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UK divers get exclusive access to Eriyadu Maldives’ new Beach Club rooms with Regaldive
Eriyadu Resort in the Maldives has recently completed its Beach Club Rooms and Regaldive are able to offer exclusive access to these rooms for UK divers. Eriyadu is now very affordable and its superb house reef and boat diving have made it a firm favourite with Regaldive guests over the years.
Located on North Male atoll, Eriyadu offers a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere and wonderful diving. A superb beach surrounds the island, which is covered by a canopy of vegetation providing welcome shade. The house reef around Eriyadu is simply breath-taking and offers a wide variety of marine life with over 350 different species of fish. Certified divers can explore the house reef with a dive buddy. The house reef is ideal for all day diving.
Eriyadu Island is very close to some of the most spectacular dive sites in the Maldives making it a diver’s paradise. Divers can discover the beautiful and unique underwater world of the Maldives with a choice of over 46 dive sites in close range to the island. From pelagic fish schools, turtles, sting rays, mantas, grey reef sharks, white tip sharks and all kinds of tropical fish, divers will find everything for the perfect dive.
Eriyadu Resort’s 16 Beach Club Rooms are in a two storied block and they command panoramic views of the front façade of the entire island. Just minutes away from the main restaurant and dive centre, the Beach Club Rooms are in a prime location.
Eriyadu Resort’s Beach Club Rooms are available at very competitive prices, with 7 night packages starting at only £1,525 per person. This includes: flights, transfers and accommodation in a twin room on half board basis.
With its in-house team of diving enthusiasts, Regaldive is well placed to help divers to plan their next scuba diving holiday adventures in the Red Sea and in over 25 exciting worldwide destinations.
For further information, or to book, visit www.regaldive.co.uk or call 01353 659999.
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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake
Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.
After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.
With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
Marine Life & Conservation
Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
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