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Forum http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/ Forum en Copyright 2011 2011-01-11T12:36:56+00:00 Anyone keen Sipadan Diving Centre for Sipadan | Mabul | Kapalai Islands Scuba Diving Day Trip http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/655/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/655/#When:10:27:51Z We provie and arrange Sipadan | Mabul | Kapalai Islands Scuba Diving Day Trip and package Guaranteed Sipadan Diving Day 1: Arrival By flight MH 2121 (BKI/TWU eta: 0745) or AK5833 (BKI/TWU eta: 0930) from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. Upon arrival at Tawau Airport, pick up and transfer to Semporna by land journey, which will take 1 hour drive passing through villages and oil palm plantation. Arrive at accommodation Semporna, Check in – Free & Easy !! Day 2: (Breakfast – Lunch) 3 boat dives or snorkeling at Sipadan / Mabul / Kapalai Islands or Tun Sakaran Marine Park Day 3: (Breakfast – Lunch) 3 boat dives or snorkeling at Sipadan / Mabul / Kapalai Islands or Tun Sakaran Marine Park (Please bear in mind of requirement for the surface internal before flight the next day) Day 4: Departure (Breakfast – Lunch) After Breakfast – check out !! – Transfer from Semporna to Tawau Airport. Package Includes: * Land transfer Twu Airport – Semporna – Twu Airport * SIPADAN Sabah ParkPermit * 3 daily boat dives (EXCEPT arrival & departure day) * Breakfast & Lunch (EXCEPT alcoholic & carbonated soft drinks) * Air-conditioned Bunker Room with attached bathroom / hot water * Snorkeling gear * Dive Equipments ( BCD, Regulators, Wetsuit, Weights, Weight Belts, Fins, Mask, Tank ) * Free use of Wireless broadband services * Borneo Semporna Proboscis River Cruise with Seafood Dinner 2011-01-05T10:27:51+00:00 Scuba Diving in Borneo, Semporna, Sipadan and Mabul Islands http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/652/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/652/#When:17:09:42Z We offer daily Scuba Diving and Snorkeling trips to Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai Islands or Tun Sakaran Marine Park within the Celebes Sea to explore the macro and pelagic underwater marine life. Our professional dive guide. Liveaboard is MV Celebes Explorer Liveaboard Sipadan and Guaranteed Sipadan Diving - <a href="http://www.borneotourstravel.com/sipadan-dive/liveaboard/">http://www.borneotourstravel.com/sipadan-dive/liveaboard/</a> 2010-12-07T17:09:42+00:00 Diving in Manado, Indonesia http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/635/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/635/#When:04:56:46Z hello, i’m keen into diving in manado next year during the chinese new year week. anyone keen to join? resort: <a href="http://www.kimabajo.com/">http://www.kimabajo.com/</a> rates: <a href="http://www.eco-divers.com/prices/kima_rates2010.pdf">http://www.eco-divers.com/prices/kima_rates2010.pdf</a> kima bajo resort featured in scuba zoo: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5OZZj9-014">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5OZZj9-014</a> 2010-11-17T04:56:46+00:00 Malaysia stops diving on reefs to save coral http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/604/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/604/#When:18:23:10Z Malaysia has closed several of its world-famous diving sites including those surrounding the tropical islands of Tioman and Redang because authorities claim the coral is being killed off by global warming. Twelve reefs that attract half a million tourists from around the world annually are now closed to divers and snorkellers until the end of October to allow the corals to recover from bleaching caused by warmer seas. Up to 90 per cent of the coral has started to turn white meaning it is dying off, threatening the delicate ecosystem. “We expect [the corals] to recover or at least improve.” Mr Abdul Jamal said The Department of Marine Parks claimed the damaged coral was solely the result of rising sea temperatures and not tourism activities. However, Mr Abdul Jamal explained that by banning diving, the coral will be given time to regenerate naturally. 2010-07-23T18:23:10+00:00 Exotic immigrant brings rare colour to Sydney Harbour http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/497/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/497/#When:09:44:22Z The two lovers probably hitched a ride on the warm waters of the East Australian Current - the same flow sea creatures rode in the movie Finding Nemo. It carried them all the way to Sydney Harbour, where scientists have welcomed the rare sighting of a male and female ornate ghost pipefish. Pipefish, close cousins of the sea horse and sea dragon, typically live in tropical waters, said sea horse scientist David Harasti, of the NSW Marine Parks Authority. He said it was rare to find a pair of the colourful species, which were spotted in Mosman’s Chowder Bay, this far south. ‘’You maybe get a couple every year if you’re lucky. They’re more at home in places like Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.’’ Dr Harasti said ornate ghost pipefish usually grow to about 8 centimetres long and can change their colour to match their surroundings. The pair would probably stay in the area for a few months, filling up on microscopic shrimp, until cold water arrived in May. ‘’Unfortunately it’s only a one-way trip on the East Australia Current, there is nothing to take them back [to warmer waters].’’ Dr Harasti said once the cold water arrived their metabolism would decrease, which would make it easier for other fish to eat them. Photographer Richard Vevers, of Underwater Australia, said ornate ghost pipefish were highly sought after by underwater photographers. He went searching for the pair as soon as he heard they had arrived in the harbour. ‘’I’ve never seen one before but they’re stunning animals, really brightly coloured.’’ <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/environment/exotic-immigrant-brings-rare-colour-to-the-harbour-20100223-p0pe.html">http://www.smh.com.au/environment/exotic-immigrant-brings-rare-colour-to-the-harbour-20100223-p0pe.html</a> 2010-02-26T09:44:22+00:00 Thailand and onwards http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/470/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/470/#When:20:55:21Z My long awaited travel plans seem to be coming round very quickly now. We fly out to Beijing in August and from there we do what ever we want, no ties to anything what so ever and planty of money (this has been planned for a couple of years now) The one thing we are going to do though (unless a better offer comes our way) is a divemaster course on Koh Tao Island in Thailand (we are only Open Water Certified at the moment) So I was wondering if anybody has any experinces of diving at Koh Tao or anywhere near by, just to help me get even more excited. Also the dive school we look to be going to is Crystal Dive, any experiences? I should also probably say that ‘we’ is me and my girlfriend. Cheers!! 2010-02-08T20:55:21+00:00 Diver badly injured by boat propeller http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/461/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/461/#When:06:31:44Z A Palmerston North man seriously injured his leg when he was struck by a boat propeller while surfacing from a dive in Queen Charlotte Sound yesterday. The 58-year-old was taken to Wellington Hospital by the Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter about 3pm yesterday and required surgery. He was in a stable condition this morning. Rescue helicopter crewman Dave Greenberg said the helicopter met the boat at Ship Cove and a Wellington Free Ambulance paramedic tended to the man’s leg. “As we understand it, the man was coming to the surface when his catch bag caught on the moving propeller, dragging him into it ... causing a deep wound to his leg. “He was conscious and alert [in the helicopter]; he was in pretty good nick, apart from the really big gash on his leg,” Mr Greenberg said. Co-owner of Dive Picton Ben Ashworth said such incidents were rare. “It’s definitely not one of the more common things to happen as far as diving incidents go. “Our thoughts go out to any diver who hurts himself, especially in our own backyard. We just hope he’s all right – a propeller would be pretty unforgiving.” <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/3274972/Diver-badly-injured-by-boat-propeller">http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/3274972/Diver-badly-injured-by-boat-propeller</a> 2010-02-03T06:31:44+00:00 Australian & New Zealand Diver Emergency Contact Information http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/453/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/453/#When:05:24:15Z Australian & New Zealand Diver Emergency Contact Information If you have a Diver Emergency, please use one of the contact numbers below. Australia toll free from within Australia: 1800 088 200 Australia from overseas (user pays): +61 8 8212 9242 New Zealand from within New Zealand: 0800-4DES 111 New Zealand from overseas: +64 9 445 8454 2010-01-25T05:24:15+00:00 Scuba diver sets new record http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/449/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/449/#When:07:26:03Z A Borehamwood man who has just set a new scuba diving world record only wanted his tea when he finally surfaced after over two days under water. Thirty-two-year-old Will Goodman spent 48 hours, nine minutes and 17 seconds on the seabed off the coast of Indonesian island Lombok, last week. He passed the time underwater inside a metal cage and had fresh oxygen supplied to him by a support crew, who doubled as a comedy act to keep his spirits up. When he finally broke water after his ordeal, the skin on his hands was shrivelled by all the salt in the water. There also had been the danger that the cold could get to him, or that his precious oxygen tanks would malfunction, so scuttling the attempt. No wonder he was desperate for some proper food after being forced to guzzle liquidized rations on the sea-floor. But it was all worthwhile for intrepid Will, who has been hooked by the bug to break scuba diving records ever since he set his first one in 2005. This is the third time that he has set the record for longest scuba dive, and it is set to be the first one recognised by Guiness World Records. His latest successful attempt for the longest open saltwater scuba dive took place between January 7 and January 9. Adjudicators were on hand throughout to confirm his feat. His latest time beats his 2005 effort of 24 hours and one second, and also his 2008 record of 33 hours. <a href="http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/sport/localsport/4848844.Scuba_diver_sets_new_record/">http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/sport/localsport/4848844.Scuba_diver_sets_new_record/</a> 2010-01-22T07:26:03+00:00 A Bali Bubble Bath - Scuba Diving tales from Indonesia http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/423/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/423/#When:03:22:16Z Jen Tempchin, DiverWire contributing travel writer just shared this piece about her latest scuba diving adventure in Bali. Friday, December 18, 2009 editor at diverwire dot com (Jen Tempchin) Have you have ever wanted to keep diving because the ocean was just too warm to get out?  Me neither! Diving in Amed, Bali is completely different than any other place I have been in over 17 years of diving.  The ocean temperature here is shockingly 88 degrees.  88 degrees!  I am in awe of the water temperature I am submersed in, without a thermocline in site. My buddy and I drift along in this wonderful Bali Bubble Bath along the coast of Amed.  We admire the seascape that is lush with gregarion fans, florescent nudibranchs, anemones with adorable clown fish, iridescent squid, schools of large colorful angelfish, bumphead parrotfish and giant starfish scattered along the ocean floor.  Why would I ever want to get out of this water?  I usually wear a 3mm wetsuit in my home waters of Maui, Hawaii and freeze at 78 degrees and frequently end my dives early due to blue finger nail beds and shivering.  A cold water diver, I am not!  I adore this very warm water and after diving for 17 years, I am certain the sea of Amed, on this very day, is the warmest I have been lucky enough to dive in.  The fish even seem to be happier and linger so that my dive buddy and I can get a closer look at them - they must know they are living in a jacuzzi for sure. One of our drift dives called the Deep Blue begins with a local style, jukung, which is traditional fishing dual outrigger canoes the Balinese fishermen use with a sail and an outboard motor.  We cruise on a colorfully painted jukung with a smiling driver squatting down to steer the small boat.  In case you didn`t know, Balinese people have one of the happiest dispositions and this is why some many of us are drawn back to Bali over and over.  To be fair, the jukung boat captains are used in order, by the village organization, to receive boating business so that all are able to supplement their limited income from fishing. Todd Bosse, my dive buddy also from Maui, is stoked about the jukung saying “These boats are freaking cool! Instead of bringing in a bunch of power boats we are able to use local transportation to get to the dive sites and support the traditional ways. We are diving off of the same boats that the villagers use to catch fish every morning.” A Japanese WW II patrol boat sunk right in front of our resort, Baliku, and makes for a great warm water snorkel and launch off for a scuba dive along an extensive reefline.  There are Balinese women called porters that carry your equipment on their heads to the shoreline everywhere you div ein Amed.  I was told that I would be taking someone`s job if I carried my own gear, so off my equipment goes with the porters to support the local economy.  These “quat waunitas” (Balinese for strong women), are waiting in the parking lot eager to work. Hopefully the seaside village of Amed can continue to balance tourism with local traditions. Many thanks to the people of Amed for sharing their culture, strength, jukung, porters and happiness to put us spoiled divers in these glorious warm waters of the Indian Ocean. <a href="http://www.skin-diver.com/scuba-news/191/a-bali-bubble-bath-scuba-diving-tales-from-indonesia">http://www.skin-diver.com/scuba-news/191/a-bali-bubble-bath-scuba-diving-tales-from-indonesia</a> 2010-01-06T03:22:16+00:00