This 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!

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Bio Rocks Rock!

An 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.

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7 tips for Better Navigation

After 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!

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Animal of the month - Cow Fish

This 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!

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Don't forget your SMB!

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Animal of the month - The turtle

This 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.

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Animal of the month - Flamboyant Cuttlefish

This month we are having a look at the coolness that is the flamboyant cuttlefish. Now cuttlefish alone are pretty cool, but this little dude takes the biscuit, walking along the seabed, in it's many spectacular colors. Come and help us find the one who lives on our house reef, the Bio Rocks.

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Brand new dive site - The Glen Nusa!

Our new wreck is here meaning that we have a brand new dive site to explore! Ok, so there's not much life growing on it yet as it has only been submerged for one week, but it does have the potential for some great wreck dives, adventure dives, advanced courses and wreck specialty. Come and check it out with us at Dive Central Gili!

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Sidemount

Scuba diving is constantly changing and adapting to different types and styles, allowing divers to fully explore numerous avenues for their underwater activities. Side mount has been about for a few years, however PADI are now pushing it as a new and exciting way to dive, giving divers more air, a more streamlined stance and an uber-cool appearance. Here, one of our instructors tries it for the first time and learns just how cool it is to be a side mount diver!

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Animal of the month - The Peacock Mantis Shrimp

Once 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!

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The great Indonesian Throughflow

Worried 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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11 myths about diving - and what the reality is.

There's no excuse, you should try diving! It's one of the best experiences that you will ever have. Still have some worries? No problem, here we address some of the common myths that new divers may experience before even getting their toes wet.

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6 Gift ideas for your Scuba mad mates!

What to buy your Scuba mad friend's and family this Christmas? So many gadgets to choose from! Fear not, we have just a few ideas that we think make pretty cool pressies for this year's Chrimbo. Check it out and happy shopping!

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Going pro? What to think about before signing up!

Are you thinking about signing up for your divemaster course? In this blog we have a look at what you should consider,what you can expect, and how you can prepare in order the get the most out of your experience. Warning: You will want to become a PADI divemaster after reading this blog!

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Climbing the PADI ladder

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Buoyancy

On last weeks blog we talked about how to properly breath under water, this helps to conserve our air and also helps us to achieve steady buoyancy and to avoid a "saw-tooth-profile". So why do we want to achieve good buoyancy, why does it matter to us?

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A guide to equalizing

There is nothing more frustrating than getting ready to go for a dive, spending your time and money in order get ready to enjoy your favourite sport. But once you are finally decsending that unpleasant feeling in your ears are starting to build up. And no matter that you do - the squeeze just doesn't seem to go away. This weeks blog is about equalizing - tips for us divers how to prevent any problems during your dive.

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Breathing like a diver!

Why does some divers consume more air than others. Apart from the obvious reasons such as gender and the size of your lungs - how you breath will impact the amount of air we consume. in this weeks blog we are talking about some techniques we as divers can use to improve our air consumption.

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decompression sickness - what's the deal?

A lot of our customers ask about the hazards of diving. Like any other sport there are some risks, however as long as you know your limits and dive safely, the risks are minimal. In this weeks blog we are talking about Decompression sickness, what it is and how we can prevent it.