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New Heaven Crew 2026; Meet Our Koh Tao Dream Team
For more than 30 years, New Heaven Dive School has grown with the rhythm of the waves. Generations have come and gone, …
Twins Rock is one of the most well-known and frequently visited dive sites in Koh Tao, loved by both beginners and experienced …
Nudibranchs of Koh Tao: What Divers Are Really Looking At on the Reef
During diving or snorkeling in Koh Tao, it’s easy to focus on turtles, reef fish, and coral formations. But if you slow …
Have you ever wondered how it’s possible to dive deeper and stay longer underwater on just one breath? That quiet moment when …
Happy (belated) New Year to our New Heaven family and ocean lovers near and far! As we step into 2026, we wish …
Dive, Sleep, and Repeat: New Heaven’s Accommodation on Koh Tao
Are you looking for a diving course or a diving trip with accommodation on Koh Tao? New Heaven Dive School and Resort …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography If you have been diving in Koh Tao or if you’re about to, you might have heard …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photohraph When we go diving, either scuba diving or freediving, the moment we descend, the pressure around us …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography In diving, whether it’s scuba diving, freediving, technical diving, commercial work, conservation diving, or just exploring for …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photohraphy Have you ever heard that one of the best forms of therapy is simply being in nature? …
Diving, either scuba or freediving, is when you go below the surface of the water or the ocean. As we descend, water …
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be underwater in complete silence? Even though sound travels faster beneath the surface …
Koh Tao’s underwater world is full of life and exciting things to discover. Some fish can be a little tricky to spot, …
In a world full of pollution and rushing hours where people are less worried about where we came from; The Ocean. Still, …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photohraph At the very first step into the underwater world during your Open Water course, you’ll quickly notice …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Laemthien is one of the interesting scuba diving spots in Koh Tao, sitting on the east coast …
Photo by: Kirsty Magson Parrot Fish aren’t named after parrots only because of their striking, rainbow-like colors, although their vibrant shades of …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Are you the kind of person who’s seeking peace, quiet, and meaningful diving experiences? Imagine a slow …
New Heaven Reef Conservation Program Have you ever watched a baby sea turtle take its very first steps into the ocean? It’s …
Shark Bay, Koh Tao – One of New Heaven’s Favorite Neighbor Beach
Shark Bay is one of the most popular and beloved spots for snorkeling and freediving in Koh Tao. It’s situated at …
Whale Sharks in Koh Tao: Diving, Conservation, and the Thai Whale Shark Project
Photo by: Huw Penson Photohraph Whale sharks are the biggest sharks in the ocean. Despite their enormous size, these spotted giants are …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photohraphy If you’re planning a scuba diving or freediving trip to Koh Tao, one place you absolutely cannot …
The ocean is full of life, from the tiniest plankton to the largest whales. However, to help us better understand life underwater, …
Aow Leuk Bay Koh Tao – A Perfect spot for Snorkeling, Scuba Diving & Freediving
Aow Leuk is a stunning bay located on the southeast coast of Koh Tao. Famous for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beach, …
Photo by: Huw Penson What goes around comes around. As humans in the modern world, we create endless innovations to make life …
Ice baths are a powerful wellness practice with plenty of benefits. At first, the idea might sound uncomfortable, as most of us …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Kan Suakrakan or Nong Kan, a Divemaster, one of our New Heaven staff team, fell in love …
Southwest Pinnacle – Top dive sites you must visit on Koh Tao
Photo by: Kan Sukarakan Koh Tao is a diver’s paradise. This small island, tucked away in the Gulf of Thailand, is famous …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Have you ever imagined an underwater art gallery? On the southwest coast of Koh Tao, at a …
At New Heaven Dive School, we’re a certified SSI (Scuba Schools International) dive center, recognized worldwide and equivalent to other major scuba …
Sharks of Koh Tao: Fun Facts About Blacktip Reef Sharks
Photo by: Kan Sukarakan What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Shark”? For many, the answer is …
Koh Tao is a small, isolated island in the Gulf of Thailand. Its sheltered location makes it ideal for beginner divers, while …
Koh Tao, a small tropical island tucked away in the Gulf of Thailand, has become one of the world’s favorite spots, with …
Scuba or Freediving? A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Track
If you’re one of the people who has started to become interested in diving, you might begin by doing a bit of …
Koh Tao – Turtle Island or Threat to Turtles?
Sea turtles are an ancient marine reptile. With a history stretching back over 100 million years, around the same time as the …
Shark Island – Top dive site in Koh Tao and a Hidden gem next door
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Shark Island is one of the best dive sites and a must-visit for anyone exploring the underwater …
Freediving is more than just a sport or exploring the ocean; it’s a journey inward to yourself, all within a single breath. …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Coral reefs are like the living heart of the ocean. They help maintain the balance of the …
30th years of New Heaven: Love, Friendship, and The Adventure of the Ocean Souls.
In 1995, New Heaven Dive School was born simply from a dream shared by two best friends, Kong and Dev. With nothing …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Box Jellyfish Rarely seen when scuba diving here in Koh Tao, Box Jellyfish is a beautiful but …
#NewHeavenNeighbour Freedom beach, a neighbor beach next door! If you ever have a chance to come visit us here, then you should …
Kirsty Magson who we known as a Whaleshark mom – People Of New Heaven
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Kirsty Magson is our beloved marine biologist of the New Heaven Family, also known as Turtle Mama, …
New Heaven Olympic 2023 – #Recap our fun time!
#Recap #NewHeaven Olympic 2023! The New Heaven Family always celebrates the first day of the year by playing lots of fun games …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Do you know why we feel fresh and relaxed while we’re in the water? A fun fact is …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Corals reproduce through a mechanism known as coral spawning. In coral spawning, all of the corals from …
Chumphon Pinnacle – Koh Tao’s Dive Site
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography #ChumphonPinnacle is one of the most famous dive sites around #KohTao where you shouldn’t miss when you …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography White rock is one of the famous dive sites in #KohTao. There are plenty of fish and …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography While not rarely very big in size, Hermit Crabs play a big role in their marine ecosystems. …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Phrikoceros katoiis commonly referred to as Kato’s Flatworm, Polyclad Flatworm. Little flatworms are active and fast-moving, …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography The Pink Anemonefish is pinkish-orange with a white bar down either side of the face, and a …
Tanote Bay – Koh Tao’s Dive Sites
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Tanote Bay is known to be the place to go for rock jumping into the ocean of …
Ray Macdonald with New Heaven Reef Conservation Program
Mr. Ray MacDonald visited Koh Tao in 2017. During his trip, he has come to speak with us about our New …
New Heaven has a 1-Day #TryFreediving Trip recommended for those who would like to get to know what #Freediving is. Let’s start …
Our #underwater and #snorkeling clean-up dive was so much fun! Even though it was raining cats and dogs for most of the time, …
Hiking Spot – John Suwan Viewpoint Location – https://goo.gl/maps/TBXpXy18Qyo3eUQQ8 Entrance fee – 50 THB/per personFun fact – only 7 minutes away from …
#NewHeaven Snorkeling Clean Up! Our people from New Heaven Dive School and New Heaven Reef Conservation Program went to do a …
Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) “Christmas tree worm” is the common name for a marine worm that lives in tropical coral …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography The crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) is a naturally occurring corallivore on coral reefs. They feed on hard, or …
Across the world we are seeing evidence of overfishing as we experience declines in species abundance, loss of populations and the increasing …
King Kong Rock – Secret Dive Site In Koh Tao!
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography King Kong Rock Did you know? “King Kong Rock” has not got its name from the shape …
#Chalok beach is one of the beaches located on the south-western side of the #island. It is a perfect spot for watching …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Today’s episode of “People of New Heaven” is not about anyone but the one and only “Devrim …
Scuba Rangers – Diving for Kids A real fun program for children giving young children the opportunity to do something unique! If …
#Recap #Earth Day clean-up! Thank you for the little power and movements from everyone who participated in the Earth Day clean-up. Despite …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Photo by: Huw Penson Photography #TitanTriggerFishDid you know?! The fish that all divers should be aware of …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Shark Island is one of our favorite dive sites in Koh Tao. …
Photo by: Huw Penson Photography Fun facts about Blue Spotted Stingray1. They are marine vertebrates that always love to hang out near …
Giant clams have wide variety of beautiful colours. The vibrance colours also indicates clam health. When healthy, Giant clams can live up …
Wrasses are a large and diverse family of marine fish. With over 600 species in 81 genera, many of them are bright …
Koh Tao’s 2 new shipwreck dive sites are ready to dive! Last week on the 7th and 8th of September, The Koh …
The modern day sea turtle has existed for around 80 million years, and they can be found in all ocean waters except …
For centuries, people have been fascinated with the idea of being able to “breathe” underwater. Though humans dipped under the surface thousands …
