News
Get ready for OZTeK2015
A breath-taking adventure aimed at raising diving to the next level of excitement, the OZTeK2015 Dive & Travel Exhibition spearheads an action-packed weekend of diving info-tainment that’s truly out of this world.
To be held at Australian Technology Park, Sydney over the weekend of the 14th – 15th March 2015, the OZTeK2015 event will again combine the talents of some of the world’s most gifted diving authorities with a full-scale Dive & Travel Exhibition representing every facet of diving.
With over 90% of the exhibition space already booked and a comprehensive exhibitor list that already includes: Abyss Scuba Diving; Allways Dive Expeditions; Ambient Pressure Diving; Aquanaut; Atomic Aquatics; Australian Underwater Products; BARE; Blue Label Diving; Bubble Scuba; Catlin Seaview Survey; Cave Divers Association of Australia; Christmas Island Tourism Association; Closed Circuit Divers; Cocos Keeling Islands; DAN Asia Pacific; DGX Premier Products; Digital Diver; Dive 2000; Dive Adventures; Dive Dive Dive; Dive Log Australasia; Dive Pacific Magazine; DiveRite; Diversion Dive Travel; Dive Soft; Dive Systems; DiveTek; Dive Victoria Group; DKG Drysuits; eScuba; Fourth Element; GreenForce; Halcyon Dive Systems; Hammerhead CCR; Historical Diving Society; HOG; Hollis; Inon; JJ CCR; Lifeline Marine Radio; Light Monkey; Light&Motion; Luxfer; Mares Asia Pacific; Mike Ball Dive Expeditions; Nauticam; Neptune; Ocean Reef; O.R.C.A.; O.W.U.S.S.; PADI Asia Pacific; Papua New Guinea Divers Association; Professional Divers Training Academy; Quest Tours; Rags II; RAID; rEvo Rebreathers; Rx Dive; Sabah Tourism; Scuba Diver Magazine; Scuba Imports; Scubapix; SDI Australia; Seacam; Sea Safari Cruises; Sea&Sea; Sharkskin; Shearwater Research; Southern Cross Divers; Spirit of Freedom; Sport Diver Magazine; SSI International; Submatix; TDI Australia; TEC Divers; Tech Asia; Termo Industria SRL; The Dive Tub; Truk Lagoon Dive Centre; TUSA; Wakatobi Dive Resort; Waterproof Suits, X-Ray Magazine, and Zeagle, OZTeK2015 is a shop window packed full of the very best that the world of diving has to offer.
Featuring something of interest to everyone who dives – and whose minds remain open to the exciting opportunities made possible by advances in technology and training – OZTeK2015 marks the coming-of-age of technical diving and the beginning of a new era of diving possibilities; a generational change in which the only limits are those imposed by the imagination.
A dynamic event focussed on excitement and tomorrow’s world of diving adventures, full details of the action-packed OZTeK2015 event may be viewed at www.diveoztek.com.au.
News
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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