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Mike Ball Dive Expeditions Video of the Month October 2019 (Watch Video)
In this series from Australia’s Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, we share their favourite trip videos…
Far North Coral Sea Exploratory Expedition 3-10 October by Julia Sumerling
7 Night Far North Coral Sea Exploratory featuring:
- Bougainville – Spectacular big fish action at Crystal Plateau.
- Explore the Dungeons & Dragons labyrinth of caves & caverns.
- Dive the scattered remains of MV Antonio Tarabocchia.
- Osprey – 2-3 shark attraction dives, see 100’s of sharks.
- Includes Passive Attraction, Shark Feed & Private Shark Shoot.
- Spectacular topography, visibility & pelagics at False Entrance
Far Northern Reefs – Mambo #5, TMO, Aladdin’s Cave & Pirate’s Cove. - The upwelling currents attract schooling pelagics including:
trevally, barracuda, mackerel, patrolling tuna & sharks. - Mantas, mobula & eagle rays cruise the Continental Shelf.
- Photograph huge yellow & red soft corals on the deep walls.
- Ribbon Reefs – Explore the Ribbons best fish & coral sites.
- Buddy up with diver size fish at the Cod Hole.
- Night dive with moray eels, giant trevally & sharks at Gotham City.
- Find the Great Barrier Reef’s largest clam at the Clam Beds.
- Diverse critters & pelagics at Lighthouse, Pixie Pinnacle & Steve’s Bommie.
General Trip Director’s round-up:
As the great weather continues, our guests are treated to some spectacular marine life sightings including Manta Rays, Hammerheads, Leopard Sharks, Lacy Scorpionfish and Pygmy Seahorses. It’s also the time of year that fish congregate in large schools and so far we have witnessed blood red Big Eyes, Sweet Lips and Sailfin Snapper.
Just one of the incredible itineraries aboard multi award-winning liveaboard Spoilsport. Find out more at www.mikeball.com.
Gear News
Go anywhere with Stahlsac
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Abyss Duffels
Made 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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- Zippered internal stow compartments carry essentials
- External zippered flap is easy to open and close
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Panama Mesh Backpack
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