Deeper Currents, ... (and Tribulations)

May
19

Twee Vandaag Documentary 2006

Expedition Leader Dr. GJ Gast and me, meeting team leaders

In 2006 I co-sponsored, and co organized the APF (African Parks Foundation), cataloging and research expedition; co-financed by the Cousteau Society. With an international team of scientists and volunteers from renowned international and local organizations. On the 3 week (580 KM) expedition, I acted as the dive officer, overviewing marine operatio

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Nov
22

“Shark Incident” in the Red Sea - thedivepro report / Updated

The Oceanic white tip - top predator in the red sea

Thought of the day goes to the recent “Shark Incident” in the Red Sea.

Let's start by making sure we understand the following statement:

"The Red Sea is a unique and most beautiful, tropical eco system this however includes an entire array of predators. It is their Sea, we are just mere visitors."

Then now to the point: Are attacks increasing?

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Aug
07

J.Y. Cousteau - Famous Quotes

"The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in it's net of wonder forever."

Never before and since (with exception of BBC2's - Blue Planet's Sir David Attenborough) has one man been so influential as the late Commandant Cousteau in taking us onto his exploration voyages around the Sea's and Oceans of the world. He has shown the intricate secrets of the Oceans to millions, if not billions and still does till today.

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May
19

Heracleion ,The Ancient underwater city

So this one's been on my bucketlist for a while now. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Heracleion!

The city dates back to the 6th century B.C. and holds some of the most beautiful artifacts you could imagine.
Things like grand statues of gods and goddesses standing well over 15 feet tall and carved out of red granite, treasures of gold and rare stones, elaborate temples and enormous tablets.

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Jan
17

Captain O my Captain, Allah Yerhamo Reiis Shazly

I was just informed by my colleague Solveigh that my dear friend and ex-colleague Capt. Shazly Mahmoud has passed last week. There's legends and then there's legendary in The Red Sea. Captain Shazly was such a figure. A powerfully built, and top fishermen of El Qseir (Red Sea - Egypt) in his mid 40's (if memory serves me) when I met him down in Qse

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May
23

Sir Roger Moore, James Bond actor, dies aged 89 RIP

Roger Moore will perhaps always be remembered as the man who replaced Sean Connery in the James Bond series, arguably something he never lived down. Roger George Moore was born on October 14, 1927 in Stockwell, London, England, the son of Lillian (Pope) and George Alfred Moore, a policeman. He first wanted to be an artist, but got into films full t

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