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Divers In Cornwall Report Steep Rise In Pelagic Jellyfish Numbers
Our friend Mark Milburn from Atlantic Scuba in Falmouth, Cornwall UK has reported that over the last few weeks, divers and boats in the Falmouth area have been encountering more and more Barrel Jellyfish (Rhizostoma Octopus, Rhizostoma Pulmo).
These large pelagic species can reach up to 90cm across, and those that have been encountered in Falmouth are around that size, reports Mark.
Feeding mainly on plankton, they are thought to spend most of the time at depth, coming up when the plankton blooms. With the increasing in water visibility, as the plankton starts to die back, they are getting easier to spot. Despite it’s large size, the Barrel Jellyfish’s sting isn’t strong enough to be harmful to humans.
If you’re going diving in Falmouth and you manage to see one and get close, look for the various creatures that live within the jellyfish.
For more information about diving in Falmouth, visit www.atlanticscuba.co.uk.
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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.
Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.
Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:
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If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.
Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.
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