The Dive Compass Journal
Ocean Science, Conservation & Gear Guides for Conscious Divers
Dive Deeper
Written by Andrea Galassi, divemaster, chemical engineer, and founder of The Dive Compass — this journal covers ocean conservation science, sustainable diving practices, and honest guides to scuba swimwear that actually performs.
Every article is written from real dive experience across the Maldives, Red Sea, Indonesia and beyond
Packaging with Purpose: 6 Ways Recycled Packaging is Saving Our Oceans
Why we choose post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic packaging, an impactful decision aligning with our core mission to protect our oceans and planet.
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Fast Fashion vs. Made-to-Order: Why Choosing Slow Fashion Matters for Our Oceans
Fast fashion relies on mass production and overconsumption, leading to overflowing landfills, polluted waterways, and, ultimately, more plastic in our oceans. At The Dive Compass, we believe there’...
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From Plastic Bottles to Swimwear: 6 Steps How Recycled Polyester Helps Protect Our Oceans
Every year, an estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans—from plastic bottles and bags to discarded fishing nets. This plastic not only threatens marine life but also disrupts del...
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Sustainable Diving and Tourism: 5 Tips How to Leave Only Bubbles Behind
Sustainable diving is all about minimizing your environmental impact while exploring the ocean. It’s the difference between being just a visitor and becoming a guardian of the sea, someone who le...
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How To Choose Dive Swimwear That Actually Fits (And Doesn’t Ruin Your Dive)
Not all bikinis are created equal. A scuba bikini has a secure, stay-put construction that a regular bikini simply doesn't, the straps don't slip, the bottoms don't shift, and the whole thing sits ...
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What to Wear Under a Wetsuit Scuba Diving (Female Diver Guide)
If you’ve ever stood on a dive boat wondering what to wear under a wetsuit, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions beginner and even experienced female divers ask before a trip.
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Beginner’s Guide to What to Wear Scuba Diving — From Rash Guards to Scuba Bikinis
The truth is, choosing the right divewear isn’t just about comfort. It’s about performance, protection, and even ocean conservation. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll break down what divers actually ...
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Diving Dahab: A Female Diver's Guide to the Red Sea
For four months in 2022 my day looked like this- two dives from nine in the morning, back on land by three or four in the afternoon, then eight hours at my laptop working full time for a US company...
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Scuba Diving Bali: A Divemaster's Honest Guide to Indonesia's Best Sites
If you know Bali as a yoga destination, a honeymoon spot, or an influencers paradise, the diving side of the island can feel like a well-kept secret, but it shouldn't be. You can experience four or...
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Scuba Diving the Maldives: When to Go & What to Pack
I went to the Maldives during whale shark season & I didn't see a single whale shark. I'm telling you that up front because most Maldives diving guides read like a travel brochure, and the ocea...
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Dive Deeper
WRITTEN BY ANDREA GALASSI
Divemaster | Chemical Engineer | MSc Sustainability Science & Technology | Founder, The Dive Compass
Every article on this blog is written from real dive experience, across the Maldives, Red Sea, Indonesia, and beyond. As a chemical engineer and sustainability scientist who personally plants corals with Livingseas, I write about ocean conservation, sustainable diving, and the science behind the sea we all love. Because the more you understand it, the harder you'll fight for it.
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