Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 06/2016 | Page 9

YOUR COMPLETE DIVE TRAVEL GUIDE THROUGH THE LENS THE HANS HASS FIFTY FATHOMS AWARD 98 JAMES CAMERON By Leslie Leaney James Cameron has produced the two highest-grossing box office films in history: Titanic and Avatar. He was awarded the 2004 Hans Hass Award for his contributions to science and technology 114 AN UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER’S GUIDE TO THE MALDIVES LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY 18 LAP OF LUXURY By Erin Quigley One of the ultimate indulgent dive destinations, the Maldives promises photographic riches beyond your wildest imagination BANGKOK BREAK By Gill McDonald The beatufiul island of Koh Tao is the perfect weekend diving break from busy Bangkok 104 LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY 14 SHOOTER ON TOUR WHERE THE BIG ANIMALS ARE WITH AMOS NACHOUM Interview by Gill McDonald Step into the world of big animals with the charismatic veteran photographer, explorer, expedition guide and President of BigAnimals Expeditions MEDITERRANEAN MADRID By Mike Kochalski Cabo De Palos-Islas Hormigas and Isla Grosa make for a wonderful diving experience and a perfect long weekend away from Madrid 54 65 ISLANDS AND LIVEABOARDS By Various Contributors An eclectic mix of islands and liveaboards for your next diving adventure, from the Caribbean to Australia and the world in-between DARKNESS AND LIGHT IN TRUK LAGOON By ANDREW MARRIOTT Andrew Marriott describes the extreme contrasts of beauty and violence, adrenaline rush and tranquility that prevail in this haunting location THE CHECKLIST 08 PLAY 10 OCEANS’ 11 60 BOOK REVIEW: ROD MACDONALD 110 VIDEO REVIEW: WILL FOSTER-GRUNDY 112 WHERE NEXT? 128