Me Vs Sidemount - why I keep taking courses (as an Instructor)

Me vs Sidemount. Read about Richas first experience diving with equipment thats basically as heavy and big as she is. Nothing can stop us, as long as the passion for learning is there - we can go further!

How to protect your hair!

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8 Tips to any new diver from a PADI instructor - part 1

Here are part one of 8 tips to any new diver from a PADI instructor. Read part 2 here!

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Come diving with us on the Biorocks!

Dive Central Gili is the luckiest dive shop on all of Gili Trawangan. Why is that you ask? Well we have the best divesite right outside our doorstep!

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Keeping fit as a diver - 5 easy exercises to do at home!

Learn about 5 simple routines to keep fit as a diver!

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Come diving with us on Halik Reef!

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Dive a WWII Japanese Wreck!

Activities, Diving Techniques, Holidays in Indonesia, Holidays in the Gilis, SCUBA diving, Super Saturation diving, Things to do in the Gilis, tips for divers, Wreck divingDive Central13 November 2016diving, Gili Trawangan, Indonesia, scuba, japanese wreck, decompression diving Comment

Oooh look - a crab!

Some divers like the big stuff, and some like the small. This weeks blog talks about Macro diving, the interest in small crabs, crusteatios a

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Am I narced yet?

Ever heard of the word Nitrogen Narcosis? This weeks blog is all about getting narced, learn more about it.

Health Benefits of Scuba, Diving Techniques, Super Saturation diving, Diving Health, SCUBA diving, tips for diversDive Central4 September 2016diving experience, gili trawangan, Advanced Open water, scuba, diving, nitrogen narcosis, PADI, indonesia

Animal of the Month - The beautifully odd Rhinopias

The beautifully odd Rhinopias are definitely one to spot whilst on a dive. Photogenic, lazy and one of the most interesting faces of the fish world, these guys are high on our list of things to spot around the Gili islands.

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Post dive equipment care

It can't all be fun and games this diving malarky. We have to make sure that we take care of our equipment so that it will continue to take care of us whilst we are underwater. Here we have a look at what you should do after a dive to ensure it stay in mint condition.

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Animal of the Month - Marbled Stargazer

This month we take a look at the wild and wacky Marbled Stargazer. A rarity around the Gilis, but definitely there as we've spotted them!

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Bio Rocks Rock!

An amazingly innovative and successful project came to the Gili islands in 2005 when island eco warrior Delphine Robb set up the Bio ROck project with the help of local fishermen and a large number of dive shops on the island. Now the second largest in the world, the Bio Rock project is successfully helping to regenerate damaged coral and deteriorating numbers of marine species. Here we look at how they work and how much of a success they have been for the islands.

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7 tips for Better Navigation

After learning the basics of diving and becoming certified, you are ready to go off on your own and dive! However, many people shy away from this as they are nervous about finding their way beneath the surface. Here, we share some great tips for navigation, helping you to go it alone!

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Don't forget your SMB!

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Animal of the month - Flamboyant Cuttlefish

This month we are having a look at the coolness that is the flamboyant cuttlefish. Now cuttlefish alone are pretty cool, but this little dude takes the biscuit, walking along the seabed, in it's many spectacular colors. Come and help us find the one who lives on our house reef, the Bio Rocks.

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Sidemount

Scuba diving is constantly changing and adapting to different types and styles, allowing divers to fully explore numerous avenues for their underwater activities. Side mount has been about for a few years, however PADI are now pushing it as a new and exciting way to dive, giving divers more air, a more streamlined stance and an uber-cool appearance. Here, one of our instructors tries it for the first time and learns just how cool it is to be a side mount diver!

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Animal of the month - The Peacock Mantis Shrimp

Once a month we will take the time to appreciate one particular special creature that we can find under our waters around the Gili islands. This month is the turn of the magnificent Peacock Mantis Shrimp. Warning; cool critter alert!

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The great Indonesian Throughflow

Worried about currents whilst diving? Don't stress! Currents are fun, and some of your best dives will be in a current because you see so much more life. This blog explains a little bit about currents, why we have them here in the waters around the Gili Islands and what types of currents you might find. A little experience and knowledge goes along way, so don't let a current freak you out. Embrace it for what could be the best dives of your life!

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Top 11 places to eat on Gili Trawangan

Where to dive, what to eat. The two main questions that will arise during your trip to Gili Trawangan. Fear not travelers, Dive Central Gili have whittled it down to just 11 eateries which we recommend you visit during your time here. Dive by day, dine by night. Selamat Makan!