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Innovative farmers ‘halving’ herbicide run-off in bid to improve Great Barrier Reef health Reef News & Info

February 24, 2016

Innovative farmers ‘halving’ herbicide run-off in bid to improve Great Barrier Reef health

Courtesy of ABC News: Trials by innovative canegrowers in Queensland have halved the run-off of…

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Mystery Solved: Those Circling Shapes Aren’t Sharks! They’re Giant Trevally (GT for short!) Reef News & Info

February 17, 2016

Mystery Solved: Those Circling Shapes Aren’t Sharks! They’re Giant Trevally (GT for short!)

What are those dark shapes circling the boat? With sleek bodies and pointy fins, the…

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An Update on Shark Conservation Reef News & Info

February 9, 2016

An Update on Shark Conservation

A new report suggests that world shark populations are in more peril than previously thought.…

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Update: Passions of Paradise Carbon Offsetting Reef News & Info

February 4, 2016

Update: Passions of Paradise Carbon Offsetting

With the festive season over and a new year underway, Passions of Paradise would like…

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The Seabin Project: Cleaning up Our Worlds Oceans One Marina at a Time Reef News & Info

January 30, 2016

The Seabin Project: Cleaning up Our Worlds Oceans One Marina at a Time

Anyone who spends a lot of time around an aquatic environment, such as an ocean,…

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FAQ: Flying after diving Reef News & Info

January 25, 2016

FAQ: Flying after diving

Cautionary tales about going to altitude after diving describe one of the core rules taught…

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The Silent Threat Beneath the Waves: How the World is Fighting Back Against Microbeads Reef News & Info

January 19, 2016

The Silent Threat Beneath the Waves: How the World is Fighting Back Against Microbeads

Earlier this month, we looked at one of the most pressing, yet largely ignored ,…

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The Ocean’s Tiny Hidden Killer Reef News & Info

January 6, 2016

The Ocean’s Tiny Hidden Killer

Many people are aware of the dangers of plastics being introduced into the world’s oceans.…

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What’s Missing From Your Dive Gear? Reef News & Info

January 2, 2016

What’s Missing From Your Dive Gear?

This is it. The moment you’ve been waiting for. You’ve planned for months, had all…

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Sun Smart at the Reef Reef News & Info

December 30, 2015

Sun Smart at the Reef

The deadly Tigershark. The venomous Banded Sea Snake. The aggressive Giant Barracuda. When visitors to…

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A Brief Guide to Coral-Part 2 Reef News & Info

December 26, 2015

A Brief Guide to Coral-Part 2

Last week, we briefly described a few of the types of corals most commonly found…

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A Brief Guide to Coral-Part 1 Reef News & Info

December 21, 2015

A Brief Guide to Coral-Part 1

The Great Barrier Reef is widely recognised as one of the most important environmental and…

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Christmas Trees on the Reef? Reef News & Info

December 18, 2015

Christmas Trees on the Reef?

With the holidays just around the corner, many homes, business and public places are setting…

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Turning Passion into Action: How Passions of Paradise is Leading the Way in Carbon Offsetting & Conservation Reef News & Info

December 14, 2015

Turning Passion into Action: How Passions of Paradise is Leading the Way in Carbon Offsetting & Conservation

Many times, a company will write a mission statement, use a few buzzwords, and go…

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Kids Snorkeling Made Easy! Reef News & Info

December 9, 2015

Kids Snorkeling Made Easy!

With the Holidays rapidly approaching, schools across the world will be going on break, and…

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Nature’s Champion Divers Reef News & Info

December 5, 2015

Nature’s Champion Divers

Human beings have always had an amazing relationship with water. Aside from the obvious need…

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Certified Diver Etiquette: Part 2 – Ensuring Harmony Above and Below the Waterline Reef News & Info

December 1, 2015

Certified Diver Etiquette: Part 2 – Ensuring Harmony Above and Below the Waterline

Last week, we outlined some tips to ensure that your next dive trip is enjoyable…

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Meet The Great Eight: The Most Sought-After Marine Species on the Great Barrier Reef Reef News & Info

November 30, 2015

Meet The Great Eight: The Most Sought-After Marine Species on the Great Barrier Reef

Visitors to the Great Barrier Reef often have a list of wildlife they hope to…

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Certified Diver Etiquette: Part 1 – Ensure a Smooth and Enjoyable Dive Trip Reef News & Info

November 27, 2015

Certified Diver Etiquette: Part 1 – Ensure a Smooth and Enjoyable Dive Trip

A dive trip anywhere in the world is a carefully orchestrated event, like a symphony…

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Are you our next Chef? Reef News & Info

November 25, 2015

Are you our next Chef?

Passions of Paradise is looking for a new Chef/Head Cook that fits the following criteria:…

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A Little Info on Sand Cays… Reef News & Info

November 24, 2015

A Little Info on Sand Cays…

Many passengers travelling to the Great Barrier Reef will choose a variety of locations of…

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Passions Adds Two New Staff to Eye on the Reef! Reef News & Info

November 21, 2015

Passions Adds Two New Staff to Eye on the Reef!

Passions of Paradise is proud to announce that two of their staff have recently been…

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Stinger Season: Part 3-Box Jellyfish Reef News & Info

November 20, 2015

Stinger Season: Part 3-Box Jellyfish

In the last part of our three-part series on the Marine Stingers found in Far…

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Stinger Season: Part 2-Irukandji Reef News & Info

November 16, 2015

Stinger Season: Part 2-Irukandji

Last time, we examined some basic information regarding one of the Far North’s most notorious…

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