News
Ninth Annual United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition
The organizers of the United Nations World Oceans Day 2022 Photography Competition are thrilled to announce the opening of the ninth edition of the annual contest.
This open and free photo competition, which is co-organized by UN Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Dive Photo Guide, and various other organizations, seeks to inspire the creation of imagery capturing the beauty of the ocean and the challenges it faces, hoping to contribute to actions to preserve this vital resource.
The competition has six thematic categories open for submissions:
- Revitalization
- Above Water Seascapes
- Underwater Seascapes
- Nature-Based Solutions & Ocean Exploration
- Ocean Critters
- Coastal Communities
This year’s UN World Oceans Theme is “Revitalization, Collective Action for the Ocean,” and for the competition theme category, “Revitalization,” they are looking for a set of three images capturing hope and collaboration. The other categories include regulars “Above Water Seascapes” and “Underwater Seascapes” as well as three new ones: “Nature-based Solutions & Ocean Exploration,” “Ocean Critters,” and “Coastal Communities.” As previously, these are single-image categories, but you can enter up to three images per category.
As competition curator Ellen Cuylaerts puts it: “Enter your images and share them with the world to inspire people to make a difference, take collective action for the oceans, and contribute to conservation and preservation of the oceans that bring us life!”
For full details about the competition, including contest rules, judges, and more, visit DPG’s dedicated competition minisite
Find out more about World Oceans Day, June 8th, and the events around it, at www.unworldoceansday.org.
Blogs
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:
- 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.
Blogs
SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)
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Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
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