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Check out these latest dive holiday deals from blue o two
Dive the Red Sea this Friday for just £699 and enjoy some phenomenal reductions off some of blue o two’s Maldives and Worldwide destinations.
Here are the details:
RED SEA
M/Y blue Horizon – Red Sea
03 Mar – 10 Mar 2017: North & Brothers £949
10 Mar – 17 Mar 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £999
17 Mar – 24 Mar 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £999
24 Mar – 31 Mar 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £949
31 Mar – 07 Apr 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1034 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
23 Jun – 30 Jun 2017: Simply the Best £934 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
14 Jul – 21 Jul 2017: Daedalus & Fury Shoal £1061 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
21 Jul – 28 Jul 2017: Rocky, Zabargad & St Johns £1039 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 20%)
03 Nov – 10 Nov 2017: Simply the Best £1079 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
15 Dec – 22 Dec 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £807 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
22 Dec – 29 Dec 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1169 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
29 Dec – 05 Jan 2018: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1079 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
M/Y blue Melody – Red Sea
31 Mar – 07 Apr 2017: Simply the Best £1169 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
21 Apr – 28 Apr 2017: Project Shark: Simply the Best £989 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
28 Apr – 05 May 2017: Simply the Best £919 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 20%)
09 Jun – 16 Jun 2017: In Focus: Red Sea North £989 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
16 Jun – 23 Jun 2017: Strait of Tiran & North £989 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
11 Aug – 18 Aug 2017: Rocky, Zabargad & St Johns £1169 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
25 Aug – 01 Sep 2017: Rocky, Zabargad & St Johns £1259 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
17 Nov – 24 Nov 2017: Project Shark: Simply the Best £1214 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
22 Dec – 29 Dec 2017: Strait of Tiran & North £1169 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
29 Dec – 05 Jan 2018: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1079 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
M/Y blue Fin – Red Sea
17 Feb – 24 Feb 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £699
21 Apr – 28 Apr 2017: Strait of Tiran & North £999
02 Jun – 09 Jun 2017: Simply the Best £944 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
16 Jun – 23 Jun 2017: Simply the Best £1079 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
04 Aug – 11 Aug 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £989 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
22 Dec – 29 Dec 2017: Strait of Tiran & North £1124 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
29 Dec – 05 Jan 2018: Strait of Tiran & North £1034 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
M/Y Red Sea Adventurer – Red Sea
17 Feb – 24 Feb 2017: Best of Brothers £999
24 Feb – 03 Mar 2017: North & Brothers £749
28 Apr – 05 May 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £949
19 May – 26 May 2017: Simply the Best £899 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
16 Jun – 23 Jun 2017: Project Shark: Daedalus & St Johns £1079 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
23 Jun – 30 Jun 2017: North & Brothers £989 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
14 Jul – 21 Jul 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1034 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
25 Aug – 01 Sep 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1124 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
MALDIVES
M/Y blue Voyager
27 Feb – 07 Feb 2017: Project Shark with Elke £1721 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 25%)
13 Mar – 21 Mar 2017: Project Shark with Elke £1795 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 25%)
20 Mar – 28 Mar 2017: Project Shark with Elke £1721 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 25%)
10 Apr – 18 Apr 2017: Pelagic Encounters £1696 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
01 May – 09 May 2017: Pelagic Encounters £1695 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
08 May – 18 May 2017: Simply the Best £1796 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 25%)
17 May – 25 May 2017: Pelagic Encounters £1695 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
15 Aug – 26 Aug 2017: Best of the Northern Atolls £2065 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
27 Aug – 09 Sep 2017: Central Atolls & Beyond £2,425 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
10 Sep – 21 Sep 2017: Best of Northern & Central Atolls £2065 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
20 Nov – 28 Nov 2017: Magical Maldives £2035 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
29 Nov – 12 Dec 2017: Central Atolls & Beyond £2695 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
12 Dec – 20 Dec 2017: Pelagic Encounters £1995 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 20%)
19 Dec – 27 Dec 2017: Magical Maldives £2695 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
27 Dec – 07 Jan 2018: Best of the Maldives £2875 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
M/V Sea Spirit
18 Feb – 03 Mar 2017: Huvadhoo and Gan Addu £3324 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 5%)
18 Mar – 26 Mar 2017: Central Atolls £1954 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
TRUK LAGOON
M/V Truk Master
16 Aug – 26 Aug 2017: Truk Lagoon (10 nights) £3258** LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
FRENCH POLYNESIA
10 Sep 2017 – 20 Sep 2017: Tuamotu Archipelago £4256** – DESTINATION OF THE MONTH!
27 Oct – 03 Nov 2017: Fakarava and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve £3750**
MEXICO
M/V Nautilus Explorer
19 Feb – 03 Mar 2017: Gentle Giants of Socorro Island (10 nights) £3215*
Rocio Del Mar
24 Apr – 02 May 2017: Gentle Giants of Socorro Island (8 nights) £2150** LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 20%)
GALAPAGOS
M/V Galapagos Master
9 Apr – 21 Apr 2017: Master the Galapagos (10 nights) £5649*
16 Jul – 25 Jul 2017: Master the Galapagos (7 nights) £5219* LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
PALAU
S/Y Palau Siren
16 Feb – 23 Feb 2017: Palau Islands Wreck Special (7 nights) £2336**
*Package price is subject to change due to fluctuations in flight prices. Final package price will be confirmed at time of booking. **Excludes flights (boat only price). ***Subject to availability on a first come first served basis. Offers may be removed from the LIDS 2017 sale at any time. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer (incl. BSAC or Loyalty Club discount).
To book or for more info contact blue o two now on 01752 480808, email info@blueotwo.com or visit www.blueotwo.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Workhorse – our CS-30
For diving centres and diving beginners – the workhorse stands for strong construction, reliability and robustness. Perfect for your training.
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.
Octopus OP-30
The OP-30 is the ideal addition to all DYNAMICNORD regulators. It is identical in construction to the CS-30.
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.
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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