Diving legend and founder of TDI/SDI Bret Gilliam discusses the time when he and his team were attacked by oceanic white tip sharks at 300 feet! Listen to a first hand account of this incredible story of both death and a miraculous survival as a pair of oceanic white tip sharks encounter three...
Hey Dive Buddies,
Now is the time to book a Maldives liveaboard on the Carpe Vita, Carpe Diem, or Carpe Novo. The operation is offering a "Restarting Special" on all three ships, a 20% Discount on any 2020 reservation booked by July 31st. All three ships have limited availability on trips...
Here's a quick run and gun post on diving around Bali with Sharks. Most people talk about Manta Rays, Napoleon Wrasses, Ribbon Eels, Octopus, etc. when describing underwater marine life that surrounds Bali. On the northeast coast, just about an 2 hours from Denpasar are many caverns.
In the beginning I felt ambivalent about the Beqa Lagoon shark dive, knowing they're feeding the sharks.
Once we took our "seats" and watched the "Bulls" entering the arena I changed my mind....and was just captivated. Bull sharks, nurse sharks, all kinds of sharks, and all just a few meters...
(Firstly - want to say thanks to this community! By reading about other people's experiences and recommendations, I was able to confidently plan my diving trip!)
From Sydney, I decided to go on an end of October dive-focused vacation. These are quick reviews of my experiences.
Pacific Harbour...
Olympus Dive Center in Morehead City, NC has an excellent experience! This isn’t for everyone and has a few caveats. You must show up at the shop/pier by 6 am. Most of the dive sites are about a 2 hour transit. When paying for a full day you are only paying for a two tank dive. So time wise it...
Club Med San Salvador Bahamas - YouTube
Spent a week with South Florida Divers members doing the walls around San Salvador. We stayed at Club Med nice but my bungalow was a fair walk from the dining area so before leaving I had to pack a lunch for the walk back.
Hi all,
I just got back from a relaxing liveaboard in the Maldives and this week of diving went by way to fast again; so I immediately want to book my next trip (will probably go in October/November);-) I was thinking to go to Sudan again, but also heard some good stories about Oman and...
Last minute opportunity to join an exclusive sharks and rays research expedition to Tubbataha!
If you’re looking for a unique and exclusive experience, tagging sharks in one of the world’s most pristine reef with some of the best shark conservationists should certainly be at the top of your...
Hi all!
I'm a marine scientist based on the Riviera Maya, Mexico.
For several years I've been helping collect data and working for non-profit organisations and university researchers globally. Recently I've been assisting and lending my expertise to several groups in Mexico, as Government...
Hi all!
I'm a marine scientist based on the Riviera Maya, Mexico.
For several years I've been helping collect data and working for non-profit organisations and university researchers globally. Recently I've been assisting and lending my expertise to several groups in Mexico, as Government...
Hi all!
I'm a marine scientist from Hampshire UK, now based on the Riviera Maya, Mexico.
For several years I've been helping collect data and working for non-profit organisations and university researchers globally. Recently I've been assisting and lending my expertise to several groups in...
I have always been under the impression that constant lights (video) do not appeal to sharks but I may be wrong and I was looking for any research on the subject
I am quite positive that strobes are almost invisible to sharks that are almost blind as I have never seen a reaction but for video...
Well 10 years ago my wife and I had our first dive as a couple in Cozumel. We spent New Years there to hit our 200th couple dive. Here is to the best buddy ever! Put your settings on HD.
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