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Mark Daffey

Reporter · AU

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 30, 2026
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Jul 8, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Mark Daffey

    Why this secret Indonesian paradise holds the ultimate key to ocean magic (opens the original)

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    Dive into the rich, untouched waters of Raja Ampat. For years, I'd prayed for the chance to visit Raja Ampat. The archipelago - part of the Indonesian province of West Papua - is renowned as one of the world's best diving locations, deep inside the Coral Triangle that spans six countries across south-east Asia and Melanesia. A couple of hours before this photo was taken, I'd had my best dive of the trip. Among the creatures spotted were wobbegongs, moray eels, octopi, crocodilefish, scorpionfish

  2. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Mark Daffey

    The surprising night creatures you will encounter deep in Costa Rica's forest (opens the original)

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    A wildlife-themed tour shines a light on some of the country's most intriguing characters. The native wildlife found around the forested surrounds of the Sarapiqui Valley keep vastly different hours. By day, you might see white-tailed deer nibbling on grasses beside the river. Then by night it's a whole new world, as evidenced when we go in search of insects, reptiles and amphibians along the walking trails inside Selva Verde Lodge. Our two-night stay forms part of a 15-day wildlife-themed tour

  3. Article · Jul 21, 2026 · Mark Daffey

    Bad behaviour in Churchill can land you in a cell - if you're a bear (opens the original)

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    Locals have a unique solution for their unruly neighbours. Polar bears can be problematic in the remote Hudson Bay outpost of Churchill. Our guide, Jud, carries a shotgun in case of polar bear attacks any time we're outside. She jokingly calls it her "Churchill lady's purse" and says it's only ever intended for use as a last resort. Horns and cracker shells are used first, and Jud repeatedly advises us to keep our heads up. "Just because you're close to town doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attent

  4. Article · Jul 8, 2026 · Mark Daffey

    The tiny Indonesian island where VIP turtles get a five-star send-off (opens the original)

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    A once-in-a-lifetime cruise reveals a moving conservation story. We're nearing the end of an adventurous 15-day Coral Expeditions cruise that's been filled with highlights. Just two days ago, we'd hiked through a jungle in search of Komodo dragons. Prior to that, we'd visited Flores island's tri-coloured lakes at Kelimutu and witnessed a mock whale hunt by villagers from Lembata island. There have been dance performances and weaving demonstrations, as well as plenty of opportunities to dive and

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