ASIAN Geographic

ASIAN Geographic is the bi-monthly magazine that scours the region to bring readers the most compelling stories and images from the world's largest and most diverse continent. Readers enjoy a unique melting pot of breathtaking photography and in-depth features covering culture, nature, sustainability issues and exploration into the history of this diverse region. A regular 'Exploration' segment follows brave field editors as they travel deep into Asia's unexplored regions to take readers on a journey.

SCUBA DIVER OCEAN PLANET: DIVE GUIDE 2026

DIVE INTO THE UNDERWATER MARVELS OF THE PHILIPPINES

A Journey Through Culture

{ Editor’s NOTE }

2025 CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF BRINGING ASIA TO THE WORLD • ASIAN Geographic is finishing its quarter-century run as Asia’s top geographical print magazine at the end of 2025, with its award-winning coverage of environmental issues, science, exploration, travel, heritage, arts and culture moving to online platforms. Our final collector’s editions promise the same powerful stories and images readers have come to expect from the region’s premier magazine spotlighting the issues that matter across our vast continent.

10 Top Diving Experiences in the Philippines

The Magnificent Seven • There are seven marine turtle species worldwide, three of which are listed as “Endangered” or “Critically Endangered”. Each have their own habitats, needs and peculiarities, but how much longer will we be able to enjoy their presence on our planet?

Turtles: Fascinating Facts

Go for the Glow • The science behind coral colours

When Corals Spawn • An amazing natural phenomenon that sees millions of tiny cells spewing out of effervescent living corals, this annual event is too good to pass up. We trace the triggers that set off spawning at distinctive times around the world.

Asia’s UNESCO Marine World Heritage Sites

Tales from the Black Sea • A glimpse of hope

Black Sea Bottlenose Dolphins

5 Things You Never Knew About Dolphins

A Dizzying Display of Dolphins

Cetaceans (Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises)

Unravelling the Seahorse • Seahorses are an elusive species that turn divers giddy with excitement. But what is it about them that fascinates people so much? Quite often, throughout my work and travels, I hear divers say, “I don’t like sharks – they’re scary” or “Nudibranchs are boring”, but can you ever recall a time when you’ve heard a diver say that they don’t like seahorses? I mean, what is there not to like about this mythical little creature?

About Seahorses

Growing Up

Where to Look • Some regions are known for having high seahorse diversity, where lots of different species can be found, such as Indonesia, the Philippines and northern Australia. Seahorses are naturally rare in the wild and if you find more than a handful on a dive then you are obviously a talented seahorse spotter!

Stories from the Stables • Dr Richard Smith’s research exposes the private lives of pygmy seahorses

The Eight Pygmy Seahorse Species • Since the start of the 21st century, seven of the eight species of pygmy seahorse have been scientifically described.

Photographing Pygmy Seahorses

20 Places to See Seahorses • Seahorses are notoriously challenging to spot, but here are some of the places where you have a pretty good chance of finding these miniature masters of disguise! They don’t swim well, so you will most often see them bobbing around in a gentle current, with their prehensile tails delicately entwined around a gorgonian or buried in seagrass. Man-made objects such as piers, and old, static fishing nets are also favourite haunts. We are so fortunate to have so many opportunities to see these fascinating creatures right on our doorstep,...