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Get away over Easter and beyond with blue o two
Here are the latest offers from UK based liveaboard tour operator blue o two, including a few last minute Easter getaways in both the Red Sea and the Maldives:
RED SEA
M/Y blue Fin – Red Sea
11 Apr – 18 Apr: Deep South £1295
18 Apr – 25 Apr: Daedalus & St Johns £1195
09 May – 16 May: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £999
16 May – 23 May: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £995
23 May – 30 May: North and Ras Mohamed £1149
30 May – 06 Jun: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1095
04 Jul – 11 Jul: Strait of Tiran and North £1049
M/Y blue Horizon – Red Sea
02 May – 09 May: Project Shark: Simply the Best £995 – NO Manchester supplement!
09 May – 16 May: Project Shark: Daedalus & St Johns £1095
16 May – 23 May: Project Shark: Daedalus & St Johns £1095
06 Jun – 13 Jun: Simply the Best £1095
13 Jun – 20 Jun: Project Shark: Simply the Best £1199
M/Y blue Melody – Red Sea
18 Apr – 25 Apr: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1095 – LAST male share
25 Apr – 02 May: Strait of Tiran & North £885
30 May – 06 Jun: Simply the Best £1195
06 Jun – 13 Jun: In Focus: Deep South with Saeed Rashid £1199
20 Jun – 27 Jun: Project Shark: Simply the Best £1199
27 Jun- 04 Jul: Simply the Best £1199
M/Y blue Voyager – Red Sea
18 Apr – 25 Apr: Project Shark: Simply the Best £1095
25 Apr – 02 May: Deep South £945
02 May – 09 May: Daedalus & St Johns £995 – NO Manchester supplement!
23 May – 30 May: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1149
30 May – 6 Jun: RedTec: Extended Range £1449
27 Jun – 4 Jul: Deep South Borderlands £1199
NEW: M/Y Red Sea Adventurer – Red Sea (Monday sailings May – Oct)
11 Apr – 18 Apr: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1109*
19 May – 26 May: Deep South £899*
09 Jun – 16 Jun: Best of Wrecks £895*
16 Jun – 23 Jun: Brothers & Elphinstone £995*
30 Jun – 07 Jul: Deep South £999*
MALDIVES
M/Y blue ‘Honors Legacy’
15 Apr – 23 Apr: Deep South (7 nights) £2395*
22 Apr – 03 May: Best of the Southern Atolls (10 nights) £1995*
02 May – 10 May: Simply the Best (7 nights) £1999*
09 May – 17 May: Pelagic Encounters (7 nights) £1675*
16 May – 25 May: Simply the Best (8 nights) £1999*
24 May – 01 Jun: Magical Maldives (7 nights) £1795*
31 Jul – 11 Aug: Best of the Northern Atolls (10 nights) £2475*
10 Aug – 18 Aug: Majestic Mantas (7 nights) £2265*
17 Aug – 28 Aug: Majestic Mantas (10 nights) £2260*
27 Aug – 07 Sep: Best of the Northern Atolls (10 nights) £2265 *
MICRONESIA
S/Y Truk Siren
4Feb – 14 Feb: Truk Lagoon (10 nights) £3145**
*Package price is subject to change due to fluctuations in flight prices. Final package price will be confirmed at time of booking. **Excludes flights
To book or for more information contact the blue o two team now by calling them on +44 (0)1752 480808, email info@blueotwo.com or visit their website: www.blueotwo.com
Marine Life & Conservation Blogs
Book Review: Shells of the World
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
Gear News
Go anywhere with Stahlsac
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 the 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.
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
- Ultra-durable double-TPU nylon protects your gear
- Material repels water and keeps your equipment dry
- RF-welded seams are flush, tough, and waterproof
- Removable straps transform duffel into backpack
- Zippered internal stow compartments carry essentials
- External zippered flap is easy to open and close
- Welded external handles make transporting a breeze
Panama Mesh Backpack
The 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
- Outside wet/dry pockets
- 2 Carry handles
- Tough, snag-resistant polyester mesh
- Reinforced PVC bottom
For more information about Stahlsac bags, visit www.stahlsac.com/dive-bags.
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