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Stinger Season: Part 1-Blue Bottles Reef News & Info

November 12, 2015

Stinger Season: Part 1-Blue Bottles

The warm tropical waters bring many welcome visitors to Far North Queensland during the summer…

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Long Live Your Dive Gear! Reef News & Info

September 22, 2015

Long Live Your Dive Gear!

For the majority of divers, going for a dive is not an everyday occurrence. Whether…

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Seasickness* (*But Were Afraid to Ask) Reef News & Info

September 15, 2015

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Seasickness* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)

You’re all set for a great day on the Great Barrier Reef. Dive gear, check;…

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Underwater Photography: Part II Reef News & Info

September 14, 2015

Underwater Photography: Part II

Last week, we looked at some tips to help novice divers become acquainted with taking…

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Sailing Lore… Reef News & Info

September 11, 2015

Sailing Lore…

For many visitors to the Great Barrier Reef, their voyage out to see the coral…

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Underwater Photography: Part I Reef News & Info

September 7, 2015

Underwater Photography: Part I

We’ve all seen the advertisements: Video of an epic snowboarding run down fresh powder, catching…

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Plankton 101 Reef News & Info

September 4, 2015

Plankton 101

The world’s oceans have long fascinated humankind. From our earliest origins, the vast spectrum of…

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Green Energy: The Future is Here Reef News & Info

August 30, 2015

Green Energy: The Future is Here

The images are all too familiar. Giant brick chimneys spewing smoke into the air. Large…

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Introductory Diving FAQ Reef News & Info

August 27, 2015

Introductory Diving FAQ

Your first trip out to the Great Barrier Reef can be an exciting experience, filled…

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Sailing Lingo 101 Reef News & Info

August 24, 2015

Sailing Lingo 101

Raise the jib! Hard to starboard! Batten down the hatches! Excited for a day out…

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Your Friendly Neighbourhood Barracuda Reef News & Info

August 10, 2015

Your Friendly Neighbourhood Barracuda

Snake-like in appearance with prominent, sharp-edged, fang-like teeth set in sockets of large jaws. Large,…

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Australia’s newest Green Travel Leader! Reef News & Info

July 29, 2015

Australia’s newest Green Travel Leader!

Passions of Paradise is proud to announce that we have recently been recognised as a…

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The Whales are Here! Reef News & Info

July 28, 2015

The Whales are Here!

Of all the species that travel through the Great Barrier Reef, perhaps none are met…

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Diver’s Corner: Buoyancy Reef News & Info

June 22, 2015

Diver’s Corner: Buoyancy

Diver’s Corner: Buoyancy When it comes to diving, newly certified and veteran divers alike share…

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Passions hosts international reef managers Reef News & Info

June 17, 2015

Passions hosts international reef managers

Coral Reefs around the world are facing increasing pressures, from natural pressures such as climate…

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Reuse, Recycle Reef News & Info

June 10, 2015

Reuse, Recycle

Vehicle emissions contributing to climate change. Electricity production causing global warming. El Niño threatening stronger…

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World Environment Day! Reef News & Info

June 4, 2015

World Environment Day!

Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care. That is the slogan for the United…

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Employment Opportunity at Passions! Reef News & Info

June 2, 2015

Employment Opportunity at Passions!

  Passions of Paradise – Sales & Marketing Representative A brilliant role for a skilled…

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New Eco Solutions found at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Reef News & Info

June 1, 2015

New Eco Solutions found at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Part of being an organisation with a high commitment to environmental sustainability is in finding…

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Sustainability in Small Steps Reef News & Info

May 30, 2015

Sustainability in Small Steps

Sustainability in Small Steps Sourcing environmentally responsible products can sometimes be a challenge for small…

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Passions Hosts ISV Site Visit Reef News & Info

May 28, 2015

Passions Hosts ISV Site Visit

Passions Hosts ISV Site Visit Passions of Paradise is host to many diverse tour groups,…

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Passions of Paradise – Operation Elimination! Reef News & Info

May 27, 2015

Passions of Paradise – Operation Elimination!

Cairns travel agents will help in the fight against the crown-of-thorns starfish when they join…

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El Nino & The Sea Birds of the Great Barrier Reef Reef News & Info

May 26, 2015

El Nino & The Sea Birds of the Great Barrier Reef

With increasing evidence that Australia is set to experience a moderate to high El Niño…

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Be a Marine Naturalist for a day! Passions Eco-Week Eco Experience! Reef News & Info

May 18, 2015

Be a Marine Naturalist for a day! Passions Eco-Week Eco Experience!

Come and spend a day on-board Passions of Paradise with our Environmental and Sustainability Manager…

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