A seasonal traveler and scuba diver with camera. Her works have been exhibited and published. She is also a part time blogger on travel, dive trips and writing monthly blog article on marine life and marine conservation. Please visit her website for her blog post and photography.
Shawn Dixon (westernstar) Fresh water diver. I live in Duluth MN.
Simon Lomas (SeamothDiving) We run 3 dive day trips everyday. We cover all the popular dive sites in the area plus we also do some lesser known ones too. We also have a new boat for people who want a more relaxed day. From this boat we do 2 dives but also Kayaking, paddle boards, water slide and snorkeling. We have a chef to cook for you, i-pads,lounge with A/C, flat screen t.v. and play station to keep the kids quiet while you relax on one of the 2 sun decks. We run all PADI courses everyday. From November to May we also run live aboards to the Similan and Surin Islands. We just transfer you to and from the largest boat in the fleet everyday by speed boat so you can go when you please and return when you please. All out programs and courses can be fitted to your holiday plans. We have designed our program to be as flexible as possible as it is your holiday. E-mail us to discuss what you need from your trip.
kooxdivingtulum (justdive) Ko’ox Diving, since 2008. We been dedicated mainly to, Cenote and ocean diving - snorkeling. Our store is located in Tulum main avenue -Down town. We are a team of professionals with +15 years of diving experience, specialized in teaching and underwater maneuvers associated with PADI, IANTD & NACD. Ever dreamed about diving through tunnels of crystal clear waters, experiencing the unique beauty of the spectacular light effects? professional instructors at our dive shop will take you through this magic underwater world on an adventure that will remain with you..forever! The Mysticism, beauty and exuberance of these new wells hardly explored landscapes, will stay with you forever! Caverns and caves with exquisite decorations, stalactites and stalagmites, underwater gardens taken as a fairy tale and mazes that take you to majestic domes. Koox Diving courses: introductory, preparatory, advanced and technical+ Courses can be in: English, Spanish, German and Italian. justdive! Saludos!
Jardines de la Reina is perhaps the most organized diving area in Cuba in terms of diving service and environmental protection. The area enjoys full protection from the Cuban government since 1990-ish. In this area, scuba divers will enjoy the diving with tens of sharks, healthy corals and perhaps to meet a famous crocodile, Franco, a saltwater American crocodile who is frequently visit the floating cabin Tortuga where the scuba divers usually stay.
Everyone has their first time did something special and keep that moment for life. So does a scuba diver. During my diving trip, I have encountered several first time moments that made me smile every time remember those days. From the first time diving with tens sharks, to a long dive with mantas. And in Lembeh strait is the place where for the first time I encountered the aliens look-alike marine species, from hairy frogfish to just “normal” looking cardinalfish. The diving in Lembeh strait was addictive, and I wish someday I will return again, to dive with these “aliens”.
Organizing a Coral Day in a half-mined island and damaged seawater sounds like a tragic joke, but should a dream for healthy coral reefs vanished after greediness, ignorance and neglectfulness?
Since it is nearly Christmas, let me share this unique species from the tropical sea: Christmas Tree worm. I have published it in my blog but would love to share it with Diveadvisor community :)
In Indonesia, North Sulawesi Province, between of two famous diving destination Bunaken and Lembeh Strait, there is an island called Bangka (Regency of North Minahasa).
There is no doubt that the movie Finding Nemo has increased the popularity of clownfish. Nemo and his father, Marlin, are just one species from tens clownfish/anemonefish species recognized by far. What I love about the diving in Raja Ampat (West Papua, Indonesia) was: I saw (regularly) at least four species of clownfish in (almost) every dive site I visited.