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Great group dive deals with Oonasdivers and Red Sea Diving Safari
Red Sea Diving Safari offers a diving experience like no other! You wake up in your beach front accommodation to the sights and sounds of the Red Sea, get kitted up and go. The stunning 2km house reef at Marsa Shagra is accessible for over 12 hours a day and with your unlimited diving package you can dive as much, or as little, as you like.
Established in 1990 Marsa Shagra was discovered by Hossam Helmy and his pioneering dive team known as Red Sea Diving Safari whilst exploring the fringe reef on the Egyptian coastline between Safaga and Sudan. Marsa Shagra is one of three natural bays, which also include Marsa Nakari and Wadi Lahami, which essentially put the region of Marsa Alam on the divers map.
For many successful years Oonasdivers have worked closely with Red Sea Diving Safari (RSDS), their partners in the southern Red Sea, arranging group trips for customers that return time and time again. The three Red Sea Diving resorts (Marsa Shagra, Marsa Nakari and Wadi Lahami) each offer different diving options and have excellent access to some world class dive spots such as Elphinstone, Dolphin House and Fury Shoals. In conjunction with RSDS the Oonasdivers team can offer an Open Water Referral Package where divers can complete their qualification at the same time as enjoying a dedicated diving holiday in a unique location.
Prices start at £995 for the Open Referral package and include: direct flights from Birmingham to Marsa Alam (Gatwick departures also available, prices on request), return airport transfers, 7 nights twin share beach Safari Tent (Marsa Nakari), full board & selected soft drinks, PADI Open Water referral, Certification Fee, 3 days unlimited house reef diving after course and full equipment hire including computer.
Oonasdivers can also arrange group trips from £895 per person with the following benefits: unlimited house reef diving at Marsa Shagra and Marsa Nakari ideal for teaching, large sandy bottom bay with pool like conditions, suitable for all levels of diver, great diving for mixed ability group and night dives at no extra cost.
To enquire or book just give the Oonasdivers team a call on 01323 648924 and they can answer any questions you may have and give you the lowdown on the destination and diving. Visit www.oonasdivers.com for more.
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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