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Autumn & Winter getaways from Scuba Travel

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If you’re looking for a diving escape this season, check out the latest Autumn and Winter getaways from the Scuba Travel team.

Red Sea – Cyclone I 22 October I Northern Red Sea Wrecks and Reefs I Last 2 spaces I £1375

Save £300 on this Sunday departure! Spend 7 nights on board on a full board basis, including flights, transfers, 3-4 fully guided dives per day and a tasty buffet of international and Egyptian Cuisine.

Cyclone features plenty of areas for relaxing in between your dives including a spacious dive deck, jacuzzi and sun deck. Designed by divers and expertly crewed, Cyclone retains a welcoming atmosphere and it’s this that draws divers back to her year after year for their hard earned Red Sea holiday.

Join Cyclone for the classic wrecks and reef itinerary taking in the best of both worlds with world class wreck dives and breathtaking reef dives every day.

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Maldives – Orion I 22 October I Only £1275 excl. flights I Best of the Maldives Itinerary

Save £450! Set sail on this popular hotel-standard Maldives liveaboard, this package includes transfers from Male airport, 7 nights full board including drinking water and a complimentary glass of wine with dinner, average of 17 fully guided dives over the week, 12 ltr tanks and weights plus FOC Nitrox.

Orion is a generously proportioned liveaboard with a relaxed atmosphere on board; as all diving takes places from the tender dhoni all the space on board is living space with generous areas for relaxing after your days dive. Best of the Maldives is a popular year round itinerary which focusses on the hottest sites around Male and Ari atolls. There are pelagics a plenty with manta, sharks and even whalesharks.

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Hurricane I 7 December I Southern Red Sea I Only £1095 I Shark Quest with Mario Itinerary 

Save £155! Joining Mario aboard the enduringly popular liveaboard Hurricane, this trip price includes return flights to Marsa Alam, 7 nights full board, 12ltr tanks and weights, free nitrox, around 18 fully guided dives, photography expert Mario on hand to assist with your photography and editing needs.

Hurricane benefits from superb diver comfort, thoughtful layout and highly experienced crew which keeps her customers coming back year after year. Shark are the stars of this photo workshop there is a great variety of shark species that live in the Red Sea and this itinerary is dedicated to looking for the best shark photo opportunities. The itinerary also gives you time to spend longer at sites where you have the very best chances to get stand out shots.

Photographers of all levels are welcome, including compact and mirrorless users. Mario is an ex red sea dive guide, and with his experienced and friendly approach he will be on hand to assist with any camera or editing questions you may have.

On top of advice and tips, Mario will give a daily lecture covering techniques to photograph sharks, ambient light and photo editing. This is predominately a wide angle trip so a wet lens or wide angle set up is helpful. You don’t need strobes but 1 or 2 can be a great addition to your rig.

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To find out more about Scuba Travel and the dive holidays they offer, call 0800 0728221, email dive@scubatravel.com or visit www.scubatravel.com.

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Introducing the TR-80, IR-50 and CS-30 Regulators from DYNAMICNORD

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Whether you are a beginner or a professional diver – with the three new main regulators from DYNAMICNORD, everyone will find their favourite regulator. They all look super stylish.

Excellent performance with the TR-80

Quality and performance are the be-all and end-all for regulators. It is not for nothing that the TR stands for Tec Reg. The innovative design of the TR-80 guarantees absolute reliability – even in ice-cold waters.

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Perfect breathing effort at 0.8 J/l / certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / structural design made of solid brass for best cold protection / membrane-compensated design with dry seal of the first stage / reduced exhalation effort thanks to optimized exhalation membrane and bubble deflector / adjustable Venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort / innovative design of the front cover prevents free-flow in strong currents or when diving with scooters / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 LP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.

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Amazing underwater adventures with the IR-50

The IR-50 is the top regulator for advanced and experienced divers. Natural breathing is the essence of this regulator.

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Ideal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / compensated membrane / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort/ outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.

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The Workhorse – our CS-30

For diving centres and diving beginners – the workhorse stands for strong construction, reliability and robustness. Perfect for your training.

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Optimal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /recommended for diving in waters above 10 degrees / non-compensated piston / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) / outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 1 HP and 3 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.

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Octopus OP-30

The OP-30 is the ideal addition to all DYNAMICNORD regulators. It is identical in construction to the CS-30.

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The TR-80, IR-50, CS-30 (DIN & INT) regulators and the Octopus OP-30 are available from DYNAMICNORD dealers and in the online store.

DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.

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Marine Life & Conservation

Paul Watson Released as Denmark Blocks Japan’s Extradition Bid

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Renowned anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been released from custody in Greenland after spending five months in detention. Denmark’s Justice Ministry rejected Japan’s request for his extradition, citing insufficient guarantees that his time already served in custody would be credited against any potential sentence.

The 74-year-old Canadian-American was arrested on July 21 in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, when his ship docked to refuel. His arrest was based on a 2012 Japanese warrant related to a 2010 encounter in Antarctic waters. Japan alleged Watson obstructed operations and caused damage to a whaling research ship during efforts to disrupt illegal whaling. Watson has consistently denied these claims, maintaining his commitment to marine conservation.

Denmark, which oversees extradition matters for Greenland, concluded that while the legal conditions for extradition were met, the lack of assurances from Japan regarding time-served credit made extradition untenable.

In a video shared by his foundation, Watson expressed gratitude and relief, saying, “After five months, it’s good to be out… and good to know they’re not sending me to Japan.” He added that the most difficult part of his time in custody was being separated from his two young sons.

Watson is a pioneering figure in marine conservation, known for founding the Captain Paul Watson Foundation in 2022 after decades of activism with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His bold efforts to defend marine life have earned him widespread support, including from celebrities and conservationists. His work has also been featured in the acclaimed reality TV series Whale Wars.

Watson’s lawyer, Jonas Christoffersen, praised the decision, stating, “We are happy and relieved that Paul Watson is now free.” He added that Watson is eager to reunite with his family and continue his vital work.

The arrest occurred while Watson’s vessel, the M/Y John Paul DeJoria, was en route to the North Pacific with a team of 26 volunteers to intercept a Japanese whaling ship. His foundation described the arrest as politically motivated and emphasized that Watson’s actions were focused on ending illegal whaling practices.

Japan resumed commercial whaling in 2019 after leaving the International Whaling Commission, asserting that whale meat is a cultural tradition. Conservationists, however, continue to challenge these practices, highlighting their impact on marine ecosystems.

Despite the challenges, Watson remains steadfast in his mission to protect marine life and bring attention to whaling practices. His dedication to ocean conservation has made him a globally respected advocate for the environment.

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