Why Sharks Matter: How They Keep Coral Reefs Healthy
Discover why sharks matter to the Gili Islands, from keeping marine populations balanced to supporting healthy coral reefs, and learn how protecting sharks helps protect the entire reef ecosystem.
Gili Islands Turtles: Green & Hawksbill Turtles Up Close
Discover the turtles of the Gili Islands, from green and hawksbill turtles to their unique behaviours, how to tell them apart, and why they are so comfortable around divers and snorkellers.
Gili Islands Sharks: Which Sharks Can You See?
Discover the sharks of the Gili Islands, from resident whitetip and blacktip reef sharks to rare whale shark sightings, and learn how these important predators are making a comeback.
Gili Islands Octopus: The Clever Creatures of the Reef
Discover the fascinating octopuses of the Gili Islands, from common reef octopuses and mimic octopuses to coconut and blue-ringed octopuses. Learn about their incredible camouflage, intelligence, three hearts, blue blood and remarkable behaviour.
Best dive sites for underwater photographers
Discover the best dive sites for underwater photography in the Gili Islands and Lombok, from turtle and shark encounters to colourful reefs, frogfish, nudibranchs, seahorses, mimic octopus and other fascinating macro life.
Best Drift Dives on the Gili Islands
Discover the best drift dives in the Gili Islands, from the long reef at Halik and Shark Point’s deep ridges to the west coast of Gili Meno, Soraya, Hans Reef and Air Wall.
Gili Islands Marine Life: Complete Guide to Underwater Wildlife
Discover the incredible marine life of the Gili Islands, from green and hawksbill turtles and reef sharks to rays, octopus, cuttlefish, colourful reef fish and fascinating macro creatures.
Best Shallow Dives on the Gili Islands
Discover the best shallow dive sites in the Gili Islands, from turtle-filled Halik and colourful Shallow Turbo to Hans Reef, Meno Wall, Turtle City and Air Wall. Find out which sites are best for children and nervous first-time divers.
Best Nitrox Dives in the Gili Islands
Discover the best Nitrox dives in the Gili Islands, including Deep Turbo, Deep Halik, Deep Shark Point, Glenn Nusa, Soraya and Simon’s Reef, and learn why enriched air can be a great choice for diving the Gilis.
Best Macro Sites on the Gili Islands and Lombok
Discover the best macro dive sites in the Gili Islands and Lombok, from reef sites like Bounty Wreck and Hans Reef to muck diving favourites such as Gili Air Harbour, Kecinan, Mentigi Bay and Teluk Nare.