Now we all know that Gili Trawangan is famous for it’s stunning turquoise waters, pristine white-sand beaches and laidback island-lifestyle. The island draws big numbers of travellers and of course scuba divers, for obvious reasons! Unfortunately, we cannot spend all our time underwater. Therefore, we thought we’d give you some recommendations on what to do when you have a long surface interval!
Read MoreMe vs Sidemount. Read about Richas first experience diving with equipment thats basically as heavy and big as she is. Nothing can stop us, as long as the passion for learning is there - we can go further!
Read MoreDive Central Gili is the luckiest dive shop on all of Gili Trawangan. Why is that you ask? Well we have the best divesite right outside our doorstep!
Read MoreLearn about 5 simple routines to keep fit as a diver!
Read MoreRead about Dive Central Gilis field trip to the Tui Kelep Waterfalls in Lombok!
Read MoreSome divers like the big stuff, and some like the small. This weeks blog talks about Macro diving, the interest in small crabs, crusteatios a
Read MoreHave you been lucky enough to see an Ornate Ghostpipefish? Masters of disguise, it may be the reason why. Animal of the Month explains how to hunt them down. Dive Central Gili has the guides to get the perfect picture!
Read MoreAs recreational divers, we are taught to stick within our limits, to watch our depth and time and to come up just completing a safety stop. Decompression diving goes against this, teaching divers to push their limits. to plan dives where they will go into decompression and to make extra decompression stops on the way to the surface. Although a little more tricky, decompression diving is not as dangerous as you think. You just need to plan your dive and dive your plan!
Read MoreThis month we take a look at the wild and wacky Marbled Stargazer. A rarity around the Gilis, but definitely there as we've spotted them!
Read MoreGetting to and from Gili can sometimes be tricky, not knowing which company to choose. In this week's blog we give you the low down on how to get to us and how to explore the island once you arrive at our paradise.
Read MoreAn amazingly innovative and successful project came to the Gili islands in 2005 when island eco warrior Delphine Robb set up the Bio ROck project with the help of local fishermen and a large number of dive shops on the island. Now the second largest in the world, the Bio Rock project is successfully helping to regenerate damaged coral and deteriorating numbers of marine species. Here we look at how they work and how much of a success they have been for the islands.
Read MoreAfter learning the basics of diving and becoming certified, you are ready to go off on your own and dive! However, many people shy away from this as they are nervous about finding their way beneath the surface. Here, we share some great tips for navigation, helping you to go it alone!
Read MoreThis month we take a look at the cutey that it the cowfish. These guys are fun to look at and watch and are such slow swimmers that they can easily be caught by hand. (Please do not do this though fellow divers!) You'll get a telling off if you do by the cowfish itself!
Read MoreThis month's animal of the month is the Green sea turtle. Quite common around the waters of the Gili islands, we are proud of our turtles and are moving closer to protecting them and their habitat.
Read MoreOnce a month we will take the time to appreciate one particular special creature that we can find under our waters around the Gili islands. This month is the turn of the magnificent Peacock Mantis Shrimp. Warning; cool critter alert!
Read MoreWorried about currents whilst diving? Don't stress! Currents are fun, and some of your best dives will be in a current because you see so much more life. This blog explains a little bit about currents, why we have them here in the waters around the Gili Islands and what types of currents you might find. A little experience and knowledge goes along way, so don't let a current freak you out. Embrace it for what could be the best dives of your life!
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