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New to Regaldive – Socorro Islands Liveaboards: Giant Mantas, Sharks, Humpbacks and Dolphins

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regaldive_logo_rgbUK-based dive holiday specialist Regaldive has announced that it has further expanded its liveaboard portfolio with the introduction of Socorro Islands, a destination renowned for its large animal encounters.

The Socorro Islands are around 250 miles south of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This area is famous for close encounters with the giant manta ray, seven species of sharks, humpback whales, whale sharks and dolphins. The Islands have been compared to the Galapagos because of the regular big animal encounters.

Pods of wild bottlenose dolphin are encountered on a regular basis, and from January – March the islands are home to a large population of humpback whales that visit the islands to breed and calve. Divers also frequently see extremely large tuna (the world record yellowfin is from these waters), wahoo, large schools of jacks and endemic tropicals found nowhere else in the world.

Two New Socorro Islands Liveaboards

Regaldive has added two Socorro Islands Liveaboards to its programme:

  • Solmar V – a 34m luxury liveaboard based in Cabo San Lucas and owned by one of the most experienced operators in Mexico. 8 night Socorro Islands trips aboard Solmar V start from £2,706 per person including twin share accommodation in a standard cabin, 3-4 dives per day, 3 meals per day, snacks, soft drinks, all port fees, tanks, weights and weight belts, fuel surcharges and national park fees. Flights are excluded but can be arranged through Regaldive.
  • Nautilus Explorer – a steel hull 35m luxury long-range liveaboard custom designed for divers, this vessel provides a very smooth voyage. A water level platform aft of the dive deck provides easy entry into dive skiffs, kayaks and laser sailboat. 8 night Socorro Islands trips aboard Solmar V start from £1,747 per person including accommodation in a triple stateroom cabin (mixed gender), 4 meals per day, snacks, soft drinks, 3-4 dives a day, tanks, weights and weight belts. Flights are excluded but can be arranged through Regaldive.
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For further information or to book, visit www.regal-diving.co.uk or call +44 (0)1353 659999.

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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!

Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.

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Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction

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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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