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Introducing Talia, ‘Angel’ of the Indian Ocean
Mark Milligan was the lucky winner of the Scuba Tours Worldwide ‘Name the Manta’ competition held at the Dive Show last weekend. Mark named the manta Talia, meaning ‘angel who escorts the sun on its daily course’. Quite perfect for this graceful, angelic creature! Mark’s prize is a ‘Commando Escape Sub Three Zero’ BCD kindly donated by AP Valves and worth over £300.
Talia’s name is now updated in the extensive database held by Anne-Marie Kitchen-Wheeler, Cruise Director in the Maldives for Scuba Tours Worldwide. Anne-Marie has a unique PhD in Manta Behaviour and Ecology in the Maldives and her database was built up over many years whilst studying these amazing animals. Previously known as 1850 D587, Talia was originally logged in Anne-Marie’s database back in 2007 when she was first seen pregnant. She has been spotted a few times since, usually in Ari Atoll.
Scuba Tours Worldwide have been running dive trips to the Maldives for 24 years and have built up extensive knowledge about the behaviour and migration patterns of manta rays. Their liveaboard boats, MV Sea Queen and MV Sea Spirit, operate ‘Manta & Whaleshark’ itineraries and currently have two special ‘Manta Research Trips’ scheduled for November and April which will be hosted by Anne-Marie.
For more information or to book, contact the Scuba Tours Worldwide team now by calling them on +44 (0)1284 748010 or by emailing them at sales@scubascuba.com
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We’re thrilled to announce the final addition to our new Scubaverse Underwater Photography Team: multi-award-winning underwater filmmaker and photographer Jacob Guy.
Like Shannon Moran, who we announced as one of our new underwater photography team members yesterday, Jacob represents the next generation of underwater image-makers, bringing fresh energy and a seriously impressive set of credentials to the team. A Fourth Element ambassador, teacher at The Underwater Club, and co-founder of 71%, Jacob is passionate about conservation and natural history storytelling, using his lens to inspire a deeper connection to the ocean.
Jacob has filmed and self-produced award-winning documentaries and worked as a photo and video pro in Lembeh and on liveaboards throughout Indonesia. Most recently, he was named Young Ocean Photographer of the Year, further cementing his reputation as one of the most exciting emerging talents in underwater media today.
You may already be familiar with his compelling work across social media, where he shares his ocean adventures via @JacobGuy.media.
“I’m really excited to be joining the team at Scubaverse,” said Jacob.
“And I couldn’t be happier to have him onboard,” said Scubaverse founder, Dave Alexander. “Jacob is part of a bold new wave of underwater storytellers—and I’m delighted that Scubaverse can be part of his journey as he continues to make waves in the world of diving and underwater photography.”
We can’t wait to share with you what our new underwater photography team cook up—there’s a lot of exciting stuff on the horizon, so stay tuned!
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