Manta Magic
This was filmed on the wreck of the JJF Tug about 10 miles off the coast of Morehead City, North Carolina using a SonyA6500 with 10-18 mm lens in a Fantasea Housing.
I've been diving North Carolina for the past 15 years and believe it to be one of the most un-hyped world class dive destinations in the world. I think some divers get put off because of the chance of being weathered out, but I've been pretty lucky in that regard. If you enjoy big animals ( rays and sharks), histroric wrecks, including the U-352 a sunken Nazi U-boat, and huge schools of fish, you owe it to yourself to dive "The Graveyard of the Atlantic. On this particular day the weather was not optimal, so we stuck to the "inshore" wrecks. I was disappointed and looking forward to getting offshore, but quickly reminded myself that it was certainly better diving than the quarry id been in the past 4 months! My faith was rewarded with this magnificent creature! The only Manta I have seen diving in the Atlantic. Robert Purifoy, Captain of the dive boat "Olympus" said they see maybe one or two a year there.
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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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