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Divers to survey true extent of coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef

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Divers in Australia have been ­retasked from controlling outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish to investigating levels of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.

Crew assigned to the Ass­ociation of Marine Park Tourism Operators (AMPTO) and the Reef and Rainforest Res­earch Centre’s starfish management program will refocus their attention on carrying out detailed underwater surveys of reefs between Lizard Island and Cairns.

At the same time, the Australian Institute of Marine Science will carry out surveys between Cairns and Townsville. Aerial surveys conducted by scientists last week showed up to 95 percent of reefs in the 344,400 sq km Far North sector was affected by coral bleaching.

AMPTO and RRRC say up-close examining of reports of widespread coral bleaching is needed to determine the true extent and severity of the event in prime tourism areas.

AMPTO executive director Col McKenzie said the divers had already seen evidence that bleaching around Cairns was less severe than expected.

“In the last two weeks, AMTPO has already conducted more than 100 Reef Health Indicator Surveys (RHIS) on reefs off Cairns that show a bleaching average of less than 5 per cent,’’ he said.

Source: www.cairnspost.com.au

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)

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In a video created exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman visits SOMABAY in the Egyptian Red Sea to experience the diving on offer there.

Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.

Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit  www.thebreakers-somabay.com.

Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.

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