Scuba Diving World Travel Packages http://divingworldtravel.com Scuba Diving World Travel Packages, Scuba Diving Travel Vacations, photos, videos, Scuba Diving information Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:18:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Scuba Diving in Mexico http://divingworldtravel.com/scuba-diving-in-mexico/ http://divingworldtravel.com/scuba-diving-in-mexico/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:18:55 +0000 Scuba Diving Admin http://divingworldtravel.com/?p=706 Scuba Diving in Mexico]]>

Scuba Diving in Mexico

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Sea Shepherd’s Mission

http://www.seashepherd.org/
Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species.

Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.

Whale Wars Season 1 a big hit for Animal Planet and Sea Shepherd

Whale WarsSea Shepherd’s TV series Whale Wars drew in Animal Planet’s largest audience in the network’s history when it aired in the United States and Canada for 7 straight weeks in November and December 2008. The audience is expanding as Whale Wars is airing in more markets around the world now as well (see box below for country listings and dtaes).

During Sea Shepherd’s Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign Operation Migaloo in 2007-08, Animal Planet had a camera crew onboard our campaign that saved the lives of nearly 500 whales, leaving the Japanese fleet with less then half of their quota and costing them tens of millions of dollars. The seven-part, hour-long, weekly series followed the crew of the Sea Shepherd vessel Steve Irwin documenting our non-violent direct action techniques that garnered world wide media attention in an effort to shut down the illegal Japanese whaling fleet and enforce international conservation law. The series brought attention to this issue that has sparked a global controversy over the practice of illegal whaling under the guise of research.

Whale Wars showcases a diverse group of people who are not always perfect, but are dedicated, compassionate, and willing to risk their lives to save the lives of the gentle giants.
http://www.seashepherd.org/

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George Carlin – Who Owns You? – Funny blooper videos are here

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Humpback Whale Rescued by Divers:
the true story of the rescue of a female humpback whale trapped in a web of crab lines in the Pacific Ocean near the Farallon Islands.

The Whale

If you read the front page story of the SF Chronicle, you would have read about a female humpback whale who had become entangled in a spider web of crab traps and lines.

She was weighted down by hundreds of pounds of traps that caused her to struggle to stay afloat. She also had hundreds of yards of line rope wrapped around her body, her tail, her torso, a line tugging in her mouth.

A fisherman spotted her just east of the Farralone Islands (outside the Golden Gate) and radioed an environmental group for help.

Within a few hours, the rescue team arrived and determined that she was so bad off, the only way to save her was to dive in and untangle her…

If you read the front page story of the SF Chronicle, you would have read about a female humpback whale who had become entangled in a spider web of crab traps and lines.

A very dangerous proposition.

One slap of the tail could kill a rescuer.

They worked for hours with curved knives and eventually freed her.

When she was free, the divers say she swam in what seemed like joyous circles.

She then came back to each and every diver, one at a time, and nudged them, pushed gently around-she thanked them. Some said it was the most incredibly beautiful experience of their lives.

She was weighted down by hundreds of pounds of traps that caused her to struggle to stay afloat. She also had hundreds of yards of line rope wrapped around her body, her tail, her torso, a line tugging in her mouth.

The guy who cut the rope out of her mouth says her eye was following him the whole time, and he will never be the same.

May you, and all those you love,
be so blessed and fortunate ….
to be surrounded by people
who will help you get untangled
from the things that are binding you.

And, may you always know the joy
of giving and receiving gratitude.

I pass this on to you, my friend, in the same spirit.

Comments: True story, though the inter-species pathos may have been exaggerated a bit in the telling.

According to local news coverage, it all began on Sunday, December 11, 2005, when a fisherman spotted a 50-ton humpback whale tangled up in crab trap lines off the Marin County coast in northern California. His call for help was answered by the Marin Marine Mammal Center, which dispatched a group of Coast Guard divers and whale experts to the site near the Farallon Islands to free the animal.

The rescue operation was both difficult and dangerous. Crew members found the whale entwined in some 20 ropes, each 240 feet long and wrapped so tight they were slicing into its flesh. The lines had to be cut by hand, which required diving perilously close to the whale and its powerful tail. It took about an hour, and no one was injured.

In interviews with reporters, some of the divers remarked on the whale’s “affectionate” behavior. One said the creature watched and seemed to wink at him as he was cutting a line that went through its mouth. Once freed, the whale began circling and approached the divers one by one to “nuzzle” them. “You hate to anthropomorphize too much,” Mick Menigoz told the San Francisco Chronicle, “but the whale was doing little dives and the guys were rubbing shoulders with it. I don’t know for sure what it was thinking, but it’s something that I will always remember. It was just too cool.”

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holidays in Tenerife

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Water sport holidays in Tenerife

Tenerife is a paradise for sun seekers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With its clear warm waters, year-round sunshine, soft yellow sands, volcanic mountains, and dramatic coastal landscape, it is an island of natural beauty. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is home to the magnificent Teide Volcano, which at 12,000 ft is the highest point in Spain. Tenerife manages to cater for all tastes – a holiday in Tenerife can be both wonderfully relaxing and action-packed. It has beautiful beaches that span the length of the sun kissed subtropical island. Famed for its buzzing beach resorts, it is also home to unspoilt fishing villages and wild, deserted beaches. The most famous beach resort is Playa de las Americas, which lies in the south of the island. Renowned for its lively nightlife and excellent range of activities, Playa de las Americas is popular with a young, party-loving crowd.

Many of Tenerife`s large hotels and resorts lie in the south, within easy reach of the international airport. The coast along the north of the island is dotted with small villages that offer the possibility of renting a private villa or cottage. Holidaymakers of an independent nature can explore the beautiful island by hiring a car, a practical and cost-efficient option, which also opens up the possibility of pitching a tent on one of the island`s well-equipped campsites.

Along with dedicated sun worshipers, nature lovers, and party animals, Tenerife attracts hordes of water sports enthusiasts throughout the year. The island`s crystal clear waters make scuba diving an extremely popular activity and there are numerous schools offering diving tuition and equipment rental. Schools of dolphins, colourful fish, ruined ships, and even whales can be spotted by divers and with over 30 dive-sites and coves dotted along the coast, Tenerife is a paradise for beginners and experts alike. Jet skiing, deep-sea fishing and windsurfing are other popular activities in Tenerife. More laid-back entertainment options include taking a beach-hopping boat trip, or whale watching aboard a glass-bottomed vessel.

Eating and drinking options on the island are bountiful, whether you favour quiet local bars selling fresh fish or lively nightclubs packed with tourists, you`ll find something to suit your tastes on Tenerife. Inland, fruit groves and quiet villages are inviting to the holidaymaker who can take some time out to explore on foot. A visit to the Las Canadas National Park – home to the volcanic Teide Mountain – is a must for any visitor. Tenerife is easily accessible from most UK airports and on arrival at any of Tenerife`s two airports, a hire car can be rented and puts visitors within easy reach of their chosen accommodation. Car hire can be easily arranged before or after arrival on the island – detailed information can be found at

Tenerife

Tenerife

car rental at Tenerife airport

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Thats Right! Dive Tourists up 63 Percent in Philippines!

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Why?
Low cost Scuba Diving and Cheap accommodations. Cheap airfare – lower prices than ever before!
As the Department of Tourism (DOT) aggressively pushes “Dive Tourism” in some areas in the Philippines, the number of dive tourists in the Philippines grew by 63 percent in the first quarter of 2009.

A record from the DOT planning and promotion office revealed that Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, Mindoro Oriental and Batangas are the identified favorite diving destinations especially for foreign tourists.

German dive enthusiasts visiting these diving destinations posted 131 percent increase while the Korean dive tourists went up by 104 percent, American 37 percent, Japanese 34 percent and Chinese 31 percent.

Over-all gross receipts from dive tourism in these destinations posted an upsurge of 52.8 percent to P31 million compared to P20.2 it generated in the first quarter of 2008.

The record showed that substantial growth of 82 percent was recorded during the first quarter of 2009. Revenue generated by dive operations in Bohol went up by 195 percent, while those in Cebu increased by 69 percent.

During 17th Marine Diving Fair in Tokyo, the Philippine DOT Pavilion attracted more than 20,000 visitors and garnered awards for Best Diving Area, Most Desirable Destination, Best Dive Resort and Favorite Dive Operators for the country and participating dive operators.

The DOT also continued to draw dive tourists in its annual participation in the Golden Dolphin Fair in Moscow which attracted over 23,000 visitors from all the regions of Russia and overseas.

Earlier, DOT secretary Joseph Ace Durano urged the local government units (LGUs), as well as diving shops operators in the Philippines, to put premium rates on diving fees, as this kind of potential tourist-drawer product has been under-valued.

As far as scuba diving is concerned the Philippines ranks high among interest of scuba diving enthusiasts all over the world, thus there is a need for LGUs to put premium on pricing in charging scuba diving activities in their localities.

“We can afford to put premium on pricing,” Durano said emphasizing that in his visits in the top diving spots in the country, he has been urging LGUs, as well as scuba diving operators to charge high in fees, so that LGU can sustain the maintenance and protection of the marine resources.

In Malapascua Islet alone in Cebu, which is one of the top 10 best diving spots in the Philippines, is only charging P100 per dive, P30 of this will go to barangay Logon the lone barangay on the Islet, and the P70 will go to the government of Bantayan Island.

Not only in Malapascua, but also in other eco-tourism destinations in the Philippines, wherein charging fees for eco-tourism activities aside from scuba diving, such as snorkling, whale shark interaction like in Donsol, Sorsogon, among others are also charging very cheap rates.

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House For Rent Manila Philippines. this House is For Rent in Las Pinas, Manila Philippines. Its a Great Vacation Rental near Manila airport.


Hotel prices have sky rocketed…A nights stay can cost you
hundreds of your hard earned dollars.
Our Vacation Rental is the way to go.

Name: John R. Tompkins – Maya Consul (Mgr)
Phone: USA (503) 487-0120 Philippines 632-494-1942 Cell Phone +63-915-571-1543
Major City: Manila
Distance: 20-30 km
Community: Teresa Park
Type: House
Area: Residential / In City

Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Baths: 2
Apx. Size: 900 Sq Ft
Parking: Off Street

Pets OK: Yes
Pool/Swimming: No
Jacuzzi/Spa: No
Calendar: Yes
Internet Available: Yes
Exchange Considered: No
For Sale: No
Credit Cards Accepted: Yes

*** Notice, we are currently fully booked through Jan. 2010.

Will post here if any openings become available.

*** Watch for our upcoming rentals soon. Hotel prices have sky rocketed…A nights stay can cost you hundreds of your hard earned dollars. Our Vacation Rental is the way to go.

For $50.00 per day or less you can enjoy the comforts of an Americanized two story home. Air Conditioned and completely furnished for a look and feel as if you were in your own living room.

Kitchen with gas stove/oven, rice cooker, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, and ref. Other applicances on request if needed. There is a 2nd kitchen and a storage area available for your use.

Dinning area and Living room. 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Car Park is inside the gated lot. Also, there is a laundry area with washer for your convenience. Phone, Internet, and Cable TV (Living Room, Master Bedroom), and all utilities are included. Rent by the day, week, or month.

EXTENDED stays are also available AT A DISCOUNT. Please inquire with us and send us your needs. We would be happy to work with you to make your stay in the Philippines a comfortable and memorable one…without emptying your pocket book. Google Earth Location N 14 25′ 19.20″ E 121 00′ 13.90″

The owners of the this home can provide you with transportation
to and from Ninoy Aquino International & Domestic Airport. We can
also provide you with transportation to anywhere upon request. We
can also arrange for site seeing and excursion tours if you desire.
If you wish to acquire a rental vehical, major rental
businesses are readily available. Only 30-45 min. from downtown
Manila, Makati District, and the US Embassy.
Close to SM Southmall, Alabang Town Center Mall, Festival Mall,
and only 30 minutes from Mall of Asia.
Daily maid services provided.
Full maid services with cook upon request.
Attractions
Local Items of Interest within minutes of our location.

Are you a Diver? Visit divingworldtravel website Ninoy Aquino International/Domestic Airport is just 30 min. Alabang-Zapote Main Road SM Southmall Alabang Town Center Festival Mall Asian Hospital Certified Emerg Ctrs Local Markets Items of Interest within 1 hour or less of our location.

US Embassy Makati District Mall of Asia Enchanged Kingdom Splash Island Greenbelt Glorietta Shopping Areneta Colusieum Downtown Manila Items of Interest within 2 hours of our location.

Vila Escadaro Calamba Hot Springs Tagaytay Volcano Other places of interest. Baguio La Union Province Boracay Subic City Olongap

For your security, I only accept payment through PayPal.

Full payment should be recieved upon completion of your stay.

$ 50.00 – Daily Rate ( 1-4 Days)

$ 42.50 – Daily Rate ( 5-11 Days) 15% discount

$ 40.00 – Daily Rate (12-25 Days) 20% discount

$ 37.50 – Daily Rate (26-32 Days) 25% discount

$ 35.00 – Daily Rate (33 + Days) 30% discount EXTENDED stays at an even Greater Savings!

Note: To calculate your rates, please multiply the number of days of your stay by the daily rate posted.

Example 15 days * $40.00 = $600.00

The above rates include pickup/drop-off to the Airport and daily maid service. Phone, Cable TV, and DSL Internet access are also included. To reserve your timeframe, kindly remit the REFUNDABLE reservation fee of $50.00.

Upon recieving your reservation fee, I will block your reqested dates and send you a conformation email. Should you need to cancel, I will refund the $50.00 reservation fee. Refund must be requested within 60 days from the date of your reservation fee payment.

After 60 days, due to processing fees, I will refund you $40.00. After receiving the reservation fee, you may change your dates as needed depending on availability. We look forward to assisting you in any way we can.

Reservation Fee will be deducted from your final billing. Full maid services are negotiable depending on your needs, such as Cook, Driver, Nanny, or other services that you may wish to acquire. Please let us know your needs and We will take care of them for you.

Name: John R. Tompkins – Maya Consul (Mgr)
Phone: USA (503) 487-0120 Philippines 632-494-1942 Cell Phone +63-915-571-1543

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Share your world scuba diving trips At Divemaster Club Forums


Ask questions about Scuba Diving and Scuba Divers young and old.
Its a great way to share ideas, experiences, videos, photos and your scuba adventures!

find answers and share scuba diving experiences with scuba divers around the world on our Scuba Diving Forum

Click on the Divemaster Club Logo to go to thier web site.

Divemaster Club offers a Scuba Diving Forum

Divemaster Club offers a Scuba Diving Forum

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swimming pool bora bora lagoon resort

swimming pool bora bora lagoon resort

INTERCONTINENTAL FRENCH POLYNESIA TAHITI MOOREA BORA BORA

Bora Bora eco friendly Resort and Spa

Bora Bora Resort -- Bora Bora Polynesia

The latest 5***** Resort that opened in Bora Bora in May 2006, featuring 80 overwater villas and a 14 treatment rooms unique Thalasso spa.
This Resort is the first in the world to used Deep Ocean Water to AC the entire resort. A very eco friendly approach saving 2,5 millions liters of fuel.

The Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa is
the first hotel in the world to use seawater air
conditioning (SWAC), for all of its cooling requirements.  Marlon Brando dreamed of a better energy future for
French Polynesia, and imagined many innovative ideas for Tetiaroa, his private island. Richard Bailey, owner of InterContinental Hotels in French Polynesia, decided to pioneer some of the principles advanced by Brando on his hotel in Bora Bora, in particular the use of deep seawater
for cooling and refrigeration.

Swimming Pool

Cool off after your day or simply lie back and sunbathe by our freshwater swimming pool.

The 160’ freshwater free-form pool

is located in the middle of the garden

close to the Café Fare and the Rotopa Bar.

The pool is deep enough

to take initiation dives

so you can practice your scuba diving

in the pool before taking to the beautiful lagoon.

Beach towels are available at the pool from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Our beach boys will be on hand to help you with all your requirements.

their website is located here

Thanks for the correction Jen :)

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Save Our Oceans - help promote a healthy diverse ocean ecosystem

Save Our Oceans - help promote a healthy diverse ocean ecosystem

Promoting a healthy and diverse ocean ecosystem

Our planet with its atmosphere is an exquisitely interconnected system of ocean, air, and land. Water flows through all of it and keeps it—and us—alive.

Water continually cycles above, on, and below the Earth’s surface, driven by the sun’s energy. It evaporates from the seas, transpires from plants and soil, flows from glaciers and aquifers, and falls as rain or snow.

It covers 71 per cent of the Earth’s surface. It can be liquid, gas, or solid. And it regulates the planet’s temperature.

Part of the way water maintains a fairly steady surface temperature on Earth is by mixing with carbon dioxide to create a heat-trapping blanket in the atmosphere. But when we pump too much carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the air and water, it upsets the balance.

Even though our oceans and atmosphere are vital to all life, we often treat them as waste-disposal sites. We are putting more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than the plants on land and in the oceans can reabsorb and process, and so it builds up, trapping more heat and causing the planet’s long-term temperature to rise.

Many of consequences have been widely reported, but global warming’s effect on the oceans hasn’t garnered the attention it deserves.

As well as raising the temperature of the oceans, increased carbon dioxide concentrations cause acidification. The oceans absorb and store carbon, which makes them a good hedge against climate change. But when too much carbon ends up in the ocean, the ocean’s pH levels fall and the water becomes more acidic.

Scientists warn that this could have a significant impact on coral reefs, perhaps even wiping them out entirely. If the reefs disappear, half of all life in the oceans will go with them.

The process that affects corals—lower pH levels hindering their ability to calcify their skeletons —will also reduce the ability of phytoplankton to form calcium carbonate in their shells and skeletons. This, in turn, will reduce the ocean’s ability to absorb and store carbon, leading to increased global warming.

Despite the warnings from scientists, ocean acidification hasn’t been a big part of climate-change negotiations. That may change. In May, delegates from 76 countries at the World Oceans Conference in Manado, Indonesia—many of them island or developing nations that will feel the greatest impact of ocean acidification—drafted a resolution to put the issue on the agenda at the international climate negotiations in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December.

Let’s hope they succeed in waking up the world to this serious issue. We can’t continue to ignore the state of our oceans.

As well as raising the temperature of the oceans, increased carbon dioxide concentrations cause acidification. The oceans absorb and store carbon, which makes them a good hedge against climate change. But when too much carbon ends up in the ocean, the ocean’s pH levels fall and the water becomes more acidic.

Scientists warn that this could have a significant impact on coral reefs, perhaps even wiping them out entirely. If the reefs disappear, half of all life in the oceans will go with them.

The process that affects corals—lower pH levels hindering their ability to calcify their skeletons —will also reduce the ability of phytoplankton to form calcium carbonate in their shells and skeletons. This, in turn, will reduce the ocean’s ability to absorb and store carbon, leading to increased global warming.

Despite the warnings from scientists, ocean acidification hasn’t been a big part of climate-change negotiations. That may change. In May, delegates from 76 countries at the World Oceans Conference in Manado, Indonesia—many of them island or developing nations that will feel the greatest impact of ocean acidification—drafted a resolution to put the issue on the agenda at the international climate negotiations in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December.

Let’s hope they succeed in waking up the world to this serious issue. We can’t continue to ignore the state of our oceans.
Of course, acidification—caused mainly by what we put into the air—is only one problem we’ve created for our oceans. We are also dumping a lot of crap (often literally) into our seas.

One of the most sickening images is of the giant plastic islands swirling in five ocean vortexes. One in the North Pacific is estimated to be larger than Quebec. Now a group of scientists and conservationists is planning to visit the vortex in an effort to figure out how to clean it up.

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, 13,000 pieces of plastic are floating in each square kilometre of ocean, and much of it accumulates in the five large swirling ocean gyres.

Marine animals eat the plastic as it breaks down, and contaminants work their way up the food chain, all the way to humans.

It offers hope to see the scientists looking for answers to this problem, and it’s good to see nations coming together in an attempt to address ocean acidification. But we must all do more to prevent these kinds of problems from occurring in the first place. We can do this by reducing our waste and emissions and by encouraging governments to show more leadership in protecting the Earth and oceans that cover most of its surface.

The oceans are where life is thought to have originated, as is indicated by the saltiness of our blood. The oceans flow through our veins and continue to give us life. Half of the oxygen we breathe comes from the oceans. What we do to the oceans we do to ourselves. It’s something to keep in mind as we celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8. The theme this year is “one ocean, one climate, one future”.

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Key West Florida Scuba Diving News – worlds best wreck dive

vandenberg superstructure

vandenberg superstructure

A retired Air Force missile-tracking ship intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary opened Saturday, May 30, to the public.

The 523-foot-long Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg is situated about seven miles south of Key West. The bottom of the ship’s hull rests on sand in depths that average 145 feet. But the ship is so massive that the superstructure begins about 45 feet below the surface.

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vandenberg being towed out to sea

“I’ve dove a lot of ships,” said Tom Kanczuzewski of South Bend, Ind., after surfacing Saturday. “This is the ship of all ships. I’d love to come back in a year and see all the fishes.”

Saturday morning, a lone barracuda patrolled the superstructure of the ship that once tracked the U.S. space program’s launches off Cape Canaveral, monitored U.S. defense missile test launches and eavesdropped on Russian missile launches during the Cold War.

But project organizers think it’s just a matter of days before additional marine life takes up residence.

The wreck is already fulfilling its promise of attracting visitors to the Florida Keys.

“We have calls coming in from as far as Germany and Norway from people planning to come just to dive this wreck,” said Bob Holston, owner of Dive Key West and president of the Keys Association of Dive Operators. “We have more pre-bookings for the summer now than we’ve had in 38 years of being in business.

“This is probably going to be one of the world’s classiest wrecks to dive,” Holston said. “And it’s just a corner piece of the wreck trek of the Florida Keys.”

Monroe County Commissioner Mario Di Gennaro, who helped find public money to fund the project, says the project will help take recreational dive pressure off natural coral reefs.

vandenberg radar dish

vandenberg radar dish

“It’s going to protect our reef and put heads in beds and increase our tourism, which is our main industry down here,” he said. “That’s the goal of this whole project, to protect our environment and also to benefit our economy.”

Dive instructor Megan Collins thinks the Vandenberg’s mammoth size should be appealing to scuba divers of different skill sets.

“It’s the possibilities for people of all levels without having to jeopardize their safety,” she said. “There’s so much to look at on the superstructure of the Vandenberg that no matter your temptation, you don’t have to go inside.”

Project initiator Joe Weatherby, who 13 years ago chose the Vandenberg from 400 ships rusting away in “mothball fleets across” the country, was ecstatic after his dive.

“I think it’s exactly what we planned it to be,” said Weatherby, after assisting Di Gennaro who smacked a champagne bottle against a ship stanchion 70 feet below to celebrate the project’s completion. “It’s the world’s best wreck dive.”

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Divemaster Club offers wholesale scuba diving equipment sales

Divemaster Club offers wholesale scuba diving equipment sales

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Is our wholesale supplier of discount scuba diving and snorkeling equipment. Find all the dive gear you will need at our online scuba diving equipment wholesale shop.

Categories Include:

* Diving Equipment Essentials
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o Medical/First Aid
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o Spare Air
* Diving Vacations
* fun Diving stuff
o books – scuba
o Decals/Patches
o HATS/CAPS/CLOTHING
o Scuba Stuff for your vehicle
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o Kids – Youth – Teen Rash Guards Shirt
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Track and share your adventures with family and friends by Satellite GPS Geotagging or with the entire world with Spot Adventures GPS Geotagging satellite tracking systems and DivingWorldTravel.com
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Track your adventures by GPS Geotagging satellite tracking systems and share your adventures with family and friends or with the entire world with  Search adventures and plan your next destination. Meet other interesting adventurers. Its also a satellite tracking  tool for our clients so each client will posses this satellite tracker just in case of an emergency while your out of the country or just simply peace of mind to them and to their family. We offer this service to out clients.
We have 4 GPS Geotagging satellite tracking systems that are enabled 24hs for your safety and also to track your vacations and give others advice or share your adventures!

From  SPOTadventures you can a Live Map Feed show of your travel adventure. Live Feed Maps are flexible, since they are simply your Shared Pages. These can be shared on facebook, friendster or your favorite blog.

Track share your scuba diving adventures with family and friends by Satellite GPS Geotagging.

Please Contact us for more information about this great GPS Geotagging service by SPOT STARTER.

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Special Alert! Passport news!

On Sept. 29, Congress passed language to extend the deadline for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Here’s what the extension means for passport requirements for U.S. citizens:

WHAT’S THE SAME …
Air Travel
Passport Deadline: Jan. 23, 2007
U.S. citizens will be required to have a valid passport for exiting and reentering the United States starting Jan. 23, 2007 for all air travel.

WHAT’S CHANGED …
Sea and Land Border Entry Ports
Passport/PASS Card Deadline: June 1, 2009
U.S. citizens traveling by sea and land within the Western Hemisphere – Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and Mexico – will be required to have a valid U.S. passport or a yet-to-be-determined, new economical travel document known as a Passport Card on or before June l, 2009.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Congress stipulated that the Departments of State and Homeland Security must meet seven criteria in developing and implementing the PASS card for sea and land ports of entry. If the seven criteria are met within the 17-month extension period, the implementation of WHTI becomes effective three months after the criteria is approved, or by June 1, 2009; whichever is earlier. In other words, the June 1, 2009 implementation date for WHTI may be moved back if the agencies can comply with the seven specifications set out by the Congress in the extension legislation.

The U.S. Department of State’s Office of Passport Services reports that 70 million U.S. citizens now have passports. U.S. Passport Services is receiving 225,000-250,000 passport applications a week, which is up 60 percent from two years ago.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO PROCESS A PASSPORT APPLICATION?
At this time, we are processing routine applications in less than four weeks from the time of application. We are processing requests for expedited service within three weeks.

For more information on the new passport rules, visit the following website: http://www.travel.state.gov.

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whale shark

This site was Founded by a scuba diver Cris Digamo, CEO of United Phlebotomy Group LLC. in the hope to Help Protect our Marine Life – Helping to Educate Scuba Divers through Ecotourism and education through Ecotourism friendly tours.

Digamo used his experience working with people in their communities to help educate and promote his passion for reef conservation and marine sciences.

Beautiful Oceans has grown to become one of the leading Ecotourism spots of our time…
Through this web site we cal all learn more about protecting our seas and preserving endangered species…

Cris knows that together we can make a difference in the world and make it a better place for all man kind.
Cris Digamo

CEO of United Phlebotomy Group LLC

Please leave a comment below and also see our Ecotourism section in this website for more information.

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HD Diving Videos from around the world

Boca Chica High Definition from Oscar Oviedo on Vimeo.

Catuan from Oscar Oviedo on Vimeo.

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Here are links to Scuba Diving Games on line that we found interesting.

Scuba Diving Games « Scuba Diving Games and Simulators

Free Virtual Online Scuba Diving Game in Second Life | Second Life Update

Scuba diving screensaver and game – the amazing underwater world of OceanDive!

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