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Scoot tickets from Singapore to Manado available online
International travel might be off the menu for the moment but this is the perfect time to plan your next exciting getaway for when the travel bans are lifted!
Lembeh and Murex Dive Resorts are pleased to announce that for those who are planning to travel to North Sulawesi this year (Bunaken, Manado, Lembeh or Bangka), flight tickets are now on sale.
Divers can purchase direct flights from Singapore to Manado with Scoot Airlines on the Scoot website. Scoot is a subsidiary company of Singapore Airlines and will take over the route from Silk Air.
Scoot will be operating flights 4 days a week (the same as Silk Air currently offer), on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Flights commence with Scoot from June 1st 2020.
If you are planning to travel before May 4th, the route is still being operated by Silk Air, and tickets can be purchased here.
Manado is the entry point to North Sulawesi which offers some of the most pristine and iconic dive sites in Indonesia.
The Lembeh Strait offers the undisputed best muck, macro and critter diving in the world and for those wanting high end stays, Lembeh Resort offers luxury accommodation, onsite marine biologists and photo pro as well as the only Backscatter Authorized Photo Center in Indonesia. Lembeh Resort dive guides are all marine biology and underwater photography trained, and private guide and private boat services are available.
For those wanting something ‘extra special’, Lembeh Resort’s Cliffside Villa comes complete with a private pool, panoramic views over the Lembeh Strait and private butler service.
Bunaken Marine Park was one of the first marine protected regions in Indonesia – and it shows! The resident population of green sea turtles is a definite highlight when diving Bunaken’s iconic wall dive sites. The deep water trenches which separate Bunaken Island from mainland Sulawesi are on the migratory path for several species of whale; resident pods of dolphins make regular appearances; and sharks, eagle rays and dense schools of reef fish are all common sightings in Bunaken’s famously clear waters.
Murex Manado is ideally located for diving Bunaken Marine Park and Manado Bay which offers an array of muck diving sites. Combine reefs and muck with a stay at this friendly, professional resort where exceptional service is guaranteed. Murex Manado also offers combination stays with Murex Bangka (see below), or why not take a ‘Passport to Paradise’ and dive Bunaken, Bangka and Lembeh in one phenomenal trip?
Bangka Island’s white sand beaches and kaleidoscopic dive sites make this an idyllic tropical island getaway. Bangka’s pinnacle, seamount and sloping reef sites are teeming with life and bursting with color. A plethora of macro critters (including three species of pygmy seahorse) are found alongside resting reef sharks, rays and other passing pelagics.
Murex Bangka’s exclusive service and hillside bungalows mean a comfortable stay on this Robinson Crusoe tropical island.
To make a booking or for more information about diving and staying at Lembeh Resort or Murex Dive Resorts, contact the resorts directly at: reservations@LembehResort.com and reservations@MurexDive.com
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.
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
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