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What a great time on Tioman!

Posted on 20 April 2011 by Blue Ventures
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By Aniela Frey, Blue Ventures Volunteer, Tioman, Malaysia. Having been there for the two week program, it has been a … Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman |

Ah, the jungle. It’s full of beautiful scenic views, majestic streams and waterfalls…

Posted on 5 August 2010 by Blue Ventures
the jungle

By Jacob Meyer. Ah, the jungle. It’s full of beautiful scenic views, majestic streams and waterfalls, melodic symphonies that come … Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged blue ventures, environment, jungle, rainforest, trekking, volunteer |

Why would I want to be on a beach holiday when even the chores bring a genuine smile to my face?

Posted on 26 July 2010 by Blue Ventures
Tioman

By Neil Hagan. “This is not a beach holiday” – a favorite saying of our fearless (except when you mention … Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged beach, blue ventures, cleanup, conservation, coral, diving, environment, fish, star fish |

The trek, well what to say…?

Posted on 13 July 2010 by Blue Ventures
Jungle

By Christopher Webb. An eerie quiet sets over Pulau Tioman as bags are packed and the volunteers of expedition 7 prepare to go their separate ways. No more shall Yu Lin’s laugh echo round the dive shop. No more shall screams be heard from the boys room as another cockroach is found. Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged environment, jungle, trekking, volunteer |

Beach holiday…?

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Blue Ventures
The Tioman dive centre

By Chris Webb. Before I delve into the ongoings of week 4 I feel it’s appropriate to summarise the first half of Expedition 7… Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged beach, blue ventures, diving, play, volunteer |

just like on National Geographic and Finding Nemo!

Posted on 16 June 2010 by Blue Ventures

By Liesbeth Van de Moortel. We saw some amazing things, a sleeping turtle, nocturnal fishes, polycheates and even some copepods were passing the light of your torch. The top act (for me at least) was the… Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged blue ventures, children, coral, diving, english lessons, environment, fish, turtle |

Totally amazing first week

Posted on 17 May 2010 by Blue Ventures
Banded Sea Krait

Totally amazing first week that has flown by because we have not stoppped learning new things-from diving skills and knowledge … Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged coral, diving, environment, fish, Shark, turtle, volunteer |

Blue Ventures Malaysia, an exciting first year!

Posted on 17 February 2010 by Blue Ventures

By Katie Yewdall. 2009 saw the first year of Blue Ventures Malaysia (BVM). The first volunteers showed up on the 17th of April to be greeted by an excited BVM team…. Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged blue ventures, cleanup, conservation, diving, fish, trekking |

A day in Mukut

Posted on 29 January 2010 by Blue Ventures

by Jane Westermann.

Mukut certainly has an air of civic pride. Apart from the sparklingly pristine rivers, we also enjoyed wandering through the village admiring the flowering hedges surrounding villagers’ properties… Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged children, cleanup, Shark |

El Squid Tango

Posted on 22 October 2009 by Blue Ventures

by Núria Forns Willem, Jane, Roger and I have been in Tioman for 20 days now. As we’ve been regularly … Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman, Uncategorised | Tagged squid |

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