Washing Scuba Equipment
Washing Scuba Equipment
One of the most important things you can learn from scuba diving is to wash your equipment and gear. Its very important to maintain your gear to get maximum life span and ensure your gear performs safely when diving.
Washing Station Setup
The simplest way to prepare your washing station is to fill a large bathtub at home which will be filled with fresh water. If no bathtub then a simple hose or sink will work just as well. Many dive shops or resorts will have two tubs; one tub will be water for general gear such as wetsuits and other equipment while the other will be for specialist equipment such as cameras and diver computers and any other sensitive gadgets.
Where possible if your gear has a lot of sand on it is to hose it down before dunking it in the tub.
Regulator
The first thing before you start to wash your regulator is to ensure your dust cap is secure as any water that enters the first stage will cause water to enter the internal parts and cause damage.
Before you replace the dust cap you will need to dry the dust cap and the opening of the first stage. The easiest way is to use your tank to blow air onto the two components and this will dry the parts adequately alternatively you may use a dry cloth to do the job.
Once this is done you need to place the regulator in freshwater for 5 minutes avoid pressing the purge button as this will allow water to enter the first stage. It best to rotate any moving parts to ensure there is no salt which in the long run will rust. Once Its been soaked and cleaned hang it up and dry.
BCD
Washing a BCD comes in two parts the internal and external of the BCD. The external is straight forward and can be dunked and soaked in a tub of freshwater to wash any salt off the BCD.
Step two as mentioned is the internal of the BCD this will need to be done as small quantities of saltwater will enter while diving and this will turn to salt crystals which over time will cause the values to malfunction and the internal bladder to tear.
So here is how to do it Press the deflate button on the BCD and allow freshwater to enter to approximate 25 afterwards shake the BCD and allow the water the wash around all corners. Once you are happy you have washed the internal the best method is to use the exhaust values to empty the water which at the same time will clean them too.
Now slight inflate the BCD to ensure the internal bladder does not stick together when drying and hang out to dry.
Dive Computer and Camera
Wash your dive computer in clean freshwater and not the same water you have washed your other gear as detergents and sand will damage your sensitive equipment. Soak this equipment for a longer time and press all the buttons ensure there is no salt trapped. If possible brush the surfaces with a toothbrush to hep clean it better but don’t use on the sensors or lenses area as it could damage it.
Wetsuit Booties and Gloves
Your wetsuit booties and gloves need to be washed in freshwater and you may also like to add a wetsuit detergent. Submerge the items in the water and turn them inside out too and keep washing until clean. Once clean hang out and allow to dry.
Fins Mask Snorkel and Other Equipment
All other equipment should be submerged in fresh water dunked up and down until clean and hung up to dry.
Tips: to prolong the life of your gear don’t hang out in direct sunlight as it will make the equipment discolour and reduce the life span.
About the writer: Simon James has been diving for 15 years and is an authority in the field so take a look at this website called M2 Nocturnal Lights and SLX 300 Nocturnal led dive lights
Want To Learn To Dive?
Want To Learn To Dive?
If you have been considering learning to dive and you want to know more about what’s involved in the basic open water scuba diving course below I will try to answer your questions.
What is the Open Water Course?
As mentioned above the basic scuba diving certification course will be taught by all certification agencies. They are basically the same across different agencies and will only differ slightly but they will all cover the same basic skills and knowledge you will need to be able to dive safely.
Who can enrol for the Course?
You can begin to learn to dive from as early as 10 years old but this will maybe be 12 years old depending on the country you are at and this will be classified as the Junior Open Water Course. You will need to be at least 15 years old to enrol in the Open Water Course directly but if you learn as a junior open water course you will be automatically upgraded to Open Water Diver when you reach the age of 15 years old.
The other requirements are you will need to be physically fit and have a basic level of swimming skill.
How long does the Course take?
This will become an important question as we are typically busy and dont have much time to spare. Normally an average vacation course will take around 3 to 5 days and will depend on the time and effort put in each day. Courses can also be done over weeks or months which will generally fit into your hectic schedule after work or on the weekend.
What will be covered during the course?
Basic Knowledge Development
When the course starts you will be given text books videos or even learn online you can study alone before starting the lectures. Areas to be covered in your course will be basics of diving techniques how diving will affect your body diving safety precautions equipment selection and how to maintenance planning your dives and preview the skills you will learn in the water. A test will be conducted at the end of the course.
Confined Water Training
This will be your first step into the water with your equipment but as you have no skills it will be conducted in a safe environment such as a swimming pool. Your training will start at shallow water where you can stand and start the basic skills as you progress in confidence you will lead to deeper water the skills will continue until you successfully complete all the skills and drills required to advance to the open water.
Open Water Training
This will be your first dive in the open water and you will take around 4 or more dives and you will go over all the skills and drills that you previously learnt in the swimming pool until you are completely confident and can perform them in real diving situations. By the end of the open water part of the course you will be happy diving with the fishes.
What does the course qualify you to do?
When you’re certified as an Open Water diver you will be able to dive to 18meters when you dive with a fellow diver with a minimum qualification the same as yours. You do not have to be accompanied by a dive master of instructor but this is recommended. Also you will be eligible to do your Advanced Open water where you can dive at night and dive to 40m.
Do I have to renew my certification in future?
The certification is a life long certificate and does not need to be renewed. However it is recommended that if you have not dived for a while or feel you lack the confidence in your skills you should do a Scuba Review. This review is a short refresher course with a professional that can be integrated into your first dive.
About the writer: Simon James has been diving for 15 years and is an authority in the field so take a look at this website called M2 Nocturnal Lights and SLX 300 Nocturnal led dive lights
US Virgin Islands Are Americas Paradise Diving
US Virgin Islands Are Americas Paradise Diving
Located among 50 islands with the US Virgin Islands are the three islands of St. Thomas St. John and St. Croix where some of the best diving in the region can be found. Accessing these islands is simple with flights from many major US airports daily.
St. Thomas
The dive centre will all take you to the waters of Pillsbury Sound between St. Thomas and St. John to dive sites which have several shipwrecks encrusted with bright sponges and coral. One of the more famous is the “General Rogers” which is a 100 plus foot US Coast Guard buoy which was sunk there to form an artificial reef which is located in around 60 feet of water. The reef is established on the coast guard buoy which is formed some lovely Orange cup coral and others with an abundance of fishes such as angelfish and grunts to name a few.
Probably the best diving in the Virgin Islands is Sail Rock which towers up 125 feet in the air off the West End of St Thomas and is teeming with jacks wrasse barracuda turtles and others.
St. John
Congo Cay and Carval Rock are located between the islands St. John and St. Thomas and are two popular diving sites and is home to many turtles swarming silversides cruising reef sharks and waving sea rods and gorgonians. The swimthrough is a must do which tower is between two towering rock faces is covered with vibrant marine life.
Congo Cay’s is an opposite dive to Carval Rock with a drift dive though some amazing weathered; the dive site has its own resident sting rays creating a lovely dive. Both dive sites can be done from a basic level but if the weather is bad only experienced divers can dive.
St. Croix
North side of St. Croix is known to be one of the best wall dives in the Caribbean the wall starts only 100 yards of the beach line and drops to several thousand feet there are around 20 dive sites located along the wall with varying natures features such as pinnacles ledges walls and caverns.
All the Dive shops on all three islands of St. Thomas St. John and St. Croix will offer resort courses complete certification classes and rental equipment. Many package deals are available with local hotels and dive operators combining for a single price package. Accommodations range from 5star resorts and villas to small family run inns and hotels. Camping is even available for those who want to rough it a bit outdoors.
About the writer: Simon James has been diving for 15 years and is an authority in the field so take a look at this website called M2 Nocturnal Lights and SLX 300 Nocturnal led dive lights
Understanding Decompression Sickness – Risk Factors Involved – Prevention Of
Understanding Decompression Sickness – Risk Factors Involved – Prevention Of DCS And The Treatment
Risk Factors
We are not all at the same risk even if we dive to the same depth and for the same diving conditions as every diver will have their own level of DCS. Therefore two people doing the same dive might end up with one with DCS and the other with no symptoms. Not all the factors are fully understood but the factors listed below are generally understood to increase the chances or risk of getting decompression sickness:
Gender As women have a higher body fat content than males it should be theoretically females will have higher chance to get DCS. However this has yet to be proven in studies.
Age The older you are the higher at risk you are from DCS due to less efficient circulatory and respiratory systems.
Body Fat Nitrogen absorbs easier into fat than muscle therefore a diver who is overweight will be at higher risk than others.
Fitness Level A fitter person is able to tolerate more physical stress including Decompression Sickness.
Exercise exercise can work both ways with DCS both positive and negative. To explain a little further if you exercise at least 12 hours before a dive your body produces proteins within the body which decreases the risk of Decompression sickness. Whereas if you exercise less than 12 hours before a dive can raise the number of gas micronuclei on which bubbles form and this increases the risk of Decompression Sickness. Exercise immediately after a dive increases the risk of bubbles forming as blood pressure is increased and bubbles can more easily be transferred from the venous to the arterial side of the circulatory system.
Alcohol taking some alcohol before or after a dive can increase circulation which in turn will help the tissues load with gas. Alcohol can help to dilate capillaries which can help the rate of nitrogen released.
Dehydration When we are dehydrated it causes less blood for gas exchange which decreases the off gas ability of our bodies which will increase the risk of DCS.
Cold due to the cold water increase the risk of DCS as the body works harder to keep warm as it becomes colder. When the body is warm it is easier to off gases and hence older harder to off these gases.
Altitude and flying after diving when the atmospheric pressure changes it increases the chance of DCS so it is highly recommended to not fly until the gases are removed from your body.
Hole in the Heart We are born with a hole in the heart which will close up within a year of being born but in a few people this does not. It is found that a large proportion of divers who suffered from Decompression Sickness had a Hole in the heart.
Prevention
The prevention methods to reduce the risk of decompression sickness are much about the opposite to the risks:
Don’t push beyond your limits and due the correct safety stops
Keep yourself physically fit and healthy
Ascend slowly for every dive.
Don’t exercise close to diving
Don’t go to altitude or fly immediately after diving
Keep hydrated
Don’t drink alcohol before or after diving
Treatment
Immediate begin treatment with oxygen therapy and other basic first aid if required. Follow up as quickly as possible by recompression treatment in a recompression chamber. When treating Decompression Sickness the delay in beginning recompression treatment can be the biggest single cause of residual effects.
About the writer: Simon James has been diving for 15 years and is an authority in the field so take a look at this website called M2 Nocturnal Lights and SLX 300 Nocturnal led dive lights
Understanding Decompression Sickness – Causes Types And Symptoms
Understanding Decompression Sickness – Causes Types And Symptoms
It is known as “the bends” and caisson disease Decompression Sickness DCS is an illness that can affect divers and even miners and anyone who is exposed to rapid pressure decreasing within the body. DCS can be defined as a build up of nitrogen bubbles within the body as we descend down to greater depths the pressure around our bodies increase with this increase the nitrogen content absorbed in our bodies is too. At this point it is not harmful to us as we can absorb nitrogen until it gets saturated.
The problem only arises when our bodies release the nitrogen to be able to release the nitrogen from our bodies slowly we need to rise to the surface at a slow controlled ascent and if required do decompression stops. By doing this the nitrogen is allowed to slowly escape via gases within the blood and release though the lungs this process is called “off gassing”.
If the diver ascends to quick the bubbles release to quick and build up in the blood stream and our bodies are unable to cope. This is where Decompression sickness occurs. There are several different types of Decompression Sickness:
Type I Decompression Sickness
This form of DCS is the least serious and will involve pain to the body and normally not life threatening. Symptoms related to type 1 can be warning signs of more serious problems:
Cutaneous Decompression Sickness
This is when the nitrogen bubbles come out of solution in skin capillaries. Typically a red rash will appear most commonly in the shoulders and chest.
Joint and Limb Pain Decompression Sickness
As the name says it occurs in the joint of the limbs and is felt as an aching pain. Its not totally known why it occurs in the limbs but the theory is the bubbles affect the bone marrow tendons and joints.
Type II Decompression Sickness
Type II Decompression Sickness is more serious than type 1 and can be immediately lifethreatening. The main effect of type 2 DCS is on the nervous system.
Neurological Decompression Sickness
When nitrogen bubbles affect the nervous system they can cause problems throughout the body. This type of DCS is shown as a number of signs such as tingling numbness respiratory problems and unconsciousness. Symptoms can spread quickly and if left untreated can lead to paralysis or even death.
Pulmonary Decompression Sickness
This is a rare form of Decompression Sickness that occurs when bubbles form in lung capillaries. Generally the bubbles will dissolve naturally through the lungs ut sometimes it can be possible to obstruct blood flow to the lungs which can lead to serious and lifethreatening respiratory and heart problems.
Cerebral Decompression Sickness
The bubbles can make there way towards the arterial blood stream which will move them to the brain and to cause an arterial gas embolism this is life threatening and extremely dangerous and can be identified by symptoms such as blurred vision headaches confusion and unconsciousness.
Other Forms of Decompression Sickness
One common sign of DCS is extreme tiredness and can at times be the only sign. Also DCS can occur in the inner ear is formed by bubbles in the cochlea perilymph and can result in hearing loss dizziness ringing of the ears and vertigo.
Symptoms
As you can see DCS can occur in several different ways and different symptoms but the general most common symptoms are:
Unconsciousness
Ringing of the Ears
Blurred Vision
Joint and Limb Pain
Tingling
Vertigo
Extreme Fatigue
Red Rash on Skin
Respiratory Problems
Heart Problems
Dizziness
Numbness
Headaches
Confusion
Stomach Sickness
About the writer: Simon James has been diving for 15 years and is an authority in the field so take a look at this website called M2 Nocturnal Lights and SLX 300 Nocturnal led dive lights
Titan Trigger Fish – The Facts!
Titan Trigger Fish – The Facts!
The Titan Triggerfish is an infamous character of many tropical reefs with stories abounds of how they aggressively attack divers especially during the breeding season. Stories of people have bodily parts bitten or the more luck just having holes in their fins… Most divers are warned of Titan’s during dive briefing etc which does tend to heighten the anxiety for divers when they see them!
Well here are some real facts about these misunderstood creatures!
Titan’s are extremely territorial and especially during the breeding season on April/May they will protect there nest aggressively. During these months the male will guard the nest against all oncomers including divers; the Protection Zone’ goes directly up from the nest in a cone shape as they can se upwards.
Their eyes are independently rotating heavy armored scales; they are the largest member of the Triggerfish family and can grow up to 75cm!
There bites can cause infection as they contain a natural poison called Ciguatoxin which can have serious affects on humans; in extreme cases causing heart attacks or paralysis. They may also use ramming techniques to scare other creature’s away including divers.
Titan’s are generally short sites so can not see well at distance.
They usually feed on hard corals or hard bodied invertebrates and algae NOT divers!
The most important thing to remember here is that we are invading there world and territory; they are only following there instincts with regard to what they think is a threat. Now unfortunately so divers act aggressively back to them either hitting them with points/knifes/etc. This is understandable considering the stories that get told but this can also have an aggravating effect. The titan will learn that divers are even more dangerous and hence attack them more even when not provoked.
I am a bit of a fan of titan’s I must admit… Some of my friends have said Im crazy but they have a certain attraction; kind of like the misunderstood kid in school. I now have many photographs of them close up and find them very interesting to watch and study.
Personally I have never been attacked by a titan but I know people who have. One of them is a dive master friend; he was leading a dive in Tioman when a large titan charged at him. I moved him to one side and took the front position. The titan circled for another attack… It hovered about 4 or 5 meters from me starring at me so I took the opportunity to take a photograph of it! Which obviously made it made it charged at my camera strobe; as it came close I gently pushed its body away from my camera. It swam off a little way then looked at me again and swam off and we didn’t see it again. Just proving that there is a non aggresive way to deal with them remember they have a right to lead a peaceful life too!
Photos by James Costello Dolphin Dive Adventures amp; Services
About the writer: SDI Instructor Trainer with Dolphin Dive Adventures Services I have been diving around Asis for over 6 years.
Thumbs Up To Diving In Phi Phi Thailand
Thumbs Up To Diving In Phi Phi Thailand
Matt Butcher is thirty three years old and hails from Essex UK.After quitting his job at Londons Stansted International Airport where he was employed as an operations controller for a handling company a high stressed job with very little reward Matt decided to leave England in search of a fresh challenge and to pursue his dream of becoming a diving instructor and it is in Thailand where he has been living and working for the last six years.
Matt first came on holiday to Thailand in 1993; he immediately fell in love with the country and its people vowing one day to return. Matt did return to Thailand in 2000 and it was on Phi Phi where he first leant to dive Koh Phi Phi is situated in the Andaman Sea between Phuket and Koh Lanta. After discovering for himself the underwater delights that diving offered he decided that he wanted to progress his dive skills and knowledge; and eventually after much studying became a full time Padi Open Water Diving Instructor.
Matt is one of the most famous Scuba divers in Thailand if not the whole of South East Asia if only for his misfortune. Here in his very first interview; he tells us about living and working in Thailand what its like to dive with huge Mantas Rays and Whalesharks life as a videographer and his true love for Moray eels.
Hi Mat why did you choose Phi Phi Island as the place where you would learn to dive there must be closer places to home than Thailand?
I chose Phi because it is a great place to dive as well as a great holiday destination. The water temp is always around 30 degrees; there are lots to see like Sharks Turtles and other interesting stuff. Phi Phi is also a nice place to live and work its has a small community where there is always something going on its also a great place to party. I did my open water and advanced courses on Phi Phi then travelled to Koh Tao for my rescue and Divemaster courses. As far as the quality of diving goes Phi Phi wins hands down there is just much to see.
Have you ever dived in the UK? If not why not?
No. The main reason I guess is that Im not too keen on the idea of diving in cold water. I like coral reefs colorful fish good visibility and being able to dive in just a pair of board shorts. Ive never used a dry suit and dont really fancy it. Saying that maybe one day I wouldnt mind trying some hardcore ice diving.
So you really do not think you will be returning back to work in England any time soon then?
Its very unlikely. Two weeks a year in the UK is enough for me. Thailands my home these days and Im happy here; I live here with my Thai girlfriend and our young daughter.
Whats it like working on a paradise Island like Phi Phi is that the place where the filmed the movie The Beach?
A4: Working on Phi Phi is great everything is close by and everyone knows everyone. Workers get discounts in bars and restaurants and life is generally good. I like the fact there are no roads cars or motorbikes. The downside about staying on Phi Phi is that it is getting quite expensive especially when it comes to renting rooms and bungalows. For the monthly rent you pay on Phi Phi for a basic room with a bed and a fan you could easily get a two or three bedroom house in Phuket and Phuket isnt exactly cheap. It was after The Beach was filmed that prices shot up people just became too greedy.
Have you worked anywhere else in Thailand if so where?
I am very lucky as my job takes me to the Similans islands and Phuket dive sites.
Phuket wow whats the diving like there?
The diving is surprisingly good. I was pleasantly surprised when I first dived in Phuket after years on Phi Phi. The visibility is usually good and we are always seeing cool stuff like Manta Rays at Racha Noi.
Have the recent problems at Bangkok airport affected tourism where you are?
Yes its pretty quite at moment. I just hope they can sort out the political problems soon. It seems that which ever side is elected the other side cannot accept it and they throw their toys out of their cots and start causing trouble. It has to stop. If some people cannot accept a democratically elected government elected by a majority maybe they should take the privilege away though where that may lead to is a scary thought.
You mentioned the Similan Islands before where exactly are they?
They are about six hours north of Phuket by boat. Or like many do you can travel by bus to Khao Lak a beautiful beach resort 50 minutes north of Phuket International airport from there you go to Tab la mo port and the journey is a bout 2 hours in a speed boat.
Apparently these are some of the best dive sites in the world; can you elaborate on them please?
The great thing about the Similans is that its a protected marine park. The visibility is usually excellent and there are some pristine coral reefs which teem with fish. Theres also a huge variety of dive sites to choose from some gently sloping coral reefs some with massive boulder formations.
What is your favorite dive site and why?
I like a lot of them. Elephant Head Rock is cool its easy to find Sharks there; well it is if you know where to look. Three Trees has some great corals and a lot of fish but my favorite sites are just north of the Similans like Koh Bon I have had some wicked dives with Mantas Rays there and Richelieu Rock the most famous dive site in Thailand as Ive seen quite a few Whalesharks there.
So now you have become a videographer? You must have some amazing footage.
Yeah Ive got a few external drives full of good stuff.
What is your favorite sea creature and why?
Probably Manta Rays they always take my breath away when I see them gliding past they are just so graceful the boat is always buzzing after a Manta sighting.
Everybody who comes to dive in Thailand wants to see a Whaleshark or Manta Ray how many have you seen?
I have seen more than 100 Manta Rays and seven or eight Whalesharks. I saw two Whalesharks on a single dive once at Hin Muang.
Is it true you once had a close encounter with a Moray Eel what happened?
There used to be a famous Moray called Scarface at East of Eden in the Similans and a lot of instructors and dive guides would take food down for her and feed her in front of their guests. I was careless one day and wasnt paying attention when I was removing food from a plastic bag. Scarface came around behind me could smell the food and accidentally latched onto my thumb. I tried to prize her jaws open and get her off me but it was no good. Within seconds there was a sickening popping sound and my thumb was bitten clean off. She swam away and that was the last I saw of my thumb. It was my fault firstly for feeding a wild animal and secondly for being careless. My dive buddy Bex was holding my camera and managed to get some footage of it happening.
You mean you have video footage of it? Can you tell us about the operation?
After several months when the wound healed and the Doctors were happy that there was no infection I flew up to one of the best hospitals in Bangkok; where a specialist hand micro surgeon amputated one of my second toes and attached it to my hand. In an operation which lasted over six hours he connected all the nerves blood vessels and tendons. Now I have a new thumb which is almost as good as the old one. I can feel it and move it like a real thumb.
Did it not put you off diving?
Not at all I was back in the water less that a month after having the operation. Why would it put me off? It was an accident.
How do other people react when you tell them the story?
These days I dont mention it unless someone asks. Theyre usually quite amazed at how normal my toe / thumb looks.
I heard this story in a dive shop in Koh Tao another Thai Island how do you deal with the fame?
Its not something to be proud of really and its not really fame. Not many people know it was me and I like to keep it that way.
Would you feed Moray Eels again or have you learnt your lesson?
Well I used to love feeding her but no I wouldnt do it again. Its not really a good idea to feed marine life its not natural and with animals like Morays and Sharks especially they can start associating scuba divers with food. Accidents can happen.
When and where will your next dive be?
My next dives will be tomorrow at Koh Doc Mai and Anemone Reef near Phuket. I head up to the Similans in a few days for a week or so.
Well good luck Matt take care and Thank you for talking to us!
About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Jason Butler is a free lance writer. He is currently residing in Thailand and enjoying life. Writing articles on Fishing and Steam engine models is a passion of his. He is also a scuba Diving Instructor with over ten years experience.
The Uks Best Dive Sites – And How To Get
The Uks Best Dive Sites – And How To Get There
Somewhat of a closely guarded secret the scuba diving in the UK is superb with a coastline of thousands of historical shipwrecks to discover encounters with playful seals beautiful drifts though glorious underwater scenery full of soft corals and plentiful marine life.
One of the hotspots for UK diving is the Orkney Islands the harbour at Scapa Flow is visited by divers from all over the world to explore the sunken World War 1 battleships of the German fleet puposefully scuttled under command of the German admiralty in 1919 to avoid surrendering the ships to conquering British forces. From the Orknies it is also possible to dive St Kilda well known for its birdlife and the underwater marine life is no less spectacular.
There are at least 10 locations in the UK where it is possible to dive with seals but the most popular has to be the Farne Islands off Northumbria. Here you can pretty much guarantee an encounter with a playful seal or two and experience the thrill of diving through gullies along underwater cliffs and through fields of atmospheric life supporting kelp forest.
The soft corals and sponges that adorn the cliffs of the Farnes can be seen all over the UK. There are beautiful dives in particular around the south west coast of the UK which the Gulf Stream keeps supplied with plenty of nutrients. The Manacles in Cornwall has reefs drop offs and pinnacles covered with jewel anemonies and colourful fish and I haven’t even mentioned the Scillies with wrecks reefs and walls decorated with corals sea fans and sea squirts. Similarly divers come from all over the world to visit the Skelligs in southern Ireland with its consistently clear waters perfect for underwater photography.
Larger marine life is out there some divers are lucky enough to witness the annual migration of the basking sharks or the occasional dolphin or sunfish. For me personally an encounter with a seahorse off the coast of the Isle of Wight was a moment I will never forget.
So how do you access these dive sites? Dive charter boats on divesearch are waiting to take you there visit the clickable map to find one and research the useful links you need to plan a trip and refresh your diving skills or start from scratch. And did I mention 10 off teepee holidays in Jersey with BleuSoleil when you book through divesearch?
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The More Popular Sections In The Great Barrier Reef
The More Popular Sections In The Great Barrier Reef
The Inner Reef Gardens as their name suggests are located close enough to the Queensland coastline and the day excursions make the shallow sheltered waters readily available to all class of diver from beginner to experienced. This area is an ideal and very popular scuba snorkelling dive training course location.
The Great Barrier Reef is not without its canyons and gorges and these can be found the Outer Reefs where large series of them both to be explored. Smaller reefs including Thetford Reef Paradise Reef and Agincourt Reef can also be searched and the splendour of the clownfish with its large colonies make this spot an extremely colourful are to see and experience.
The Far Northern Reefs include the famous Ribbon Reef system which stretch across over 100 miles of 10 coral reefs all to the north of Cairns. While at the top end of this remarkable section is the famous Cod Hole where it is not uncommon to be welcomed by a large family of Potato Cod. Their friendly antics and sheer size will provide plenty of fun and memories when you dive the Cod Hole. Because of its remoteness the Far North Reefs will require s three day outing on one of the liveaboard operations that depart from Cairns.
The scubapro diving gear attached to their experienced divers will normally head out to the dive sites of the Coral Seas located just under 200 miles from shore and if you are looking for one of Australias best dive sites this is the spot to head for. Throughout the year large numbers of liveaboards travel from Cairns to engage these beautiful waters with prolific marine life found at dives sites such as Osprey Reef and Bougainville Reef.
Its not a legend but a reality that the Great Barrier Reef with its 900 islands and over 3000 individual reefs offers so much for all types of scuba snorkelling dive enthusiasts establishing it as one of the best scuba dive vacation destinations to put at the top of your list. All that’s left it to put down the well read scuba diving mag buy your scuba diving package from a store maybe online scuba store and book your scuba dive vacation package to amaze your self in this underwater kingdom. You won’t find another underwater living organism like it diverse with marine and coral life. And we can be grateful that it is being preserved by conservationist for all our generations of scuba divers.
About the writer: Peter Robson is the author of articles on topics such as gas moped scooters fishing in the Kawarthas visiting the highlands of Scotland PC Security Caribbean dive vacations and more. Some can be found at BlogsUnlimited.ca and Scuba Snorkelling
The Fascinating Life Underwater
The Fascinating Life Underwater
The life that evolved underwater has been of constant interest for people from all times and places. The rivers lakes seas and oceans have been always been regarded with deep interest and profound admiration by the human race unable to decipher the secrets carefully hidden by them.
Yet the development of the technology has provided men with proper means of unveiling some of the mysteries from underwater. With the help of waterproof cameras and appropriate technical equipment the specialists have started the conquest of the most attractive and at the same time the most dangerous environment: the underwater.
Photographs about the fascinating life from underwater have appeared and are available to all the people who are curious to see what kinds of animals live deep in the seas and oceans of the world. The pictures showing animals plants and even landscape from the underworld are considered by the passionate to be much more spectacular than any picture taken on the ground or in air.
However the beauty of the underwater was not the only thing that was exploited with the help of the new technology. The seas and oceans were discovered to be important sources of oil and gas as well as other kinds of veins that have brought fortunes to the companies that have exploited them.
Other spectacular things that can be found underwater are the ruins of the towns and villages that have been covered by water. The historians have found on the bottom of the seas and oceans traces of ancient civilizations. Their uniqueness has fascinated scientists and the public opinion at the same time.
As it can easily be seen there are a lot of interesting and surprising things to be seen underwater. An advantage of the present days is the fact that now these beautiful things are available not only to the specialist but also to men women and even children from all around the world. The courses of scubadiving have precisely this purpose of showing to the normal people the wonderful life and landscape hidden underwater. This kind of activity has become very popular nowadays as the images seen in the water cannot be described in words. Find more information about All Underwater.
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