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    Eel I.D. please

    Saw this Friday. Depth: 50ft Asleep in his lair - tried to wake him, but couldn't! Never seen this one over here. Pic taken in aquarium in New Orleans LA last March. No response from them to email. Same eel - small white spots, no eyes visible. Estimated size 6ft ( based on...
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    Where to dive in Ireland for dolphins and otherwise?

    Check the following: http://www.scuba.ie/centres/index.htm Underwater viz is better on the west coast than on the east. Shannon is not a great place for diving. You need to go north to Clare or south to Kerry. Otherwise, plan your excursions and target centres within a convenient...
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    Who were the signers of the Declaration of Independence and what risks did they face?

    Nice article! At least the objective was attained. We were not so lucky over here, with the same colonial nation still holding on to six of our island's thirty two counties. Which is why the top bit is missing from my avatar. Good job diving is apolitical! Seadeuce
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    Ireland Trip, Where to Dive?

    Water here is 55degsF at the moment, probably be 56 by end of month. Most rental suits are 7mm semi-dry suits. Okay for these temps. Check with: Home They do early morning dives - you will be back in the centre by 2pm after two dives. Usually 09.30am start. If you want a dive buddy...
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    Unintentional, but un-publishable photo!

    Hmm ... rename the site Viagra Point Seadeuce
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    Red Sea Compared to the World

    I would suggest you both go to Dahab, and your husband does his AOW. Meanwhile you could re-aquaint yourself with the UW world by doing guided shore dives, then bring your hubby along for same - maybe after his day's AOW diving. When completed you should both be dive-fit, and maybe a three-day...
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    Cuba

    Will be diving there in four weeks time. Thanks for the appetiser! Seadeuce
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    New Orleans bound...

    Ah well, no harm in trying! Thanks all, and maybe I'll check out some inland sites such as Vortex/Morrison if in range. Y'know, self-drive, distance/time, equipment hire, all just to get that bit of tranquillity in whatever mudhole that's out there. Pretty much sums up why folks...
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    New Orleans bound...

    In the city from 1st to 3rd April. Will be feeling rather dry by then, in need of a good fix. Any dive spots worth considering? Diveshops?? Hate to think I'd be back home and then find out I was only 20miles from good diving. Appreciate your advice here. TIA Seadeuce
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    Diver Indicted in 2003 GBR mishap

    Just wondering... Has this thread reached a record number of posts, i.e. over 1,000? If not, which thread holds that record?? Lotta talk on this one. Hope Gabe Watson pays the price for all the time spent by so many on here! Seadeuce
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    Diver Indicted in 2003 GBR mishap

    Have been following this all along. Have to say this - as a qualified Rescue Diver he had the KNOWLEDGE of what to do when his wife got in to difficulties. If he found that he didn't have the SKILL to complete the rescue, by "hugging" her it showed he had the TIME to inflate her BC and send...
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    Does anyone own a Amphibico Housing?

    Only problem I've had with my Amphibico is the monitor - it has NEVER worked. Sent it back for service/change and a guy named Wayne said he tested it. When I got it back it was the same as before, no damn good! No problems with the housing proper, just that monitor, which is still in its...
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    How would you handle a free flowing reg?

    See my profile if stats are needed. First, I would do exactly as NWDG has said, because it works. I once had a reg freeflow at the surface. No way would it work right. Having travelled over 90miles for that dive my buddy and I decided on an unorthodox approach. He went to the bottom at 30ft...
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    Diver reported missing in 40 Fathom Grotto

    It's possible he might be caught under one of the platforms as he ascended. Mighty lonely place to be at night, solo. Easily disorientating. My recollection of the place is one of easy diving. But that was following Marty to 130ft and doing a full tour. Why didn't his buddy stay with him...
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    the truk Odyssey boat not for newbies??

    Hi Ladyvalea, I was on the Odyssey some time back. I'm sure Cap'n Lenny runs the same quality service now as he did then, and sets a standard for others to follow. FWIW I believe sincerely you would be making a mistake by going to Truk, for the following reasons: As a newbie you do not know...
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    Mozambique dive trip gone wrong

    Went diving with that Ponto Malongane outfit last October. There were two skippers driving boats. One was from S.A., one was German. After one trip with the German we refused to go out with him again. He was like a Nazi! Also, his boat handling did not impress. The other guy did an excellent...
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    Nusa Penida, Bali accident

    Lurker onboard! Have seen many instances of $ before Safety on dive trips. Remember one couple on a dive to the Orson Welles, Grand Bahama. She had the OW ticket, but had not been diving in over a year, he had NEVER done scuba. They were given the gear and left dive unsupervised as a...
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    Diver lost in 100' off Juno Beach, FL

    No argument wanted! That was not the purpose of my question, which, it seems, should have been more specific. Then we wouldn't have gone all over the place to clarify one point. Apologies on that. Seadeuce
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