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Jim Abernethy announced as latest speaker for Shark-Con 2014

Jim Abernethy is the latest speaker to be announced for Shark-Con 2014, which is taking place on the 3rd – 4th May 2014 at the Tampa Bay Convention Center in Florida.
An award-winning underwater photographer, filmmaker, and author, Jim Abernethy is a pioneer of shark encounters without a cage. Starting at a young age, scuba diving served as an inspiration for his life’s mission as a conservationist, and has enabled him to interact with some of the world’s most notorious sharks.
For decades, he has been running photography/video expeditions to engage with the world’s largest predatory sharks. Abernethy pioneered shark encounters without a cage (day and night) with tiger sharks, great hammerheads, oceanic white tips, bull, and lemon sharks. It should be noted that Jim is best known as an extremely passionate crusader for their protection.
His award-winning marine life images are often featured in top photography magazines such as Wetpixel and Nature’s Best Photography. Jim lives at sea, in the Bahamas, running shark expeditions and wild dolphin encounters year round on his boat, “Shear Water.” His dive business, Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures Inc., is based in West Palm Beach, FL.
Abernethy has hosted many of the world’s top nature filmmakers and magazines such as Imax, National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Animal Planet, and the Discovery Channel. He owns the “Marine Life Art Gallery” in West Palm Beach, FL, where his captivating images and educational books are available. When he’s not below sea level, Jim is often seen piloting his flying inflatable boat (ultra-light) “Oversear,” in order to capture nature at sea with his lens from an aerial perspective.
While Abernethy is well-known as a photographer and passionate conservationist, it’s his unique ability to bring divers up close to some of the world’s largest predatory sharks, turning them into strong passionate ambassadors to save them, which sets him apart from all others. His relentless pursuit of his life’s mission is to save the planet’s ocean creatures, starting with sharks, through his photography, books, films, and presentations.
You can visit Jim’s website here.
You can buy tickets for Shark-Con 2014 here.
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Get up to £100pp off Red Sea Resorts and Liveaboards with Regaldive

Regaldive welcomes thousands of divers to the Red Sea each year, drawn by its warm climate, stunning scenery, and exceptional marine biodiversity. With over 200 species of hard and soft corals, plus a variety of world-class diving experiences—including dramatic walls, drop-offs, wrecks, and deep blue canyons—the Red Sea remains a premier diving destination.
This February, divers can explore the Red Sea for less, with savings of up to £100 per person on holidays over £1,200 per person and £75 per person on holidays over £750 per person. Simply make a new Red Sea resort or liveaboard booking by 24 February 2025 to take advantage of this special offer.
Discover some of the top Red Sea diving locations and liveaboards below, and when you’re ready to book, use code RSFEB25 at the time of enquiry to claim your discount. For full details and terms and conditions, visit Regaldive’s offer page here.
For more information about Regaldive and the dive getaways they offer, visit www.regal-diving.co.uk.
Gear News
Introducing the RF-40 Fins from DYNAMICNORD

With the sporty RF-40 open-heel fin by DYNAMICNORD, you enjoy maximum effectiveness and fun. The innovative design guarantees ease and power – exactly what every diver wants.
Designed and engineered in Germany. Made in Europe.
The RF-40 open-heel fin delivers. Its harder blade will especially delight sporty divers.
The powerful blade of the RF-40 fin and its dynamic design with innovative water channels allow to perform both technical and recreational kicks with maximum propulsion. The power is efficiently transmitted from the foot pocket and sole to the blade for outstanding kick stability and manoeuvrability. With the RF-40 fin, sporty divers are guaranteed to have a blast underwater.
The foot pocket of the open-heel fin is comfortable, and the smart bungee strap enables to make small length adjustments without using any tools. This way, the fin can be used with neoprene boots or with a drysuit. The heel pad has a large finger loop that is easy to grasp even when wearing gloves, making donning and doffing the fin a breeze.
The RF-40 fins are available from DYNAMICNORD dealers in six great colours.
Recommended sales price: £127.00
Sizes: M-XL
Colours: Blue, grey, orange, purple, red, yellow
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
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