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Sharks that are killed are taken 1km off shore and dumped. Except for the animal that was caught a couple of days ago. That one was immediately covered with a tarpaulin, then taken 5km out (beyond the range of the protesters RIB so no photos could be taken) It's ok though , fisheries dept...

Nice compassion there Jim. I wonder if you would say that to a grieving mothers face?

Foxfish, I'm interested to know how many shark attacks it would take to keep you out of the water? You seem to be an active diver, yet you claim there is an insatiable mass of teeming man eaters circling every boat waiting for their lunch to jump in. Are you willing to accept the current...

I'm not a boat owner but I would expect to pay for drinks/snacks and at least my share of fuel, I'd probably make sure the owners share was covered too. I would also expect to help wash the boat after the trip. I'd feel pretty uncomfortable if someone invited me out for a days diving and ended...

Australia has the same rules as far as I'm aware. If it wasn't made here, don't even bother trying.

Rock climbing is a sport that shares many similarities with diving. It's as easy or as hard as you want to make it, and it can be very safe or very dangerous. We have a local cliff here that has a large number of beginners. They require no certifications to buy gear and go and have a go. Serious...

I'm trying to arrange a weekend liveaboard trip aboard Brisbane Liveaboard Diving & Moreton Bay Cruises - Big Cat Reality , and wanted to see if anyone was interested in joining us. Dates are a bit limited (and spots fill up fast) but it looks like March 14&15 might work. The boat leaves...

Good read, thanks Dave

I'm guessing your research has shown no proof that it is safe? We investigated diving while my wife was pregnant, our doctor said there was no human tests, so why risk it. As others have said, if my wife had chosen to dive, and something went wrong with the pregnancy or baby's development I...

How do you figure the ocean is not the sharks domain?? And what's your plan for "resolving the problem"... total annihilation? I really believe that the people who scream loudest for a cull are the ones who use the ocean least. I can't remember ever hearing a shark attack survivor calling for...

I'm really surprised at the level of risk you seem willing to accept, and more so, the level you are willing to expose your son to. I just hope he doesn't think this type of diving is normal.

Done.

My wife and I both own Mares BCDs with the MRS weight system. I no longer use mine but this thread prompted me to check the weight pockets we have. Of the four pouches, none of them we threaded with all three tabs going through the slots, and one of them had only one tab (No 1 in the diagram in...

I'd say that's an understatement. If there really was no communication of expectations before the dive then yes it is a fault of all divers, however, if I turn up to a boat with no buddy hoping to attach myself to another group I make it my business to learn how they want to conduct the dive and...

I have a set of regs that aren't going to be used for at least two years. They're due for a service now and I was wondering if there is anything that can be done to help with the storage. I'm thinking of springs being left under tension or seals getting brittle through lack of use. Best to...

I am not a regulator expert by any stretch but I had the same problem with my Abyss 42 regs. The cracking pressure of the second stage shouldn't really need constant adjustment. It sounds like the IP, controlled by the first stage is creeping and causing the second stage to leak. If you keep...

It was 41c (107f) here last week. I really don't think I could cope with the type of cold America is dealing with now. Are people still getting out and going to work in those areas worst affected? Hopefully it eases up soon.

Good luck with the trip Mantra, I'm sure it will go fine with the diving given the amount of thought and consideration you have given your situation. I would echo something TSandM has said. You are probably far more likely to further damage your knee out of the water, but possibly not on the...

I have nothing really to offer, but I have wanted to dive Christmas Island for a long time now. Apparently Christmas Island is good for smaller stuff and coral life, while the Cocos Islands are better for large pelagics. I had a look a while ago and was shocked at the cost of the airfares. If...

http://www.bookdepository.com/search?searchTerm=Deco+for+divers&search=Find+book Seems they are back in stock, but not cheap. My offer still stands if you're interested.