Scuba Extreme Adventure Sports & Travel
Scuba Extreme Adventure Sports & Travel It is the second annual Small Business Saturday, come show support for your local dive shop and remember everyone who comes in gets a FREE gift from us to show our appreciation! We will be in the store until 3:30 this afternoon. … Read entire article »
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Fridays dives at Blue Grotto, Williston FL
Here are a few pictures from todays dive. The strobe connector from the Nikonos dual port to the hot shoe on the camera disconnected in the decent. No strobes were available to me during the dive. All shots are taken without strobe and with all natural light. … Read entire article »
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Friday dives at Blue Grotto, Williston Fl
Want to work off that meal from thanksgiving? A number of divers are headed to Blue Grotto this Friday Nov. 25. to work off the meal we just finished from Thanksgiving. Come on out and scare the crocs and yourself. The turtles fine and so is the vis, cause I bet we’ll be the only three out there… Hope to see ya there. … Read entire article »
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Blue Grotto, Williston Fl. 11/27/2011
For those who are in reach of this dive site, a team of Divetalking divers are heading to Blue Grotto Sunday Nov 27, 2011 to enjoy the peace and the visibility that come to the springs this time of year. If you are available and willing to dive with us, please plan on joining us this Sunday Nov 27, 2011 at Blue Grotto in Williston Fl. We should be arriving shortly after 8AM. Look for the Black Toyota Tundra with the messed up bumpber. The Divetalking team will be setting up and hitting the spring as soon as eveyone present is suited up and ready to go. We plan to perform a couple of dives, shoot some film, hit the bottom and get narced out on Nitrox. If it’s been awhile … Read entire article »
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Ginnie Springs
Spent the day diving Ginnie Springs testing out and practicing with my new camera gear. Here are some of the shots from todays dive … Read entire article »
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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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Ocean Art Photo Competition 2011
Ocean Art Photo Competition 2011 Over $82,000 in prizes Winners choose their own prizes 3 Categories dedicated to Compact Camera users, 12 categories total Deadline: November 20th, 2011 Submit underwater photos taken anywhere, anytime Judges include world-renowned underwater photographers Martin Edge, Marty Snyderman, Tony Wu, and Bonnie Pelnar New Category for 2011! ‘Cold/ Temperate Water’ Open to all photographers Categories Wide-Angle • Macro • Marine Life Behavior • Portrait • Cold/ Temperate Nudibranchs • SuperMacro • Underwater Model/ Fashion • Novice dSLR Compact Camera Wide-Angle • Compact Camera Marine Life Behavior • Compact Camera Macro Entry Form Link • Entry Fee Info • Rules • Category Details • Judges • Prize Details Contest Sponsors We are proud to have Kungkungan Bay Resort, Walindi Resort, SMY Ondina, Rocia Del Mar, Kararu Liveaboard, Nai’a, Wananavu, Maluka Divers, and Nautilus Explorer as Platinum Sponsors … Read entire article »
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Red Digital Cinema releases Scarlet-X
Red Digital Cinema has released the Scarlet-X professional video camera with Canon EF or PL mount. With burst modes up to 12 fps at 5K resolution and 4K video from 1-30 fps, it enables users to capture motion footage and still content simultaneously. Available for pre-orders, the basic kit (which is primarily the body, or as Red calls it “The Brain”) is priced at $9750 while the Scarlet-X AL Canon Mount Package is priced at $14,015 and includes such essentials as a power adaptor, a 5″ touch LCD, and a hand grip. Launched the same day as Canon’s new EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera, clearly the folks at Red have put some thought into their spec-list and price point. Whether an amateur or professional film-maker should use the C300 or Scarlet (or … Read entire article »
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Cozumel Sept 3-10, 2011
Small clip of various pictures taken during our Cozumel Sept 3-10, 2011 trip. … 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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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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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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