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Scuba diving portal Australia Comprehensive information dive shops boats gear - community meeting place divers marine enthusiasts. |
| | The MCSS~SRIS promote conservation marine environment education research GEF Marine programme Current projects include Whale Shark Turtle Coral Reef monitoring an environmentally protective mooring programme projects supported sponsorship grant funding volunteer effort In particular we thank Seychelles Government World Bank Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Dutch Trust Fund much needed support sponsorship local businesses associations individuals. |
| | The Caribbean Marine Biological Foundation does marine terrestrial research resource management Netherlands Antilles Formed in 1955 well known international scientific community CARMABI's objective preserve natural resources future generations ensuring use sustainable levels Nature education natural resource management also part work carried out seven staff members 10.000 school children a year reached an educational program run institute Over years CARMABI provided government scientific advise a wide range issues including natural resource planning land use. |
| | Site Sea Turtle Conservation Society in Bonaire Netherlands Antilles Bonaire provides nesting habitat three species marine turtles: hawksbill green loggerhead turtles Hawksbills responsible most activity probably deposit 50 nests island-wide Green turtles loggerheads lay a minor number nests perhaps less 20 species. |
» Seawatch.org http://www.seawatch.org/index.php
| | Since founding in 1993 a small group Americans Mexicans disgusted destruction fisheries in Sea Cortes SeaWatch able accomplish huge feats in conservation others Manta Rays Hammerhead sharks Whale sharks. |
| | The Fish Section houses Australian Museum Research Library books fishes along reprints one largest collections kind in Australia emphasis Australian Museum's Fish Collection Australian fishes Indo-Pacific reef fishes deepsea fishes larval fishes gobioid fishes freshwater fishes New South Wales |
» Shark Trust http://www.sharktrust.org
| | The Shark Trust was up in July 1997 promote study conservation management sharks skates rays in UK internationally Trust a member European Elasmobranch Association supports work Shark Trust other EEA member organisations seek co-ordinate efforts influence reverse factors threatening status shark populations fisheries promote carry out research |
» Oceana http://www.oceana.org/
| | Oceana a non-profit international advocacy organization dedicated restoring protecting world's oceans policy advocacy science law public education Founded in 2001 Oceana's constituency includes members activists 150 countries territories committed saving world’s marine environment |
» Ocean Alliance http://www.oceanalliance.org/
| | The Ocean Alliance encompasses Whale Conservation Institute Voyage Odyssey dedicated conservation whales ocean environment
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» Fishbase http://www.fishbase.com/search.cfm
| | Go here want know everything liitle fish saw Currently over 28400 Species 79400 Synonyms 187700 Common names 36100 Pictures 33000 References 1070 Collaborators. |
| | How register? | | | You can register here providing a username an email address email address needs a working one one can easily access since we send password here need password username log in site over 13 years old agree terms use site in order complete registration sure write down password note password CaSe SEnsItIVe |
| | Who should register? | | | Anyone wants a contribution site in form submission content should register We able track added site so we can correspond submitted information need register get full access information website There hidden content registered users only (yet). |
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Per field an explanation given fields filled an option Dont care unchecked checked (in case checkboxes) information part search string means a combination fields result in a match advisable start few selection criteria add too results returned different fields in way: Marinelife (What): dropdown list gives choice narrow search down a species (indicated All) a subspecies results least animal listed marinelife location In advanced form can select multiple species holding down CTRL key (Windows) Above marinelife select list can 'check' whether want see results where any species listed in divebases selected species per divebase
Location (Where): select a geographical area where divebase should located When selecting a continent divebases in underlying countries match other conditions returned in result In advanced search can indicate multiple countries regions holding down CTRL key (Windows) clicking countries Months (When): uncheck any months want excluded search result result based presence selected marinelife divebases where probability encounter higher zero in any selected months (as opposed selected months) Dive conditions: Here can leave checked conditions least want available in area divebase
Average minimum water temperature: select average minimum water temperature want dive in note divebases a higher temperature included in results though limited next field maximum average water temperature
Average maximum water temperature: select average maximum water temperature want dive in note divebases a lower temperature included in results though limited previous field minimum average water temperature
Minimum average visibility: select visibility want least divebases Divebases a higher visibility included in result well (if other conditions apply)
Bottom composition: Here can leave checked compositions least want available in area divebase
Any keyword: Here can type any keyword want included in result note return divebases where keyword regardless previous conditions NOTE one criteria listed a divebase divebase included in search result So want a maximum dive depth in result a divebase listings any divesites divebase included in result
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| | The site looks a bit boring Isn't diving fun seeing beautiful things? | | | Yes diving sure fun beauty we strife our site accessible possible everyone everywhere around world also includes people in remote areas where Internet connections might fast we we try keep pages small possible so people can also get relevant diving information without wait endless pictures download way can start enjoying underwater beauty quickly possible people a real problem speed connection we a LIGHT version website (http://light.divestart.com)
We sure see benefits one day when exploring most beautiful remote diving spots around world! |
| Link: Divesite | Most divesites still in very good condition daytrip destinations pretty OK only damage Bungalow bay Racha Yai Also sharkpoint sponges table corals did survive tsunami damage minimal Similan islands most divesites OK OK / divesites around Koh Bangu(island nr 9) exeption northeast east side completely destroyed Divesites 'Snapper alley' 'Breakfast Bend' aren't there anymore east side 'The hideaway' still good minor damage Also north east side near 'Rocky point' still very nice most divesites northern southern tips islands damage visible especially tablecorals Still tablecorals OK marinelife abundant Severely hit also 'Bird Rock' especially northeast side island nr 6
Up north Koh Bon Richelieu rock visible damage
Koh Tachai damaged also 'The plateau'
Around Koh Surin damage serious southern destinations 'Hin Daeng' 'Hin Muang' untouched divesites I visited around 'Koh Ha' also good without damage
I only dived 'Koh Bida Nai','Koh Bida Nok' 'Hin Bida' near Phi Phi islands divesites very well OK Recently I worked togheter CTV (Canadian Television) bring a neutral view situation I'm connected any diveshop also profit making report I've visiting divesites personally tsunami logged over 1500 dives in southern Thailand previously
DANNY VAN BELLE - BELGIUM WINNER 'GOLDEN FIN' WORLD FESTIVAL UNDERWATER IMAGES ANTIBES 2004 WINNER INTERNATIONAL AWARDS UNDERWATER FILMFESTIVALS WORLDWIDE. |
| Link: Divesite | Miri added a new dive site called Baram 8 Rig Reef a oil rig turn artificial reef rig structure was laid in 20m underwater in November 2004 When next dive season starts in April certainly a spectacular dive site - only one in Malaysia could expect lots marine life |
| Link: Divecenter | Just (19/12) returned a week tenerife dove everyday Atlantic Divers in Las Gallettas www.atlantic-divers.com
Prior my diving took care an accommodation problem my life MUCH easier got hold a flash my Sea & Sea helped my gear every dive due a bad back owner Geoff Instructors Tony Chin phenomenal knew dive sites back hands knew conditions took divers strengths/weaknesses consideration dive was briefed extensively prior entering water dives in a safe professional manner serious above (and should be) great guys I had a fantastic time I hesitate in giving my highest recommendation Everything was advertised diving was excellent well (but that's another category). |
| Link: Divebase | Sean Union Bay Dive guaranteed us we see octopus & wolf eels He did disapoint interaction octopus wolf eels was incredible I go back & I recommend diving Union Bay Dive Center because need a guide find point out octopus & wolf eel dens Sean seems know
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| Link: Divecenter | I highly reccommend Jeremy Steins' Rainbow Divers I dived places in world yet quality service instructors match his operation only great service provided me best diving ever I never seen soooo seahorses never seen soooo nudibranch I am now proud owner 1 2 his distinctive specialties: Vietnam Nudibranch Specialist Vietnam Diver - best souviner a diver can own unlike most operation Jeremy Stein himself teaches courses a daily basis .my boss can't even his own coffee - so heading over Vietnam - DIVE RAINBOW DIVERS ! |
| Link: Divesite | I spend a week nice island Curacao quite time ago so recent info correct 10 dives Underwater Curacao did a major divesites wreckdive (the big one) was fantastic list here tugboat was spectacular bigger one small fish we fed bread Directors bay was good too very typical underwater nature. |
| Link: Divebase | This Dive school started season 2003/2004 in Khao Lak services similian Islands day trips use a big slow very confortable day boat trips very relaxed diving superb Alle equipment new scubapro BC's MK2 regs day starts when get picked up resort brought peer 8 o'clock departure first dive 11:00 o'clock then 1,5 hour surface interfal in second dive day Then back peer in Tap Lamu Where return 18:30
I worked here a freelance dive master. |
| Link: Divebase | Hello Easy Divers
Just a note say thank behalf myself my husband We dived last week our holiday in Cyprus dived 5 years we felt dives took us very appropriate most enjoyable Being home now we written up our dive logs wondering could forward us surnames Alex (fishboy) took us Easybay 2 Saturday & Joey demonstrated excellent bare foot climbing ablities cave dive Tuesday 8/6
We enjoyed diving again so much we considering diving in Scotland again summer contine our diving education hopefully a good summer our water temperature around 18 oC - can't wait
Rosemary Thomas Ashley. |
| Link: Divebase | Koh Samui gone an idyllic Thai Island a binch-drinking sleazy tourist hole Especially East side island Chaweng Lamai beach a long strip loud disco's girly bars (You my frieeeeend I feel gooooood cheapy cheapy fooh youuuuu etceteras) Maybe cup tea definitely mine We stayed north side island back then was fairly quiet Rumour part also now a major tourist area dito bars disco's prostitutes drug dealers complete festivities We went diving Abyss a small friendly Dutch owned diveshop one few island reason why there so few soon became clear since there much interest see underwater when want see spectacular things take dive sites around Koh Tao That's quite a long ride boat so easiest stay Koh Tao itself only prices cheaper because competition close action (and away sleaze). |
| Link: Divebase | Revisiting Tao surrounding Islands a trip in 1993 was rather extreme Samui was already touristy back then Ko Tao nowadays just “bad” Advantages course prices drop due competition approx 70 (!) dive centres Drawback boats especially a whale shark sighted Other advantages drawback depending perspective relatively good tourist facilities available nowadays (e.g internet video’s western food) Luckily good traditional Thai food still available
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| | AO NANG 20 km W Krabi a relaxing tourist resort Sandy beaches clear water an abundance marine life Ao Nang Krabi a suitable location swimming snorkelling diving Limestone cliffs abound rock climbing bouldering in Thailand practiced here a lot It's a good base visiting Rai Lai beach sights in vicinity. |
| | The Gulf Aqaba a well known diving area a natural haven scuba diving snorkeling scientific exploration offers eager divers a great chance experience virgin coral reefs rare marine life forms encounters friendly sea animals turtles dolphins Gulf's average water temperature 23 degrees Celsius allows water-activity oriented tourist enjoy sea year round
Red Sea's unique marine ecosystem includes 110 species soft corals 120 species hard corals countless varieties brightly colored fish other invertebrates unique region creating a colorful kaleidoscope combined Gulf's depth isolation sea currents minimize turbulence improve visibility a rewarding scuba diving spot. |
| | An enormous variety fish (over 500 different species) coral caves wrecks four seasons underwater in contradiction two seasons above water An ideal island a diving holiday! |
| | With 300 days sunshine a year warm water temperatures (18 28 C 64 82 F) great visibility (50-130 ft) marine life Cyprus attracts diving enthusiasts over world We a wide variety dive sites choose Cyprus offers best diving in Mediterranean calm turquoise waters Although summer temperatures can easily reach 30 - 40 C (86 C - 104 F) thermal protection needed diving Most people wear shorties 3mm suits one can snorkel comfortably without any thermal protection water temperature varies 16 C in winter 28 C in summer (60 82 F) water generally warmer eastern part island near Protaras There dangerous underwater currents strong surf in popular diving areas divers should always check local dive shops conditions water around Cyprus characterized low (which translates visibilities 100 ft - 30m) high salinity (39%) relatively around Cyprus also attract large pelagic species migrate Suez Canal looking Great Whites disappointed There recorded incidents shark attacks in Cyprus. |
| | The island Bangka rolling hills green fields forests nearby islands Gangga Talise offer over 25 dive sites fringing reef slopes pinnacles carpeted in soft corals. |
| | Diving Stingrays big Fishgroups Rocks vulcanico clear water Here best Divespots southcoast Tenerife Free Transfer Hotels 25 Diveplaces CMAS / PADI we Speakes GB,D NL F I ES |
| | This gateway southern part Great Barrier Reef Bargara home Largest Loggerhead Turtle Reserve in South Pacific Land adventures tours also available in area. |
| | Baska bay known a place 2 km marvelous sandy small stone beach summertime a light wind cooling hot summer Around bay lime stone mountains. |
| | Basseterre capital located south coast north island
St Kitts' famous attraction her crystal blue water making seem accident Columbus named isle famous swimmer St Christopher Diving St Kitts ideal wreck reef divers looking remote underwater locales explore Local dive operators ecology-minded continue protect reefs Most sites a short boat ride shore favorites include: Monkey Shoals Coconut Tree Reef Nags Head Sandy Point. |
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