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Wildlife and underwater cameraman Mark Sharman films for Emperor Divers
Mark Sharman, a wildlife and underwater broadcast cameraman who recently worked on the BBC’s highly popular Springwatch programme, has shot a fabulous library of videos for Emperor Divers in the Red Sea.
Mark’s 14 videos, which cover Emperor dive centres, liveaboard diving and day diving, are all now available to watch on Vimeo at www.vimeo.com/emperordivers/videos.
Mark’s credits include BBC programmes such as Springwatch, The One Show, and Natural World as well as CBBC’s Deadly 60, Wild and ‘Wild Britain with Ray Mears’ for ITV1.
Mark reported, “It was a great privilege to be invited to film a number of promotional films spanning Emperor Divers’ dive resorts and liveaboards across the Red Sea; the perfect opportunity to get some decent diving in.
“The process of filming coincided with learning how to use my new Poseidon Se7en rebreather, a step I’ve wanted to take for several years. At each location I was greeted with friendly and happy staff – there’s a reassuring mix of European, British and Egyptian staff at each site – so it was a great cultural experience too.
“I was blown away by the efficiency and well-oiled infrastructure Emperor Divers are well known for delivering. I had previously never dived with ED, so it was really impressive to witness all the behind the scenes logistics that goes into making sure visitors have a relaxing diving holiday, and don’t have to think about much as everything is taken care of. From airport pick-ups, hotel transfers and getting kit and tanks on and off the boats, these guys really know what they’re doing and the 20+ years of experience really shows.
“I enjoyed most my time down south in Hamata and on the Elite liveaboard. Hamata was so peaceful, it was real escapism. This was also the spot for the most beautiful unspoiled reefs I’ve seen as well as moving dolphin encounters. I had previously never had a dolphin diving experience but by the end, I’d had a handful – they are as magical as you’d imagine. Luckily my camera was on hand to capture them!
“I’d also never previously been on a liveaboard and think this is now my favourite form of diving. Getting in three or four dives a day, on a luxury liveaboard like Elite, is a great way to explore and spend time on the best of the wrecks and reefs. I’ll definitely be returning for more.
Tekstreme provided an essential service to my stay, arranging my Oxygen tank to be refilled along the way, essential when diving in the more remote parts. My first dabble with Tech diving was not the intimidating experience I thought it was going to be. Cat and her team have struck a great balance of making tech approachable for beginners as well as appealing for the seasoned depth junkie.”
The videos that Mark shot for Emperor Divers can be found here.
More information can be found at www.emperordivers.com. To contact Emperor divers, email info@emperordivers.com.
For more information about Mark, visit www.marksharman.co.uk. Mark can be found on Twitter here and on Facebook here.
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Dive Worldwide Announces Bite-Back as its Charity of the Year
Over the next 12 months, specialist scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide will be supporting Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation with donations collected from client bookings to any one of its stunning dive destinations around the world. The independently-owned operator expects to raise £3000 for the UK charity.
Manager at Dive Worldwide, Phil North, said: “We’re especially excited to work with Bite-Back and support its intelligent, creative and results-driven campaigns to end the UK trade in shark products and prompt a change in attitudes to the ocean’s most maligned inhabitant.”
Bite-Back is running campaigns to hold the media to account on the way it reports shark news along with a brand new nationwide education programme. Last year the charity was credited for spearheading a UK ban on the import and export of shark fins.
Campaign director at Bite-Back, Graham Buckingham, said: “We’re enormously grateful to Dive Worldwide for choosing to support Bite-Back. The company’s commitment to conservation helps set it apart from other tour operators and we’re certain its clients admire and respect that policy. For us, the affiliation is huge and helps us look to the future with confidence we can deliver against key conservation programmes.”
To launch the fundraising initiative, Phil North presented Graham Buckingham with a cheque for £1,000.
Visit Dive Worldwide to discover its diverse range of international scuba adventures and visit Bite-Back to learn more about the charity’s campaigns.
MORE INFORMATION
Call Graham Buckingham on 07810 454 266 or email graham@bite-back.com
Gear News
Scubapro Free Octopus Promotion 2024
Free Octopus with every purchase of a SCUBAPRO regulator system
Just in time for the spring season, divers can save money with the FREE OCTOPUS SPRING PROMOTION! Until July 31st SCUBAPRO offers an Octopus for free
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Get a free S270 OCTOPUS with purchase of these combinations:
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More information available on www.scubapro.com.
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