New dive job: Scallywags Divers- Gili Air, Indonesia

Our time in Australia unfortunately came to an end as our visa expires however the misfortunes was short lived as our next stop was the beautiful Gili Air, Indonesia. 

We arrived to this small tropical beach island by boat ready to get back in the water and looking for dive work.

After a short search we found the lovely Scallywags dive center. The staff were friendly and we immediately felt at home. After a couple of days famil diving to learn the sites Rowan and me were ready to start as full time dive masters. 

The diving here is awesome; with 31c water, crystal clear vis and more turtles than you can shake a reg at. The variety of fish and other marine life is amazing too. The Peacock Mantis Shrimp is a great new character from me on the reef, this exquisite yet bolshy little critter zips in and out of dens in search of prey. Often it squares up to us ready to fight, I love it. 

Peacock Mantis Shrimp

However, like many other spots around the world the reefs here aren't pristine a lack of larger fish shows evidence of unsustainable fishing. The aftermath of previous dynamite fishing is also clear to see. Despite that the reefs make for great diving and recent efforts by the Indonesian governments to stop illegal fishing give an optimistic future. 

Thanks to Megan, Kat, Rebbca, Dave, Ari, Tommy and the all boat boys. You are all legends and it's been great working here.. See you all again!

http://scallywagsresort.com/scuba_diving_gili_islands/