News
Novel artificial reef project takes root in Grenada
On our recent trip to Grenada to cover the annual Dive Fest activities, we met up with Phil Saye from Dive Grenada and got the chance to chat about his idea to create an artificial reef in shallow water in front of his beachfront dive shop in Grand Anse.
Phil came up with an inexpensive structure that he designed from breeze blocks, and the first two were sunk some 6 years ago. He was told coral would never grow on his concrete pyramids, but now the 30 structures he has sunk support seven species of coral and 30 fish species.
The project is called The Grand Anse Artificial Reef Project (GAARP) and whilst its creator knows it is not the full answer to the issue of coral reef destruction, he is delighted that the site is showing signs of success and has also become a bit of a tourist attraction.
“People have got to know about it and they absolutely love it. They can’t believe that something so shallow – it’s only 3m deep – is working so well!”
To find out more about GAARP you can visit the Facebook page by clicking here.
To find out more about the island of Grenada, please click here.
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:
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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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Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
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