s Bull Sharks

By Tim Rock


MARINE LIFE

The Blue Shark: A Shark Built for the Blue

By Vanessa Mignon


DESTINATION

Curaçao at 305m: Into the Blue, Beyond the Light

By Melanie and David Benz

Lifou: The Frozen Epoch

By Pierre Constant

Giants of the Great Southern Reef: Diving Whyalla’s Cuttlefest

By Brooke Pyke


WORKSHOP

The Art of Bokeh: Creating Dreamy Macro Backgrounds

By Kate Jonker


SPECIAL

Beneath the Bay Islands: Roatán’s Hidden Reefs

By Jenny Stock


TRAINING 教育训练

Making the Right Decisions

By Simon Pridmore


PORTFOLIO

By Kat Zhou, San Francisco


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