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Explore further with TDI Cavern Discovery
There’s a cavern, I want to look in there!
The allure of a new environment is tempting, especially when you are diving in clear water and it appears “easy” to just poke your head in. Let’s face it, divers are explorers and adventurers – just poking our head in to see is not going to be enough. Don’t do it unless you are properly trained or have a TDI Cavern Discovery Instructor with you.
Who should I get to take me in there?
Locate a TDI Cavern Discovery Instructor at www.tdisdi.com to take you into the cavern zone. Caverns can be misleading and what seems like an easy dive can turn dangerous very quickly. A TDI Cavern Discovery Instructor can introduce you to the cavern and show you all its beauty.
What if I liked the Cavern Discovery dive?
Of course you did – it was a new and amazing adventure! Your TDI Cavern Discovery Instructor is also a TDI Cavern Instructor; that’s what sets them apart from all other cavern guides. TDI Cavern Discovery Instructors have been trained by the best and put through a full vetting process. Be careful of “cavern guides” – not all hold the same qualifications. Make sure to check that they have been trained and have the experience. Rest assured that a TDI Cavern Discovery Instructor has both training and experience.
Why does this matter?
It matters because your safety is a priority at all times and your Cavern Discovery Instructor will help to minimize the risk involved with this type of experience. You will be accompanied by someone that will reduce the impact that divers have on the caverns and surrounding environment. It also matters because if you want to move forward and take the TDI Cavern Diver course, you already have experience with your soon-to-be instructor. What better way to see if cavern diving is for you and if your instructor is a good fit?
What’s next?
Go to www.tdisdi.com and find a TDI Cavern Discovery Instructor at your destination. Contact them, arrange some Cavern Discovery dives and get your TDI Cavern Discovery Experience Card now.
To find out more about International Training, visit www.tdisdi.com.
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.
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.
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- Bigeye Thresher Shark by Janina Rossiter
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- Carcharodon carcharias by Jimmy Higgs
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- Croc VR 2030 by Tom Mead
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- Oceanic Whitetip by ATM
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- Silky Street by ScapaJoe
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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