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Join this Citizen Science Expedition in search of Mobula Rays in the Sea of Cortez

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Join the amazing crew of The Quino el Guardian and Marine Biologists Marta D. Palacios and Frida Lara Lizardi on one of the most inspiring dive adventures: DEVIL RAYS in the Sea of Cortez! This trip of a lifetime will take place from November 4-11, 2017 and costs $2200 per person based on Quad Occupancy / La Paz to Cabo. There are also limited places with flight credit available.

Once called DEVIL RAYS by fishermen, sailors, and explorers, the young and upcoming Marine Biologists call them MOBULAS. Scientific study is about observation, documentation, studying behavioral patterns, compiling data and then analysis. That is what the Mobula Expedition is all about. You, Marta and Frida will answer:

What do Mobulas eat? Mobulas are filter feeders. We will observe their feeding behavior and take water samples from the Sea of Cortez to determine just what they eat.

Where do Mobulas swim to and how far? Right now Marta is tracking and collecting data on Mobulas through a network of acoustic receivers placed in Cabo Pulmo, Cerralvo Island, and Espiritu Santos.

Why do Mobulas like Espiritu Santo so much? Juveniles are drawn to Ensenada Grande, a shallow bay at Espiritu Santo Island. You will observe and collect data during your dives in the day and at night. Maybe the bay offers protection for feeding and growing?

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This is a unique trip – it’s all about Mobulas and the primary goal will be finding them. The following is the planned itinerary but is subject to change should the Mobulas have other things in mind!
  • Saturday – Board at 5pm / Depart promptly to begin looking for Mobulas!
  • Sunday – 2 Dives at Cabo Pulmo / Look for Mobulas – go to Isla Cerralvo
  • Monday – 2 Dives at Isla Cerralvo and 1 night dive with Mobulas at Ensenada Grande
  • Tuesday – Wake up at El Bajo and look for Mobulas, 2 dives at Los Islotes and 1 night dive with Mobulas – travel to Las Animas overnight
  • Wednesday – 4 dives around Las Animas and San Diego – overnight run to La Paz
  • Thursday – Look for Mobulas around La Paz – 1 to 2 dives on wrecks – start going south overnight
  • Friday – During the day run south looking for Mobulas all day – overnight run to San Jose del Cabo
  • Saturday – Disembark at San Jose at 7am.

For more information please email Susan Long or visit www.quinoelguardian.com.

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Stahlsac dive bags and travel luggage are built for our community of divers, surfers, kayakers and outdoor explorers who need bags that are constructed with durability, toughness, and stahlsacthe highest quality the industry has ever seen. We were founded by one man determined to build better watersports and dive bags, and today, that mission is carried on by many. Adventure doesn’t just present itself; it requires discovery. When we design dive bags, we make sure they are tough enough for you to explore in all conditions—warm and cold, wet and dry—to the nearest and farthest reaches of the earth. And for those times you want to push the boundaries of adventure, Stahlsac dive bags make sure you can truly GO ANYWHERE.

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stahlsacMade to be your partner-in-crime on every adventure, Stahlsac’s Abyss Duffels protects your gear from Mother Nature’s worst. Tough and 100% waterproof with double-TPU nylon material that shrugs off daily wear-and-tear, and RF-welded seams further boost the bag’s potential for lifelong exploring. Get Wet. Get Lost. Go Anywhere with Abyss.

  • A weatherproof duffel for trips, travel, and adventure
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  • RF-welded seams are flush, tough, and waterproof
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  • Zippered internal stow compartments carry essentials
  • External zippered flap is easy to open and close
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Panama Mesh Backpack

stahlsacThe most copied design in scuba diving, the Stahlsac Panama Mesh Backpack is the “original” design and features two high-density foam padded shoulder straps, extra durable polyester mesh, duffel bag handles and our unique zippered dry pocket inside that combines with a wet pocket outside. The bottom’s built from reinforced 18-gauge PVC nylon to combat the wear and tear of your active coastal lifestyle, and, as a bonus in every bag, we supply a 12″ x 12″ mesh drawstring satchel for extra stowing utility. Pack up your beach kit and go.

  • Density foam padded shoulder straps
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  • 2 Carry handles
  • Tough, snag-resistant polyester mesh
  • Reinforced PVC bottom

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For more information about Stahlsac bags, visit www.stahlsac.com/dive-bags.

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EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of New Scuba Diving Training Agency NovoScuba

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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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