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Oonasdivers release LIDS show offers
UK-based tour operator Oonasdivers have released their LIDS show offers, which they say are valid from now until a couple of weeks after the show (which takes place this weekend the 14th/15th February at London’s ExCeL).
Here are the details:
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials| Red Sea | Sharm from £565
Book before the 1st March and save £60 per person
Sharks Bay Umbi Village
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights B&B and 10 dives.
Valid for all dates of travel up to the end of April 2016. Check here for further details.
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials | Red Sea | Marsa Alam from £705
Book before the 21st February and save £50 per person
Marsa Shagra
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights full board and 5 days unlimited diving.
Marsa Nakari
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights full board and 6* days unlimited diving.
*Includes 1 day complimentary diving
Valid for all dates of travel from the 1st January – 31st December 2015 excluding arrivals from the 1st-16th April 2015 and 1st October – 30th November 2015. Check here for further details.
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials | Red Sea | Hamata from £760
Book before the 21st February and save £75 per person
Wadi Lahami
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights full board and 5 days offshore RIB diving (up to 4 dives per day).
Valid for all dates of travel from the 1st January – 31st December 2015 excluding arrivals from the 1st-16th April 2015 and 1st October – 30th November 2015. Check here for further details.
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials | Red Sea | Liveaboards from £790
Emperor Asmaa from £790
Book before the 16th February and save up to £100 per person
Valid for various departures throughout 2015. For further details click here.
MY Juliet from £925
Book before the 1st March and save £80 per person + FREE Nitrox
Valid for all dates of travel up to the end of April 2016. For further details click here.
Blue Seas, Blue Pearl & Blue Planet 1 from £965
Book before 21st February and save £30 per person + FREE Nitrox on Seas and Pearl
Valid for all dates of travel up to the end of April 2016. For further details click here.
Freedom III from £960
Book before 1st March and save £60 per person
Valid for all dates of travel up to the end of April 2016. For further details click here.
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights full board and 6 days liveaboard diving.
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials| Sudan from £2145
Book before the 22nd February and save £200 per person
Royal Evolution
Price includes flights, transfers, 14 nights full board and 12 days liveaboard diving.
Valid for all dates of travel up to the end of April 2016. Check here for further details.
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials| Maldives Liveaboards from £1520
Book before the 16th February and save up to £100 per person
Emperor Atoll/Emperor Voyager
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights full board and 6 days liveaboard diving.
Valid for various departures throughout 2015. Check here for further details.
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials| Tobago from £1365
Book before the 1st March and save £225 per person
Blue Waters Inn
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights B&B and 10 dives inclusive of equipment. Based on 2 divers sharing.
Valid for all dates of travel up to the end of April 2016. For further details click here.
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials| St Lucia from £1780
Book before the 1st March and save £460 per person
Anse Chastanet
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights half board and 12 dives.
Valid for all dates of travel up to the end of April 2016. For further details click here.
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials| South Africa & Mozambique from £1325
Book before the 8th March and save up to £160 per person
Shark Diving South Africa from £1325
Price includes flights, transfers, 6 nights B&B and 10 Shark Dives.
Shark Diving South Africa & Mozambique from £2125
Price includes flights, transfers, 12 nights B&B, 1 full day game safari and 18 dives.
Valid for all dates of travel in 2015. For further details click here.
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials| Thailand Liveaboards from £1925
Book before the 25th February and save up to £70 per person
MV Giamani
Price includes flights, transfers, 6 nights full board and 22 dives.
Valid for all dates of travel in 2015. For further details click here.
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials| Fiji from £2650
Book before the 21st February and save up to £135 per person
Matava
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights full board and 5 days diving.
Valid for all dates of travel up to the end of April 2016. For further details click here.
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials| The Philippines from £1750
Book before the 21st February and save up to £590 per person
Atlantis Puerto Galera
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights full board and 6 days diving. Based on 2 divers sharing.
Valid for all dates of travel up to 31st December 2015. For further details click here.
Oonasdivers Dive Show Specials| North Sulawesi from £2600
Book before the 15th March and save up to £105 per person
Eco Divers Manado & Lembeh
Price includes flights, transfers, 14 nights full board and 12 days diving (3 dives per day).
Valid for all dates of travel up to 31st October 2015. For further details click here.
For more information or to book, contact the Oonasdivers team now by calling +44 (0)1323 648924, email info@oonasdivers.com or visit www.oonasdivers.com.
Gear News
Introducing the TR-80, IR-50 and CS-30 Regulators from DYNAMICNORD
Whether you are a beginner or a professional diver – with the three new main regulators from DYNAMICNORD, everyone will find their favourite regulator. They all look super stylish.
Excellent performance with the TR-80
Quality and performance are the be-all and end-all for regulators. It is not for nothing that the TR stands for Tec Reg. The innovative design of the TR-80 guarantees absolute reliability – even in ice-cold waters.
Perfect breathing effort at 0.8 J/l / certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / structural design made of solid brass for best cold protection / membrane-compensated design with dry seal of the first stage / reduced exhalation effort thanks to optimized exhalation membrane and bubble deflector / adjustable Venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort / innovative design of the front cover prevents free-flow in strong currents or when diving with scooters / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 LP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
Amazing underwater adventures with the IR-50
The IR-50 is the top regulator for advanced and experienced divers. Natural breathing is the essence of this regulator.
Ideal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / compensated membrane / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort/ outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
The Workhorse – our CS-30
For diving centres and diving beginners – the workhorse stands for strong construction, reliability and robustness. Perfect for your training.
Optimal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /recommended for diving in waters above 10 degrees / non-compensated piston / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) / outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 1 HP and 3 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
Octopus OP-30
The OP-30 is the ideal addition to all DYNAMICNORD regulators. It is identical in construction to the CS-30.
The TR-80, IR-50, CS-30 (DIN & INT) regulators and the Octopus OP-30 are available from DYNAMICNORD dealers and in the online store.
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
Marine Life & Conservation
Paul Watson Released as Denmark Blocks Japan’s Extradition Bid
Renowned anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been released from custody in Greenland after spending five months in detention. Denmark’s Justice Ministry rejected Japan’s request for his extradition, citing insufficient guarantees that his time already served in custody would be credited against any potential sentence.
The 74-year-old Canadian-American was arrested on July 21 in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, when his ship docked to refuel. His arrest was based on a 2012 Japanese warrant related to a 2010 encounter in Antarctic waters. Japan alleged Watson obstructed operations and caused damage to a whaling research ship during efforts to disrupt illegal whaling. Watson has consistently denied these claims, maintaining his commitment to marine conservation.
Denmark, which oversees extradition matters for Greenland, concluded that while the legal conditions for extradition were met, the lack of assurances from Japan regarding time-served credit made extradition untenable.
In a video shared by his foundation, Watson expressed gratitude and relief, saying, “After five months, it’s good to be out… and good to know they’re not sending me to Japan.” He added that the most difficult part of his time in custody was being separated from his two young sons.
Watson is a pioneering figure in marine conservation, known for founding the Captain Paul Watson Foundation in 2022 after decades of activism with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His bold efforts to defend marine life have earned him widespread support, including from celebrities and conservationists. His work has also been featured in the acclaimed reality TV series Whale Wars.
Watson’s lawyer, Jonas Christoffersen, praised the decision, stating, “We are happy and relieved that Paul Watson is now free.” He added that Watson is eager to reunite with his family and continue his vital work.
The arrest occurred while Watson’s vessel, the M/Y John Paul DeJoria, was en route to the North Pacific with a team of 26 volunteers to intercept a Japanese whaling ship. His foundation described the arrest as politically motivated and emphasized that Watson’s actions were focused on ending illegal whaling practices.
Japan resumed commercial whaling in 2019 after leaving the International Whaling Commission, asserting that whale meat is a cultural tradition. Conservationists, however, continue to challenge these practices, highlighting their impact on marine ecosystems.
Despite the challenges, Watson remains steadfast in his mission to protect marine life and bring attention to whaling practices. His dedication to ocean conservation has made him a globally respected advocate for the environment.
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