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Grey reef sharks in the Maldives are found living around the coral reefs and are most active at night when they are hunting. If you’re interested in scuba diving with sharks in Maldives, you’re most likely to encounter grey reef sharks under water. There are several types of reef sharks Maldives, the most common of which is probably the grey reef sharks. A reef sharks diet consists generally of smaller fish and they are savvy hunters, although there is no evidence confirming the question, are grey sharks dangerous to scuba divers. Grey reef sharks can reach lengths of about 6 feet long and usually have a grey back with a white belly.
The whale shark maldives might get scared and swim away quickly, which can lead to injuries caused by their powerful fins and tails. No matter how tempting it might be to touch these gentle, curious creatures, scuba divers maldives should never forget that a reef is no petting zoo. Where does a whale shark live? The whale shark habitat is made up of all the warm and temperate oceans. Because whale shark diets consist mainly of plankton, most habitats are found around areas of high plankton-density. Whale sharks are mainly diurnal creatures and it is unlikely that you will ever see a whale shark at night.
What Eats a Manta Ray? The various species of shark in the world are predators of the manta ray and unfortunately, also are humans. The manta ray is now protected in the Maldives, which stops people from being able to buy manta ray meat at the market and this is helping to increase chance of manta ray survival in the future. The manta ray lives in warm, tropical waters particularly in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. While the manta ray is known to swim quite deep, they are most commonly spotted scuba diving maldives in shallow waters, close to coral reefs, where they feed on plankton.
Because of their unique geography, the Maldives are blessed with innumerable world-class dive sites, many of which are yet to be discovered. In terms of offering easy access to as many of the best diving sites in the Maldives as possible, liveaboard cruises are simply unbeatable: no long transfers, no bumpy speed boat rides. Whichever direction your route takes, at the end of the trip your logbook is sure to feature plenty of stunning, and in some cases legendary, dive sites.
PADI Open Water Diver Course
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the basic scuba diving certification. It is available at all PADI certification agencies. The course must cover a standard set of basic skills and knowledge. Naturally, scuba diving training may differ from agency to agency but the end result is the same.
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People aged between 10 and 15 years can take the Junior Open Water course and those 15 years and above can take the full Open Water Course. Any Junior Open Water certified child will automatically be a certified Open Water Diver on this 15th birthday and no recertification will be necessary. All divers need to be in good health with no major health problems.
An Open Water Diver is able to dive to depths of 60 feet or 18 meters. Until this depth the Open Water Diver is not required to be accompanied by a dive master or instructor. Open Water certification also entitles you to continue with the Advanced Open Water diver and other specialty dive courses.
The Open Water Diver course usually takes 3-5 days if taken at dive vacation sites. Others may choose to learn it part time which may take weeks or months. During the course, the aspiring diver will be subjected to knowledge development classes which will teach basic diving techniques, how diving affects your body, safety, equipment selection and maintenance, dive planning and a preview of the skills you will need in the water. An exam is given to make sure the diver is ready to begin training in the water.
Next on the list is confined water training which is basically diving in a controlled environment like a pool or shallow, sheltered ocean water. What’s important is the water is shallow enough to stand up for your safety, so that you can develop confidence in learning all the basic skills you’ll need to enjoy scuba diving safely. Gradually you can move to deeper waters for advanced skills and safety drills.
Open water training is a great experience. This is the real thing. No more simulations and pools just your team, instructor and the open waters. This is the time to practice your skills with the instructor so much so that you gain the confidence to perform them with ease in real diving situations. Let us not forget that while learning you will be able to appreciate what the underwater world has to offer and maybe develop a lifetime love for scuba diving.
Once you have passed all requirements you will be declared a certified Open Water Diver. This certification lasts forever and does not need to be renewed. Although it is recommended that you take a scuba review before diving if you haven’t dived for a year or so. The scuba review is a short refresher course with a professional. The main objective is to help you keep your skills in check.
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Gangehi Kandu Dive Site
With a drift of more than 2.5 km from the channel’s entrance to the end of the dive at the inside of the Atoll, Gangehi Kandu is known to be one of the longest channel dives in the Ari Atoll. When the current is incoming, the dive begins a bit further out and drifts into the channel. Once inside, you will see the caves and overhangs and a few outcrops away from the reef. The outcrops have interesting features and are covered with attractive hard and soft coral formations. The bottom of the entire channel is sandy making a perfect resting ground for the zebra shark, stingray and white tip reef shark, all of which are commonly found here.
Find out more about Gangehi Kandu at this dive site information page.
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Kandooma Thila Dive Site
One of the most spectacular dive sites in the South Male Atoll, teardrop-shaped Kandooma Thila is known for its impressive underwater scenery and prolific fish life. A quick descend is necessary at Kandooma Thila because of the strong currents. The dive begins among up-currents and dive guides usually set the jumping point a few metres away from the reef. As soon as divers reach shallow water they should deploy the surface balloon and it should be visible at all times until the dive boat locates the divers.
Lionfish spotted at Kandooma Thila Dive Site in the Maldives
For more information about Kandooma Thila, please visit this information page.
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Are You Too Fat to Dive?
On last night’s Biggest Loser, on NBC, we discovered that contestant Lance Morgan, from Texas, had previously pursued a lucrative career as a commercial diver. Lance was raised on a farm, eating a typical farmer’s diet of meat and potatoes, he was always instructed to finish everything on his plate… a dieter’s nightmare! As Lance grew older, he gained weight, but was working as a commercial diver and was in demand. However, as the industry began to get stricter on health and safety, Lance found himself without a job because of his weight. Since losing his job, he has been unable to lose enough weight to return to his beloved profession and now him and his wife, Melissa Morgan (the second member of the red team) have found themselves with a significantly reduced family income.
Lance Morgan – Too Fat to Dive
Healthy Scuba Diving Weight?
When you go diving, anywhere in the world, you will notice people of all shapes and sizes participating… that’s one of the beautiful things about diving. Essentially, to dive recreationally, you don’t need to be in amazing shape and a few extra pounds certainly won’t stop you from enjoying this amazing sport. Lance Morgan, incidentally, currently weighs just over 330lb, having lost over 20lbs in the first two weeks of the show. For a healthy BMI, he should way about 220lb. It’s difficult to put an ideal weight on scuba diving, but what’s for sure is that the better shape you’re in, the more you’ll get out of your scuba experience.
Fat People and Scuba Diving
Scuba diving requires a lot of energy, even though you don’t feel like you’re exerting energy while diving. In particular, diving requires aerobic fitness, if you have good lung power, you will be able to dive for longer as you will be using less air from your tank. Also, fat people will find it harder to attain neutral buoyancy and will need more weights on their belt than a skinny person to be able to dive effectively.
Lance Morgan, Commercial Diver
Biggest Loser’s Lance Morgan is on a mission to lose enough weight to get back to work. He is on the right track, and I think he will be one of the finalists, if not the winner. He has a great attitude and is truly motivated… I just hope he can stay at the ranch long enough to get his life back. Good luck Lance!
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How to Wash Your Scuba Gear
Taking good care of expensive scuba gear is a very important trait that a scuba diver must get accustomed to. An exceptional part of this effort requires you to wash your scuba gear meticulously after a day of diving activity. This ensures that your precious equipment functions safely and at the same time also prolonging its life span.
How to Wash Your Scuba Gear
Scuba Gear Cleaning: Tip 1
You can start by setting up two large tubs, one filled with fresh water and the other one containing water and detergent. You may also use a hose for cleaning your scuba gear. These are basically the necessary preparations for this activity. Make sure that you rinse off sand and dirt before washing your scuba gear.
Scuba Gear Cleaning: Tip 2
Always clean your scuba gear individually as each piece involves a specific methods of care to be undertaken. Let’s begin with the regulator. Now the first rule in cleaning this piece of equipment is to ensure that the dust cap is properly attached. This prevents water from entering the first stage regulator, as it contains internal components sensitive to moisture. With dust cap securely in place, submerge the regulator in fresh water for at least 4-5 minutes. Once done, allow the regulator to dry.
Scuba Gear Cleaning: Tip 3
Next on our laundry list is the BCD. Start by soaking the BCD in water, shaking it up and down to wash away saltwater and dry salt crystals. Once the outer part is clean, proceed by washing its inner portion. Push down the deflate button of the low pressure inflator and use a hose to pour fresh water into the exhaust valve. Let the water flow in the bladder until it is about one quarter full then shake the BCD around until thoroughly cleaned. After doing this, empty the bladder and allow it to dry. Now you’re done cleaning the BCD, move on to washing your other scuba gear.
Scuba Gear Cleaning: Tip 4
Washing the remaining pieces of your scuba gear are much easier than the previous tasks. Some of the other items remaining on the list are your fins, mask, and snorkel. Clean these items simply by submerging them in a tub of fresh water while dunking the scuba gear up and down. Once done, hang the scuba gear and allow it to dry.
Scuba Gear Cleaning: Tip 5
Lastly, wrap up your scuba gear laundry session by cleaning your wetsuit, boots, and gloves. They should also be washed in fresh water, but it is also ideal to use a specialized detergent available in many supply stores. Make sure you also have a strong hanger for your wetsuit. Again, hang the scuba gear you just washed and allow them to dry.
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Scuba Diving Hall of Fame Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The International SCUBA Diving Hall of Fame is hosting its 10th anniversary awards banquet and induction ceremony Saturday, 30 January, at Pedro St James. Eleven persons will be honoured for their contributions to the growth of SCUBA diving as a sport and for their contributions in the fields of dive travel, entertainment, art, equipment design and development, education, exploration and adventure.
Scuba Diving Hall of Fame
Scuba Diving Hall of Fame Founded in 2000
Founded in 2000 by the Ministry of Tourism, the Cayman Islands is home to the ISDHF, created to establish a link between the Cayman Islands, a premiere diving destination, and diving enthusiasts worldwide who have made significant contributions to the recreational SCUBA diving industry.
New Members of Scuba Diving Hall of Fame
The 2010 inductees are Dr Eugenie Clark, known affectionately as the “shark lady,” a world-renowned ichthyologist and authority on sharks; Benoit Rouquayrol, who developed, patented and manufactured a self-contained breathing apparatus that became the first production SCUBA diving system; Wyland, a marine life artist and leading advocate for marine resource conservation; Nick Icorn, a diving pioneer regarded as the “keeper of the flame” for preserving diving’s illustrious history through his collection of representative samples of diving gear; Professor Louis Boutan, the first diver to take underwater photos; Francis Toribiong, who started the first dive operation in Palau and discovered the Blue Corner, one of the most famous dive sites in the world; Henry Albert Fleuss, who produced the first practical and successful closed-circuit breathing apparatus; Commandant Yves Le Prieur, who co-founded the world’s first recreational SCUBA diving club in 1935; and Auguste Denayrouze, who worked with the inventor Benoit Rouquayrol to develop and manufacture the self-contained breathing apparatus, and successfully marketed it internationally.
Dr. Eugenie Clark Shark Lady
The early pioneer awards for Professor Louis Boutan, Henry Albert Fleuss, Commandant Yves Le Prieur, Benoit Rouquayrol and Auguste Denayrouze will be given posthumously.
Each year, the Ministry of Tourism also honours Caymanians, paying tribute to the important role they played transforming the Cayman Islands into the premier diving destination that it is today. This year’s local honourees are Charles Ebanks, known locally as Captain Chuckie, and Patrick Noel Evans.
Special guests will be Ron and Valerie Taylor, who filmed the live shark sequences and underwater action footage in film and TV productions including Jaws, Orca and the Blue Lagoon; Sylvia Munro, who received the first early pioneer award on behalf of her father who made the silent movie version of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea in 1915; Dan Orr, President of DAN; and the Minister of Natural Resources, Environment & Tourism for the Palau Islands, Hon. Harry Fritz.
Also at the event on Saturday night, artifacts which have been collected for the planned Hall of Fame building will be displayed, including a customized wet suit from the movie The Daring Game, starring Lloyd Bridges; a circa 1947 La Spirotechnique Cousteau & Gagnan CG 45 regulator, recreational diving’s first production regulator; and a pair of Sea Net wooden diving fins circa late 1940s.
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