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Look but don’t touch! Fun facts about the blue-ringed octopus

Nestled within the vibrant waters of Dauin, Philippines, the blue-ringed octopus is undeniably a firm favourite of our guests here at Atmosphere. We love seeing how excited our divers get when seeing these beautiful and elusive creatures! You may have seen one yourself, but how much do you actually know about the blue-ringed octopus? Keep on reading to find out why these creatures are so highly sought-after. Don't get too…
Reiss Bush
31st March 2024
Marine BiologyMarinelifePADI Courses

Learn critter-spotting secrets with the Critters of Dauin Specialty!

How on earth did they find that!? Those of you who have dived with us before will no doubt agree that our divemasters at Atmosphere Resorts & Spa are world-class critter spotters. Whether it’s a tiny hairy shrimp on a blade of seagrass, a juvenile frogfish the size of a needlepoint, or the elusive blue-ringed octopus - our guides can find them! Have you ever wondered how they spot these…
Reiss Bush
15th March 2024
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Meet Reiss – Our New Marine Biologist!

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to be working here at Atmosphere in our little slice of tropical paradise. Taking over the position of in-house marine biologist from Kirsty and “Dr. Frogfish” is never going to be easy, but I am definitely up for the challenge! I hope to meet many of you in person and I will be posting regularly on this blog, so prepare yourself for plenty of dive…
Reiss Bush
15th February 2024
MarinelifePADI CoursesScuba DivingUncategorised

How I found my first popcorn shrimp!

Last month our marine biologist, Kirsty Richards, launched the new (and exclusive) PADI Critters Specialty course at Atmosphere. I’ve always loved collecting things, whether it is Polaroid photographs, Pokémon cards or PADI Specialties. When I discovered that at the end of this particular specialty, I’d be better able to find a spotted porcelain crab, or an ornate ghost pipefish – I was sold. Despite being in from the get-go, I…
Ulrika Kroon
4th November 2019
MarinelifePADI CoursesScuba Diving

Introducing the new PADI Critters Specialty!

We are incredibly excited to launch our new PADI Critters of Dauin specialty course! The incredible diversity of critters along Dauin’s coast has long been a well-kept secret. But not anymore. As the cat slowly gets teased out of the bag, we are launching the PADI Critters Specialty, unique to Atmosphere! Are you a diver who loves cryptic and colourful critters and would like to know more about what makes them…
Kirsty Richards
8th September 2019