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RAID Launches Korean Website and Associated Training Modules
RAID International has announced the launch of their Korean Regional Office under the leadership of Kim Dong Hyuk (Thomas to his English speaking friends). Also the CEO of SDD International, Kim has launched the Korean Dive RAID website along with associated online diver training for Korean speaking divers.
Kim said: “I’ve been looking for a strong tool that is able to help Koreans to easily get into and stay in diving. RAID’s fully online diver training program is that perfect diver training tool with over 60 programs in English already online and many more coming. Our Korean RAID Regional Office is making a big start on bringing the Korean website online with all the core programs available as soon as possible and with much more from us to follow. Our main aim is for Koreans, interested in diving, to be able to access RAID online theory courses according to their current level of diver training and be able to easily check out what they need to do next to continue with their diver training. Our RAID Korean Regional Office also covers Saipan and Palau where Koreans commonly holiday along with other areas in the Pacific and they will now be able to access diver training in their own language at RAID resorts just about anywhere. Of course and although it may be sometime into the future, when we can bring North Korea online, we will be ready for that day too.”
RAID International CEO Jim Holliday said: “RAID is undisputedly the fastest growing diver training agency in the world and is putting up training programs at a rate of almost one new language per week at the moment. This is no arrogant boast. Last week we launched our Dutch website along with associated training programs, the week before it was Spanish and now Korean, and we are hoping to launch our French site by months end. We also have several other languages already in various stages of development to service the growing demand for RAID programs especially in the European, Asian and Middle East markets.”
To learn more contact your local RAID Regional Office or find all the information you need on all RAID programs at www.diveraid.com and freediving at www.freedivingraid.com. You can visit RAID’s Facebook page here.
News
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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