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.
Scuba Diving
Into the Ryukyu Blue
Okinawa is an amazing chain of islands for divers, and the Kerama Islands are on every diver’s Okinawa “bucket list.” The beautif...
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Down Under in Guam
Whether you enjoy a leisurely afternoon snorkel with the family or go deep into one of the famous dive sites, there’s plenty to e...
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Getting ‘Wrecked’ in Micronesia
Truk Lagoon's undersea world is a Mecca for “wreckies.” Micronesia has more wrecks on land alone than most places have in ...
Scuba Diving
Manta Madness in Okinawa Dreamland
“If you want to dive in Okinawa, you must go south to Ishigaki. That’s where the mantas are.” I had heard this for years...
Scuba Diving
Pohnpei: A Rare Micronesian Gem
Above and below the water, Pohnpei is a diverse island that remains unfettered by the trappings of mass tourism—it is truly a Mic...
Scuba Diving
Exploring Lush Kosrae
Most people haven’t heard of this little Pacific island, but those who visit never forget hiking to hidden waterfalls, searching ...
Scuba Diving
Palau’s New North
Divers continue to flock to Palau’s popular dive spots to the south, yet the northern interior and outer reefs of Palau’s largest...
Scuba Diving
Yap On the Move
I’m in Yap, Micronesia, home of some of the most remote reefs in the Western Pacific. As I prepare to scuba dive down to Vertigo ...
People
Ai Futaki Makes Her Niche
Growing up on the western coast of Japan, Ai Futaki loved the sea. Her neighbors, the Ama diving women famous for their pearl gat...
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Bonin Blue
They call it “Bonin Blue.” Here I hovered, 60 feet under, surrounded in sapphire. Below, large boulders littered the sea floor. I...
Scuba Diving
Guam’s Pacific Treasures
The welcome creation of new marine preserves in Guam look to provide a safe haven for large fish to breed, a boost to the dec...
Scuba Diving
Diving into the CNMI
Saipan and Rota are more than just quick tropical getaways for travelers from Japan. They are also havens for divers who know the...
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