EDITOR ’ S NOTE
Chairman Lim Geok Khoon
PUBLISHER John Thet | thet @ uw360 . asia
EDITORIAL Assistant Editor Elizabeth Lim | editor @ asiangeo . com Associate Editor Ian Bongso-Seldrup | ian @ uw360 . asia
“ The ocean stirs the heart , inspires the imagination , and brings eternal joy to the soul .”
– Robert Wyland , American marine life artist
As a diver , when you think about diving in Asia , you probably think of diving in Southeast Asia . Your mind ’ s eye takes you to the incredible islands of Indonesia , Malaysia and the Philippines . And you ’ re not wrong : There ’ s just so much to explore in the region and with thousands of islands and islets to discover , the dive opportunities are absolutely endless . However , with popularity comes , well , crowds . Visiting Southeast Asia ’ s most famous dive spots means sharing the sea with increasing numbers of divers . So , where in Asia do you find awesome diving without the masses ? One answer is , look east .
Home to China , Japan , Korea and Taiwan , East Asia is one of the most underrated , undiscovered , and enthralling dive destinations on the continent . Many know these countries for their natural wonders , high-tech cities , and rich cultures , but overlook them as potential dive destinations .
So , in this East Asia Edition of Asian Diver Scuba101 , we introduce you to this mesmerising underwater world less dived . From swimming with big animals in Japan to discovering the lost Lion City of China , the ( dive ) world is your oyster ! There is so much untapped potential in this region , so if you ’ re ready , flip the page and discover the hidden gems just waiting to be found .
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MEDIA PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE AWARDS
Publisher of the Year 2014 , 2015 , 2018 John THET
Editor of the Year 2015 Alice GRAINGER
Designer of the Year 2018 ( Silver ) Tin Htwe JUSTIN
Special Interest Media of the Year 2014 ASIAN DIVER
ASIA DIVE ACADEMY AWARDS Silent Hero of Marine Conservation 2014 Dive Industry Publisher of the Year 2015
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Underwater model Liling striking a pose at iconic site , Blue Cave , Taiwan Image © Andrew Lim
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