About Australia Diving Guide
Meet the passionate team behind the most comprehensive resource for diving adventures in Australia
Our Story
Australia Diving Guide began in 2018 when three passionate divers—Emma Pearson, Michael Chen, and Thomas O'Connor—met during a liveaboard expedition to the remote Coral Sea. Having collectively explored over 200 dive sites across Australia, they discovered a common frustration: the lack of comprehensive, accurate information for international divers planning trips to Australia's diverse underwater ecosystems.
After spending months researching and compiling their knowledge, they launched Australia Diving Guide as a small blog that quickly gained traction in the diving community. By 2020, the project had evolved into a full-fledged resource with seasonal guides, equipment recommendations, and insider tips from local dive operators.
Today, our team has expanded to include marine biologists, underwater photographers, and diving instructors. We're dedicated to providing up-to-date, reliable information that helps divers of all experience levels discover Australia's underwater wonders while promoting sustainable diving practices and marine conservation.
Our Mission & Values
Our Mission
Australia Diving Guide exists to connect international visitors with Australia's extraordinary underwater environments through accurate, comprehensive information that prioritizes both incredible diving experiences and marine conservation.
We aim to demystify the planning process for diving in Australia, making it accessible to divers of all experience levels while promoting responsible diving practices that protect these fragile ecosystems for future generations.
Our Values
- Accuracy: We verify all information through first-hand experience, expert consultation, and regular updates.
- Sustainability: We promote environmentally responsible diving practices and support marine conservation initiatives.
- Inclusivity: We create resources for divers of all experience levels, backgrounds, and interests.
- Adventure: We celebrate the spirit of exploration and the unique experiences that diving in Australia offers.
- Community: We foster connections between divers, local operators, and marine conservationists.
Meet Our Team
Emma Pearson
Founder & Marine Biologist
With a Ph.D. in Marine Biology from James Cook University and over 2,000 dives across Australia, Emma brings scientific expertise to our guides. She specializes in coral reef ecology and has published research on climate resilience in the Great Barrier Reef. Emma leads our conservation initiatives and ensures scientific accuracy in all our content.
Michael Chen
Founder & Underwater Photographer
A PADI Master Instructor with 15 years of experience, Michael has documented Australia's underwater landscapes for National Geographic and BBC documentaries. His photography has won multiple international awards, and he leads our visual content creation. Michael personally visits each featured dive site annually to capture new imagery and verify conditions.
Thomas O'Connor
Founder & Dive Operations Director
A former commercial diver turned dive instructor, Thomas has managed dive operations throughout Queensland and Western Australia for over a decade. His connections with local operators across the country ensure our guides contain insider knowledge not found elsewhere. Thomas oversees our seasonal recommendations and safety protocols.
Amara Patel
Content Director & Technical Diver
Joining the team in 2021, Amara brings experience as both a technical diving instructor and digital content strategist. With certifications in cave diving and mixed gas, she specializes in our advanced diving guides and wreck diving content. Amara coordinates our content creation process and ensures consistency across all platforms.
Our Achievements
Dive sites personally reviewed and documented across Australia's coastline
Divers who have used our guides to plan their Australian diving adventures
Industry awards for excellence in diving education and content
Marine conservation projects supported through our partnership programs
What Divers Say About Us
"Australia Diving Guide was absolutely essential for our three-week diving trip along the east coast. Their seasonal recommendations were spot-on—we visited the Ribbon Reefs during minke whale season as suggested and had multiple encounters with these amazing creatures. The gear recommendations saved us from packing items that wouldn't have been suitable for the conditions."
Technical Diver from Canada
"As a diving instructor bringing students to Australia for the first time, I needed comprehensive resources that covered everything from marine life identification to local regulations. Australia Diving Guide provided exactly that, with downloadable briefing materials that my students found incredibly helpful. Their site-specific current information was particularly valuable for our safety planning."
Dive Instructor from Mexico
"The underwater photography guides on Australia Diving Guide were instrumental in helping me capture award-winning images during my trips to Western Australia. Their detailed information about seasonal marine life movements helped me time my visit perfectly to photograph the rare weedy seadragon. I particularly appreciated their specific location information that most guides keep vague."
Underwater Photographer from Japan
Our Diving Adventures
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