Asterodiscides truncates   Habitat - There are two species of Asterodiscides found in New Zealand’s EEZ, Asterodiscides truncatus and Asterodiscides grayi. Asterodiscides truncatus has a slightly more southern distribution, known from.. Read More

Centroberyx affinis     Habitat - Golden snapper generally live in the same area over its lifetime. Found around Australia and and New Zealand at depths between 10 and 450 metres. Most abundant in approx. 100m. Generally noct.. Read More

Dellichthys morelandi   Habitat – Urchin Clingfish are found around New Zealand wherever sea urchins are present. Occurs in rock pools and the subtidal zone down to 15m. Usually found beneath the spines of sea urchins. Individuals too larg.. Read More

Notoclinops yaldwyni   Habitat - found around the North Island of New Zealand from subtidal areas to depths of about 20m most common in reef areas of broken rock, but nowhere common. Most triplefins live on or very close to the seabed, ofte.. Read More

And why we are going back to Kimbe Bay this year! Many years ago now, we took a trip to Walindi in PNG. This was a very good idea. The resort is family owned and surrounded by jungle on one side and the ocean on the other. The diving from Walindi did.. Read More

  We know buying your gear is a big investment so we are here to discuss what to buy first, what to look out for and what will be best for you.   Why Buy when you can Rent?   If you are an infrequent diver or someone that only dives ov.. Read More

Coris sandeyeri       Habitat - a species of wrasse native to the southwestern temperate Pacific Ocean from Australia to New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands. This species can be found on reefs down to depths of about 60m.   .. Read More

- whats stopping you? If you listen to anyone of us at Global we will all rave about drysuits our only disagreement is about which is the best, we all have our favourites! But I would like to start off by saying that I was against them to begin with&.. Read More

(And another look at their Lens Technology) We all agree that the most important piece of equipment you buy as a diver is your mask. How we perceive the underwater world is largely determined by what we see – a mask can literally make or break .. Read More

Newly certified? You're at the beginning of your scuba diving journey... and there are so many exciting places it can lead to. Here are some ideas to get you started:   Explore Aucklanders' favourite diving spots See the North Island as .. Read More