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Murex announces 2020 Summer Special with 50% discount for kids
For those who are planning their next family holiday, Murex Dive Resorts 2020 Summer Special allows children to stay, dive, snorkel, take tours and activities at half price in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Children are loosely defined as those who are in full-time education including university and collage students – and there is no upper age limit.
The summer special is ideal for families who are trying to decide between a diving or a non-diving vacation. The Minahasan highlands, Tangkoko Nature Reserve, local villages, volcano trekking, traditional markets, coral farming and kilometers of shallow reef tops for snorkeling make this an option for families where some members dive and some don’t. Divers no longer need to give up on a diving holiday when there are plenty of other activities on the table to keep land-loving family members happy too.
For families who dive together, North Sulawesi offers diverse dive sites and phenomenal marine life. Murex Manado is a short boat ride from the Bunaken Marine Park where it’s entirely possible to lose count of the number of turtles you see on a single dive, and Manado Bay offers an array of rare and unusual critters at its thriving muck dive sites.
If a remote tropical island setting is more to your families liking, Murex Bangka delivers a full on Robinson Crusoe experience with a pristine private white sand beach, kaleidoscopic corals, schooling fish, colorful critters and passing pelagics.
In short, whether you’re a family that wants to spend as much time as possible in the water or out of the water, North Sulawesi has endless opportunities for family adventures.
Summer Special Terms and Conditions
- Parents pay full board rate and providing that children share the same room (extra beds provided), children (full-time education / no age limit) receive a 50% discount on accommodation, diving, snorkeling, transfers and tours.
- Offer applies to stays at Murex Manadoand Murex Bangka and combinations between the two.
- Up to 2 children may share a room with parent(s).
- For children 12 years and under, normal child policy applies. (0-6 years are free of charge. Aged 7-12 years, accommodation $25 per night, transfers, diving, snorkeling and tours half price).
- Summer special offer is valid for stays during June, July and August 2020.
- Summer special may not be combined with other promotions, specials or offers. Offer does not apply to any existing bookings
- Summer special may not be exchanged for cash or other products or services
- Bookings for summer specials must be made before 25th August 2020
- No minimum stay is required.
For more information, contact Murex Dive Resorts on reservations@murexdive.com or visit www.murexdive.com.
Source: www.divenewswire.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
Banner Image: Smooth Hammerhead by Alicia Hayden
Cozy and warm in cold water.
It’s drysuit season all year round. With the new RS series premium drysuits from DYNAMICNORD, divers are perfectly equipped for all cold waters.
The sophisticated cut of the RS drysuits allows complete freedom of movement, providing maximum comfort. The high-quality 350 g/m² ripstop material with double ripstop zones on the elbows, knees, and crotch protect ensures extreme robustness as well as long life.
The suit’s features leave nothing to be desired: A high-quality TiZip zipper, easily adjustable inlet and outlet valves, upgradeable with electrically heated underwear, HP bottleneck cuffs made of high-strength latex on the wrists, a 3mm neoprene neck cuff for maximum comfort, a 7mm hood with air outlet and 3mm boots made of double-sided, cross-layered neoprene with ankle straps and fin strap stoppers and a protective but very flexible sole.
Noteworthy is the Molle fastening system, which can be used in a variable and compatible manner. This way, the two detachable leg pockets can be attached easily, safely and comfortably.
Alterations of boots to a different shoe size or adjustments to neck or wrist cuffs are done free of charge at the own DYNAMICNORD service centre in Germany in only a couple of days.
The matching Dynaskins made with high-quality Polartec® technology are available in various designs. As an undersuit under the drysuit, as a single suit in warm waters or as a two-piece suit. Polartec® technology’s main features are neutral buoyancy, breathablilty and quick-drying.
Dynaskins are made largely from recycled plastic bottles.
The drysuit RS-351 for men and RS-352 for women are now available at your DYNAMICNORD dealer and in the online store.
Colors men and women: Black-Blue and Black-Burgundy
Sizes men: XS-4XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, MLS, MLT, LS, LT, XLS, XLT, 2XLS, 3XLS, 4XLS
Sizes Women: XS-XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, LS, XLS
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