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PADI IDC Program Scheduled at Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas
Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas is a world class facility and has everything you need for a great PADI IDC including a huge classroom, swimming pool, shore diving, boat diving and plenty of dive sites to explore. A package at Stuart Cove’s can be created to suit your needs perfectly.
Join Stuart Cove’s Apex IDC and you will meet the Apex predators! During your IDC you will be trained to become an AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty Instructor. You will learn how to teach the theory and then join Stuart Cove’s world famous Shark Adventure Dive! The course will teach you interesting shark facts as well as learning what negative impacts are effecting shark populations the world over. You will learn how Shark Tourism has helped save sharks in the Bahamas and how other countries can learn from this model. Teaching your students as a PADI Instructor you have the power and knowledge to educate your students on what they can do to help shark conservation.
Why Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas is the best place to do your IDC
What is included in your package:
- Free AWARE Shark Conservation Instructor Rating & Shark Adventure Dives!
- Free Dive Against Debris Instructor Rating
- Free 02 Provider Instructor Rating
- Free lunch
- Free WIFI access at the dive shop
- Free additional study and support materials designed to aid your learning development
- Free dive theory review
An optional 4-8 week’s internship is available after your IDC to gain hands on work experience. This gives you such a great experience and even a chance to teach courses and earn certifications. Hayley-Jo from the Stuart Cove’s team will provide you with a reference and give you advice and information on finding employment and creating a resume.
Timetable and price will depend on your current certification level. Hayley-Jo can give you a complete breakdown of prices on request when she has gathered further information from you.
Immediately after the IDC Stuart Cove’s also offer a Master Scuba Diver Preparation Course (optional) including 5 of the following Specialty Instructor Ratings: Wreck, Deep, Enriched Air, Invasive Lionfish, Naturalist, Self-Reliant Diver, Digital Photography, Navigation, Search & Recovery, DPV, Fish ID, Sea Turtle Awareness and Coral Nursery & Restoration. Being able to offer these courses at a dive shop is a huge attraction to customers and makes your resume more impressive.
Contact PADI Platinum Course Director Hayley-Jo Carr to book: training@stuartcove.com
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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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