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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New Artificial Reef off Coast of Deleware/NJ
CAPE MAY — Some of the sailors who served on the Navy destroyer USS Arthur W. Radford gathered today to watch it be pushed to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean to become part of a manmade reef. “It’s sad to see it being sunk,” said Lee String, 46, of Westville who served on the ship in 1985 as a welder, pipefitter and plumber. “It was once a proud-looking ship, but it’s better to see it go to that purpose rather than razor blades.” Officials say the 563-foot ship, which was decommissioned in 2003, will be the longest vessel ever sunk as an artificial reef in the Atlantic Ocean. Plenty of manmade objects, including several retired New York City subway cars, are already submerged in the Atlantic to create habitats for sea life … 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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Atlantis II in X-Men First Class
The Atlantis II was used in the filming of X-Men II First Class. You can see her about 15 minutes into the movie as the U.S. COAST GUARD Vessel. I just returned from the movie and it was pretty cool to see the deck where the cast was standing and knowing they were just above the bridge, which is where I was standing just a few weeks ago. Sweet. … Read entire article »
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Famous Atlantis II is up for sale
Another Atlantis II post Lager Yacht Brokerage 403 Main Street Port Washington New York 11050 USA Rob Lager Tel: 516-767-0141 Fax: 516-767-9358 http://lageryachts.apolloduck.net/ [singlepic id=312 w=320 h=240 float=center] Status: Available Price: USD 7,500,000 Location: Florida USA Advertiser: Lager Yacht Brokerage Telephone: 516-767-0141 Contact: [ Send Enquiry ] Website: http://apolloduck.net/145798 The Research Vessel “Atlantis II” is world famous for her exploration of the “Titanic”. She had extensive upgrading and maintenance and has just completed her refit at this time. She has been updated with technologically advanced equipment to heighten her exploration capabilities, is in ice-breaking class, and is ready for service to once again sail the oceans of the world. She is equipped with a large tow/troll winch, large deck crane, dive center with professional dive equipment and is helicopter-capable. She accommodates 60+ for sleeping. Some of the many noteworthy achievements of her unparalleled history are described in the full specification. She is well suited for research, survey, expedition, … Read entire article »
ATLANTIS II
The Atlantis II is the vessel used by Dr. Robert Ballard when the Titanic was discovered back in 1985. Atlantis II sits in Mayport Florida (Jacksonville), near the mouth of the St. Johns River. This famous vessel went off shore June 8, 2011 and I was invited to join her in her journey. The day started at 08:00 with me jumping in my vehicle to meet up at the pier for the 9am departure. With all my photography gear, I hussled onboard to meet the crew and owners of the vessel to immediately begin documenting the day, on film. I was introduced and took a tour of the vessel. We of course performed our US Coast Guard drills before hitting the ocean. What an impressive ship. She is beautiful and quite a … 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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Fishing for a cure
While I was participating a highway cleanup Saturday morning with the Jacksonville Reef Research Team, TISIRI’s Joe Kistel was present at the Fishing For A Cure with The David Garrard Foundation. The event is intended to show support for our foster kids and their parents. It was a great weekend of activities and the weather cooperated all weekend long. Saturdays fishing event had everyone who caught something being a winner. Pictures from Saturday fishing tournament may be found at tisiri.com. Sundays event had us beginning with breakfast, then a boat ride off shore St. Augustine. The kids were great and I believe all of the kids caught something. We did have a couple that caught Cobia (two) and a couple that caught Atlantic Spade (two – but one fell off the hook … 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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Underwater Photography / Videography Cozumel 9/5-6/2011
Lionfish and Whaleshark Expeditions September 3-10, 2011 If you are not interested in the Lionfish and/or Whaleshark Expeditions, I am offering the opportunity to attend a photographic and videographic course lasting two days. During this time you will be introduced to methods that will help you produce the best shots and/or video. Please Contact Larry with your interest and I will fill you in with the details. 9/3 – Saturday Arrival 9/4 – Sunday Whaleshark – ALL DAY 9/5 – Monday Lionfish AM / Photography/videography Deep Diving PM 9/6 – Tuesday Lionfish AM / Photography/videography Diving PM 9/7 – Wednesday Lionfish AM / Drift Diving PM 9/8 – Thursday Diving AM / Drift Diving PM 9/9 – Friday Cenote Diving AM / Off Gasing PM 9/10 – Saturday Depart … 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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ScubaExreme is Moving to a New Location
Out with the old and in with the new. ScubaExtreme is moving to a new and larger location off Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville Florida. [singlepic id=126 w=640 h=480 float=] Admin … Read entire article »
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South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
January/February 2011 Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting Series The Council will hold a series of public hearings and scoping meetings regarding fisheries management measure proposed for several federally managed species, including those within the snapper grouper management complex, dolphin (fish), wahoo, golden crab and octocorals within the South Atlantic region. These measures will impact both commercial and recreational fishermen. Members of the public are invited to attend the meetings at any time between the hours of 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM to learn more about the proposed actions and provide formal comments to Council members in attendance (See schedule below). Written public comments will be accepted until February 14, 2011. Email addresses for individual amendments are included below. Hard copies may be mailed to the Council office using the … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF Almost Realtime updates – STOPPED. Placed 01/17/2011@16:52EST
TUFF-E-NUFF has left port this morning around 6am EST on her way to her new duty station. Sea conditions were as predicted, and are getting rougher. I have received a number of calls from the guys hitching a ride on TUFF-E-NUFF and the ride is making them nervous. Sea and wind conditions are picking up and a storm is on the horizon. TODAY SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTH 15 KNOTS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 3 TO 4 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD 9 SECONDS. A MODERATE CHOP ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERS. SHOWERS AND CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. TUFF-E-NUFF is being pulled to the site and they have a good couple of hours of travel time remaining, if they do not abort due to bad sea conditions. The site is located at 27 12.6 – … Read entire article »
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