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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

Diving Dahab: A Female Diver's Guide to the Red Sea

Diving Dahab: A Female Diver's Guide to the Red Sea

Diving Dahab: A Female Diver's Guide to the Red Sea
Destinations & Travel

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
Destinations & Travel

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
Destinations & Travel

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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5 Ocean Creatures Every Diver Dreams of Seeing (And Where to Find Them)
Destinations & Travel

5 Ocean Creatures Every Diver Dreams of Seeing (And Where to Find Them)

There's a moment on every dive where time stops. Not literally. But you know the feeling. You're descending, equalized, breathing slowly, and then something moves in the blue just beyond your visib...

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The Ultimate Dive Trip Packing List for Women (Sustainable + Tropical Guide)
Destinations & Travel

The Ultimate Dive Trip Packing List for Women (Sustainable + Tropical Guide)

Planning your first (or next) scuba diving trip and wondering what to pack? I’ve put together a dive trip packing list for women who want to travel sustainably, continue reading to find out the bes...

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Your scuba diving swimwear guides

Dive Skins for Women: What They Are and When You Actually Need One
Scuba Diving

Dive Skins for Women: What They Are and When You Actually Need One

I get cold easily so I always wear at least a 5mm wetsuit, even in the tropics, which means I have massive FOMO of other divers who are able to only wear dive skins during tropical diving. They're...

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How To Choose Dive Swimwear That Actually Fits (And Doesn’t Ruin Your Dive)
Scuba Diving

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)
Scuba Diving

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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Scuba Diving Travel Guides

Diving Dahab: A Female Diver's Guide to the Red Sea
Destinations & Travel

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...

Read more
Scuba Diving Bali: A Divemaster's Honest Guide to Indonesia's Best Sites
Destinations & Travel

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
Destinations & Travel

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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Woman relaxing in a pink hammock by the ocean

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.