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Damai I Liveaboard – Cenderawasih Bay – July 22-Aug 1, 2021
This unique package offers 11-nights deluxe cabin accommodation on the fabulous Damai I liveaboard where you will visit Cenderawasih Bay and beyond, almost reaching the waters of Palau. Divers will embark at Biak and disembark at Nabire. Spend 2 days at Teluk Wororomi, day 4 at Roon, day 5 at Tanjung Mangguar / Pulau Nusir, days 6 and 7 at the Outer Atolls, day 8 at Manim, days 9 and 10 at Mapia, and day 11 will be a crossing day.
This adventure includes deluxe cabin accommodation, 3 meals a day (plus snacks, water, coffee, espresso, tea, beer, and complimentary wine with dinner), nitrox for certified divers, harbor fees, laundry service, massage, and unlimited diving with the dive day built around four daily dives.
Cost: $5,450 per person double occupancy includes deluxe package, nitrox, and taxes. And a $500 DISCOUNT.
NAD-Lembeh Resort – Lembeh, Indonesia – Feb 6-16, 2021
NAD-Lembeh Resort and the Lembeh Strait are famous all over the world for the peerless macro and muck diving. NAD-Lembeh is expert in photography, nitrox, rebreathers – this resort does it all. And a 2:1 diver to guide ratio.
This trip is timed to coincide with the new moon phase in February to offer the best opportunities for spotting critters during the Black water Night Dives. This unique adventure offers 10 nights Beachfront bungalow accommodation, 3 meals a day (plus snacks, water, coffee, espresso, tea), evening dinner on day of arrival and breakfast on day of departure, 3 dives per day (total 26 dives), unlimited house reef dives, nitrox for certified divers, airport transfers, and all taxes. There is the option to upgrade the 3rd dive of the day to a Night/ Mandarin Dive for an additional $20 (not applicable for Blackwater Night Dives).
Cost: $2,102 USD per person double occupancy includes our 5% discount
Bilikiki Liveaboard – Solomon Islands – April 10-20, 2021
In the middle of the South Pacific, the Solomon Islands is part of the coral triangle and home to some of the best, and least visited scuba diving in the world. There is an amazing diversity of marine life, dive sites and experiences, all a short flight from Australia or Fiji.
This unique package offers 10-nights deluxe cabin accommodation on the fabulous Bilikiki liveaboard where you will visit the Russell Islands, Mary Island and the Florida Islands to dive the stunning reefs of these areas, and then also visit the Marovo Lagoon area of the Western Province. On this unique adventure you will stop at villages to experience native singing and dancing and get a taste of the traditional customs and life. You will also see the famous wood carvings of the area, and have an opportunity buy hand-made carvings and other traditionally made items.
This adventure includes deluxe cabin accommodation, 3 meals a day (plus snacks, water, coffee, espresso, tea), nitrox for certified divers, and unlimited diving with the dive day built around five daily dives.
Cost: $6,360 per person double occupancy includes standard package, nitrox, and taxes. Our special will include a $500 airfare credit.
Sorido Bay Resort – Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia – Sept 19-29, 2021
Sorido Bay Resort offers selected and personalized service and is – without any compromise on comfort – nestled in the lush green jungle overlooking a kidney-shaped lagoon. The resort is just meters away from the Cape Kri dive site, said to be the richest dive site in the world, and is located in the heart of the Raja Ampat Marine Park.
This unique adventure will brighten your day with an original Papuan smile that will stay with you years after this vacation. Your adventure includes 10-nights accommodation in a Sentani bungalow, all meals plus snacks, water, coffee, tea (sodas and alcoholic bevies not included), 3 boat dives per day and unlimited unguided jetty dives, free nitrox for certified divers, free laundry service, free Wi-Fi, use of kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, scheduled island transfers, and all taxes. Liquid Diving Adventures are also including a $50 credit for the Raja Ampat Marine Park Permit.
Cost: $4,410 USD per person double occupancy including all taxes, 5% Agent Discount and $50 Park Permit credit.
Nautilus Belle Amie Liveaboard – Socorro Islands, Mexico – Dec 23-31, 2021
Christmas with the sharks at Socorro Island on the Belle Ami! This adventure will take you to the Revillagigedo Archipelago in Mexico. Socorro Island along with Roca Partida, San Benedicto, and Clarión are all amazing spots for scuba diving. This trip is both camera friendly and rebreather friendly!
This unique adventure package offers 9 days, 8-nights accommodation on the fabulous Nautilus Belle Ami liveaboard where you will visit the Socorro Islands. Over five full dive days you will be able to experience some of our favourite sites such as El Canyon, the Boiler, Red Rocks, Roca Partida, Cabo Pearse, Punta Tosca and Roca Oneal. This adventure includes single cabin, stateroom or superior cabin accommodation, 3 meals a day (plus snacks, water, coffee, espresso, tea, hot chocolate), nitrox for certified divers, unlimited diving with the dive day built around four daily dives.
A Christmas Gift to you… we pay for your nitrox ($100) and offer a $200 airfare credit!
Cost: Single Cabin – $4,325 per person single cabin occupancy including taxes
Stateroom Cabin – $3,460 per person double occupancy including taxes
Superior Cabin – $3,985 per person double occupancy including taxes
For more information visit the Liquid Diving Adventures website by clicking here.
Shells of the World: A Natural History by M.G. Harasewych
Shells of the world is a guide to the world of marine, shelled molluscs. And what a varied and interesting world it is. Some of my favourite things to find on a dive are detailed in this book, including disco clams (or Electric File Clams as they are correctly names), the cephalopods, giant clams and sea hares. There are also many on my wish list, top of which is the Nautilus.
Each chapter provides a detailed description of the species, along with beautiful images. You can dive deeper and discover where they live, both with global distribution and the habitat they prefer. Learn about their diet, reproduction and diversity.
Having dipped in and out of this lovely book over the past few weeks, it has inspired me to learn more about this group of animals that we see on most divers, wherever we are in the world. Some of the shells are incredibly intricate and beautiful. I have always agreed with never collecting, or touching, marine life. The description of a certain set of cone shells should be a warning to those that are happy to pick up marine life! One of the cone shells has a local name called the cigarette snail. Why? Because once the venom is in your system from this animal, you only have time to smoke one cigarette before the affects of the venom are fatal!
What the publisher says:
Mollusks are invertebrate animals with a remarkable natural history and a rich fossil record, and their shells are prized for their breathtaking variety and exquisite beauty. Shells of the World provides a wide-ranging look at the incredible diversity of marine mollusks. An informative introduction outlines the lineages covered, followed by a directory section, split into classes, that profiles a broad selection of different taxa to give a sense of their sheer numbers and variety.
- Features hundreds of beautiful color photos, depicting both the live animals and their shells
- Discusses mollusk evolution, anatomy, life cycles, behavior, and ecology
- Describes unique characteristics, distribution, habitat, and size
- Provides valuable insights into the conservation of the world’s marine mollusks
- Ideal for malacologists and shell collectors everywhere
About the Author:
M. G. Harasewych is research zoologist emeritus and former curator in the Department of Invertebrate Zoology at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History. A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, he is the author (with Fabio Moretzsohn) of The Book of Shells: A Life-Size Guide to Identifying and Classifying Six Hundred Seashells.
Book Details
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Hardcover
Price: £25
ISBN: 9780691248271
Published: 9th April, 2024
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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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Panama Mesh Backpack
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- Density foam padded shoulder straps
- Outside wet/dry pockets
- 2 Carry handles
- Tough, snag-resistant polyester mesh
- Reinforced PVC bottom
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