Diving in the Amazon river (on TV Sunday night)

[mike_s]

There's a show coming on Discovery Channel I think at 9pm CST on Sunday (Aug 21) called "Amazon Abyss" about diving in the Amazon and all the critters that live in the river.

Looked like it included Pirahnas, etc.


just FYI if you're interested. (hope this is helpfull)

-Mike

 

[Spoon]

thanks. i wouldnt wanna dive in the amzon river. too many unknown predators swimming around

 

[gcbryan]

thanks. i wouldnt wanna dive in the amzon river. too many unknown predators swimming around

It's the known ones I'd be worried about :11:

 

[Vie]

It's the known ones I'd be worried about :11:

It’s the candirú (Vandellia cirrhosa) that would worry me...

 

[Vie]

There's a show coming on Discovery Channel I think at 9pm CST on Sunday (Aug 21) called "Amazon Abyss" about diving in the Amazon and all the critters that live in the river.

There was a nice article about this BBC expedition in the March 2005 issue of Dive magazine (www.divemagazine.co.uk)—they carted an amazing amount of gear to Brazil, including five Inspirations, a BioMarine MK15.5, a BioMarine BMR 500, a modified Dräger Dolphin (eight rebreathers), a Nuytco Talent helmet, a ROV on top of all the open circuit and camera equipment.

 

[RTW]

Time (et/pt) Series Title

Aug 21 2005
@ 09:00 PM Amazon Abyss


Aug 22 2005
@ 12:00 AM Amazon Abyss


Aug 28 2005
@ 05:00 PM Amazon Abyss

 

[Jamdiver]

There was a nice article about this BBC expedition in the March 2005 issue of Dive magazine (www.divemagazine.co.uk)—they carted an amazing amount of gear to Brazil, including five Inspirations, a BioMarine MK15.5, a BioMarine BMR 500, a modified Dräger Dolphin (eight rebreathers), a Nuytco Talent helmet, a ROV on top of all the open circuit and camera equipment.

I remember reading about it Vie and being amazed at the amount of logistical support that was necessary to pull this off. It made a great article though

 

[Gidds]

I need somebody to record it for me :frown: I am fascinated by all the catfish especially the "boca grande". Wouldn't want to dive with those

 

[String]

Saw the series when the BBC showed it earlier this year. Its ok but im still a bit confused how they keep complaining about the low visibility in the river - surely its fairly obvious it'd be awful in there.

 

[Spoon]

There was a nice article about this BBC expedition in the March 2005 issue of Dive magazine (www.divemagazine.co.uk)—they carted an amazing amount of gear to Brazil, including five Inspirations, a BioMarine MK15.5, a BioMarine BMR 500, a modified Dräger Dolphin (eight rebreathers), a Nuytco Talent helmet, a ROV on top of all the open circuit and camera equipment.

thats some serious equipment.