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Sanmarc GoPro Aqua Maks Review
GoPro cameras become more and more popular everyday especially as the quality of the photos and video they can produce increases. Everyone loves them, divers included. Sandmark has come out with a mask that is built to mount a GoPro camera, making it easier than ever for divers to capture the amazing underwater world.
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Identifying Your Gear
It's happened to every diver a some point, the moment when you realize you have the same gear as other divers and you're not sure which belongs to you. One way to keep your gear organized and safe is with personalized waterproof stickers so everyone knows which gear belongs to you.
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DEMA 2014 Top 5 Highlights
This past week was the 2014 DEMA (Dive Equipment and Marketing Association) yearly gathering in Las Vegas. The trade-only event for dive professionals is a four day extravaganza of all things diving. Here are 5 highlights of the event for me.
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The 3 Stages of Travel Booking Infrastructure
The dive industry is a dinosaur when it comes to online reservations, we all know it - so how will things look in the future? Here is an insight.
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Why Does Pollution Really Happen?
There are many complex problems around living more harmoniusly and importanty - sustainability. This is a brief run into analysis of pollution as a whole.
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Fesdu Lagoon - Legendary Night Dive in the maldives
The Fesdu Lagoon Night Dive in the Maldives is a legendary night dive that is similar to the Kona Night Dive but is significantly less known. Read on!
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The Final Touch: Post Production of UW Images (Part 10: Proper Exports)
The job is done; we have finally completed the postproduction of the underwater image! But now, how do we safely export it for internet use, printing, or for more editing later? Here are some hints for proper exporting.
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The Final Touch: Post Production of UW Images (Part 9: Sharpening)
Sharpening is an essential step in the workflow of editing underwater images, and as it is also the last step, it can give your underwater photographs the final kick.
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The Final Touch: Post Production of UW Images (Part 8: Cropping)
Cropping is one of the most frequently used steps in postproduction of underwater images, and it can drastically improve the final result of your image. But not always! Read here about when, why, and how you should crop photographs.
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Diving in Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
This Caribbean island is exceptionally well managed as a vacation destination - from beautiful diving and cultural land activities, to delicious dining and comfortable accommodation.
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Diving in Trinidad and Tobago
Tobago is the smaller sister island to Trinidad; making up the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Grenada lies to the north, with Trinidad and Venezuela the closest in the southwest. Scarborough is the capital of the island and a Mecca for divers, hikers, and bird watchers.
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Caribbean Diving: Caribbean Netherlands
The Caribbean Netherlands consists of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba - they are often referred to as the BES-islands. All of the islands have a great reputation for varying species of marine life – due to the National Marine Parks that have been established around the islands.
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The Underwater World of Bali
Choosing a base camp in Kubu Indah is placing yourself in between an astonishing religious culture with magnificent temples and fantastic ceremonies, and the overwhelming underwater world of Bali, Indonesia.
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Kandooma: A Dream Island Destination Above and Underwater
Kandooma, located in the south male atoll (Maldives), is a dream island destination above and underwater. As relaxing as life is above the water, it can be very dramatic down there.
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The Apo Reef - A UNESCO Nature Park
The Apo Reef: A pristine reef with rich life, located in the west of occidental Mindoro (Philippines), at the northern tip of the coral triangle. Don't confuse Apo Island with the identically named island in Negros oriental.
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Jamie Hayes
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Red-lipped Batfish-A Strange Alien Ready for a Night Out
Some fish look like drifting pieces of seaweed. Some fish look like chunks of rough coral. But only one fish looks like a strange alien ready for a night on the town.
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Cleaner Wrasse
These little fish and their clients are a textbook example of mutualism in all its glory.
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The Moorish Idol
We've all seen pictures of this fish in dive shops and nature shows, but do we really know it?
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Heather
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Diving Nasau, The Bahamas-The Land of the Shallow Sea
The Bahamas is made up of over 3,000 islands, islets and cays, and 180,000 square miles of ocean space. Most of the tourism and traffic in and out of the Bahamas takes place around its larger islands, residing in the northeastern part of the island nation.
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Diving in Mexico
In general, they say scuba diving in Mexico is “the best along the Riviera Maya and Costa Maya coastal areas”, where the Yucatan Peninsula meets the quiet, warm waters of the Caribbean Sea.
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USA Diving
Scuba diving in the United States offers prime diving sites off its southern and west coast as well as inland. World class saltwater scuba diving sites in the United States are primarily in Florida, California and Hawaii.
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Dive Sites in India
The best diving in India is the hardest to get to, in Andaman and Lakshadweep. However, for those a bit tight on time, Goa and Pondy are perfectly good fun, and both are really affordable places to do your open water certification.
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Diving in Ireland - the Island of Contrasts
Ireland’s main diving will be found along the Atlantic west coast; however there are a plethora of good wreck dives accessible from Dublin and a good number of inlands lakes worthy of a visit. There is some excellent shore diving all along the west coast and beyond.
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Papua New Guinea Diving
Papua New Guinea is a rare gem: a pristine dive destination that has not been overrun by tour boats and dive liveaboards.
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Are we eating sustainable seafood?
As divers, we learn how to appreciate the sea. And if we appreciate it, we should care for it. One of the most important things we can do for the environment is to learn how to be sustainable consumers. It is time to ask ourselves: are we eating sustainable seafood?
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Marine Debris & Plastic Pollution: A Harsh Reality Check
The same way people usually think marine resources are infinite, they tend to assume that no matter the amount of trash dumped in the sea, the effects are always insignificant. As the oceans are so wide, we tend to believe that pollutants will dilute and the problem will be solved. But the current state of our oceans says otherwise. On the following posts we will learn more about the problem of marine debris, so keep following us!
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Manta Rays, The Gentle Giants
Manta rays are fantastic animals. Divers who had the chance to live an encounter say it’s an experience you can never forget. Having one of the largest brain of all fish, these animals are considered very intelligent, and it is believed they remember previous information, such as where to find the best feeding spots. Keep reading to discover more amazing facts about this whimsical creature!
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Dariush Shemtoob
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Beqa Island’s Shark Adventures
The new awareness about sharks, their role in the equilibrium of our oceans, and our indiscriminate abuse is now creating a new perspective and sense of curiosity that drives many of us to seek sharks in the open water.
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The Bizarre and Amazing Creatures of Lembeh
Lembeh puts an abstract and bizarre twist on underwater encounters and can be an endless source of inspiration. A true Jurassic experience not only for underwater photographers or scuba enthusiasts but anyone attracted to nature.
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Sharks of the Bahamas
Shark feeding dives are no longer just for the avid diver or thrill seekers. Bahama's crystal clear waters are the best environment to come nose to nose with a frenzied school of sharks after they smelled the chum.
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Adapt or Die: Hybrid Sharks and Climate Change
Multiple generations of the first interbred sharks were found off the east coast of Australia. It is believed that the hybridization between the Australian blacktip and the common blacktip enables the sharks to adapt to environmental changes.
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The Most Extraordinary Shoal on Earth
The Sardine Run is a spectacular phenomenon that occurs each year between June and July along the KwaZulu-Natal coast in South Africa. The massive shoal, that is even visible by satellite, attracts a melee of predators that partake in a feeding frenzy. It is described as a "wildlife extravaganza", and it is so immense, it rivals that of the Great Wildebeest migration across the African savanna!
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How Free-Willy became an Apex Predator
Killer Whales are not only one of the fastest animals in the ocean, but their complex hunting strategies and unique abilities to learn, memorize and implement teamwork has made them a force to be reckoned with throughout the world’s oceans. Looking at their multiple hunting techniques, we highlight the intelligence and versatility of this magnificent mammal.
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The Cuttlefish
Have you ever spotted a cuttlefish? Here's some information about this interesting sea creature.
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Galapagos, the Enchanted Islands
Earth, air, water and fire. There is probably no place on this planet where the four classical elements are more abundant than the Galàpagos Islands. If you've never been there, you don't know what you're missing. But once you're there, you will always return, again and again.
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The Lizardfish
The lizardfish, a common predator, with the looks of a prehistoric mixture of fish and reptile.
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Isla Mujeres & The Whale Shark Feeding Aggregation
Every year, between June and September, hundreds of whale sharks can be found in the deep waters northeast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
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5 Basics of Shark Diving
Before going on a shark adventure, there are some things you need to know to make it a great experience for you and the sharks!
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Diving Raja Ampat
What to expect when boarding for a trip to Raja Ampat, 'The realm of the Four Kings'. Nowhere in the world will you find the biodiversity found here underwater, but sometimes the plankton-rich areas are challenging dives. A bit of preparation before you leave can help you make this a dream destination!
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Ocean Acidification: Causes and Consequences
Ocean acidification is having a dire impact on marine organisms and ecosystems in oceans all over the world. Lets take a closer look at how ocean acidification threatens coral reefs, marine productivity, and life as we know it - both in the oceans and on land.
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Shark Sense (Part 2): Electronic Shark Deterrents
Electronic shark deterrents are a practical, safe, and effective method of repelling sharks, offering the user peace of mind so that he/she can relax and confidently enjoy ocean-based activities.
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Shark Sense (Part 1): Reducing the Risk of Shark Attacks
Sharks have multiple sensory organs which enable them to detect movement and hone in on their prey, making them extremely efficient hunters. Electronic shark deterrents exploit one of these sensory systems – electroreception – taking advantage of their high sensitivity to electrical field pulses, and using it to repel, rather than attract the sharks.
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Scuba for Change - we are going Live!
Scuba for Change's first operations is starting in late February 2015. The first operation is located within the beautiful settings of Sunset at Annual Beach Resort.
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The Stairway Foundation (Part 3), The Baclayan Camp
The third installment of the Stairway Foundation story, highlighting Baclayan Camp.
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Scuba For Change, Conservation in Puerto Galera, Philippines
The second installment to the Scuba for Change story, including recent experiences we had with a Philippines Not-for-Profit.
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10 Essentials for Cold water Comfort
We all know there are things you are taught in a textbook and then there are things we learn by doing. The following is a list of ten essentials that would make any new dry suit diver a bit more comfortable in cold water conditions.
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Mask Review: TUSA Splendive IV with prescription lenses
Everyone has been there. You’re standing in front of a wall of shiny new masks and you can’t fight the urge to plunge your face into each and every mold with the deepest breath you can muster. Suctioning the mask to your face you proceed to mumble to your buddy, “How does it look?” Depending on the fit and the amount of practice you’ve had, the mask either stays put or almost falls to the floor. At this point your buddy either says it looks awful or worse yet “Yeah, it looks good” which really means a whole lot of nothing. And after a few head turns in the mirror you’ve found yourself at the cashiers counter passing over a nice chunk of change to an amused sales clerk.
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Zip Diving in little cayman
Have you ever wished for a little extra boost underwater? Perhaps you are exhausted and your legs need a break or maybe you would like to further propel your fin kicks to keep pace with some elusive marine life. There are many reasons we find ourselves yearning for a little more oomph underwater, wishing we could hit an accelerator button. Well, that button exists, and one day last year I had a blast pressing it.
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Sangalaki Island
One of the most beautiful diving destinations, Sangalaki Island is reputed to be one of the best and richest diving grounds in Borneo, Indonesia.
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Underwater Poker Dives
Why a collaboration between the card game, Poker, and the underwater sport works.
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6 Dive Sites To Add To Your Scuba Bucket List
Scuba diving (as a New Year’s Resolution) coalesces the most common resolutions made each year. But even divers have their own NY resolutions; they can get bored, especially if they’ve been diving the same spots over and over again. A new year calls for adding some new and unique destinations onto your scuba bucket list.
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A guide to Cleaning Stations
Although the ocean is in a constant swirl of prey and predator interactions, it’s difficult for divers to observe natural behaviour, as animals often flee from our large and intruding presence. However, as any seasoned photographer or naturalist knows, there is one place that is always home to a buzz of activity on the reef: the Cleaning Station!
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Island of the Snakes
Out of the corner of your eye you see a large sea snake, then another appears beside it, and a third swims along the wall in the opposite direction. Suddenly you are surrounded by sea snakes.
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Jumping off the Jetty
It doesn’t matter if it’s in tropical SE Asia or a cold inland lake, many divers just aren’t interested in exploring what lies below jetties. But by passing up on diving under a pier or jetty, these divers are missing out on one of the most unique opportunities that can be found underwater.
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S/S Dølen, A Fresh Water Wreck
Norway’s vast coastline is famous for its many great WWII wrecks, so why go wreck diving in a river north of Oslo? I did - and it was a beautiful dive.
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King Crab Invasion
Thanks to Discovery Channel’s popular «Deadliest Catch» TV series, the red king crab has become known across the globe. Native to the north Pacific, this armored behemoth has invaded Norwegian waters and is considered a dangerous, alien species.
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Blue, blue ocean
The deep blue color of the ocean has always captivated man, and divers marvel at the different shades of it every time they venture below the surface. But what is blue, exactly?
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Jasmine Wei
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iSeahorse: saving seahorses through citizen science
Have you ever spotted a seahorse on one of your dives? Sharing your sighting on iSeahorse could help make a difference in seahorse research and conservation.
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