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    Beware Semporna Fish Bomb Deaths

    Two arrested over 'fish-bombing' deaths, manhunt on for more suspects Read more at Two arrested over 'fish-bombing' deaths, manhunt on for more suspects - Nation | The Star Online Not the only cases in Sabah recently. I would recommend diving with the larger outfits even if it costs a few...
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    YS-D1 service center in Malaysia

    My battery leaked on my Sea and Sea YS-D1 I rinsed it out as soon as I got back to my room and it worked for another few dives. However it stopped. I have been unable to get any answer to my queries for a service center in the far east. Any help with a contact email, phone, address would be...
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    VEO 3.0 Battery Cover Stuck

    I am trying to change the battery on my Oceanic VEO 3.0. I have removed the black cover plate. The semi clear battery cover will not move. I have tried to warm up gently with a hair drier but no luck. I am in Langkawi Malaysia so returning it to a dealer or Oceanic is not very practical. Any...
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    Koh Lipe Dive Operator and Accommodation recommendations

    My wife and I are looking for recommendations for Koh Lipe. Thinking of visiting in November, yes this month. We will be coming from Langkawi and staying for 3 to 5 days. All suggestions welcome. Victor
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    Brisbane Instructor Recommendations for female students

    I am looking for an instructor for my grown up daughter in Brisbane. She is a confident swimmer however not that comfortable in the sea. I am trying to persuade her to do her Open Water over a couple of weeks rather than a weekend crash course in Bali or Thailand. There may be a two or more in...
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    Stopover Dive from Abu Dhabi

    We have a few days stopover in Abu Dhabi at the end of September. Half day diving would be great. Is there any point in packing the dive computer? Not looking to dive the aquarium and I am not hauling the camera housing etc. A nice gentle dive good visibility and some coral would be great. If...
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    Help identifying a Moray Eel

    A friends has asked for help identifying this Moray Eel. Thanks.
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    How to swap the port on my PT-EP05L

    What is the step by step process to swap the port on my PT-EP05L for a ZEN WA one. This is the one with the 4 focus lights and the small battery container on the right hand side of the housing. Never done this so a little nervous. Pictures or youtube would be good. Thanks,
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    E-PL7 & PT-EP12 has anyone tried this out.

    Looking for a review or any info on the E-PL7 and the PT-EP12?
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    Minimum training standard to start with a rebreather

    What does the community consider the minimum level of training and experience before a diver should consider getting trained on a rebreather. Are there any set standards? In not why not? Can you be a recreational rebreather diver? :confused:
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    Rechargable Batteries estimate remaining life cycles

    I have a bag full of AA rechargable batteries. Any ideas on how I can tell which ones are near the end of their life and which are still good to go?
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    Diver dies near Padstow 25/8/2014

    Man dies near Padstow diving with friendsA 63-year-old man has died after getting into difficulties while diving with a group of friends in Cornwall. Rescue teams were called to Trevose Head, near Padstow, at 14:30 BST on Monday. The man was airlifted to the Royal Cornwall Hospital but was...
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    Removing a wet lens when diving, how do you keep in safe?

    Where do you put your wet lens when you remove it when you are diving, or do you just leave it on for thw whole dive. I am wondering where to store my wet lens when I am diving and it is not on the camera. Perfect would be a screw on mount that I can tierap to the tray or an arm. Worried about...
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    Sipadan no cameras!

    Is this true? Underwater Cameras, Hand Gloves and Fish Pointers are totally banned in Sipadan :confused: Spotted on a website sipadanonline.com
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    No Pockets where do you store stuff

    I dive a BP/Wing (Zeagle Express HOG rig) and dive almost exclusively in warm water. So what do you take and where do you store your Safety Sausage, Mirror, etc. Diving Indonesia, etc having the right safety equipment is important. All suggestions welcome. :confused:
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    How many second stages when diving with a pony?

    When recreational diving with a pony bottle do you have 2 second stages on your primary tank and 1 on the pony or just 1 on each tank? Looking to add a pony bottle and do the SDI solo dive course so asking some questions up front.
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    Macro and PT-EP05L Looking for standard Olympus flat port

    My PT-EP05L has the port with the 4 little LED's thus I cannot use the 60mm macro lens. Looking for a standard port without these LED's Are there any other options? I have a wet diopter and could stack if that is all that is available. Thanks
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    Thalassa Divers near Manado

    Has anyone stayed and dived with Thalassa near Monado? What was the accomodation and food like? I understand they are refurbishing how much is done,anyroom recomendations etc. What was the House reef line? I have my own kit but my wife rents so how was the equipment? Any other info gratefully...
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    CPR in water when close to shore / boat what to do first?

    I have never been fully convinced on CPR while floating, if a hard surface (boat or shore) is nearby. The decision for a fast tow to shore or start CPR is a difficult one. Maybe a qualified medic can give us an answer to this. Oviously too much time away from the sea :daydreaming:
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    Anyone dived with Alu Alu Divers on Perhentian

    Thinking of going to Perhentian again but Besat not our normal Kechil. Any other recomendations on Teluk Dalam. Flora and Fauna are also on the beach as is Samudra . Any info gratefully received
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