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Introducing Fall Deals From Stuart Cove's | On the Newsstand | Exclusive Deals | News From Around the Dive World
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This issue of Scuba Diving's Depth-Finder is brought to you by Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas
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Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas brings you last-minute fall packages from Nassau, Bahamas, starting from just $338—diving included.
Click here to learn more about the vacation package.
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ON THE NEWSSTAND | November 2005
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The November 2005 issue of Scuba Diving includes the first ever Editors' Choice Awards, recognizing not only some of the hottest destinations and coolest gear but also people in the dive community who are working hard to make the world a better place. Also in the November issue: ScubaLab's® exclusive look at 16 high-performance regs.
Pick up a copy at your local newsstand, or click here to subscribe.
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WHAT'S NEW ON SCUBADIVING.COM
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Planning Dive Trips Just Got Easier
ScubaDiving.com's TripFinder is now better than ever, with a new look and even more useful information.
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Diving Gitmo
For many of those living in the most controversial hot spot in the war on terror, the only escape is below the waves.
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EXCLUSIVE DIVE VACATION DEALS
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Take Scuba to the Classroom
On Jan. 14-21, 2006, the Imaging Foundation team will arrive at Sunset House, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, and launch "Live from the Caribbean" to 3rd grade students in Ashland, Wis.
No experience is required for participants, who will help prepare virtual classroom lectures and assist with databasing and slide scanning. Trip is scheduled for Jan. 14-21, 2006, for $1,623.25 to $2,484.25 per person, meals included.
(310) 458-0210
info@imagingfoundation.org
Imaging Foundation
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$100 Off Freeport Departure
Blackbeard's Cruises offers a seven-day, six-night adventure cruise to the Biminis, Berries, Andros and Grand Bahama areas in the Western Bahamas. Package includes accommodations aboard the Sea Explorer, Morning Star or Pirate's Lady, three to four dives per day, all meals, beverages and bar. Sloops board in Port Lucaya on Saturdays at noon. Price is regularly $879 p.p., but mention Scuba Diving and pay only $779 when you depart from Blackbeard's new—and soon permanent—location in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Dec. 28, 2005, through Feb. 25, 2006. Price does not include port tax of $40 and gratuities for the crew.
(800) 327-9600
www.blackbeard-cruises.com.
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NEWS FROM AROUND
THE DIVING WORLD
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Best Environmental Initiative by a Dive Operator
Bruce Purdy, president of Blackbeard's Charters, is honored for his efforts by Scuba Diving magazine. More>
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Hurricane Relief
Help dive locations make headway to recovery. More>
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Cayman Cowboys
Diving, action, adventure, intrigue and the environment all come into play in this novel by author Eric Douglas. More>
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Enter the 2006 Photo Contest! More>
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Stuart Cove's Dive The Bahamas Fall Dive Deals
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Indulge Yourself in the Bahamas
Wrecks, reefs, sharks, walls and more! Dive the Bahamas and save during November and December. Come to the Bahamas this fall for some heart-pounding action, above and below the water. Weather's great, water's nice and our boats are ready to go ... come on down!
Last-minute Fall Packages to Nassau, Bahamas
Stay at the Wyndham Nassau Beach Resort for three nights, with two days of boat diving from only $388. Nondivers go for only $188! Valid for new bookings only and may not be combined with any other offers, discounts, or coupons. Contact your travel professional, call (242) 362-4171 or visit www.dive-bahamas.com for more packages and information.
New Into the Blue Dive Sites
For the 2005 blockbuster, Into the Blue, a number of huge underwater sets were created near Stuart Cove's. Two DC-3 cargo planes were sunk offshore. One was placed at a shark location for stunts, a second one was placed near a shallow reef for easy filming. The third one was placed in a giant water tank at the Bacardi Rum factory for the close-up work.
When the film wrapped, Stuart convinced the producers to leave the shallow reef wreck for divers to enjoy. Unfortunately, this wreck was damaged during a storm. But—there is actually one more plane left! So, Stuart Cove's arranged to have the remaining parts of the airplane used in the Bacardi Tank placed on the bottom with the parts from the original shallow wreck.
Today, divers can enjoy the remnants of the two combined wrecks at the site now referred to as the DC-3.
In addition to the planes, a replica of a skeletal Spanish galleon was built and sunk in waters near Stuart's operation. Divers coming to Stuart Cove' s can explore these pieces of Hollywood history today. For more information about any Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas program, e-mail info@stuartcove.com or details are located at www.dive-bahamas.com.
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE DIVING WORLD
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Bruce Purdy, president of Blackbeard's Charters, is honored for his efforts by Scuba Diving magazine
Blackbeard's Cruises is awarded "Best Environmental Initiative by a Dive Operator" by Scuba Diving magazine for its efforts in revitalizing the reefs by relocating sea urchins. Under the guidance of Bruce Purdy, president of Blackbeard's Cruises, members of the Bahamas Diving Association are relocating sea urchins, Diadema antillarum, from rubble to reefs. The sea urchins are voracious consumers of algae, which, when left unchecked, destroys vast tracts of coral reef. Test sites have experienced significant reduction in algae. Since inception, close to 100 divers have collected more than 2,000 sea urchins for relocation. With over a year of observation, there has been significant increases in coral coverage on test reefs while algae coverage is decreasing.
Blackbeard's Charters donates specific weeks aboard the Cat Ppalu, a 65-foot catamaran based in the Exumas, Bahamas, for relocation excursions. Divers aid in the collection, relocation and observations of long spiny sea urchins during the course of the week. The value of the trip is tax-deductible. For more information, please contact Blackbeard's Charters offices at (800) 327-9600 or e-mail diadema@blackbeard-cruises.com.
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Hurricane Relief
While hurricane seasons are never kind, this has been a particularly brutal one for parts of the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean. Hurricane Wilma recently made a direct hit on the island of Cozumel before slamming into Cancun and the Yucatan, then swinging around and hitting South Florida. As divers, our travels have taken many of us to these beleaguered shores, and many of us have been enriched by these places' environmental and cultural beauty. It's time to repay the favor. The American Red Cross and Mexican Red Cross are helping the victims of Wilma and need your help. Please go to www.redcross.org to make a donation today.
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Cayman Cowboys
Diving, action, adventure, intrigue and the environment all come into play in this novel by author Eric Douglas. Set on Grand Cayman, this book explores the conflict between a healthy environment and urban development.
Go to www.booksbyeric.com for more information about Cayman Cowboys.
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© 2005 Scuba Diving Magazine
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