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Roca Partida – notes from a tiny island
Roca Partida is the smallest of the islands we will be visiting on this trip. Calling it an island is a bit of an exaggeration, as really this is a volcanic plug poking out of the surface, with an undersea volcano below. Brown Boobies (these are birds by the way) rest on the surface, squabbling for the best spot. Once below, however, currents will decide your dive plan for you!
For those who like it deep and blue, then the search is on for schooling hammerheads, but the go-to shark on this site is the whitetip shark. They gather here in large numbers and rest in the many crevices and holes in the steep walls. You can find over 20 sharks in one spot, sometimes piled up on top of each other, as they shelter and rest on this incredible dive site.
Huge schools of fish move around this tiny rock. It only takes 15 – 30 minutes to swim all the way round it, but there is always plenty to see. However, this is also a site that is exposed and divers need to be aware of currents moving in all directions throughout the dive. Our crew on Nautilus Belle Amie have issued each diver with an emergency satellite GPS system just in case we stray out of sight of the RIBs patrolling the island waiting for us to ascend. These systems give us extra confidence and make you feel really safe whilst diving a site such as this one, some 300 nautical miles from the Baha Peninsular.
Today, the reef has not given up its full treasure trove, with the groups only seeing a few distinct species of shark and all the schooling fish. A lucky few have seen hammerheads. When this site rocks, it is considered one of the best pelagic dive sites in the world. We have to keep everything crossed for tomorrow…
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EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of New Scuba Diving Training Agency NovoScuba
In a video recorded exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of new scuba diving training agency NovoScuba.
Find out more about NovoScuba at www.novoscuba.com.
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Charting New Waters; NovoScuba Goes Global with the Launch of their Revolutionary Dive Training Agency!
Discover a New Era of Dive Education: NovoScuba Brings Innovation to the Surface! Fully ISO Certified and Equipped with Cutting-Edge Technology.
With a combined experience spanning over a century in the diving industry, a team of accomplished dive store owners, managers, and professionals unveils NovoScuba, a ground-breaking dive training agency poised to redefine the benchmarks of underwater education. Launching in May 2024, NovoScuba promises a revolutionary approach to dive training. Their vision is to make diving accessible to everyone, share success within the dive community and emphasise positive interactions with the planet.
NovoScuba’s global debut marks a significant milestone in the dive industry. Driven by a vision to challenge convention and harness the power of technology, NovoScuba aims to revolutionise the dive training landscape through its innovative business model, which is digitally native, making it the most technologically advanced dive training agency to date.
“We recognised the need for change in the dive training industry and saw an opportunity to leverage technology, and redefine existing business models to create something truly innovative,” said Mark Spiers, CEO of NovoScuba.
NovoScuba’s platform offers state of the art training programmes ranging from introductory up to professional diving, including various specialties. All programmes meet international standards and ISO certifications are in place. This commitment to shared success, accessibility and positive results for the planet, all at a cost effective and affordable level, is what will make NovoScuba stand out.
“Our deep understanding of traditional pain points for the industry, combined with our digitally native approach positions NovoScuba as a game-changer in dive education. Offering unparalleled initiatives such as student subscription, open access to all course materials, pay as you certify, no stock required, monthly membership payments, payment in local currencies, one-click certifications, and membership freezing, NovoScuba is set to redefine the industry. Available in 13 languages, at launch, the NovoScuba courses are written for the modern divers, with a focus on up-to-date content, interactive learning, and an engaging platform,” Mark Spiers concluded.
NovoScuba is challenging a change in the industry, redefining established traditional systems, and ushering in a new standard of excellence, support, and partnership. Their collaborations with dive stores, pros and underwater enthusiasts won’t demand exclusivity, prioritising earned loyalty, and an understanding that their Member’s success is key to their own.
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