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Introducing Talia, ‘Angel’ of the Indian Ocean

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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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GEAR REVIEW: JOBY SeaPal Underwater Housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy (Watch Video)

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In a video shot exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman reviews the JOBY SeaPal underwater housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones.

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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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:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

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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