ScubaExtreme Sexy Scuba Calendar
Sexy Scuba was introduced to the world in 2009 as an idea of Jason and Tara Johns, owners of Scuba Extreme Adventure Sports and Travel in Orange Park, Florida. [singlepic id=1 w=440 h=360 float=center] It began as a project to market their own business and has expanded into its own entity for promotion and print. [singlepic id=3 w=440 h=360 float=center] Sexy Scuba can also create calendars, promotional materials and events for you, your shop, dive club or for trade shows. [singlepic id=2 w=440 h=360 float=center] Calendars and posters are available for sale by contacting Scuba Extreme at (904) 269-8021 or by email, Jason@scubaextremellc.com. … Read entire article »
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Capture the World Underwater Video Challenge Announced
Open to all skill levels in the single category – a five minute edited piece – Capture the World has more than $21,000 in prizes including free dive vacations aboard any Aggressor & Dancer Fleet yachts and Gates ‘bulletproof’ housings. Further, if the 1st place entry was acquired aboard an Aggressor/Dancer Fleet charter, the prize increases from one to two free dive vacations. Supplementary equipment from Gates (Ports, Lights and accessories) are added to the winning prize if it was acquired with a Gates housing. The winning entry will also be showcased at the 2012 San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition. Held each year Qualcomm Hall – a new state-of-the-art venue – SDUFEX celebrates 13 years as a prestigious international event for underwater videographers and a high profile setting for Capture the … Read entire article »
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10,000 Free Round-Trip Tickets to Japan
If you’ve ever wanted to visit Japan, this may be your chance. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player In a desperate attempt to lure tourists back to a country plagued by radiation fears and constant earthquakes, the Japan Tourism Agency‘s proposed an unprecedented campaign – 10,000 free roundtrip tickets. The catch is, you need to publicize your trip on blogs and social media sites. The number of foreign visitors to Japan has dropped drastically, since a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami triggered a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Dai-ichi Power plant in March. Nearly 20,000 people have been confirmed dead, while more than 80,000 remain displaced because of radiation concerns. In the first three months following the triple disasters, the number of foreign visitors to Japan was cut in half, compared with the same time in 2010. … Read entire article »
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Best Dive Job in the World 2012 – It’s here again!
Back by popular demand – The Best Dive Job in the World is here once again giving you the opportunity to change your life forever. WIN seven months training in Bali to become a SCUBA Instructor worth over USD25,000. If you are in any doubt as to how cool this prize is : Checkout the 2011 winner’s blog here: Kenzo Kiren! How can you enter? In order to win the “Best Dive Job in The World 2012” you need to answer the following question – “Why I want to change my life and become a PADI Instructor?” We want you to send us a one minute video or 500 word written entry answering that question. We are not looking to judge your technical ability in making videos; we are looking for character, style, charisma and … Read entire article »
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Pacific Paradise – Palau – November 20-28
Palau live aboard opportunity. Please join me on a pacific adventure. One of the best regions in the world to dive. Book before Sept 3, 2011 and you may save $700 off the charter rate. Contact me here ~ Rates are based on double occupancy. ~ All prices quoted USD. ~ Rates are subject to change without notice. ~ Single Supplement rate is 1½ times the charter rate if an individual traveler prefers a private room “Master” staterooms are larger and can have different configurations depending on the yacht. They can have a double bed, a queen or 2 singles that make into a queen (couples preferred). “Deluxe” staterooms have a double bed and one single bunk. “Twin” staterooms have two single bunks (singles preferred) and share a bathroom with one other stateroom. “Quad” staterooms have four single bunks … Read entire article »
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Cozumel Lionfish and Whaleshark Expeditions + More
You are invited to join a group of divers on a number of expeditions September 3-10, 2011. The adventure begins Saturday September 3rd when you arrive on the island of Cozumel Mexico. Your all expense paid package includes an all inclusive week of 8 days, 7 nights hotel with meals and drinks, plus 10 dives. Sunday we are offering an all inclusive adventure to the whaleshark migration. This is an all day event where we shuttle over to the mainland and are brought up north to the boats to be shuttled out to locate migrating whalesharks. You will have the opportunity to get into the water an film the majestic creatures and they feed and migrate. You are then brought to an island where we will enjoy a delicious lunch before heading back to Cozumel. Monday offers an opportunity … Read entire article »
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7 Days Left in Summer Matching Campaign
Reef Environmental Education Foundation There are only 7 days left in our Summer Fundraising Campaign, and we have an additional $10,000 to raise in order to reach our goal! REEF Board of Trustees and Staff send out a big thank you to all of those who have already donated. If you haven’t yet had a chance, please donate today – either through our online secure donate form (https://www.REEF.org/contribute), or by calling REEF HQ at 305-852-0030. Don’t forget that every contribution gets matched dollar for dollar by the Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation! So double your donation today and help us meet our goal of raising $60,000 in 60 days. Support from members like you have made it possible for REEF to fill data gaps … Read entire article »
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Making It Count — June 2011
Please support REEF and the critical work we do by donating generously. Making It Count – June 2011 Support Marine Conservation and Your Donation Will Be Doubled By Paul Humann, REEF Board of Trustees During our Summer Fundraising Campaign, we reach out to you, our valued members, and ask for your financial support. Your contribution will ensure that our important marine conservation work can continue. Donations made during the campaign will be matched dollar for dollar by the Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation, doubling the impact of your support. You can donate securely online at www.REEF.org/contribute, mail your donation to REEF at PO Box 246, Key Largo, FL 33037, or call us at 305-852-0030. REEF is making a difference in the marine environment. We strive to … Read entire article »
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REEF Database Hits Landmark
On behalf of all of us at REEF, we would like to thank everyone who has already donated to our summer matching campaign. All donations have been matched dollar for dollar by the Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation! If you haven’t yet had a chance, please donate today – either through our online secure donate form (https://www.REEF.org/contribute), or by calling REEF HQ at 305-852-0030. Financial support from members like you ensure we can continue our valuable data collection programs. Yesterday, we celebrated REEF’s 150,000th survey submitted to our database! The lucky 150k survey was conducted by Ross Whiteside on June 13 at Mixing Bowl in Little Cayman. Ross and his wife, Terri, have been active REEF members since 2002 and are members … Read entire article »
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Lionfish & Whaleshark Expeditions Invitation
Divetalking is hosting an Expedition to film and document on the subjects Lionfish and Whale Sharks September 3-10, 2011. During the week, three Lionfish Expeditions are planned, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, to film the harvesting of lionfish. Divetalking has opened up opportunities for individuals to participate in one, two or all three expeditions. Spots have been reserved for up to 8 divers per expedition and are assigned on a first come first serve basis. Participation in the expedition provides you with first hand experience managing the harvesting of lionfish. Any and all harvested lionfish will be consumed for an evening dinner, which is included in the expedition price. Also included is a lionfish cookbook. On the day of your lionfish expedition we start with a briefing on identifying lionfish, approach, spear or corral the … Read entire article »
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TISIRI – Name YOUR Reef Program
TISIRI met with WJXT early Saturday morning to broadcast the following announcement, … Read entire article »
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Lionfish and Whaleshark Expeditions September 3-10, 2011
September 3 – 10, 2011 I will be visiting Cozumel to create a documentary on the subject of Lionfish. Lionfish I am opening the Lionfish expedition up to individuals who have a need to experience Lionfish handling and would like to experience the consumption of any lionfish caught the day of your expedition. Your time will begin with about a 1 hour introduction to the nature of Lionfish, where they are from, what they mean to the local environment, techniques for safely handling. We will then proceed to the boat, heading to locations to begin the hunt for the lionfish. The days diving ends with the proper handing to clean and prepare the lionfish caught that day for consumption. Yes, you will be eating any lionfish caught that day. A lionfish cookbook … Read entire article »
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REEF Making It Count — February 2011
Making It Count – February 2011 Exciting Results from the 2011 Grouper Moon Project By Brice Semmens, Ph.D., Grouper Moon Project Lead Scientist Researchers and volunteers from REEF, along with staff from the Cayman Islands Department of the Environment, have just wrapped up another year of study on Nassau grouper spawning as part of the Grouper Moon Project. Our work this year focused on the spawning aggregation in Little Cayman, which is the largest (and one of just a few) known remaining aggregations of Nassau grouper in the Caribbean. Highlights from this year’s work include:- REEF launched the Baby Grouper Adrift! webpage, which shows the results of state-of-the-art satellite drifter research being conducted. Working with scientists from Oregon State University, the Adrift project aims to better understand where Nassau grouper larvae end up … Read entire article »
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SANCTUM – Debuts in Gainesville, Florida honors Wes Skiles
By Mina Radman North Florida Herald | 0 comments Lara Hickox Sanctum producer Andrew Wight stands in front of a mobile movie trailer at the premiere of the movie in Gainesville, Fla. Wednesday, Feb. 2. The movie was debuted in Florida in honor of the late Wes Skiles, an underwater cave diver who got caught in a cave along with Wight during a bad storm. The movie is loosely based on their experience. Scuba divers know the number one rule of the art: don’t hold your breath. But scuba diver Eileen Ahlquist, a Gainesville resident, had to remind herself to breathe while watching the preview screening for the new Universal Pictures film, Sanctum. “Since the film is in 3D, you feel like you’re there,” Ahlquist said. “I … Read entire article »
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