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If you’re in need of a holiday, check out the latest dive deal from UK-based Tour Operator Scuba Travel.

Only one space left for this Get Wrecked trip – Only £1195

Sail away on the ever popular, award-winning Whirlwind. Departing from Hurghada, you will spend 7 nights on board on a full board basis (twin share cabin). This is wreck-tastic itinerary diving the incredible Northern Red Sea wrecks all week with up to 21 dives over the week.

All marine park fees, 12lt tank, air fills and weights are included in your package – please prebook nitrox and 15lt tanks before travel. Flights are with Easyjet from Gatwick and transfers are also included. At the end of the week, you will have day use of a hotel and buffet lunch while you wait for your flight home. Excluded are the Egyptian entry visa, alcohol, nitrox, additional kit hire and any onboard souvenirs. Please let Scuba Travel know if you would like to prebook any PADI courses on board or have any dietary requirements. Early booking discount is only available to individual bookings. No other discounts apply.

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


Last spaces available for summer departures onboard Hurricane

Dive the wonderful walls of the Brother Islands and Daedalus on the Simply the Best tour or the fantastic reefs of St Johns onboard Hurricane.

Hurricane stands out in the Egyptian Red Sea – and not just because she is one of the few steel hulled vessels. Many Red Sea liveaboards are compared to Hurricane, but few are as enduringly popular. She has won the prestigious “Liveaboard of the Year” award no less than six times (including 2016, 2017 & 2018). This is a testament to the superb crew and guides on board that make diving the southern Red Sea such a pleasure. This is no mean feat and can only be achieved with a vast amount of hard work all around.

Soft and hard corals, fantastic fish life and the chance of amazing shark and dolphin encounters make the southern Red Sea one of the best destinations in the world. Hurry up, there are very few spaces left for this summer, don’t miss this great opportunity!


Maldives Seasonal Sensations onboard Carpe Diem – Only £2145 including flights

Special Offer, when bought with flights! Wend your way between Male and Baa atolls, cherry picking the highlight dive sites and including snorkelling at Hanifaru Bay on the ever popular liveaboard Carpe Diem. After landing in Male you will be taken to the boat and the adventure begins.

Carpe Diem offers 3 dives daily (except for on day of arrival and day before departure) including one or two night dives and all diving is from a dhoni tender, with 12lt tank and weights included, and from May 2019 free of charge nitrox. You have booked a standard cabin on a full board basis (twin/double share cabin) – cabin upgrades available. Tea, coffee and drinking water are included in your package. All trips are fully guided. Excluded are alcohol, fruit juice, soft drinks, additional kit hire and any onboard souvenirs. Please let Scuba Travel know if you would like to prebook any diving courses on board or have any dietary requirements.

This holiday includes international flights to Male from Gatwick and airport transfers. Transfers operate at fixed times. Scuba Travel offer flights from other regional airports in the UK. Ask your travel consultant for more details.

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


25th August, Buddy Only offer. Dive Bangka for only £2175

Dive Bangka Island Manado with your buddy and save £500. Join the team from Murex and enjoy a 20 boat dive package to explore the reefs and pinnacles, teeming with life, big to small. Your holiday includes flights from Heathrow to Manado with Singapore Airlines, airport transfers and 7 nights in an oceanfront cottage on a full board basis (2 people sharing). Local taxes are prepaid. Water, tea, and coffee are available free of charge, To pay locally are any drinks not included in your board basis, laundry, land excursions, diving extras such as special trips, private guiding, kit hire, courses and nitrox, which will all be billed in resort. UK passport holders can obtain a FOC visa on arrival.

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


Dive the wrecks of Truk for only £3295 including flights

This 2nd October: One space left for only £3295, first come first served.

Truk is the ultimate in wreck diving destinations, and nobody does it better than Odyssey! Why settle for second best? Odyssey is number 1 in Truk. There are usually 3/4 dives a day and as standard, your holiday includes free recreational nitrox, 12lt tanks or twinset/stage hire (must be pre-booked) and the Truk dive permit. Odyssey operates an open dive deck policy where possible for optimum dive freedom. You have 7 nights in a twin cabin on full board with beer and wine as well as soft drinks. All trips are fully guided by expert dive guides. Excluded are the Truk departure taxes (approx $20), additional kit hire, optional land tours and any souvenirs or private guiding services.

This holiday includes flights from London Heathrow to Truk via Manila.

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


On 18th September – Turks and Caicos Aggressor for only £2295

10 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 7! Turks and Caicos offers outstanding wall diving with plenty of chances for pelagics from the comfort of your Aggressor liveaboard. After landing in Provo you will be taken to the boat and the adventure begins.

You have 10 nights on board on a full board basis (twin/double share cabin) – cabin upgrades available. Full board includes water, tea, coffee, soft drinks and social servings of local beer and wine. There are 5 dives a day on offer and 2 on the first and last days. All trips are fully briefed by expert guides, who are also in water providing assistance, photography and videography. Excluded are the departure tax, bed tax ($158 for 10 nights), nitrox, additional kit hire and any onboard souvenirs. Please let Scuba Travel know if you would like to prebook any courses on board or have any dietary requirements.

This is a BOAT ONLY holiday. The cost does not include any international flights to Providenciales PLS. Scuba Travel are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Depending on the airline schedule, you may require an overnight hotel en route. Please ask your consultant for a competitive quote for any flight option. Do not book any flights until your boat space is confirmed by Scuba Travel. Do be aware that if your flight routes through the USA you must have an ESTA prior to travel.

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


Save £1000 on Socorro Vortex and come face to face with the great white sharks of Guadalupe – Only £3295

INTRO OFFER! Save £1000 – Great White thrills under the water, pure, unadulterated luxury above… experience Guadalupe on the elegant Socorro Vortex, new for 2019. There are usually 3 full days with the Great Whites – this is a cage experience for certified divers and non-divers!

On arrival in San Diego you will be met and taken to your hotel for the night (room only, twin share). The following day you will then be met by one of your guides for the week who will arrange the group transfer to Ensenada, where you will join the boat. This liveaboard package is based on a lower deck cabin on a full board basis with a selection of local beer and wine. All trips are fully guided, and all equipment is provided locally. Simply bring your wetsuit and mask. Scuba Travel have prepaid the Mexican 16% sales tax on your behalf. To pay on board are any US visa charges if needed, additional kit hire, tipping and any souvenirs.

This holiday excludes international flights to San Diego. Scuba Travel are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for a competitive quote for any flight option. Do not book any flights until your boat space is confirmed by Scuba Travel.

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


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

Gear News

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.

www.dynamicnord.com

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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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