Tim Rock
Author and photojournalist Tim Rock pioneered diving and snorkeling guides for the islands of Micronesia and Indonesia. He recently published the first comprehensive guide to diving in Japan after traveling to numerous islands dive locations with Outdoor Japan. His books have helped open up islands worldwide to divers and have served to spread their fame throughout the diving community. As a frequent visitor to Japan over several decades, Tim is also a frequent contributor to Outdoor Japan and Traveler magazine, Lonely Planet, Far East Travel Plan, Marine Diving and countless other publications.
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Japan’s Top 10 Dives
The many islands and coastlines that make up Japan are home to the greatest diversity of large and small life forms on the planet...
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Return to Palau
I am sitting in the mouth of a deep, sandy channel facing the open sea. Sharks circle in front of me and black snapper coast out ...
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Fire & Spice in the Banda Sea
Seven-thousand friendly inhabitants call the charming port town of Banda Neira home. It is one of the most picturesque ports in I...
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Islands of the Demon King
Banner fish swirled around the huge body of this denizen of the deep, angelfish, wrasses and a few other fish also pecked at its ...
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Reefs, Walls and Critters in the Visayas
Darin You’ll most likely fly into Cebu and then make the short plane ride or ferry trip to Dauin via Dumaguette. In fact, ...
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Raja Ampat: Indonesia’s Eco-Success Story
“Raja Ampat may well be the hottest diving destination on the planet right now. And there’s good reason for this. The diving can ...
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Bali Below
Bali's exotic aura can be found beyond the legendary beaches and powerful swell; the island’s mystique extends below into the oce...
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Wrecked in the Marianas
In the wreck department, Guam has five large war-era wrecks in its Apra Harbor, and there are at least 60 types of thes...
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Micronesia Island Hopping (Part 2)
Tim Rock takes us on the second leg of his island-hopping adventure across Micronesia to explore the Big Island, the beautiful No...
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Micronesia Island Hopping
The island nations scattered around the northwestern Pacific Ocean are collectively known as Micronesia. These “tiny islands” (th...
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Drive and Dive Okinawa
Travelers flock to Okinawa’s islands for sun, sand and the undersea attractions. Ishigaki has manta ray stations, Yonaguni submer...
Sailing and Boating
Return of the Humpbacks: An Okinawa Success Stor...
There was a time, several decades ago, when the humpback whales stopped coming to Okinawa. Today, hundreds return each winter, an...
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