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The vessel is a rare exampleexample of well-pre-well-pre- YavneYavne-Yam once stood. The site cur- eRDPML gun “Portsmouth” battleship, at a 12-me- served late classical period (mid-4th (mid 4th century BB.C.) C ) comcom- rently a protect antiquities site. The 20 centimeter wide disc was discovered by Certified Mathematician, Philosopher, Artist, ter depth, in the waters off Kotlin Island. mercial shipwrecks that sailed the Greek waters. a lifeguard, David Shalom, who was diving off the coast. Baikal Concert Pianist... Visionary Designed by the Tzar Peter the Great, um opens Only four similar artifacts have been found. The discs, representing the pupil of it sunk on the way back to the port of Marine archaeologists salvaged a few of the more than 500 an eye, were talismans adorning the bows of ancient cargo or warships in order www.iahd.org Kronshtadt, along with another ship, the terracotta amphora used to ferry liquids in ancient times. The to ward off evil spirits. The painted eye and the engravings have eroded away “London”. The battleship played a key recovered artefacts where identifi ed as Chian amphorae, after lying two and half millennium on the sea bed. role in the 1719 victory over , on used to store red wine from the Agean island of Chios. This “It was used as a protective measure against the evil eye and envy, as well as the Baltic Sea. wine is believed to be the most expensive type of wine in an- a navigation aid and to act as a pair of eyes which looked ahead and warned tiquity. Other examples of north Aegean amphorae were also of danger. But we thought the eyes were only on fighting ships, not merchants The area surveyed contains a total of 11 identifi ed. Many more are believed to lie buried in the sand ships.”, said Kobi Sharvit, the Director of the Marine Unit of the Israel Antiquities wrecks, says Andrei Lukoshov, head under the hull of the wreck. Authority (IAA). “This of the research team. The cruiser decorationecoration is also “Oleg”, sunk by an English torpedo The ship might be similar to its more famous prevalentevalent today in 1919, was also found, as well as counterpart, the 15-meter “Kyrenia ship” – the onn modern boats an aircraft resembling the Li-2 model oldest Greek shipwreck ever excavated, ac- in Portugal,Portugal, Malta, from the 1st. Long Range Aviation cidentally discovered of the northern coast of Greeceeece and iinn Division Guard, downed in 1944. Cyprus, more than 40 years ago. thee Far East.East.”,”, The team is part of a project named hee aadds.dds. “Secrets of the Sunken Ships” that already located 50 wrecks (such The fi nd will help scientists understand more as in the River Volkhov and in Lake about nautical history, trade and commerce Ladoga), among those the Ger- For further info email in the Aegean and East Mediterranean area, man Boat “Frida Horn”, an European fl[email protected] during the Classical period. This is the fi rst SPONSORS mast ship, both from the second half marine archeological research project con- of the 19th century, as well as the Phone +45 3880 9290 ducted solely by Cypriot institutions, under- “Hanhoot” (1892), the “Jigit” and Cell +45 4050 8585 PADI Receives Certifi cation of Compliance with new ISO taken by the University of Cyprus’ Archaeol- Standards the “Haezdnik” (built in 1856). The ogy Research Unit and funded by the Thetis team will also continue the study Foundation. On 14th June 2008, representatives of PADI received a certificate from Dr Peter of a badly damaged, 16th century Jonas of EUF Certification International, stating PADI’s compliance with the suite of 40-meter long mast-ship, belong- ISO standards covering the delivery of recreational . Previously, inde- ing to the same class of the famous pendent inspectors had visited the offices of PADI and as a result of the stringent Swedish battleship “”. 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Hercules C-130 becomes Yap Manta Fest 2008 A PPercenter for the Ocean Diving Bermuda’s Wearing a simple patch may prevent stomach cent fo South Africa wreck new attraction in travel news bugs picked up during foreign travel travel Carlos Hiller is a painter ofr oceanthe lightO and life travel travel Alit wisis nosto newest ‘shipwreck’ cean rap cons esequat- Texan scuba The bane of all travellers, stomach upsets Manta Ray Bay Hotel & Yap Divers have ing et, vero park Wreck divers at the Bermuda’s South along with their ensuing symptoms of vomit- announced the second edition of their “Manta dolo Shore will fi nd a recently scuttled ing, diarrhoea and cramps can often leave Edited by Fest” photo festival series. From September 3rd Edited by people incapacitated or weak for days. Now, Scott Bennett 75-foot tugboat called “Forceful”, Scott Bennett to October 2nd, some of the world’s top under- submerged at 60-feet beside a blos- relief may have arrived in the form of a patch water shooters and videographers will be on soming wall, placed near another impregnated by toxins produced by the E. coli hand to help guests hone their underwater pho- NOAA surveys WW2 U-boats sunk off the UNDERWATER HISTORICAL TRAIL PROPOSED IN SAIPAN 55-foot tugboat know as “King”, al- bacterium. Once worn, the toxins therein help tographic skills. Two sessions will be held; the first, lowing for a great 50 minute dive on Eastern US seaboard to prime the immune system when confronted from Sept. 3rd to 17th, will feature and both sites. with the real thing. Mike Veitch. From Sept. 17th to October 2nd, Eric In a move that could help boost local tourism, Saipan officials are con- This summer a NOAA-led expedition studied ing shipwrecks from both sides, some at US research published in the Lancet medical Hanauer and Marty Snyderman will be featured. sidering a plan to establish an underwater historical trail in the lagoon Text by Harald Apelt The boat’s watermarks and sign are the remains of three German subs (u-boats) depths (less than 130 journal discovered the patch was 75% effec- Nightly presentations will be held outdoors as well Sinking of the USS little pieces to on the island’s west coast. A major battleground during the Second RRetiringetiring from still visible, while its inside has been sunk off the North Carolina Coast by the US feet) and many located in deeper waters, tive against diarrhoea attacks caused by E. as classroom seminars held in the afternoons. A Photos by Daniel Debes get it down World War, the lagoon and its environs is an underwater graveyard for Vandenberg put on hold 50 years of serv- cleared out. The wreck allows for a military in 1942. During the expedition, re- untouched and in relatively good condition. SCUBA SERAYA coli in a study involving 178 people. The partici- slide show and video presentation comprising the CARLOS HILLER Ralf Keifner and Rainer Schimf here,” the a multitude of relics including tanks, pontoon barges, a Japanese anti- ice with the U.S. full penetration and swimming up searchers surveyed and documented all vis- Since their discovery over three decades pants were given either a placebo ‘dummy’ guests’ best efforts will be held on the last day of president of submarine boat and even an aircraft. Plans to sink the USS Hoyt Vandenberg off Key WWestest to crecre-- AiAirr FForce,orce, a rrecentlyecently the metal staircase to the top deck, ible sections of each of the subs (U-352, U-85 ago two of the U-boats, the U-352 and U-85, Scuba Seraya Resort’s efficient online reserva- patch, or one containing the toxin, then sent each session, with awards given to the partici- itit,”” Hydrosports Scuba owner Vernor Materials and Earlier this year, underwater archaeologists Jason Burns and Michael ate an artifi cial reef and diving destination have stalled. auctioned Hercules airplane is it is possible to get a view over the and U-701) using non-invasive techniques. have been further damaged by salvag- tion system with guaranteed instant confirmation off to continue their journey through Mexico pants. During the month-long event, guests will Long running rumours have now been Michelle Cryer said. “As far as Equipment, a partner in the Krivor catalogued a host of this war era wreckage in a survey utiliz- The ship is now docked in Virginia where it will remain at the newest diving attraction to entire vessel. The small pilothouse still The existing marine life found at the sites will ers and souvenir hunters,. U-701 is relatively makes online bookings a breeze. or Guatemala. Patch-wearers who did fall ill get to rub elbows with some of the world’s top we know, this is going to be the venture, said. “Those wings are ing specialized and magnetic detection equipment. A draft confi rmed to be true and proven by least until hurricane season is over. What happens then, it’s local divers in Clute, Texas. The has some of its machinery left, such also be studied. “This expedition is the fi rst intact but also show signs of damage stem- To meet the burgeoning demands of travelers recovered far more quickly, it added. underwater shooters, experience superlative div- only C-130 in the U.S. available in four sections, and we had to report on those findings will arrive at the Commonwealth’s Historic spectacular photographs! Orcas, the anyone’s guess. C-130 joins a fighter jet, train as movable levers, creating a great part of a larger multi-year project.” expedi- ming from illegal salvage attempts. The sub opting to book online, Scuba Seraya Resort now The study authors, who work a biotech com- ing and most of all, have lots of fun. To book, visit for scuba divers, so it’s a big scab them together and we Preservation Office in the coming weeks, said director Roy Sablan. Escalating costs and evaporating fi nances have halted caboose, pieces of the Mayan opportunity for underwater photog- tion leader David Alberg explained. “The was discovered by recreational divers in provides efficient, online reservations through its pany IOMAI in Maryland, estimated that up to the websites of one of the event’s 3 corporate great killer whales, do like to eat their deal.” had to cut holes to make it safe Establishing an underwater trail for divers is “the next move” Sablan the Vandenberg project, and it’s now uncertain whether Mindbender from Astroworld, raphy. Being still a new wreck and information collected during this expedition 1989 before being covered by sand and website. Utilizing this innovative feature, guests can 27 million travellers are affected each year. sponsors: own kind and hunt common dolphins inside. “ said, noting the report will help guide that effort. “It will be a good the ship will ever be sunk. According to the most recent giant sculptures of mammoths, lacking so far any reasonable amount will be crucial to efforts to preserve these rediscovered in 2004. now secure instantly confirmed online reservations However, as E. coli is responsible for only 40% opportunity for tourists,” he said. off the coastline of Port Elizabeth, estimate, it will cost $8.45 million to scuttle the Vanden- turtles and old parts from NASA A hundred feet long and with Divers helping position the of coral, local fi shes are yet to adopt it historic sites.” Phase two of the project, scheduled for minus the hassle. All that is required is to check the of all travellers’ diarrhoea, it does not offer Reef and Rainforest: www.reefrainforest.com The trail could serve as a major draw for diving enthusiasts, who would South Africa—a spectacular dive berg, A bank consortium consisting of BB&T, Orion and First — all under the surface of the a 149-foot wingspan, the plane C-130 shared the boat with a as their local hangout. The sunken vessels are located in the summer 2009, will primarily investigate Allied resort’s website, where they can find a 14-day cal- complete protection. The usual travel precau- South Pacific Island Travel: www.spislandtravel. WW2 bomber wreck found by follow local tour operators from wreck to wreck. State Bank offered an initial combined invest- 55-acre “Mammoth” lake. had to be cut in half in order Discovery Channel crew docu- “Graveyard of the Atlantic” area, contain- wrecks in the area. endar displaying real-time room availability along tions still apply. com destination in many ways. With seals, However, before the project can commence, additional surveys “...sounds ment of $4.6 million at the project’s outset but “The owners of the lake to be sunk to the bottom of the menting dive sites all over the Chris Haile, a local instructor, said that with the corresponding rates. World of Diving: www.worldofdiving.com 22 different shark species, whales, scaled that back to $3.2 million when progress treasure hunters may be required to how many more artifacts there are to discover in acquire a lot of cool stuff for lake. “We had to cut it up in world “The boat will eventually become like Once the room type and date of stay has been Bonaire Announces Delta Airlines to Add CARLOS HILLER like it’s be- Saipan’s lagoon, according to preservation office staff archaeologist a never-ending list of sea creatures came to a halt. Besides other smaller contribu- an artifi cial reef - it’s just a process of Divers fi nd rare WW2 tanks on the bottom of the English Channel chosen, guests must pay a minimal deposit of Non-Stop Service from New York For additional information, contact: coming an Ronnie Rogers. “When the west coast of the island was bombed, a tions, a funding gap of $1.85 million remains to time so the coral will start to grow on The wreck of a B-26 Marauder WW2 bomber which crashed more than 60 years 10% which will be deducted from the total room and about 400 historic wrecks off lot of equipment got pushed into the lagoon and ended up on the unreality” be raised either through private donations or Indian Navy sinks ship to create artifi cial reef the metal and within the boat. With- ago in the Mexico Gulf waters, was accidentally discovered in 1990 by charter boat Resting at the bottom of the Centaur IV is supposed to be the quently ascertained that the charge as a reservation guarantee. This assures Tourism Corporation Bonaire is pleased to Daniel Brinckmann the coastline at Madiba Bay, there is bottom,” Rogers said, adding a more thorough survey might occur in more government earmarks. out a doubt this new tug will attract captain Tim Wicburg, who believed to have found the elusive aircraft containing English Channel, eight miles off only version known to have seen historic weapons were destined guests that their room of choice is ready and MV ODYYSSEA 1 UPDATE announce that Delta Air Lines will launch [email protected] The decommissioned ship, Sea- The ship was then towed out, also promote as a the coming months and completion of the trail may take up to a year. an adventure waiting here for every District IV Commissioner Barry Gibson said divers to come here. The fi rst tug we Fugencio Batista’s loot – one of four B-26 the former Cuban dictator used to trans- the coast of West Sussex, two combat, in service with the Royal for battle during the landings but waiting upon their arrival at Scuba Seraya Resort. a weekly non-stop flight from New York to/ Cell: (00 49) 163 – 2 60 89 93 ward Defence Boat T-54, was mines were fi tted on the vessel sport. Saipan’s underwater history “is a resource from which we can all ben- diver. the City Commission is “still interested” but that - consid- sank was fun for around fi fteen min- port tons of gold raided from the Cuban National Treasury, when fleeing from Fidel armoured WW2 vehicles have Marines Armored Support Group. never arrived. Apparently, the Guests will receive an automated e-mail confirm- After weeks of working with insurance and from Bonaire beginning on December 20, Phone: (00 49) 21 31 – 3 69 43 86 sunk off the Karnataka coast in and detonated, causing it to efit,” he added. ering fi nances, the project “sounds like it’s becoming an utes but with the new larger one here Castro’s revolutionary in 1959. now been identified as rare BSAC divers, who accidentally tanks fell overboard when a land- ing the transaction upon receipt of payment. the salvagers, Odyssea Divers has announced 2008. Dolphins & the Arabian Sea. Since it was sink, bow fi rst. A sur- unreality.” However, City Commissioner Bill Verge was it makes a perfect British Centaur CS IV tanks, part stumbled on the wreckage, docu- ing craft capsized on its way to Situated on a stretch of prime beachfront on that its liveaboard, the MV Odyssea 1, cannot Situated eighty-six miles east of Aruba, Adventure for everyone commissioned in September vey conducted by upbeat. “This investment will make money for 100 years”. 40 to 55 minute Wicburg first stumbled upon the twin 50-caliber machine guns mounted in the top- of a contingent of 80, heading mented the find and were helped the Normandy beaches, on June Bali’s north east coast, Scuba Seraya Resort offers be salvaged and has been declared a total the Dutch Caribbean island offers pris- What a day! Rainer Schimf, our guide, is 198 it served as a coast guard a diver confi rmed He went on to project that free media coverage from the dive with the short turret. The remains, a section of an intact wing and two massive engines with badly for France for DD-Day. Day. The by historians to determine how the 6th, 1944. exceptional diving and comfortable accommo- loss. The vessel was severely damaged during tine coral formations and one of the Travel Tips - Skytrax heading back to harbour; his semi rigid boat, patrolling the maritime borders the vessel was set- scuttling would be valued at $40 million, citing media inter- distance between bent propellers some 1,350 feet away, were located at a depth of 21m (70 ft). they got there, dation in a tranquil setting. A myriad of outstand- a powerful storm on the evening May 11, 2008. most thriving fish populations in the entire equipped with two 90 HP Evinrude outboard est such as “Good Morning America,” and “Mythbusters”. for 23 years tled correctly on Certain that it was Batista’s missing airplane, he convinced his partner Tom O’Brien David Fletcher, historian at the ing dive sites is close at hand including Seraya’s As a result, all cruises chartered or booked for Caribbean. Bonaire is recognized as one So, you’ve finally decided to go on that big overseas dive trip. The resort is booked but then comes the big question: which airline? The bewildering Killer Whales of motors, is cutting its way through the waves. The the two boats,” he as there was According to an Indian offi - the seabed. The Jackie Harder, President of the Key Largo Chamber added. to join him on a venture to locate the missing gold. Also in the seven-boat fleet crew no shipwreck Tank Museum, said: ‘They are very own House reef and the world-famous Liberty the remainder of the year were immediately of the world’s top destinations worldwide variety of choices is enough to overwhelm the most seasoned of travellers. Now, get the facts from fellow travellers with the simple touch of a mouse. CARLOS HILLER clients on board are still stunned and amazed cial, the ship’s electrical wiring, area has initially of Commerce and champion of the Spiegel Grove was Pat Clyne, chief videographer for world-famous treasure hunter Mel Fisher, who nearby. It was very rare – there are only two, wreck. For additional information regarding the cancelled. It was hoped repairs on the vessel for sustainable tourism and has been the With Skytrax, the world’s largest selection of airline and airport reviews, access more than 335,000 independent traveller reviews and ratings for more by the absolutely amazing scene they have just communication and weapon been opened to Find more awe-inspiring images and scuttling said that the success of the Spiegel Grove recorded the team’s efforts for a possible documentary. subse- in France, that we know about.’ resort’s facilities and location, see www.scu- would be feasible, but sadly, this hasn’t been recipient of numerous awards, includ- than 600 airports worldwide. Reviews are even available on seating comfort, from economy to first class. witnessed. ocean art by fine artists and underwater project is due, in large part, to continuing community sup- systems, as well as most of the professional divers The tanks lie close to two bulldoz- baseraya.com. the case. There are currently no immediate ing the prestigious Mag-azine/ Find out what to expect during your next transit stopover with extensive information on amenities such as restaurants, lounges, Internet access, tran- Rainer has been doing the Sardine Run off photographers from around the world. port. machinery were removed. Also, as the underwa- They found no gold, and were disappointed when the true identity of the aircraft ers and a field gun. The bulldoz- plans to obtain a new liveaboard. Caribbean Tourism Organization 2008 sit hotel rooms, guided city tours or a quiet corner to have a snooze. A news page has all the latest information, from new airlines to the latest routes Port Elizabeth successfully since 2002 and has as orcas and successfully, too! of this story went around the world delivering traces of oil cleaned from the ter visibility has to T-shirts, prints, cards & gifts. A percent of was established. However, the forensic analysis and documenting of the aircraft’s ers are believed to be armored On a much brighter note, the company is Sustainable Tourism Award. and services. In addition, direct links are provided to websites of airlines worldwide based on regions. Not happy with a flight or airport? Write your own ever since been trying to prove the rumour that “This was a well deserved moment in my the amazing images instantly! captions, captions, captions... fuel tanks. “All potential con- improve to about condition gave new light and perhaps will suggest new causes for the accident, Caterpillar bulldozers, used by the now concentrating its resources on develop- In addition to diving, the island offers review and let others know of your experience! all sales goes to ocean conservation. orcas come to PE (Port Elizabeth) specifi cally to career as dive tour operator and marine Dive Expert-Tours does mainly dive tours, taminants that could adversely six meters before other than the official “pilot charged with accident” report. The B-26was also know British Army 79th Armored Division– ing a new resort and dive operation in an a wealth of activities, including windsurf- hunt for common dolphins during the Sardine logistics manager for Dive Expert Tours,” said however it is the “crème de la crème” which affect marine life were removed it is possible to Alit wisis nosto as “widow maker” and “ flying prostitute” because of its notorious design flaws and there are no known surviving bull- unspoiled corner of southwest Lombok. All ing, mountain biking, kayaking, horseback Run. the theory! It is true, common dolphins are part of the dolphin in his mouth is the fi rst of its kind. It was Schimpf, who is the owner of Dive Expert Schimf is offering his clients, which are divers, to make T-54 as environmentally view the ship from cons esequat- difficulty to maneuver. dozers of this type. the necessary building permits have been riding, nature tours, sailing and deep-sea The X-RAY MAG Store Now fi nally in May 2008, his effort has paid off and orcas’ diet. formerly thought that this hunting technique was Tours and an underwater fi lmmaker. His effort photographers and fi lmmakers. His expertise safe as possible.” the offi cial glass-bottomed ing et, vero fishing. all the camera footage taken by his clients and his The amazing picture taken (above) showing the employed only by white sharks. However, it is now elevated his clients into the upper echalons of within the South African waters is unique, added. boats. 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travel South Africa travel South Africa travel South Africa travel South Africa travel South Africa travel South Africa travel South Africa depending on where the tours go. If diving is in PE, the semi rigid boat is parked at the accommodation, packed with dive equipment, and stationed ashore right there, and passengers are transported alongside the boat to the harbour where the adventure starts. Upon return, boat and equipment rides back on the trailer to the Villa Chameleon where a Bauer Kompressor is waiting for to refi ll divers’ cylinders. ■

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Madiba Bay area, is overwhelming. Film crews meeting Visibility is a factor as well. However, we are seeking the international standards confi rm the area around Port areas with best conditions on the dive.” Elizabeth is the best diving destination world wide. Schimf does not offer day trips. Instead, there are Schimf, a German native, has lived with his family— packages. Therefore, experiences are made during Where ever the sardines break always following the divers. happen for not only Schimf but every wife Petra and son, Jonas—in Port Elizabeth since 1999. the tour. Whales, dolphins, reefs, sharks and the sea are the surface, Schimf will be there TV documentaries and cinema diver who witnesses it, again and again. It has become his new home, and he is proud to be not possible to see in a couple of days. This is why his with his boats and crew. As many productions have raised expectations Spotting with planes and the use of operating in South Africa. concept doesn’t work with day trips. An average of ten documentaries and TV shows and, of of clients and fi lmmakers, sometimes satellite pictures has advanced the hunt His company, Expert-Tours, offers specialized days are needed to see what the client desires. It is a course, countless customers are able to beyond feasible means. Divers need to for the sardines and the action. The diving tours to dive tourists. He also provides unique trip and an experience not to be missed. Professionals attest, Schimf is successful in fi nding the remember that a two-week vacation “fl exible” Sardine Run which covers this professional service for fi lm crews and production with a special desire for fi lm shoots or photos often stay best locations. Baitballs on a daily basis, cannot be compared to a e.g. National wide area is a garantee for success. companies from around the world. much longer. particularly within the Port Elizabeth Geographic production where over Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique Adventure is what Schimf’s clients are seeking, The sardine run, for example, is done completely area, and visibility of plus 15 meters are seven years of fi lming 45 to 60-minute of are also covered by Schimf and Expert- and the expectations are high due to countless differently by Expert-Tours in contrast to most, if not all, normal. footage gets compiled into a fi lm. Tours. Mantas, whalesharks and the documentaries showing the unbelievable unspoiled operators within South Africa. “Firstly, we start already Specifi c briefi ng guarantees that Reality is different, and divers will submerged cannons at Lake Otjikoto and diverse underwater scenarios possible within South between February and operate until about July. divers will be able to safely see the realize how great it is to be able to are frequently visited attractions. African waters. Secondly, we go to where we know that the Sardines action in close range. The budy-system experience the sardine run, and how Topside, guests can also experience Advanced diving certifi cation as a minimum are—anywhere between Plettenberg Bay through is diffi cult to exercise during a dive under privileged one feels after seeing the the Big 5 by request and see stunning qualifi cation and or plus 100 dives are needed to enjoy Port Elizabeth (the best spot!) and further, if necessary, a baitball. Therefore, Schimf makes action after two weeks. landscapes and beautiful beaches and and realize what is offered on Rainer’s tours. up the coast into the Transkei e.g. Port St Johns,” said sure divers are paying attention to the One gets goose bumps seeing and vibrant cities on tours led by Expert-Tours. “What we offer here on our dive tours is for advanced Schimf. This means Schimf is covering almost 1,100 briefi ng and stick to it. experiencing a school of more than 2500 Accommodation is available mainly divers only,” said Schimf. “South African waters can km of coastline. If compared to the Red Sea, it would They will often dive in blue water with common dolphins hunting and feeding in guest houses like Villa Chameleon, be tricky. There might be currents, waves and wind. cover an area from Dahab to Marsa Alam. more than 200m below them. The boat is during the sardine action. It is likely to run by Petra Schimpf, and other options

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THE FACTS AND VIEWPOINTS IN THIS SECTION ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF X-RAY MAG. EQUIPMENT PRESENTED IN THIS SECTION HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED BY X-RAY MAG STAFF, NOR ARE THE ITEMS WARRANTEED. INFORMATION PROVIDED IS RIGHT: Detail map of South Afric CONDENSED FROM MANUFACTURERS’ DESCRIPTIONS. TEXTS ARE USUALLY EDITED It takes two tenders to put the suit South Africa BELOW: Global map with FOR LENGTH, CLARITY AND STYLE. LINKS ARE ACTIVE AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION on . Here, they strap the Hard Helmet travel location in Indonesia of POINT & CLICK equipment GirlDiverr GirlDiver leather laces of the canvas leg- Sulawesi highlighted ON BOLD LINKS gings which are then slipped into brass tipped boots with flat wood- fact file en insoles South Africa Edited by Choice Cindy Ross The Girl suit brales, with a able to maintain correct pos- decrease flow by turning the knob with of 56 pounds (25 kilos) ture, but as the weight beared my left hand. Edited by DIVE RIGHT IN alone. Underwater, the down, my spine began to Overhead, a communication unit, Arnold Weisz WITH OUR FREE Text by Cindy Ross top heavy helmet con- bend. In my mind, I was secret- made of telephone wiring, allowed me GirlDiver.com figuration, even with air ly wondering if the two inches to speak with my “dive guide” on the SOURCES: ANDY FERRARI, US CIA WORLD MAGAZINE & WEBSITE Photos by Bill Battan added, would turn div- of compression my spine was surface. His voice would be guiding me FACT BOOK, CITYSEAHOURSE.COM EEquipmentquipment and Chris Padilla ers on their heads. So, undergoing would be able to on my journey, and my responses would • Shipwrecks • Meet Singles In the Bubble to counteract the tipsi- be undone. assure him that I was both safe and com- History In the early 17th cen- December 2006. Indonesia must deforesta- currency, 1GBP=17,850.90 IDR, • Ask An Expert • Monthly Prizes ness, boots weighing 17 posed underwater. tury, the Dutch began to colonize contintue to confront a low inten- tion; water a 126% 1AUD=7,354.02 IDR, 1SGD=5,988.11 • Dive Medicine • Scuba Forums pounds (8 kilos) each, The helmet Indonesia. From 1942 to 1945, the sity separatist guerilla movement pollution average IDR Time travel becomes reality, as scuba world—recreationally, not commer- are collectors of diving helmets and equip- and a weight belt of 85 “Ok, here we go,” said Steve, Taking the plunge islands were occupied by Japan. in Papua. Government: republic. from sewage fuel price • Dive Fitness • Weekly Blog I descend beneath the waterline cially. ment from our past. The suit I dived in was pounds (38.5 kilos) was as he lowered the “brass hel- Hoisted up, and six heavy steps later, I After Japan’s surrender in World Capital: Jakarta and industrial hike, lack-luster Language Bahasa Indonesia I sought out dive gear made for small a “Men’s Large” size—the smallest avail- added to the standard met” onto my head. The hel- was on the edge of the dock ready for a • Reader Photos • Photo Galleries in a 1944 Mark V Hard Helmet, the War II, Indonesia declared its in- wastes, urban air growth through is the offi cial language and is a • Diver Profiles • Local Dive Sites women, found easier methods to don the able suit size. diving dress. Total weight met of an authentic Mark V is giant stride into the water. While the Mark dependence, but four more years Geography Indonesia is lo- pollution in, smog mid-2006, heavy modifi ed form of Malay. Other standard U.S. Navy dive equip- heavy equipment and slowly developed With enough lacing and strapping, pull- of the equipment is 190 not actually brass, but rather V had four “lights” (windows) in the hel- passed mired by recurring hostili- cated in Southeastern Asia. It is an from forest fi res. Indonesia is increases in rice prices, in- languages spoken: English, Dutch, ment used for undersea salvage the “dive specific” muscular pounds (86 kilos)—almost spun copper ties and intermittent negotiations archipelago between the Indian party to the following international crease in people under the pov- local dialects (Javanese is most www.midwestscubadiving.com …and more! operations in World War II. structure by hauling countless two times my weight! with tin plating, before the Dutch relinquished its Ocean and the Pacifi c Ocean, environmental agreements: Biodi- erty line. Economic reforms aim to common) tanks to and from dive sites. I As the donning of and all of the colony. Indonesia is the largest which consists of 17,508 islands, of versity, Climate Change, Climate improve the investment climate, “So, what’s under the water?” I asked honed my instructional skills to equipment commenced, original helmets archipelagic state in the world. It is which 6,000 are inhabited. Indone- Change-Kyoto Protocol, Deser- infrastructure, and strengthen the Health Be prepared and get Maurice, the aged Greek instructor from a ease the entry of other women the suit engulfed my were spun by a home to the world’s largest Muslim sia straddles the equator. It has a tifi cation, Endangered Species, fi nancial sector. There has been your shots before you go to Indo- local training facility for commercial divers. into the sport. frame, and my two dive single individual population. issues include: strategic location along major sea Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, progress in rebuilding Aceh after nesia. There is a high degree of risk I was 19 years old, and my only experience Now, I’m taking the plunge attendants began the who had mas- poverty, terrorism, strengthening lanes from the Indian Ocean to Marine Life Conservation, the 2004 tsunami. Aceh now shows for food or waterborne diseases with the underwater realm was a five min- as a hard helmet diver. Using task of strapping the tered the craft. democracy after 40 years of au- the Pacifi c Ocean. Terrain is mostly Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, more economic activity than be- including bacterial and protozoal ute dive in a college swimming pool. “modern equipment” from leather laces and belts. The helmet, thoritarian rule, fi nancial reforms, coastal lowlands with interior Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber fore the disaster. Unfortunately, In- diarrhea, hepatitis A and E, and He told of the brilliant sea life inhabit- another century. Descending to My canvas clad feet BILL BATTAN complete with corruption, human rights violations mountains on the larger islands. 94, Wetlands donesia suffered another tsunami typhoid fever. There is also a risk ing the chilly waters of the Puget Sound the depths in an authentic Mark were slipped into the brales and wing by military and police personnel, Lowest point: Indian Ocean, 0 in South Java and major fl ooding for vectorborne diseases in some in the northwestern corner of the U.S. V helmet. brass tipped boots with were not in the plans either, apparently.) nuts, had a weight of 56 and avian infl uenza. Indonesia m. Highest point: Puncak Jaya Economy Indonesia is a vast in Jakarta in 2006-7 causing billions locations. These diseases include He explained what the guys were doing This level of helmet was pro- flat wooden insoles. The Next, the breastplate was attached to pounds (25 kilos), and this reached a historic peace agree- ,5,030 m. Coastline: 54,716 km. polyglot nation and has struggled of additional dollars in damages. dengue fever, malaria and chikun- underwater, welding and cutting, and how duced by the Diving Equipment legs were laced in the the suit with wing nuts. I can feel the became the final piece. ment in 2005 with armed separa- Natural : fl oods occasion- to overcome the Asian fi nancial gunya. Bird fl ue, or highly patho- they would eventually use it to work in the and Salvage Company (now back to avoid over infla- weight on my shoulders, but it’s not as As the faceplate on tists in Aceh. It led to ally, severe droughts, forest fi res, crisis. It still struggles with persistent Climate tropical; hot, humid; genic H5N1 avian infl uenza, has EEquipmentquipment offshore oil fields. known as DESCO) for the U.S. tion once below the bad as I thought it would be. Movement the bonnet closed and democratic tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanoes. unemployment and poverty. It has highlands are more moderate in been identifi ed among birds in “I want to learn how to dive!” Navy from 1927 until the Mark surface. Ergonomics and is definitely getting difficult, no yoga sealed, my world changed elec- Enivon- inadequate infrastructure, corrup- climate Indonesia. It poses a very low risk, I exclaimed. Maurice just shook his head XII surface supplied system in comfort were definitely today. to a sepia toned view of tions in men- tion, a weak fi nancial sector, poor but check with your doctor before and in a thick accent said, “Girls like you… the late 1970’s. not in the design phase Now for the final touches. First, the what early salvage divers tal is- investment, and unbalanced re- Population 245,452,739 (July you go. you no dive. Girls like that, (pointing to a on this equipment. leather harness was suspended from my were faced with using the sues: source distribution among regions. 2006 est.) Internet users: 16 million tall, stocky girl on the dock) they dive. Girls Donning the Gear They stood me upright shoulders holding 85 pounds (38.5 kilos) of “modern equipment” of The country continues to gradually (2005). Ethnic groups: Javanese Chambers like you… you date the divers. Come, I’ll The dive was coordinated by (definitely not moving lead weight around my waist. This would their time.

recover and rebuild after the dev- 45%, Sundanese 14%, Madurese Manado (Sulawesi): introduce you to my boys.” And with that, it Tim and Steve King of Smokey BILL BATTAN anywhere with the metal counteract the internal lift from the air, as Final instruction included astating December 2004 tsunami 7.5%, coastal Malays 7.5%, other Malalayang Hospital was done. Point Diving. As members of the slippers on my feet) and well as help my center of balance under- operation of the chin as well as from an earthquake ethnic groups 26%. Religions: Phone: +62-0812-4302970 I was 19, in college, and so the introduc- Historical Diving Society, they The smallest suit available was a men’s large. How does a five finished tightening the water. button (purge valve) to in central Java in May 2006 that Muslim 88%, Protestant 5%, Roman tion to the boys on the dock sufficed. In foot tall girl fit? lower part of the suit to fit They released the weight onto my release the air as it flowed caused damages and losses over Catholic 3%, Hindu 2%, Buddhist Makassar (Sulawesi): the four months following, I helped the my small frame. I’m sure shoulders… “I’m standing! Ok, I can do into the suit. My surface RIGHT INSET: Mark V Girl $3 billion. The current administra- 1%, other religions 1% (1998) Rumah Sakit Umum Wahidin Sudi- guys get in and out of their dive gear, ing and tugging, they fitted me into the Desco Company never expected a this,” I thought to myself. “This is not that air supply was connected Cindy Ross dons the tion faces declining oil production, rohusodo Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan learned about the dockside , hard helmet breast plate the rubber coated canvas suit, promis- five foot nothing (152 cm) girl to don this tough.” to a turn valve mounted lack of new exploration invest- Currency Indonesian rupiah Km. 11 rinsed and stored the commercial dive FAR RIGHT: Underwater – Feeling ing no leaks in a suit manufactured the outfit. At this point, my tenders had me sit on the front of the suit, to ment, subsidized domestic fuel (IDR). Tamalanrea Kampus UNHAS Indo- equipment. But I knew I could never dive, what it was like to do work under- year after Jacque Cousteau took his first The rubber seals at the end of each on the dress platform. It was time for the which I could increase or straining the budget in 2005, weak Exchange rates: 1EUR=12,125.85 nesia Phone: +62-0411-584677 for I wasn’t big enough, or strong enough. water. Robotic and difficult to experimental dive in his Aqua-Lung. arm were pushed up my forearm to find a helmet. As I was sitting on the platform, monetary policy, a run on the IDR, 1USD=9,087.04 IDR, It took a full decade for my entry into the move. Definitely a respect builder! BILL BATTAN The was bolted to the thick enough place to seal. (Dainty wrists the belt started to take its toll. I had been The breast plate is attached

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BILL BATTAN Giant Stride entry - whale tales Unable to see the Hard Helmet Hard Helmet Mystic explosion in Arctic kills whales GirlDiver water but trusting Just Waiting – With the heavy shoulder GirlDiver focus whale tales the voice in the harness and helmet, waiting for entry Today the risks are: An explosion that allegedly killed several whales in Canada’s Northwest Passage in late July will likely remain a hood sayiing, is challenging on the spine were dressed air demand knob back down, and I • in the dark blue areas, where mystery. “Just one in recreational was once again on my feet. there is a larger risk of finding step with scuba outfits, As the voice overhead melded dangerous objects like mines, A Transport Canada helicopter on board the Canadian Coast Guard ship Henry Larsen did a fly over of your right Seals navigate by stars foot.” with full face with the bubbles, each inhale and oxa and chemical weapons north Baffin Island on Friday and found no sign of dead whales or an explosion, says Summer Halliday, a communica- exhale, I walked the floor of the agents; spokeswoman for the Department of National Defence. tion masks on. sea. I experienced, for a moment, • in the light blue areas, where Seals can identify a single star in the night sky and navigate by it, scientists have dis- They could what the pioneers of underwater there is a risk of finding ???? Edited by covered. Defence officials were put on alert earlier this week when an Inuit ranger camped in the area passed on a easily retrieve work went through. I imagined Diving with WMDs • in the white areas, where it Peter Symes the mask. But going 240 feet down a line, as the Divers & dumped chemical weapons in the Baltic is possible that one can find Navigating in the open ocean is essential for seals to move between foraging Pulau Weh what if I, in my rescuers in May of 1939 reached dangerous objects when grounds that may be hundreds of kilometres apart. First sigting in 30 years Rebirth of Paradise After the Tsunami robotic attire, the sunken U.S. submarine, Squalus, exploring the seabed for lay- Blue whale song is getting deeper wanted to and saved 33 crewmen from the Text by Commander Carl-Gustav von Konow ing cables, pipelines, drilling, This is the first evidence that marine mammals, like humans, use stars to navigate in Humpback Whale in the Baltic reach down bottom of the Atlantic. The slow, Photos courtesy of the Swedish Coast Guard building wind power stations or open water, say scientists. and get the deliberate movement, each reach doing scientific research. In the past century and a half there have been exactly three documented sightings of living humpback whales in mask? and step carefully thought out, The European team has published details of its work in the journal Animal Cognition. German waters. Marine biologists say that makes last Friday’s sighting a “sensation.” “Go ahead as the suit was difficult to travel or The explorer must be prepared and sit down,” maneuver in. to meet these threats. The researchers, headed by Dr Guido Dehnhardt of University of Rostock in Biologists Andreas Nick and Christoph Bock had travelled to the German island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea to watch birds. the voice in I am thankful to those who pio- Fishermen never know when , simulated a night sky above two captive male seals and monitored the Yet, instead of spotting some rare animal in the sky or in a tree, they came across a far more unusual sight: a humpback the helmet neered the modern day self con- they may catch war gas or a bomb. Today, the They have to build a decontamination station movements of the animals through six hidden infrared cameras. whale. directed. tained gear we used. dumped ammunition is spread all over the south- before diving. They must check that everything Giving Against my Men like and Jacques ern Baltic. works beforehand, because in case of an acci- “Initially, the seals were guided to one of the brighter stars by a laser pointer, and Bockoc told o d SPIEGEL S G ONLINE O he e recognized ecog ed the e aanimal a sstraightaway. a g a The biologists the ok, better judge- Cousteau, who enabled common The diver doesn’t know if he or she will meet dent, they will have a very short time for minimiz- encouraged to swim towards it,” said Bjorn Mauck of the University of Southern grabbedgrabbed their cameras and started to click away, as the whale kept Friday Harbor, Washington -- The Sea I lowered ment, I fell people to be able to experience dangerous objects, especially when digging into ing the injury—within 20 minutes, if its mustard Denmark and one of the team-members. jumping out of the sea -- in what was eventually a two-hour show. Shepherd Conservation Society has drawn up down the slowly back the underwater realm without don- the bottom sediment. Perhaps the diver does not gas. The surface organisation must be protected. an arrest warrant for the Japanese whaling rope to the into a seated ning 190 pounds (86 kilos) of gear. see the object. Don’t think that water will minimize the threat from Wild Seals The last time a living humpbackhumpback whalew was spotted fleet. bottom. position on the Allowing us to use adaptive equip- Divers taking samples risk contamination. mustard gas. in German waters was nearlynea 30 years ago: in Theoretically, sticky bottom. ment in a foreign environment, Seabed ploughs, ROV, and their umbili- The diver must have help with decon. and TheThe haunting song of the world’s Diego,Diego, has used recordings of trade off between frequencyfrequency and Once the seals got the hang of navigating by the one star, the night sky above AugustAugust 1978, also off the coast of Rügen. But “We intend to intervene against the contin- you are supposed “Now stand rather than shield ourselves in a rub- cal cables can be contaminated. must be 100 percent clean before he takes off biggbiggestest animal,animal, the blue whale, isis blueblue whales sincesince the 1960s to volume.volume. them was swivelled around and the seals were watched to see if they could still ori- toto findfind a priorprior documenteddocumen sighting you ued illegal whaling activities of the Japanese to clear your ears up,” the voice berized canvas balloon. What can you find on the seabed? Artillery his breathing device (helmet or ). gegettingtting deepedeeper,r, rresearchersesearchers hhaveave tracktrack thethe cchangeshanges iinn ththeireir sosongs.ngs. entate themselves. have to go back anotherano 127 years -- to fleet in the Antarctic Whale Sanctuary,” said by pressing your nose offered. Right. I thought of the female commer- shells, a complete bomb. The bomb shells are Other personnel have to wear protective cloth- discovered. “They can either make the song 1851.1851. Captain Paul Watson. “We intend to stop the against the side of the Stand Up. I’m cial divers worldwide who, even The Swedish Coast Guard in storage. When the made of thin material and are often completely ing. Even very small amounts of mustard gas can He found that in 1962 blue whale really loud or really deep. “With a little practice the seals swam in the right direction killing of endangered species of whales in the met, helmet and blowing stuck in the with lighter helmets and gear, are is responsible for surveil- war was over, none of corroded now. The mustard gas has solidified give symptoms after 24 hours or more. If a diver Underwater recordings of the calls were at a frequency of 100% of the time,” said Dr Mauck. “It’s a sensation,”sensation, Harald Benke, Sanctuary, whales that are being killed in viola- On a beautiful day just like any The divers then surfaced and claimed very few lives on Pulau the through it. I tried, but to no mud, and he still operating in a world where a the chemical weapons (slow oxidation) but we don’t know what it looks is contaminated, check the diver with the use giant endangered mammals around 22Hz, well below the “As their numbers have slowly the directordirector ofof the German tion of the global moratorium on whaling. We other, divers in the water are headed back to the dive shop, Weh, located only one hour suit only avail. says stand up? “Mens’ Size Large” is the smallest lance of and response like on the inside. The dumped ammunition was of indication equipment! It must be 100 percent have revealed that the tone of range of human hearing, but last increased after the devastation In the wild, seals’ foraging trips can take OceanographicOceanograph Museum in intend to enforce the orders of the Australian not knowing what to make of north of Banda Aceh. Both the allowed a As I lowered down, the pres- I rolled to dive suit available, and who walk to oil and other harmful had been used on the normally not armed—it could have detonators— clean before the diver can leave the decontami- their rhythmic pulses and moans year had decreased even further caused by whaling, they are hav- several days and so they often find StralsundStralsund toldtold SPIEGEL ONLINE. Federal Court that has banned Japanese enjoying the underwater scen- the strange phenomenon until owners, Ton and Marjan Egbers diver to see sure built up. However, I landed my front and the floor of the sea, the tanks of substances at sea. Why German side, so every- but the main charge is always there. nation line. Remember! If a contaminated diver has become steadily lower as in frequency to around 15Hz. ing to communicate over smaller themselves in open water with no BenkeBenke managedman to verify whalers from killing whales in the waters of the ery and rich marine life on Pulau they started seeing brand new survived by standing atop the directly ahead, to on the bottom with the pain push deeper nuclear power plants or inspect do we have these prob- thing was still in stored. A lump of thickened mustard gas. The surface goes indoors, there is a risk of contaminating other their population have slowly distances so their songs don’t visible landmarks for nights on end. thatthat thethe animalan was in fact a Australian Antarctic Territory. Our objective is Weh, Aceh. All of a sudden, they bungalows floating on the sea. dive gear rinsing shed and a tree the sides or above, not diminished. with my hands hazardous sites in full suits. most problematic areas are in the Baltic where is hard but can break and then there is “fresh” persons, too. Don’t forget, that when it’s cold out- recovered after nearly being He said: “This is giving us an need to be as loud and they can How these wild seals learn the rela- humpbackhumpbac whale after the to arrest the Nisshin Maru and its fleet of hunter hear a loud and painful noise Back at Gapang Beach, located just beside the shop. down. The giant stride was Now, it’s time to “work”. Walking into the bot- Still very much a man’s realm, lems today? While a com- The large number of the dumping was in more shallow waters at an mustard gas inside. Mustard gas does not react doors, some war gases will become more danger- wiped out by whaling. insight into the culture of blue make them deeper.” tionship between a star and their biologists sent his museum killer boats.” almost all the wooden houses Most of the destructive power BILL BATTAN made without any visual refer- in the Mark V suit is a challenge. tom silt. “This I applaud the women who are plete history is beyond the chemical weapons was approximate depth of 30-90m. In the Baltic, chem- with water. So even after a rather long time in ous when reaching higher . Mustard whales as they are clearly listen- feeding ground is still unknown. thethe picturespict they took. forcing all of them to cover their and restaurants had disap- of the tsunami was the strong ence to the water below, trusting, We all believe the water makes Climbing the ladder isn’t working,” reaching into the world of commer- scope of this article, I will a problem for the allied ical weapons were dumped as artillery shells, air- water, it will not be destroyed. It will only wash gas starts gassing at approximately +14°C. The Marine biologists believe the ing to each other’s songs and seal (G.Dehnhardt/MSC) In four months time, the Sea Shepherd ship ears. Many think it’s a tanker peared, and Lumba Lumba pulling power of the receding for the first time, the voice coming us weightless, however, not so in I informed my cial diving, not succumbing to the discuss dumping at sea countries. According mines or bombs either one by one or in containers. away slowly and oxidize. The same goes for find- influence of is important to know. changes offer a new insight changing them. The findings are the latest to offer Hard work for captive seals used “The men’s descrip- will depart from Australia for Sea passing overhead, but the sight Diving Centre had it’s front wave, where everything was through the speaker overhead. a suit designed for walking on the I imagined doing work in the suit, dive safety officer. belief that they are too little or not Even containers with pure agent were dumped. ings of sneezing and tear gas. Approximately 90 Don’t forget the diver could have contaminated into blue whale culture as entire a glimpse into the mysterious to study animal navigation tionstion were detailed Shepherd’s fifth major mission to confront the of all the moray eels swimming façade smashed away. The div- swept out to sea including fins As I splashed in, I took a quick look bottom. Each step entrenches the holding a welding torch, or rescue- “Try adding some air,” he sug- able to build the strength. from German stores. Before to the Potsdam agree- They were even dumped by hand, mostly by war percent of the findings in the southern Baltic is the lift or ladder. populations alter the tone of their It takes a conscious decision to world of these majestic creatures. andan exact,” he said. illegal activities of the Japanese whaling fleet. ers had to wait two hours until and masks prompting the owners about the helmet…. no leaking. Sigh boots into the soft mud, and the ing men trapped in a downed sub- gested. I found the valve on the As I climbed the ladder, and and during the Second ment “all munitions shall In Skagerrack (see map) off the prisoners (Germans). The total amount of dumped mustard gas. Indication equipment is simple and reliable. songs as they grow in numbers. make the calls deeper, so it is a “Seals might learn the position of “Besides,“ the pho- out of their holes must have the surge was safe enough to to later joke that they were the of relief. suction must be overcome with marine, while moving quite like an front of the suit, turned for higher air again felt the full weight of the World War, the Germans be destroyed”. The most Swedish west coast, fully loaded ammunition with and without chemical weapons Divers can’t rely on help from the SCG or other AP2C is a very good field instrument for this pur- reflection of what is going on in Blue whales, which can grow up the stars relative to foraging grounds tost left no doubt: I Every year Sea Shepherd has gone South we been something totally unimagi- land the boat. It was the day of dive shop with the mismatched The voice overhead told me to each lift of the leg. oversized robot in the clumsy dive output into the suit and sprang to gear with each step up the rung, I ships were dumped and sunk in agents was approximately 300,000 tons. rescue units for some hours. So, one has to take pose. Common indicating paper is easy and Professor John Hildebrand, a the population. to 110 feet in length, are notori- during dawn and dusk when they can could clearly make have been increasingly more effective. In the Tsunami. fins. BILL BATTAN functional way to get rid of nable and bewildering. turn and find the blue rope. Using my My safety divers directed me, outfit. my feet. returned to our modern times. produced a lot of different rather deep water, 200-700m. care of oneself. The surface crew and other per- cheap. blue whale expert at Scripps ously shy and difficult to study. see both the stars and landmarks at the out that it was a 2005/2006 the whalers were 84 whales short Fortunately and miraculously, Today, there is hardly any sign hands for mobility, as I have no fins, I along with the voice in the helmet, Definitely the shortest hard hat diver they’ve put in the water Spotting a pink mask on the bot- Chin on the exhaust control Having made my first surface sup- chemical weapon agents, them, was to dump them Today, the ammunition is still on Please have a look at the map on the previous sonnel or divers must also be protected against Commander Carl-Gustav von Konow is Institution of at “These animals have a finite lung humpback whale. of their quota because of our interventions. Text by Simon Kong the 26 December 2004 tsunami that this terrible tragedy had turned and held the blue nylon rope. to turn and walk in the suit. —190 pounds, and I’m walking! tom, I motioned for the safety div- valve on the side of the bonnet, I plied dive, I knew I had experi- captions and in December 1944, at sea. the ships, or underneath in the page. the threat. head of responders, Swedish Coast Guard: the University of California in San capacity, so their songs are a Before large-scale hunting, It had the typical In 2006/2007 they only took half their quota Underwater photos by Asther Lau ers to retrieve it. The safety divers released the excess air, turned the enced the past in a vivid way. ■ clay on the sea bottom. The [email protected] ■ long white pectoral and in 2007/2008 they took zero Humpbacks, they had about 65,000 tons Topside photos by Simon Kong captions this page.. 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Banda Aceh. So, I At the Ulee Lheue ferry terminal, it is The recent conflict Gapang captions this page... asked myself, why easy to see why the tsunami had such between the We stayed at a not? There was the a devastating effect; Free Aceh brand new bunga- chance of meeting the terrain is very Movement low overlooking the captions this page... captions this page... mantas, whale sharks flat making it and the beach. In the mornings and mola molas plus very easy for from our balcony, I could hear in a muse- As I ate my breakfast and admired the base of a large tree on the beach lead- the ultra slim chance the tsunami the chirping of birds, insects, um near view of Sabang harbour in the distance, ing out 100m into the bay where they fusiliers and rainbow runners of seeing a mega- to flow right cocks crowing in the distance Jakarta. I could not but also admire a very inge- were anchored to a buoy. Whenever swarmed by like locust, while mouth shark. This through. You and the sound of the waves Back at nious invention made by our boatman. a needed to land, all the red tail butterfly fish schooled scene appeared before our eyes, it disap- seen inside and around the wheelhouse. island was the site can also see the as they lapped the beach. All the resort, It was a simple but very effective boat boatman had to do was tie the boat ghost pipe fish. Scorpion and lion one can find the razor fishes Batee Tokong in large numbers. captions this page... stripped peared when the rain abruptly stopped The aft deck was the hunting ground of of one adult sighting black domes of this together with tall coconut trees the donut landing system. Ropes were tied to the to metal rings at the bow and stern, fishes loved to hang out here, sleeping among the stag- This was a huge place; we It was also said to be the down to their and the fog lifted. It left a lasting impres- numerous pipe fishes and groupers hid in and one discovery the Grand Mosque Indonesian surrounding our bungalow gave the lady comes ride along these ropes, and just back too. Past a field of mushroom horns and the very hairy red only managed to explore number one place to see looked like a canyon! Divers usually very good. along a wall bikinis were sion in our minds. We saw something really the open holds. On the top, trumpet fishes of a dead juvenile in Banda Aceh army has not place a serene atmosphere. over with up unto the beach. This way, the boat- corals was a small coral outcrop reef lobster that only comes one side of it. Batee morays, and it was abso- started at the southern end of big Heading west, then turning north that was shivering from beautiful, and we felt fortunate. swam along the line that led to the buoy. megamouth where in pre- affected Pulau Weh Lumba Lumba Diving Centre has her basket man was able to land the boat in rough teeming with fishes. It was pleas- out at night. Other than that, Tokong was a round pla- lutely true. You could find all black boulders. The terrain sloped at the corner, we found a wall that festooned the freezing Around the keel, one could find scorpion shark right on tsunami times, as the fighting was con- been in operation for ten years now of freshly weather, at night and at different ant just lying there looking at all the house reef is also good teau with rocky slopes sorts of species here, such down to a lot of small rocks and went down to 50m. At 30m, there with sponges, wind. Tugboat wreck fish, and on the muddy bottom, lizard fish the beach in the view was fined to the Aceh mainland. and has recently completed the last made without damaging the corals. Brilliant! the schools of juvenile snapper, for frog fish, sea moth and and walls. trade off to see such variety and as white eye, giant, spot finally to a sandy bottom beyond was a small cave, and if one shined tunicates and As we & underwater front of Lumba totally Under martial law, a blue book sys- of seven new bungalows. They also donuts everyday. I was told that she cardinal fish, anthias, goat fish, the elusive mimic octopus. There were tons of fish numbers, yet many a time, we face, honeycomb, snowflake, 30m. Here, the anthias started to one’s light into it, one could see feather stars. approached hotspring Lumba! With blocked tem was implemented. Foreign visitors have very ambitious plans to upgrade managed to put her children through The house reef trumpet fish and grouper. here. It was like would have to fight the current whitemouth, zebra and yellow school. This time there wasn’t much soft corals and big snappers hiding Scorpion the beach In Sabang bay, lying any luck, I could by tall had to get a 14-day visa in Medan all the bungalows with air condition- university just by selling her delicious The house reef was beautiful and had Nearby, was a lone 3m long diving in bouil- to seek shelter and hold on for margined. Every other nook current, but the water clarity was there. At the bottom was an excel- fishes sit on at Lumba perfectly upright in 14m very well be the before proceeding to Banda Aceh, ing, hot water, wireless internet and donuts. She is somewhat of a celebrity a lot of diversity in flora and fauna. It whip coral, the home of some labaisse! Mostly dear life. It was during this time and cranny had at least one lent dense sea fan gar- the ledges Lumba, of water was the wreck ever happened, save for a thin picked up their lives and Pulau Weh is next guy to brag about a sighting. and from there, were escorted by even a new swimming pool. here; it seems everyone survives on her was a place with a varied landscape. whip gobies. Everywhere scor- anthias, red tooth that we dis- moray. Under rocks and ledges den, and divers could here, so be we saw a of a tugboat. It was blue line on the dive shop’s back in business. After a pleasant and hassle free flight, police all the way to Pulau Weh. It’s an easy hop to the dive shop captions... donuts! Wading out from the beach along the pion fishes and moray eels were trigger fish and covered more one may even find two or three spot the special blue careful. scene that surprisingly in very good window to indicate the I have come to Pulau Weh to discover passing through a very primitive immi- Since the 2005 peace agreement, where the Acehnese dive masters Gapang Beach is a very nice and line, it was recommended to wear boo- quite common, and I spotted my fishes that love fishes under the of them. And they were all variety. One could only condition with little height of the tsunami for myself an island that is touted as a gration and hunting for my bags from all fighting has stopped, and divers love to hang out between dives. Out The owner of Dangdangna, quiet place. It’s easy to relax here with- ties, as stepping on the rocks was quite first octopus. Since I started div- current, because this rent’ in the local dialect. A dive rocks: Squirrel manned by big-sized, well-fed Back to the wall, the façade was even blanketed with be described as mystical. We coral growth. The 17m wave. The resilient place to “Dive in crowds of fish, not in a pile of luggage just dumped on the build- have started to return. The new Air in front of the shop is a nice area Syukur, was the man who found the out being pestered by souvenir sellers. uncomfortable. ing, the only octopus I had ever ted cockatoo waspfish doing place tumbled like a here, or at it’s close neighbor’s, fish, grouper, cleaner shrimp. fishes started to thicken blue and white little soft corals that could see the trees at the water’s long wreck made a Acehnese have crowds of divers”. Lumba Lumba’s web- floor, my traveling partner, underwater ings Asia flight now makes it really easy where you can sit around to fill up Megamouth shark lying on the beach. The only time it is noisy is during the Heading straight out, we came across seen was the one connected to their usual thing swaying in a washing machine. The Rubiah North, will indeed make sweetlip and the And if there were lots of in numbers until one made it look like it had just snowed. edge, but beyond it, everything very relaxing and easy site was pretty impressive, the destina- photographer Asther Lau, and I were on that to get here. Whereas in the past, the your log book. He actually wanted to sell the shark in weekends when locals and NGOs come the resident hawksbill turtle resting in the my regulator! make-believe surge. I also just current was very fierce, you come up swearing at the occasional sting morays, one would find lots got that diving in bouil- On the top, we found schools of was foggy, obscured by the rain wreck dive in very clear tion was attractive and not too our way to the Ulee Lheue ferry terminal. are now only flights to Pulau Weh were from We went to Dangdangna the market and called Ton and Marjan for a break. corals. Over at a sandy area, were gar- The day was coming to an managed to catch a glimpse unpredictable and current. You will either love it or ray. of their favorite prey as well— labaisse feeling again. yellow goat fish, all sorts of trigger and clouds, and the water had water with no current far,com the reviews on Scubaboard. On the way, we stopped by a solemn gone. Medan or Jakarta. Restaurant for breakfast, located just to have a look. “We were surprised to A pack of friendly dogs roam the den eels. I swam over to some staghorn end when we spotted an unusu- of a comet longfin’s tail just came from all direc- hate it. For me, it was the latter, There were octopus. This place should Here, that slogan, “Dive fish, barracuda and star fishes. changed to an emerald green. The at all. Believed to have were really good and remnant of the tsunami—a mass grave. From the ferry terminal in Balohan, next door, where the resident top dog find a shark with a big mouth and con- beach everyday. The muslim Acehnese corals. From a distance, it looked like I ally large longhorn cowfish that before it disappeared in some tions making where you because I usually dive only in lots of freckled have been renamed ‘Octopus in crowds of fish, not in The 25-minute boat ride back to whole scene looked like a dream, sunk in the 1970s, this Air Asia had just started a There are no grave stones here, just an Pulau Weh it’s an hour ride on a bumpy and ‘Cheeky’ came over and sat under tacted scientists to help identify it,” said are surprisingly very tolerant of the had come across some swaying grass, was about to go to sleep. Ending coral. Going back to the tuni- went all depend on the mild currents. hawkfish sitting Garden’ after that Beatles’ song. crowds of divers” really the dive shop gave us the opportu- like the misty banks of a lake in win- wreck was teeming convenient empty grassy field where all the uniden- Pulau Weh is an active twisty mountainous road to Gapang. our table on the sand. I buried my Marjan. That shark later became the 23rd dogs and don’t mind them one bit. but it was actually schools of razor fish the dive, we looked up at the cate infested line, we saw some current’s strength and And I couldn’t help think- on green tree came true. nity to talk about one big Napoleon ter, and this was the tropics! with fish. direct flight tified victims were buried. The place is volcanic island that rises We occasionally got glimpses of the feet in his nice fur and gave him a confirmed sighting of the rare mega- Occasionally, the dogs will get into fights dancing above the staghorns. darkening sky and saw huge big sized needle fishes, sergeant direction. ing that this would be a great corals and fire The Canyon The colours started wrasse that came only an arm’s As the boat backed up along the captions this page... Congregations from Kuala peaceful, and a few Acehenese can be hundreds of meters from the sea and some very interesting wildlife massage with my feet. He really loved mouth shark. In the end, Shukur was and disturb the peace, so we had to At a spot with an ball and bats flying as high as eagles. majors and a juvenile spiny lob- There was even a place in which to lose your evil gobies darting Another great site was the captions this page... to come alive as the length from our masks. line, it was a magical moment. It of striped large-eye 1) BATEE DUA GAPANG; 2) BATEE MEURORON; 3) RUBIAH SEAGARDEN; 4)RUBIAH UTARA; 5) ARUS BALEE; 6) SEULAKO’S Lumpur to seen praying and weeping. sea floor. such as monkeys, wild boars, monitor it. Here, the food came in big portions paid a finder’s fee, and the shark is now play policeman. beer bottles, lived the resident ornate Very nice for a first dive... ster. place called Arus Paleh step mother. The surge was wild, around on the Canyon. It had a unique topog- fishes danced in the Suddenly, it started to rain heav- was truly beautiful, and at the same bream, anthias and DRIFT; 7) BATEE TOKONG; 8) SHARK PLATEAU; 9) PANTEE IDEU; 10) BATEE GLA; 11) PANTEE ANEUK SEUKE—THE CANYON; lizards, goats, cows and buffaloes. and was very tasty, too. captions... On the second dive, we spot- Coming back for a night dive, meaning ‘bastard cur- and the fishes loved it. It was a bottom. Neon raphy that, not surprisingly, unpredictable current ily, and my buddies who had time, mystical. As suddenly as this damsel fishes could be 12) PANTEE PEUNATEUNG;13) LHONG ANGEN & PANTEE GUA; 14) LIMBO GAPANG; 15) WW II WRECK SOPHIE RICKMERS; captions captions... captions this page... captions this page... captions... 16) WRECK TUGBOAT & UW HOTSPRING; 17) SUMUR TIGA; 18) ANOI HITAM; 19) BATEE MEUDURO 50 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED 51 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED 52 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED 53 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED 54 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED 55 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED 56 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED

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Recovering, fishing in the upper Florida Keys captions this page... deadly attacks but still endangered has significantly and beneficially Shark Savers has launched a petition to harness growing international Another example which yet can’t influenced the average size of Indonesia Basking sharks The Animal Welfare Institute Download past issues FREE Coral trout be called a success story, but groupers, although their popu- is leading a nationwide opposition against new proposals of the Queensland, Australia government in Britain, North Success Stories (Plectropomus leop- shows that protection can help lations in this region have not effort to contact restaurants to license shark fishing in the World Heritage Area. ardus) on the Great to save a species from extinction. reached stable levels. Edited by America, southern in the US that currently serve itajara Barrier Reef, Australia. The Goliath Grouper (Epinephelus A study by Southeast Fisheries Peter & Gunild Symes the highly controversial Africa and as far Photo: Michael T. ) populations in the eastern Science Center from 2003, indi- shark fin soup, asking that SOURCES: ANDY FERRARI, US CIA WORLD Gallager Gulf of Mexico are still on the IUNC cates that the U.S. goliath grouper afi eld as New Zea- they consider the precarious FACT BOOK, CITYSEAHOURSE.COM Text by Arnold Weisz in Troubled Waters Red list as Critically Endangered, population has a about 50 percent land could be part status of many of the target- but showing good signs of recov- chance that the population will ed species and stop selling In the early 17th century, the Government: of one big family. ery. Intense fishing by have recovered to by 2006 and History the dish immediately. ■ Dutch began to colonize Indonesia. From republic. Capital: Jakarta nation and has struggled to overcome other ethnic groups 26%. Religions: The race to save animal spe- working on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef found coral trout numbers rebounded by trout species are the south.s Coral trout recreational and commercial fish- about a 95 percent chance that it 1942 to 1945, the islands were occupied the Asian fi nancial crisis. It still struggles Muslim 88%, Protestant 5%, Roman cies from extinction is as impor- (GBR).leopardus Researchers report a spectacular 31 to 75 per cent on a majority of reefs, main target species for area the favourite ing contributed to the population will recover by 2012. by Japan. After Japan’s surrender in Geography Indonesia is located in with persistent unemployment and pov- Catholic 3%, Hindu 2%, Buddhist 1%, recovery in coral trout (Plectropomus which had been closed to fishing for as reef line fishers along targett fish for all declines of goliath grouper. Goliath Not too late tant as ever before. There are World War II, Indonesia declared its inde- Southeastern Asia. It is an archipelago erty. It has inadequate infrastructure, other religions 1% (1998) Weddings boost )—also called common little as one and a half to two years. This the Queensland coast sectorss of the fishery grouper is the largest of the west- The International Union for the pendence, but four more years passed between the Indian Ocean and the corruption, a weak fi nancial sector, poor consumption still many threats to a growing coral trout or Leopard trout—num- come back of the coral trout came as a from the Eastern Torres Strait in the north because they are a good eating fish and ern north Atlantic groupers. It can Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has mired by recurring hostilities and intermit- Pacifi c Ocean, which consists of 17,508 investment, and unbalanced resource Currency Indonesian rupiah (IDR). of shark fi n in number of animals, but there bers on unfished reefs. A team led by result of an imposition of a strict no-fishing to the Capricorn Bunkers area in the collect good market prices. reach about 455 kg / 800 lbs and identified more than 16,000 spe- tent negotiations before the Dutch relin- islands, of which 6,000 are inhabited. distribution among regions. The coun- Exchange rates: 1EUR=12,125.85 IDR, www. are also some success stories. Professor Garry Russ of the ARC Centre policy across 33 percent of the total over 2m total length. Their slow cies threatened with extinction. The quished its colony. Indonesia is the largest Indonesia straddles the equator. It has a try continues to gradually recover and 1USD=9,087.04 IDR, 1GBP=17,850.90 IDR, in- donesia- Singapore of Excellence for Studies GBR area in 2004. growth, longevity, and large size risk of extinction for many species archipelagic state in the world. It is home strategic location along major sea lanes rebuild after the devastating December 1AUD=7,354.02 IDR, 1SGD=5,988.11 IDR tourism. com Animals on the brink of extinc- and James Cook University, Dr Hugh Coral at sexual maturation make them may have been seriously underesti- to the world’s largest Muslim population. from the Indian Ocean to the Pacifi c 2004 tsunami as well as from an earth- Indonesia Tourism Shark’s fin consumption tion have rebounded. Sweatman of the Australian Institute of especially susceptible to overfish- mated, according to new research Current issues include: poverty, terrorism, Ocean. Terrain is mostly coastal lowlands quake in central Java in May 2006 that Language Bahasa Indonesia is the of- my-indonesia.info/indexpromo.php more than doubled in Marine Science and supported by ing. published in the journal Nature. strengthening democracy after 40 years with interior mountains on the larger caused damages and losses over $3 fi cial language and is a modifi ed form of Tourism Indonesia Singapore last year from Marine protected areas have proven to the Australian Government’s All harvesting of the Goliath Well known studies also show that of authoritarian rule, fi nancial reforms, islands. Lowest point: Indian Ocean, 0 billion. The current administration faces Malay. Other languages spoken: English, www.tourismindonesia.com ■ 2006, with demand driven allow threatened fish stocks to recover Marine and Tropical Grouper in federal waters of the all species matter. corruption, human rights violations by m. Highest point: Puncak Jaya ,5,030 m. declining oil production, lack of new ex- Dutch, local dialects (Javanese is most by an economic boom and and to increase the fishing yield in adja- Sciences Research south-eastern United States (includ- Because too many species in a with one’s hands. It was also wrasse swam by. If that wasn’t was scuttled by her own crew to Manado, Ambon and Bali—all military and police personnel, and avian Coastline: 54,716 km. Natural hazards: ploration investment, subsidized domestic common) an increase in wedding cent areas. In the Egyptian Red Sea, five Facility ing the Gulf of Mexico) has been region become extinct or are too very surprising to find moorish good enough, they were then avoid Dutch capture. of which are located in the east infl uenza. Indonesia reached a historic fl oods occasionally, severe droughts, fuel straining the budget in 2005, weak celebrations, AFP reports. years after the establishment of marine (MTSRF), prohibited since 1990 by the South low in numbers, the ecosystem itself idols and goat fish happily swim- greeted by some ten mantas! The story goes that while her while Pulau Weh is located in the peace agreement in 2005 with armed forest fi res, tsunamis, earthquakes, volca- monetary policy, a run on the currency, a Health Be prepared and get your shots Singapore consumed more reserves, fishing has increased by 66 per- has Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostis) Atlantic Fisheries Management unravels. According to research- ming around the bubbles. A truly On the way back, they spotted captain was entertaining the west. separatists in Aceh. It led to democratic noes. Enivonmental issues: deforestation; 126% average fuel price hike, lack-luster before you go to Indonesia. There is a than 470 tonnes in 2007, up cent in neighbouring areas. Conservation Photo: Joe Martin / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Council and the Gulf of Mexico ers there is still time to reverse the unique diving experience. an odd-looking fin on the surface. Dutch with drinks onboard, his Coming to dive in Aceh helps elections in December 2006. Indonesia water pollution from sewage and indus- growth through mid-2006, heavy in- high degree of risk for food or water- from 182 tonnes the previ- is not an empty word, it actually helps. Fisheries Management Council, trend, the but only if quick action It turned out to be a Mola Mola! crew was busy making holes its economy and reconstruction must contintue to confront a low intensity trial wastes, urban air pollution in, smog creases in rice prices, increase in people borne diseases including bacterial and FILEPHOTO: MARK WEBSTER ous year and reversing a Even though the list of threatened marine LEFT INSET: A female lounging in cool damp sand and in the Caribbean since 1993 protects depleted species more Pantee Peunateung Talk about luck. in the hull, and that’s why it sits from the devastating effects of separatist guerilla movement in Papua. from forest fi res. Indonesia is party to the under the poverty line. Economic reforms protozoal diarrhea, hepatitis A and E, four-year decline, the Straits species continue to grow, there are in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. by Caribbean Fishery Management effectively and saves ocean & other sites If you want a more relaxing upright on the bottom in more the tsunami. following international aim to improve the investment climate, and typhoid fever. There is also a risk for Times reported. ■ some remarkable success stories of the Photo: Robert Schwemmer, CINMS, NOAA Council. habitats by creating new marine Located on the western side of dive with less current, then Rubiah than 55 metres of water. This 134m Overall, the diversity and den- environmental agree- infrastructure, and strengthen the fi nan- vectorborne diseases in some locations. recovery of animal populations once According to IUCN, it has been reserves. ■ the island and just next door to Sea Garden is a good bet. The long wreck is the home of large sity of life in Pulau Weh is stunning; ments: Biodiversity, cial sector. There has been progress in These diseases include dengue fever, threatened by extinction. sale in the 1800s for the oil that could be indicated that the ban on spear- the Canyon, Pantee Peunateung main attractions here are the very schools of bat fish and a gigantic the reefs are very pristine Climate Change, rebuilding Aceh after the 2004 tsunami. malaria and chikungunya. Bird fl ue, or Warnings sought for rendered from their blubber. In the late or Rice Paddies, was another big-sized honeycomb morays grouper. A megamouthmouth ssharkhark was and the colours are Climate Change- Aceh now shows more economic activity highly pathogenic H5N1 avian infl uenza, shark fi n dishes Coral trout comeback 1890s, it was estimated that only 50 to 100 favourite of divers. The ter- and beautiful red bubble anemo- also spotted here,, so kkeepeep youyourr richer than Kyoto Protocol, Deser- than before the disaster. Unfortunately, has been identifi ed among birds in Indo- Dramatic evidence that protected individuals were left. The only remaining rain here was interesting, but nes. We even saw a honeycomb eyes sharp. Island’s. I’ll tifi cation, Endangered Indonesia suffered another tsunami in nesia. It poses a very low risk, but check Taiwanese legislators urged fish populations can bounce back colony was on the Guadalupe Island off the Canyon was much better. moray with a twisted jaw. There definitelydefinitely be Species, Hazardous South Java and major fl ooding in Jakarta with your doctor before you go. the Department of Health rapidly from the impact of years of the coast of Baja California. The Mexican LEFT: Grouper distribution waited for prey. a featureless shallow slope of Nevertheless, this place was spe- was also a very friendly Hawksbill Conclusion back. ■ Wastes, Law of the in 2006-7 causing billions of additional (DOH) to require that res- heavy fishing has been obtained government was slow to react, but was the map. FAR LEFT: Live large phelus corallicola A dive to this wreck is usually black sand no deeper than 10m. cial as it was famous for its big turtle, which had apparently It’s very refreshing to Sea, Marine Life dollars in damages. Decompression Chambers taurants serving dishes with by a team of marine scientists first to give protected status to elephant groupers such as Epine- followed with a dive to one of Bubbles came out from the sandy pelagics. been hand fed, because it was visit a great dive site Conservation, Ozone Makassar (Sulawesi): shark fins provide warn- seals in 1922. The US government followed and Pulau Weh’s most unique sites. In bottom in steady fast streams to Another group of divers report- always going after someone’s fin- that is in the oppo-o- Layer Protection, Ship Climate tropical; hot, humid; highlands Rumah Sakit Umum Wahidin Sudirohu- ings cautioning pregnant suit a few years later when the seals began Plectropomus leopardus Pria Laot Bay, there is an under- the surface. ed dropping down into a school gers. site direction fromm Pollution, Tropical Tim- are more moderate in climate sodo Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km. 11 Many of the 47 species women not to eat the Goliath groupers can reach a maximum 100 individuals left to appear in Southern California waters. were common in this water hot spring. One cannot Some divers said it looked like of barracudas and swimming For experienced deep div- the current div- ber 83, Tropical Timber Tamalanrea Kampus UNHAS Indonesia prized ingredient, which length of approximately eight feet, weigh up Another dramatic success story is the survival of the north- Since that time, elephant seals have continued to multi- Hong Kong fish market. escape the unmistakable smell of a jacuzzi, but I likened it to a through a massive school of a few ers and wreck buffs, there is the ing hot spots of 94, Wetlands Population 245,452,739 (July 2006 est.) Phone: +62-0411-584677 of sharks that live in the can contain dangerous lev- to approximately 880-pounds and can live for ern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris). Hundreds of ply exponentially, and they have extended their breeding Photo: Julie McGowan, sulphur as the gas bubbles break boiling kettle. In large holes, the hundred big eye trevallies. Then a impressive German WWII cargo Indonesia such Internet users: 16 million (2005). Ethnic Mediterranean have not els of mercury. ■ more than 35-years. Photo: NOAA thousands of northern elephant seals once inhabited the range as far north as Point Reyes. Today, there are approxi- Timana Photography, the surface of the water. bubbles emerged violently, and friendly turtle got really close the ship Sophie Rickmers, which is as Raja Ampat, Economy Indone- groups: Javanese 45%, Sundanese 14%, Web sites Pacific Ocean from Baja California, Mexico to the Gulf of mately 160,000 northern elephant seals. Northern elephant seal- Battle-scarred male veteran of many a harem war. Photo: Robert 2006 / Marine Photobank Underwater, the terrain was it was possible to feel the heat divers, while a giant Napolean also located in Pria Laot Bay. It sia is a vast polyglot Madurese 7.5%, coastal Malays 7.5%, Indonesia Tourism been seen for decades. www.xray-mag.com Alaska and Aleutian Islands. 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Glonsl msp highlights Bay of Biscay technical pearls of the pearls of the pearls of the location of Span (right) Tamariu Gijón Santander FRANCE Tamariu A Coruña media media matters Map of Spain highlights mediterranean mediterranean mediterranean Bilbao COUNTER-CLOCKWISE location of Tamariou AND. “Come and see us!” Vigo PYRENEES Books Film DVDs CDs FROM LEFT: fact file on Costa Brava León Stolli, Mary and Tom and The sandy beach of Tamariu Edited by Ade are proud to offer (far right) Zaragoza Tamariu is not very Tamariu, Spain Barcelona Catherine GS Lim individual service and a Valladolid Calella crowded outside the Tarragona very friendly atmosphere main tourist season. POINT & CLICK MADRID S Big swarms of Anthias Castellón ND ON BOLD LINKS LA del la Plana IS Column by are patrouling the timetables can be Creus (www.ullaundpaul.de). On the house on the main road of the town, C PORTUGAL RI reefs, Mediterranean Tagus Valencia ABalearic Cedric Verdier found at www.sarfa. way back to Tamariu, you should visit you will recognize that La Bisbal is LE A PalmaSea moreys and Seahorses com. the Dalí museum in Figueres, Dalí’s one of the biggest pottery centres SOURCE: HARALD APELT, CIA WORLD FACT BOOK B are not so easy to find de The best way hometown. The museum is located in in Catalonia. Thousands of pottery Olivenza Alicante Mallorca Dives Brasil DVD series to reach the an old theatre, and it is here where products and ceramic artworks are Córdoba Murcia also be operated The second highlight Stolli offers is the “Furio destinations and the fi rst works of the famous painter displayed directly on the main road— History The powerful world Ocean 0 m. Highest point: Pico de other religions 6%. Inter- Sevilla Cartagena By Arnold Weisz under sail while taking Fito de Begur”. The reef looks like a big plateau have mobility during were shown to public. Dalí himself an invitation to stop and take a closer empire of Spain in the 16th and Teide (Tenerife) on Canary Islands net users: 18.578 million Granada Huelva a maximum of 15 and begins on approximately 14 metres of the visit is to rent a restored the building in 1960. It had look at the ceramic shops in town. 17th centuries saw the nation take 3,718 m. Spain holds a strategic (2006) Cadiz Málaga When it comes to researching your upcoming underwater divers per dive tour. depth. On the north side is a drop-off wall, car. Cars can be been bombed and destroyed during Well, if you are a diver, your heart command of the seas to England. location along approaches to Mediterranean Sea experiences before your go, or re-living them after you’ve Algeciras Gibraltar (UK) She is dedicated which is covered with Gorgones. The wall drops rented directly from the Spanish civil war. It re-opened its might be bleeding by now, but a However, Spain failed to embrace the Strait of Gibraltar. Calella de Language The officiall lalan-an- Strait of Gibraltar come home, a DVD can be handy. This is exactly how Ceuta (SP) to exploring nine 42 metes vertically down. To the east of the Barcelona’s airport doors to the public in 1974. After his look into the market hall of Palafrugell the industrial and mercantile Palafrugell is situated in the north- guage is Castilian Spanish,sh,, 74%. ALGERIA the DVD’s from Dives Brasil can be useful. The three titles Peñon de Velez Melilla (SP) different dive sites drop off is the second reef, formed like a sugar with really good death on January 23, 1989 in Girona, (early in the morning from 6 am) is revolutions, which caused the it to east of Spain, just 80 kilometres Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque NORTH de la Gomera out so far, are a mix of a documentary and a tourist com- ATLANTIC (SP) close by which loaf. This one begins at 25 metres. Between both terms, for example, Dali was buried in his hometown of very interesting and certainly shows a fall behind Britain, Germany and south of the French frontier and 2%, are official on a regional basis. OCEAN mercials. These DVD’s do not only give you an impres- What to think about before present the usual reefs are big lobsters, which hide in the depths. one week in May Figueres in the crypt of his museum. bigger offer of fi sh than you will ever France in political and economic lies in the centre of Costa Brava. MOROCCO sion about the diving, but they start with some general varied population of On the plateau there are numerous Morays starts at 119 Euro. Check out La Bisbal. It’s a city you see on your dives. This visit should power. During the two world wars, The capital of this region is Girona, Visas & Permits All members footage and information about the area. Ranging from marine life found in and a lot of Octopuses. Under overhangs and A mid-class car will pass on your way to Tamariu be combined with market day in Spain remained neutral, but suf- an old city whose old medieval of Schengen countries of the the local food, culture and architecture to tourist sights. the Mediterranean. inFaber fi ssures, one can regularly see Congers, Fork (Peugeot 107) rents anyway, and you will immediately be Palafrugell on Monday. It’s a typical fered devastating during its own center is worth visiting. Costa European community need only a Some of the places are also shown with aerial images. It’s only 30 metres beards and splendid Scorpion fi shes. thet “Tramuntana” brings windy or season and late-summer, the water for 159,50 Euro including insurance caught by its unique presentation of Spanish market with a wide range of civil war from 1936 to 1939. After Brava starts in the north end at valid identity card. Visitors from all Even though not all of the underwater filming is of cinema away from the dive In April and May, the rare John Dory (Zeus eeveeven stormy days. That’s why you temperature reaches 23°C to 24°C. and unlimited kilometres for seven the fi ne art widely produced here. products and many impressions and the death of dictator Francisco the French border at Port Bou and other countries need a passport quality, it’s made by local divers and a producers which center to the little pier ) can be observed, and in May-June, sshoshould bring along a pullover and The security system of the dive centre days at www.carbookers.com. From the moment you reach the fi rst views into the Catalonian soul. ■ Franco in 1975, there was a ends down at Barcelona in the and a classic visa. know the sites well. Ranging from 35 to 90 minutes the Buying a Rebreather were divers can start sunfi shes can be seen quite often sleeping on a wwindbreaker, especially early in works perfectly. Decompression peaceful transition to democ- south, the capital of Catalonia. films are probably more fun to show to your friends, than I made up my mind quite a long time preserved its original face in the midst of the their dive expeditions the surface in the sun. tthe season. April and May normally chambers are located in Palamos— What you must see racy. In 1986, Spain joined the EU. Medical For diving, one always the good old photo album, screen or paper. No great ago about whether or not I should big tourist centres of Spain’s Costa Brava at the house reef with And after diving activities, divers can enjoy aare good months for diving. During only a few kilometres from Tamariu Of course the medieval cities of Pals Rapid economic modernization Environmental issues needs a valid medical certifi cate secrets revealed but informative films. The major obstacle Text by Cedric Verdier One morning, sooner or later, mixes comingming from remote plan-plan- tion entrust you with one of my favourite for over six decades. Tamariu still looks like a very comfortable the fi ne, clean stretch of the sandy beach tthe main season in July and August, and Barcelona. and Peratallada are a must-see. If has given Spain one of the most Deforestation and desertifi cation; of diving capability (up to the age for non-Portuguese speakers, is that none of the three Photos courtesy of the you will wake up with a strange ets. but it a small fi shermen’s village. There are no big entrance and submerged depths between 5-15 dotted with little shops and a handful of tthe diving centres are empty, but By car on the highway, take the you are interested in the arts you dynamic economies in Europe. It air pollution; water quantity and of 40, valid for two years; from the titles available at the moment come in English. Although manufactureres sensation—as if some minor and So, afterer readreadinging magazmagazines,ines, is an holiday destinations. Tamariu is not tourist resorts or hotels, and it still combines the metres of depth. The highlight—the sea horses— restaurants and tapas bars where the typical tthe beaches are overcrowded. “Autopista del Mediterrani” leaving should do the trip to Cadaqués. It’s has become a global champion quality nationwide; pollution of the age of 40, valid for only one year). that is to change. The Project Dives Brazil is planning to weird changes happened in your walking youryour way alongalong many important like any other small port town in advantages of a uniquely beautiful diving area are diffi cult to fi nd, but Stolli’s partner, Ade, has Catalonian cuisine of the region is celebrated. AAnoAnother reason not to go there in Girona-Nord, follow the C66 to La another lovely pearl close to the of freedom. However, challenges Mediterranean Sea from effl uents Underage divers need to have produce further 14 titles, covering the Brazilian cost from body overnight. You are not turn- booths inn the dive shows, surfingsurfing one none- which one can swim, dive and eat with the original charm of the “wild coast”. eyes like an eagle and is one of the best guides The crew of Stolli’s dive center will offer you a tthethese months is that all the bays look Bisbal and Palafrugell. In Palafrugell- French border. The famous painter, including Basque Fatherland and from the offshore production of oil a written permission from their north to south. And future titles are planned to include ing into another Dr Jekyll and Mr the net lookingooking for rebreather- theless. The German diver, Günter Stollberg, founded for discovering sea horses. distinct and fulfi lling atmosphere—both below llikeike parking lots in front of a football Montras, turn left into Avinguda Salvador Dalí, lived there. You can Liberty (ETA) terrorism, illegal immi- and gas and raw sewage. parents. seven different languages, either by narration or subtitles. Hyde, but in the recent weeks you related websites, you havehave finally Take a too much of a hassle—they don’t well. No! Tamariu is my little secret, his dive centre in Tamariu 37 years ago. Since Scorpion fi shes, Octopuses, Sepias, Groupers, and above the waterline. sstadstadium because they are occupied de Espanya. After 2km, turn right visit his house in the little bay of Port gration, and slowing economic have come to find your dives to arrived att anan importantimportant thresholdthreshold peek at havehave time,time, oror theythey dodon’tn’t llikeike it.it. and I share it already with quite a lot then, he has offered dive trips to nine dive Conger and Morays can be seen while diving at bby hundreds of sport boats that bop into Carrer de Bruguerol (GIV-6542) Lligat and see a set of fi shing huts growth continue to hamper the Climate temperate; clear, hot Divers Insurance: For diving at The three titles available now: be very noisy with all the bubbles in your life. You are ready to buy the Internet So, it is better to think twice of other insiders. But if you like, I will sites that belong to some the best of what the Tamariu. Travel information uup and down on their buoys in the heading to Tamariu. After 2.5km, that Dalí renovated. It is here where government. Government: par- summers in interior, more mod- the Costa Brava, one needs to escaping from your regulator a rebreather. You have made forums and mailing lists and you’ll beforehand, weighing cost initiate you now. Mediterranean Sea has to offer. There are two dive sites that are the favorites Tamariu is situated in the northeast region of wwawater. No space for swimming. follow GIV-6542 on the left side into he based his summer home and liamentary monarchy. Capital: erate and cloudy along coast; have valid accident and liability- 1 - Parcel Manoel Luis (Maranhão) starting to get on your nerves. up your mind, checked that the discover a lot of people selling against benefits, taking into con- “Stolli” (Stollberg’s nickname) gives his of Stolli and his team. The Tamariu reef with its Spain, just 80 kilometres south of the French S Stolli’s dive centre is open from Carrer de la Perica until you reach workshop. The estate has a maze- Madrid cloudy, cold winters in interior, insurance for divers (covering This is a coral reef in open ocean which has an unimagi- 3 - Archipelago of Fernando de Noronha All your dive gear has also mortgage for your nuclear bunker their expensive and brand new sideration what types and fre- I cannot describe in just a few words why divers a high degree of personalized service, Spanish name “Cala Nova”, is probably one of frontier. It lies in the centre of the Costa Brava. EEasEaster to the end of October. Stolli’s Tamariu centre. like structure with different areas on partly cloudy and cool along the costs of treatment in a nable abundance of wrecks. The DVD show a great reef The DVD gives you a nice aerial overview before you started to feel very heavy, is in place and you won’t have . Why? The reason quency of the dives you usually Tamariu counts as one of the loveliest places up-to-date dive technology, and well cared the most exciting dive spots on Costa Brava. The capital of this region is Girona, an old city tteateam can give you a hand in fi nding Two airport are close to this region. different levels where Dalí’s furniture Geography Spain is located in coast. decompression chamber). with a rich marine life and some fantastic wrecks. It also roam the island. The longest of the DVD’s has spared with all these tanks and regu- to replace your two-year-old stated most of the time is that do or plan to do. Points to con- I have ever visited in my life. It is not just the for state-of-the-art equipment. His dive base The reef has fi ve parallel running gulches; they whose old mediaeval centre is worth a visit. aan apartment, house or hotel room. Girona airport is only served by some and personal objects are preserved. southwestern Europe. It borders gives you an impression on how difficult it is to get there. a lot of time to enjoy the underwater experience of lators to carry everywhere. pink Jacuzzi anytime soon. What the present owner just doesn’t sider should include: smell of the pine woods and cypresses, the provides a fresh water rinse shower as well as are various in width and covered excessively Costa Brava starts in the north at the French Th The best time for diving is April until carriers such as Ryanair. From Girona (book reservations beforehand). the North Atlantic Ocean, the Currency Euro. Exchange rates: Websites The pay off is, your’re alone on the reef. the island. One of Brazil’s top dive sites can never get And then you have this fancy do you do then? Asking yourself use it! Yes, you read it correctly. mild climate and the wild, cleft coast that an easy on-site storage of gear. Gabriela, the with Gorgones and Zoanthids. Groupers of border at Port Bou and runs down to Barcelona, mmidmid-June and September through airport, a bus shuttle drives to the If you stay for a night and are Mediterranean Sea, Bay of Biscay, 1 EUR = 1.48 USD, .74 GBP, 158.13 Stolli’s Dive Base enough justice on a DVD. So consider this as small tastete and expensive the following questions is a good After months of research and The type of diving you do. Using hides probably the best dive sites of the 75-year-old diesel engine-powered dive boat, A Hidden Secret all dimensions, crawfi sh, swarms of breams the capital of Catalonia. OOcOctober. Water temperatures start at coast. Barcelona International Airport still interested in good diving in and the Pyrenees Mountains in the JPY, 1.47 CAD, 1.66 AUD, 2.09 SGD www.stollis-divebase.de ■ 2 - Ceará of what’s to come, or a way to refresh memories. full of features you cannot use place to start: comparisons of products, prices a rebreather can make a lot of Mediterranean Sea under the surface of is a 30-foot former Spanish fi shing boat that can and Barracuda can often be seen here, and Costa Brava is not an all-year destination. 13°13°C in April, but soon get warmer. is about 100 kilometres away from Cadaqués, you’ll fi nd the dive centre southwest of France. Coastline: This DVD takes you diving out of Fortaleza. The grand because they are designed for and offers, and after making a sense for a diver who spends a the water, Tamariu is a small pearl that has for observers of “small” things and macro Although it has the mild Mediterranean climate IInn AprilA until mid-June, a is Calella de Palafrugell. The bus ride of Ulla and Paul Bräutigam right next 4,964 km. Terrain: large, fl at to Population 40,448,191 (July 2007 The dive boat Gabriela prize here is diving the wreck on a 120 meter cargoship The Project Dives Brazil is a distributed and marketed divers with little in common with Do I really need financial investment equal to the lot of time doing deep wreck Over and under water Tamariu offers awe- photographers, nudibranchs in all kinds of colors most of the year, the really cosy times start ccomcomfortable, a semi dry suit is okay, from Barcelona (Estació del Nord) to the Dalí house. The diving centre divided plateau surrounded by est.) Ethnic groups: composed of is more than 75 years old which was sunk by a German submarine during WW II. (national and international) by MEDIA RIGHTS (www.medi-medi- you, using state-of-the-art and a rebreather? one needed for buying a small dives or long video dives. But some perspectives—the picturesque bay is and forms can be seen. The reef begins with 12 in the beginning of May. The tourist season aand wet suits are only for the really to Palafrugell takes two hours and offers dive trips to the fantastic dive rugged hills and the Pyrenees to Mediterranean and Nordic types. but still in great condition. arights.com.br). highly complex equipment on car, a lot of divers discover that does it also make sense for short Text by Harald Apelt. Photos by one of the loveliest on Costa Brava, and the metres of depth and goes down to 40 metres. fi nishes at the end of October. Sometimes rrugrugged types. During the main cost 15 Euro. More information and spots of the national park of Cape de the north. Lowest point: Atlantic Religions: Roman Catholic 94%, It can carry 15 divers to their back and breathing esoteric It might sound like a strange ques- they don’t really need it, or it’s and shallow reef dives in a tropi- Maria Pichlmaier and Günter Stolberg Tamariu the spots outside Tamariu reefs are lusciously carpeted with gorgones

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cal environment? Only you can Bail out tank Head up display (HUD) on a When it comes to constant pO2 dive com- Megalodon answer that question. But con- “Lt. Lund II” A military Radial has a longer dura- and counterlung position Gas supply What is... Channelling? Megalodon rebreather servers Design Issues puters, most of the divers immediately think Recommended read- Travelling with units Other good-to-know Inspiration & Evolution Innerspace Systems, United States sider the hassle of travelling with There is no oxygen-rebreather eCCR education tion and is generally consid- A new method of counterlung evaluation presented by All CCRs have a small tank of oxygen Channelling happens when the scrub- as an alert to any issues with the Manufacturers tend to place the oxy- about the VR3 made by Delta-P in the UK ing With the never ending tighten- websites Diving, United Kingdom www.customrebreathers.com unit the user should be made a rebreather (even a small one!), way around it: from 1954 eCCRs are more complex units ered to offer a lower breath- Dr. Dan Warkander, US Navy breaks down the common and a small tank for air or other dilu- ber material packs unevenly leading to gen cell(s) close to the diver’s inhala- or the HS Explorer made by Hydrospace Enisi. Gait la faci bla feugait ing of luggage allowances on www.ambientpressurediving.com The ‘Meg’ is another unit that filling nitrox or oxygen tanks, buy- using a computer (sometimes ing resistance. Scrubbers, concept of breathing effort into three constituent breath- ent. Some units are able to use dif- the creation of a path – or ‘channel’ aware of or react to. tion, in order to get the most accurate Engineering in the USA. Most of discus- ipit lor ad ea alisis ecte min- flights, weight and size becomeses www.rebreatherworld.com has gained quite some popu- ing scrubber, preparing the unit Rebreathers need several) to constantly monitor Granular absorbent too, come in different sizes. ing factors that must be evaluated for closed circuit sys- ferent tank sizes, depending on what – of least resistance through which the information about what the diver will sions on the Internet focus on these cillaore ming exerost incilit, more of a concern if you plan www.steammachines.com Following Drägers massive but aborted larity. It is a modular design before the dive, cleaning it after- proper care the oxygen level in the breathing you pour into your A bigger scrubber gives you tems. you find locally. Other manufacturers may move as a focused actually be breathing The loop is a two models, with sometimes quam, veliquis nos nullutp to bring your rebreather on a www.therebreathersite.nl effort in the 1990’s to make rebreathers contructed around built around wards and what not. All that work loop and electronically maintain scubber yourself more time underwater, or • Resistive effort describes the burden of pushing or pull- make their units with a “hard-case”, flow without being properly filtered. This A bail-out valve (BOV) allows dynamic environment where gasses strong arguments about the atumsandigna conse diatie dive trip. Tanks, even if the commonplace on the market, Ambient a sturdy aluminum tube, which (left). Cheaper, you to change from breath- for something that can possibly a pre-determined constant pO2. more reserve for the same ing gas through the breathing loop - think of the differ- which leaves just enough room for a can lead to a CO2 breakthrough much mix and their composition change with necessary features and feugait, quam, vulput euis small rebreather ones, is the Lortinci blamconse volor adion- Pressure Diving is the brand that saw supports the scrubber, head, be done just as easily with a single This level is known as a “setpoint”. but care most be duration. ence between breathing through a soda straw and a specific size and shape of cylinder. sooner than the nominal duration time ing from the closed circuit to location. advantages of one or the nisci exeraesed te modionsed first items you would like to secte etuerit nisis acilis acipis ex it through. Their rebreathers with their and cylinders. This allows for taken to pack the tank you can rent anywhere! Your complacency level. There What type you choose may in . Once again, size matters—even for for the scrubber. The mere action of an independent open circuit. The significance of the other. Decompression dunt ectet lan endipsum ven- leave at home. Not only exer alit augue modio odipisi. characteristic yellow shell can now a wide range of cylinders to scrubber correcctly. The number of dives you do. is no way around it—rebreathers part depend on the contents of Duration? • Hydrostatic Loading describes the relative difference rebreather tanks, as these tanks are pouring the granular scrubber into the The BOV has a regulator sec- CE marking model, Graphic User dre facidunt ad te tie faci ea are they bulky and weighty Feuip estrud tatem ex ecte regularly been seen at many dive be used, although the stand- Prepacked catrigdes ond stage to be attached upon Consider the initial investment need proper care. And they your piggy bank, as eCCRs are Probably one of your least between the pressure center of the diver’s lungs and also being used for inflating BCD and canister can lead to some sorting of par- Within the European Union any Interface, reliability, cus- conullu ptatem dolore tatuer but new airline regulation duipsustrud minci etuer sum centres, resorts and ard cylinders are Luxfer alumi- (right) are more the rebreather mouthpiece (not for a rebreather, plus the main- can be temperamental pieces gen—somethinggen— that more expensive than mCCRs. expensive but more con- concerns. Chances are you the maximum and minimum pressure differentials when possibly a drysuit, too. And even if the ticles according to size, not unlike how shown here). Changing from closed equipment that falls within the VR3 tomer service, it’s like top- Cochran EMC-20H aliquatue modolore delenibh stipulate that all scuba tanks dolorem num niam vulluptat around the world. The vari- num 19’s as well as different tenance (batteries, O2 sensors, of equipment. After some dives is not as ideal as CCR Also, the type of dives you do venient and always correctly packed will be starving long before the counter lung is fully inflated and fully emptied. rebreather diver carries an off-board Diluent bottle for bailout stone, sand and gravel are sorted out to open circuit is then done by flip scope of the EU Directive on pings on a pizza, everybody has an opinion el ipit acin heniam digna should have their valves aliquam nulput non utpate ous makes of Inspiration and its harnesses or backplates and yearly regulator maintenance). on open circuit, don’t expect to from a decompression means something, as eCCRs are your scrubber expires. • Elastance refers to the change in shape of the counter bailout tank for emergencies, the on- When diving a rebreather, at in zones on a beach. For this reason it of the swiitch with no need to Personal Protection Equipment about what is good or bad. consequis nim zzrit, quisi eniat completely removed and more compact younger sibling wings. The single-tank adapter Then divide this number by the come back to your rebreather standpoint.stand Therefore, usually less depth-limited than Unless you are a techni- lung as its volume changes during a breath. board tank might also be used as a anything but very shallow depths is very important to go about filling the removed the mouthpiece (PPE) must be tested and nulla faciduis dunt irilisi euip what does for your oxygen Evolution is without question the (STA) allows standard back- number of dives you do in the and find it working flawlessly. thethe currentcu trend is still mCCRs. It may also be a matter Which features should I look for in a CCR? cal diver planning very backup in a bailout emergency. In a separate should canister as instructed including tapping certified according the cur- exeros nibh ercidui ssissed tinis cylinder is ruining the cleaning most mass manufactured units plates and BCDs to be used. span of three years, which is the Chances are that something will thatthat fewerfew SCRs are of which degree you are comfort- long dives, most scrubbers Each of these three elements causes the diver to do work any case, the more gas, the better! always be carried The diluent bot- the canister to make the material settle Are there any other additional rent CE standard In this case How these sensors are physically What else do I need to spend on? aut aliquis esenis am quis nis- for oxygen service it has been on the market. The first make of This makes the unit very easy average time people own a spe- not be working properly as it was beingbeing built,b with CCRs able with relying on electronics This is where we get technical. So, to provide the option of different sizes of will outlast any dive you when breathing. Lower work of breathing is a design tle, even when using a larger than uniformly. Tapping it after transportation features I may want? the EN14143:2003 which cov- placed in the unit to ensure accu- modo loborting euisci te vel in through. Carrying a sufficient Inspiration was marketed back to travel with as it enables the cific rebreather. Then add the before. It is necessary to dedicate clearlyclearly being the pre- under water. spare you long nights of ploughing counterlungs. Size is another another can endure before you objective to avoid fatigue from just breathing. Electronics This photo is meant to illustrate the differences in legth between the Evolution and stardard diluent cylindre does is usually also a good idea. ers all rebreathers and also all rate readings of the O2-content and Air, Oxygen and absorbent (Soda lime) Computers rebreathers safely without implementing vel ut autat ing essi. supply of scrubber also ads to in 1997 but it has undergone a user to bring only the essential additional expenses for each some time to your rebreather - ferred choicec overall. through heaps of technical brochures, trade-off, which has to be balanced. crave the next meal or This is the area in which the changes Evolution+ scrubbers but is also clearly shows the typical tank configuration. The oxygen not provide an adequate bail- HUD Off-board plug-in It is important for the prospective PPO2 monitors for use with a avoid issues such as condensation are the basic consumables. Absorbent A rebreather-friendly dive computer can good habits first. is like Dunt vent ipit la feu facidunt bulk and weight that will might steady improvement ever since. part on trips where restrictive rebreather dive (scrubber, tank for maintenance, pre-dive and Aside from some very graphics, curves and test results, let’s get Too small and you may find yourself in need to go to the bath- and advances have been the most tank is on the right. The diluent - in this case air - is on the left. Tanks shown are 2 liter out gas supply for emergencies. Measuring CO Most of the rebreathers on the market When it comes to gas supply and avoid- rebreather that is imported, on the sensor surface is a matter of comes in different brands, sizes and fla- also help you make the most of your unit horseback riding. It can be a lot of fun if prat, verostio con hendre cons am zzriustio dolore dolore volobor aliquat veliq- send the scales at the check-inn 2005 saw the introduction of the luggage allowances are a concern. 2 buyer to be aware of any 3rd party fills, etc). If you end up with a post-dive checks and routine specific applications,a right to point. a struggle to get enough gas, too large room. It is mostly a mat- impressive in the last few years. SCRs The emergency bailout cylinder One of the main functions of a rebreath- come with some forms of safety devices ing depletion, the more options you have manufactured, sold or used many considerations and much dis- vours. Air and oxygen doesn’t. and take full advantage of the optimal uisit, quis am, vulputat utpatie verci tat. Unt vulla consenim dolobor se tio odig- counter in the airport well into tthehe smaller Evolution at about 2/3 of To cater for the travellers the manu- testing that has been done on the you do it properly but performed wrongly cost per dive very close to your skills underwater. So, if you spend pure oxygenoxy CCRs are and they create a lot of unnecessary ter of convenience and and mCCRs usually display simple should be an open circuit gas in er is to filter out your exhaled CO2 - the like visual and audible alarms. However the better. Some rebreathers allow you in work in Europe. Any person pute. Improper mixing of gases after mix in your breathing loop. Several dive it can also be dangerous. A rebreather nim acillut ullan henis dit digna alit augue commy nos essendre venis acillaor sis- red zone. So even though thesee concon-- the size of Inspiration. This unit also facturer, InnerSpace Systems, has monthly salary, it might be wise to more time brushing your teeth notnot used in Counterlungs drag. how often you need pO2 readings. eCCRs, on the other Make sure you can easily a separate cylinder i.e in the form other is, obviously, to provide you with not all come with a Head-up Display to plug in the loop any gas tank you product, it is of course life support or company that is importing, O2 injection may lead to incorrect Oxygen sensors have a limited life computers on the market have a con- is, in fact, a bit like a horse, it seem to modolorem dolore magnis exer ip etue vel er iuscilit ut acipisl ent lum et prat aut sumables may cost twice the going price introduced the advanced ‘Vision’ con- also produced a compacter version consider sticking with your current in the morning than preparing, because their use is limited These are the ‘bags’ on the breathing to change. A typical hand, tend to have more advanced of a stage tank. the correct of Oxygen. (HUD) which is a very nice way to moni- might find, as long as it has a standard manufacturing, selling or using readings, so does gas by pass. Also it span and need to be changed at least stant pO2 capability. Some even have have a life on its own. You have to stay nulla feum ing exerius cilit, core commy nonsequ isismolessi. you are used to at home at your end O2ptima CCR trol electronics which integrated the two nicknamed the mini-Meg. The entire read the most important equipment so independent testing and neatly packed open diving open circuit. checking and properly pack- to a maximummaximu depth of only loop where your exhalation goes. The Scrubber scrubber will last you 4-6 displays with redundant pO2 and set- If CO2 builds up in the breathing loop tor your loop content without using your LP hose fitted. This gives you some flex- equipment without the CE mark is a known issue that oxygen sensors every every 18 months. Batteries also the option to plug in an additional oxy- in charge at all times in order to avoid destination it is worth renting tanks and handsets the classic Inspiration had into system, not including cylinders, can ing your diving equipment, you’ll sixsix meters. (A(Any deeper than shape and position of these determine One of the most important components hours depending on the size of point reading, built-in decompression information! you’ll soon end up in a very uncomfort- hands, something very handy when ibility when dealing with what shouldn’t approvals are very important. It is can be prosecuted. Sale can read lower than normal when they get needs to be changed at intervals as solar gen sensor for real-time pO2 calculation. being put at risks which you need to be buying scrubber on location. It doesn’t and ready to one compact unit that also had a built- be packed into a hard case that will have to change that,that, the ppartialartia pressure of the some of the breathing characteristics of the unit, the scrubber canister holds the canister and the temperature of the water. Golem Gear’s softwares with Open Circuit bailout able and dangerous scenario. So why you take pictures, hold on a shotline in become an emergency with a rebreath- also a good idea to think of the com- be banned and goods seized, damp. Many controllers (handsets) cells don’t perform well underwater. But probably the most important ingre- aware of. make much of a difference on the bot- go in dive computer with nitrox and fit in an airline overhead luggage radial scrub- your habits if you pure O2 reachesh toxic levels). That and how easily you breathe in different the absorbent (i.e. Sodalime) which capabilities, battery level indication, not have a sensor monitoring CO2 in the a strong current, or play cards during a er. and in case of an accident will provide readouts from each cell dient or purchase with your rebreather tom line considering the price of the capabilities. Another new feature of the compartment. The standard scrub- ber unit for the pany behind the product, you need want to dive leaves two main types of CCRs to positions underwater. Some rebreathers absorbs the exhaled CO2 cleaning up Granular absorbent O2 sensors voltage and even scrubber same manner that we have O2 sensors long decompression stop. involving the use of the equip- so the user can somewhat diagnose Tanks is a proper training course. It is not pos- But that’s another topic… whole trip. Look for ‘rebreather-friendly Vision electronics was a Head Up Display ber is an axial design but a radial with a rebreath- What type of share the scene: mCCRs (manu- have the counterlungs back-mounted, the gas you’ll breathe. You can choose or prepacked cartridges? Megalodon monitoring. Just may you ask? Because the necessary 4th sensor to know you will be able to get spares ment criminal charges can their individual performances and You’ll also need to consider a bailout sible to dive operators. There are usually a bunch of and temperature gauge on the scrubber scrubber canister is now also offered. er. If post-diving ally operated CCR) and eCCRs giving a nice chest-free configuration. between granular absorbent that you To some extent, this is a matter of choice of CCR is almost make sure you technology doesn’t yet exist. BOV mention mention mention mention men- brought to the directors of the take appropriate action in case of a tank with a regulator fitted. It doesn’t these on each major dive destination unit. A short while later Vision electronics The control unit, the electronics, con- rebreather do I need? a piece of art. and support in the future and be sure maintenance (electronically controlled CCR). This configuration aids exhalation but pour into the canister yourself or solid economy versus convenience. Pouring gran- can easily read Upgrades Instead CO , or rather the risk of scrub- A Bail-Out Valve is a rebreather mouth- tion mention Aliquam semper diam non involved company. Clearly malfunction. The Poseidon / CIS-Lunar need to be very big tank, unless you dive and up-scale live-aboards usually cater was also offered for the Inspiration, so the sists of the head that sits in the core The breathing 2 the product is reliable and manufac- means having There are about as many The main difference lies in the makes inhalation harder. The opposite is state cartridges, which you just slide in as ules and packing the scrubber is not outright gas comes the most impor- Can your electronics be upgraded? ber expenditure, is monitored in a round- piece combined with an Open circuit ipsum. Aenean in mauris at urna aliquet obtaining the approval and CE is significantly different in this regard deep. One of the most popular bailout for RB divers too. Some even specialised main difference between the two is the - which contains the O2 sensors, elec- a nap after the rebreather models on the market manner by which oxygen is inject- true for chest-mounted counter-lungs. a whole package. messy but a bit of manual work. It can also down the In a normal swimming position the hydrostatic load of tant information! Rebreathers constitute a substantial about way. As CO2 is being absorbed regulator second stage. Even if you carry scelerisque. In mi. Proin malesuada lacus tured to a standard. marking is a serious matter. ■ by only using one main sensor. This tank for recreational rebreather divers in this field. size. Evolution uses 2 liter cylinders and a tronics, batteries and solenoid - and dive to you, then now as three-syllable words in a ed in the breathing loop: Others have them configured “over- There are also different scrubber archi- be contended that prepacked cartridges are center axis back mounted counter lungs produces negative lung investment, so it is nice to know wheth- by the scrubber a chemical reaction a bailout tank and regulator, this regula- ac velit. Maecenas ut mauris. Duis ac —AP Valves sensor is then repeatedly calibrated is the Aluminium 40cuft (5.5L) but it all shorter scrubber unit, whereas Inspiration two handsets and a head-up display rebreather diving Rambo movie. These rebreathers the-shoulders” for a better work of tectures—axial or radial. An axial scrub- packed uniformly and correctly by a manufac- and then loading – it is hard to inhale but easy to exhale. Chest er it can be upgraded or updated and takes place that produces heat which tor might not be immediately available lacus. Integer ultrices, lacus vitae pellen- and checked against a flow of 100% depends on your open circuit gas con- uses 3 liter cylinders. With the Inspiration mounted on the mouthpiece. is not for you. are either semi-closed rebreathers mCCR breathing, but a more ber is essentially a wide cylindrical pipe turer ensuring that channelling won’t happen. traveses radi- mounted counter lungs produces positive lung loading at what cost. Fortunately much of the can be felt as warm band across the when you need it – you could be dan- tesque facilisis, libero magna ullamcorper Oxygen. However different manufac- sumption. You need to carry enough gas offering advantages in scrubber dura- Submatrix Price USD Euro (SCR) or fully closed circuit (CCR) Most of mCCRs rely on a tiny encumbered chest. In through which gas flows from one to the (see box next page). But there is not always ally, through where the inhalation is easy but exhaling requires more of software can now be upgraded by canister. The position of this warm band gling from something, entangled or the neque, ac varius metus leo at turers have different opinions regarding to safely ascend from your maximum tion and the Evolution offering advan- Submatrix, Switzerland the absorbent rebreathers. In the recent years, constant feed of O2 into the any case, the coun- other in a ‘vertical direction’. In a radial an option. There aren’t cartridges available for an effort. Over the shoulder counter lungs provides the the user at home by downloading files moves down the canister as the scrub- bailout already used by your buddy). ligula. Proin hendrerit the design of their units. depth and complete all your decom- Events tages in size and weigh a hybrid size, the www.submatix.com the favor of the public has gravi- loop making the content safe to terlungs should be scrubber, gas flows in a radial direc- each and any size of canister or rebreather, and through best compromise reducing lung net loading to zero. from the manu- ber gets spent giving an indication of The BOV gives you the ability to imme- malesuada dolor Which way is the gas flowing inside pression, and still have some extra gas Innerspace Evolution + was offered. The Evolution+ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Integer id eros nec lectus The Dräger Dolphin tated towards the fully closed-cir- breathe. The user has to frequent- positioned as close tion from a central pipe at the hub and while some rebreathers, i.e. the Poseidon CCR, the grid facturers’ web- remaining scrubber duration. The position diately switch to Open Circuit by flip- the loop? Where is the oxygen injec- left in the tank (at least one third). WreckFest Look for combines the 2 litre cylinders from the sodales consectetuer. Cras at tellus a magna facilisis auctor. Vivamus eget nisi in is possibly the best “rebreather cuit rebreathers. Firstly, the once ly check the loop content on a to your real lungs as towards the side of the canister. only accepts proprietary cartridges. As regards to resistive effort, small diameter air passages site and install- of this zone of active CO2 absorption can ping a switch if something goes wrong tion located? (preferably not too close So which one is Lortinci blamconse volor adionsecte Evolution and the larger scrubber as used quam ultrices dapibus. Pellentesque dictum hendrerit metus. Vivamus lacus mauris, known and most it going to be? friendly” significant price gap between display showing the pO2 readings possible to minimize have higher resistance to flow. So does elbows, long ing them via then be traced by temperature sensors with your rebreather and you find your This is an adap- to the cells to avoid oxygen spikes Masks and straps etuerit nisis acilis acipis ex exer alit on the Inspiration, all housed in a new consequat a, pulvinar vel, consequat vestibulum, est. Suspendisse lectus elit, dictum widely produced the SCRs and CCRs full bred units from a set of (most often three) work of breathing tubes, flow direction mushroom valves and thick scrubber some interface. giving some kind of readout to the diver. breathing loop filled with an un-breath- tor than enables when an injection occurs)? Where is Also consider some additional accesso- With so many augue modio odipisi. operators specially designed case. non, tincidunt in, mattis ut, risus. Cras blandit, orci nec sollicitudin accumsan, augue semi closed rebreath- have narrowed over the years. oxygen sensors and manually (See info box). Illustration beds. Using a sufficiently large diameter tubes throughout When the warm zone gets closer to the able gas mix or even water. It is a highly a fourth and the diluent injection located (prefer- ries like a neck strap or a full-face mask great brands Feuip estrud tatem ex ecte duipsus- when travel- Price USD Euro erat iaculis purus, sit amet suscipit massa elit in lorem. Quisque odio massa, mattis in, er. Introduced in ling with your Secondly, the performance and inject more oxygen if necessary to Some manufac- of the the breathing loop, avoiding too many bends and elbows Vision electronics Electronic display from a bottom the scrubber is about to be spent desirable extra feature, as some divers independent ably not too far from the diver’s inha- that help to prevent you from and products trud minci etuer sum dolorem num rhoncus in, elementum ut, metus. Duis id pede in urna ornare sollicitudin. Donec sceler- the mid 1990’s the to chose from it units. It may accessibility of the CCRs have keep oxygen content at the cor- turers also two main and a radial scrubber all reduce resistive effort. Since a for the Inspiration Pelagian rebreather and needs to be replaced. This tech- have reported that some symptoms of sensor -ie one lation bag, to provide him/her with should you fall unconscious underwater. niam vulluptat aliquam nulput non isque, urna vitae egestas tempor, nisl sapien tempor nibh, ornare suscipit nulla lectus at design is now begin- that is connected can be a tough enable you to kept improving. rect levels. These rebreathers are scrubber large flat counter lung has a lower elastance than a long and Evolution nique, it should be stressed, says nothing intoxication showed up as the inability to a quick way to get fresh and safe to It may sound quite unlikely and it is, but utpate Lortinci blamconse volor adi- velit. Sed vel pede eget lorem rhoncus molestie. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora ning to show its age to a dive computer choice. leave lots of Purely mechanical SCRs con- simple and reliable but require architech- narrow tube standing vertical in the water column, once CCRs are up- about the actual CO content in the think properly and to quickly locate their breather gas)? ■ like safely belts in a car it save lives when onsecte etuerit nisis acilis acipis ex torquent per conubia nostra, per inceptos himenaeos. Nulla nec libero. Pellentesque in comparion with tures. Axial gradable over the 2 - to be mounted in a CCR. This the heavy stuff stantly loose gas by every exhala- the diver to constantly keep a again the shoulder counter lung configuration seem to Quite uniquel: Steam Machines use loop. ■ alternate air source. accidents do occur. You don’t think exer alit augue modio odipisi. pulvinar ultrices sem. Fusce volutpat lacinia lectus. Nulla tincidunt leo sit amet pede. more contemporary or radial. internet adaptor is for the Inspiration and back home models tion, and they work by providing close eye on the oxygen moni- offer the best trade-off. ■ an anague pO2 meter as its sec- Evolution CCRs twice about buckling up when drive in a Full-face mask Feuip estrud tatem ex ecte duipsus- and only bring Etiam auctor pede sed nibh. Ut laoreet convallis lacus. Donec euismod ultricies quam. a constant percentage of oxy- tors. Counterlungs ondary system on its Prism CCR car, do you? the essential Nullam pulvinar fermentum urna.

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O2ptima Pelagian Kiss & Sport rEVO Discovery DiveRite, United States Rebreather Labs, Thailand Halcyon RB80 Ouroboros & Sentinel photo & Jetsam Technologies, rEvo rebreathers, Belgium Poseidon Diving Systems. Sweden www.diverite.com To odolore mincipsum- www.rebreatherlab.com Halcyon, United States Closed Circuit Research, United Kingdom Sentinel photo & Canada www.revo-rebreathers.com www.poseidon.se The O2ptima FX is an electonic CCR san venis nos alisisit The Pelagian is termed a DCCCR. This impressive www.halcyon.net www.ccrb.co.uk videography video www.kissrebreathers.com The main feature that sets this Belgian-made rebreather apart from When Poseidon entered the closed circuit market they did it with with built-in decompression ability voloreros nulputatio acronym stands for Diver Controlled Closed Circuit Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetu- The Ouroboros is a high-end and high-performance silver Safety in Simplicity is the the lot is the double scrubber units and independent programma- a splash introducing a ground-braking first eCCR aimed specifi- which has primarily been designed dolor se exer sismodo- Rebreather which essentially means that this er adipiscing elit. Integer id eros nec CCR designed for the most demanding dives and motto that greets the visi- ble PO2 monitors with head-up displays. The two scrubbers, being cally at sport divers rather than technical divers and packed with BOOKBOOOK reviewrerevierev with diving in overhead environ- lorem velit, vullamcom- unit is not controlled by an automatic elec- lectus sodales consectetuer. Cras with a long list of stringent requirements having to tor to the manufacturer’s placed in sequence is said to offer more protection against chan- novel design features. The unit is very compact and priced sig- ments in mind such as cave div- mod delesequamet la tronic circuit for maintaining the right oxy- at tellus a magna facilisis auctor. be met. For example it is argued that the choice website. The name of nelling as well as a better scrubber economy. The Oxygen is nificantly lower than mainstream CCRs closing much of the price DivingDiviinnngg withoutwithouwithhoooutouuut BubblesBubbleBubbleslees ing or any technical dive where feummod ipsusto core gen-levels - in other words, it’s a advanced Vivamus eget nisi in quam ultrices of back-mounted counterlungs also allows all the their rebreather stems injected via a fixed orifice with constant flow. The gap to set of open circuit equipment. Above all the manufacturer an immediate ascent to the sur- et digna faccum elesto mCCR. The oxygen is injected into the breath- dapibus. Pellentesque dictum hen- soft – in the sense of being vunerable – parts of Edited by from the well known diver has to monitor the pO2 and has gone great lengths to make the unit as foolproof, user friendly face is not possible. The design do dolore dio odiam, ing loop through a valve which the diver can drerit metus. Vivamus lacus mauris, a rebreather to be tucked away under a protec- Kurt Amsler & Peter Symes acronym Keep it Simple manually inject additional oxy- and failsafe as possible. The intention is to make it as much of a seeks to minimize the risk of a veraesequis at er suscin vary. Quoting the their website: “This means consequat a, pulvinar vel, consequat tive shell, which make the unit safer on wrecks Stupid. The KISS units gen as needed. This unit has don-and-dive unit for sportdivers without technical training as pos- caustic cocktail. Two water traps enisi blaoreros adipit that oxygen is added mechanically through a vestibulum, est. Suspendisse lectus full of sharp bits. Materials are resistant to cor- which come as the back-mounted counter lungs. sible. It has also been designed with entry level training in mind. in the loop along with horizontal, volortisl enim augait fine metering needle valve at a constant flow set elit, dictum non, tincidunt in, mattis rosive agents, all cable systems being floodproof Classic KISS and KISS In order to keep breathing Poseidon took over the renowned CIS-Lunar brand some years ago behind-the-head positioning of the praessent vullandiam slightly lower than the divers metabolic rate. As the PO2 ut, risus. Cras blandit, orci nec sollici- and double armoured and so forth. The cur- Sport - both are mCCRs effort to a minimum the unit comes with a specially designed backplated that brings and tied in the expertise from Bill Stone and as consult- scrubber canister create a difficult veniam, se vercipit alis slowly drops the diver manually ads oxygen with a push The needle tudin accumsan, augue erat iaculis rent model is the fourth generation since it was which contantly feed the counterlung as close to the divers’ body as possible. In March 2008 a new hybrid ants during the development which went on for several years. This path for water to travel, hence mak- del dolum nismodo lup- button”. It is an approach somewhat related to what is purus, sit amet suscipit massa elit in introduced in 2004. The unit can be used with oxygen into the loop electronic rebreather was introduced. As the manufacturer states: The Hybrid mode Discovery introduces many new design features and ideas. The ing it difficult for water to penetrate tat wis et ipisi. seen in many semi-closed rebreathers. But while these lorem. Quisque odio massa, mattis in, a range of diluents from air, through Maintenance through an orifice but combines the advantages of the stable mCCR constant mass flow, with a PPO2 con- compact control unit is completely sealed and oilfilled and cannot the canister chamber. A high impact Feu feugait acipsum have a fixed orifice with a constant gas flow in this case rhoncus in, elementum ut, metus. Duis id Trimix to . All elec- also require the diver troller that tracks the PPO2 towards the desired setpoint be accessed – or messed around with - by the user. The battery is frame and polyester cover protects volobore voloborper the diver can finetune the flow by adjusting the needle pede in urna ornare sollicitudin. Donec tronic features can be to also manually add The hybrid unit is both equipped with an gas flow orifice, fed by an absolute pressure rechargeable like a cellphone and visible from the outside where a the O2ptima from tight cave squeezes am aut irit auguer in valve while monitoring the PO2 on the O2 displays. The scelerisque, urna vitae egestas tempor, nisl overridden by using the oxygen. The monitor- regulator and a solenoid valve controlled electronically. This enables the unit to be used diode shows that the battery is charged. The unit uses special scrub- and rolling boats. Hoses, regulators venibh esent venim Pelagian Head has space for 3 cells sitting next to each sapien tempor nibh, ornare suscipit nulla manual functions of the Maintenance ing displays have three independent, backlit PPO2 displays. Each in any desired mode, from pure mCCR up to fully electronic eCCR, without the depth ber canisters so no messing around with granules or risking pack- and tanks are kept neatly streamlined volore tat ver am, cons other which are all subject to instant cell validation. The lectus at velit. Sed vel pede eget lorem unit. The unit comprises display has its own housing, battery and sensor, making the system limitation linked to the absolute pressure used in mCCR systems. ing the scrubber wrong. The oxygen cylinder can only be filled to and away from potential snags inside acilis enis autpat. Ero Pelagian display shows two cells. The third cell is usually rhoncus molestie. Class aptent taciti sociosqu a central computer completely redundant. The batteries are user changeable. Each 100bar. This is to ensure that the scrubber always outlasts the gas. The a wreck or cave. The controller is fit- odignis del do conum connected to a decompression computer, type Pursuit, ad litora torquent per conubia nostra, per incep- with a head-up dis- PHOTO display can be replaced independently and spares are easily Since the rEvo is a manually operated closed circuit rebreather, it cannot be CE certi- idea is that you always change scrubber and refill oxygen in tandem, ted with Hammerhead electronics from iureet luptat, sis niatetu VR3 etc. The idea is to keep the third cell completely iso- tos himenaeos. Nulla nec libero. Pellentesque play (HUD), a primary affordable fied. For this reason, the rEvo is not yet commercialised within the CE zone, but only pro- at the same time Enisi.nisi. GaitGait la facifaci bla feugaitfeugait ipit lor adddea ea e alisisalisis ecte . erostrud doleseq uis- lated from the Pelagian display circuits so that no matter pulvinar ultrices sem. Fusce volutpat lac- display for control duced for export. However the manufactures have informed us that they are now working But what is probably to mist signifi- mincillaore ming exerost incilit, quam, veliquis nos The unit has over-the-shoulder counter molore commod ercidui what may happen with either the Pelagian display or inia lectus. Nulla tincidunt leo sit amet and monitoring Both KISS units use two individual back mounted counterlungs towards having the electronic control version CE certified. This is estimated to happen by cant deviation or development from nullutp atumsandigna conse diatie feugait, quam, lungs. Other standard features include tatin utat, quam quisl the computer none will compromise the other. pede. Etiam auctor pede sed nibh. and a rear facing which are attached to the scrubber head from the inside of the the end of 2009. mainstream thinking is the use of only vulput euis nisci exeraesed te modionsed dunt Heads-up-display (HUD), Display eros eugait lummy num Ut laoreet convallis lacus. Donec display for buddy counterlung case. The units have different canister designs. The one main sensor. The other sensor the ectet lan endipsum vendre facidunt ad te tie faci Integrated Vibrating Alarm (DIVA), iril ecte et praestrud el Another feature that is unique to this unit is euismod ultricies quam. Nullam pulvi- or instructor use. Classic scrubber canister has an axial flow design which holds unit carries is for the detec- tion ea conullu ptatem dolore tatuer aliquatue modo- Dive Surface Valve (DSV) and dolorting et, vulputat the position of the counterlungs. They are nar fermentum urna. There is also an approximately 6 pounds of absorbent. The gas flows down the of internal leaks. The lore delenibh el ipit acin heniam digna consequis Automatic Diluent Valve (ADV) eum irilla feuis aci tatin- front-mounted but also partly tucked away . Cras blandit, orci nec sollicitudin independent center of the scrubber tube and manufacturer explains nim zzrit, quisi eniat nulla faciduis dunt irilisi euip The US MSRP is $7000 (cylinders are not cilis nullamet, sed tiniam under the diver’s arms keeping the chest accumsan, augue erat iaculis purus, passive display, then comes up through the Hammerhead that they have chosen exeros nibh ercidui ssissed tinis aut aliquis esenis am included) zzrillummy non enim area free of clutter and minimizing that sit amet suscipit massa elit in lorem. not connected Maintenance cinema of dreams scrubber material where the eBay Scams Juegensen Marine, United States Prism 2 going with one sen- quis nismodo loborting euisci te vel in vel ut autat veraesto odolor am work of breathing. There is no manual Quisque odio massa, mattis in, rhon- to the main electron- carbon dioxide is scrubbed out. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, con- www.rebreather.us Hollis Gear, United States sor only because the ing essi. vendrer sequatinibh eu diluent valve but a ADV on top of the cus in, elementum ut, metus. Duis ics which has it’s own The Sport canister has a bi-axial sectetuer adipiscing elit. Integer You may say that this is controller that has the rest www.hollisgear.com logic behind the con- Dunt vent ipit la feu facidunt prat, verostio con feuguer aesendio odipis scrubber unit. Also worthwhile not- id pede in urna ornare sollicitudin. Ouroboros power source and dis- design which holds approximate- id eros nec lectus sodales of a rebreather attached to it. Juergensen Marine The Hollis Prism 2 is based on the ground-braking design from Steam ventional three sen- hendre cons am zzriustio dolore dolore volobor ali- augiat. Duiscipit, quisl ing is the small dimensions and low Donec scelerisque, urna vitae eges- plays each of the 3 oxygen cell ly 5 pounds (2.3 kg) of absorbent. consectetuer. Cras at tellus a specializes in developing and supplying control- Machines with the ongoing development aimed at improving and sor and voting logic quat veliquisit, quis am, vulputat utpatie verci tat. dunt lan ercil ullaore tet weight of the unit which tas tempor, nisl sapien tempor nibh, readings. Loss of any or all electronic state of the art closed circuit rebreather with fully The gas flows from the exhaust magna facilisis auctor. Vivamus ler electronics to other rebreathers - and to the US maturing the design for mass production. Hollis chose the Prism configuration has Unt vulla consenim dolobor se tio odignim acillut Tem vel eu feugue tet, suscillut augue amconul lamconsed in at only 10,5 kg and package ornare suscipit nulla lectus at velit. displays will not stop the unit maintain- integrated decompression software, integrated hose into the canister and lung eget nisi in quam ultrices dapi- Military – the Optima from Dive Rite to mention one. because it is the only commercially available unit meeting (US) military been demonstrated ullan henis dit digna alit augue commy nos essen- dit prat landit luptat, qui bla feum dip eugait, quisl dolore small enough to fit in an Sed vel pede eget lorem rhoncus ing a ‘life support’ PO2 level. Bailout valve, digital HP monitor system, heads up below, and then passes through bus. Pellentesque dictum hen- Juergensen have also produced upgrades and kits standards. The Steam machines are also unique in the way they offer to be somewhat dre venis acillaor sismodolorem dolore magnis exer quipiscilis adigna feuguero erit adipit diamet nulpute magna overhead compartment molestie. Class aptent taciti soci- The Ouroboros is a modular design. display and a host of user selectable upgrades. to the next canister and lung, drerit metus. Vivamus lacus to a number of other makes. Their own rebreather two completely different and independent systems of monitoring O2. flawed. Why focus ip etue vel er iuscilit ut acipisl ent lum et prat aut inibh ectet nostionsed tat, consequip- at amet, sequisl ipisl in an airplance. It can osqu ad litora torquent per conubia The primary layout is a back mount- The Sentinel is competitively priced, with three and back out the inhalation mauris, consequat a, pulvinar has some resemblance to the Megalodon but is One system is electronic with LED displays, the other is an analogue on ruling out sen- nulla feum ing exerius cilit, core commy nonsequ isl ut luptat. Delit ad magnis aliquis digniam quat nis alis accommodate tank sizes nostra, per inceptos himenaeos. ed system in a hard carbon shell. levels to choose from, Airdiluent(40m), Normoxic hose. vel, consequat vestibulum, est. highly configurable. There is, for example, a choice meter that reads directly of the sensors. This allows the user to still sors errors rather isismolessi. acin ex eugiamcon ercilisit ut alisl nisit, commy nulla from 1,8 - 11 liters. Nulla nec libero. Pellentesque pulvi- Lightweight cordura covers are Trimix(60m) and full Trimix(100m) enabled. The A variety of cylinder sizes can be Suspendisse lectus elit, dictum between over-the shoulder counter lungs and back- operate the unit even in the unlikely case of a total electronic failure. than on getting Utpat. Ut lorer sum vulla corperosto del ut lor sustrud ulluptat. conullaore cons dig- nar ultrices sem. Fusce volutpat lac- available with differing canister sizes counterlungs are back mounted and where its used. non, tincidunt in, mattis ut, risus. mounted counter-lungs. The scrubber is radial. The The analogue meter is calibrated with a rotary switch using a simple correct readings, digna augiat. Loreet, conum eugue magniamconse nim in henim quam The manufacturer, Rebreather inia lectus. Nulla tincidunt leo sit amet as well as a chest mounted counter bigger sibling has a radial scrubber the Sentinel’s Kiss Classic Can $ 5700 Kiss Cras blandit, orci nec sollicitudin controller which also is a full trimix computer uses the potentiometer measuring the small currents generated by the sensors. the philosophy Ure doloborer ipisisi. Uptat praessecte feum qui minim ing ecte feuissi. dip et, quamcortie tat Labs, which is based in Thailand lung configuration. is axial. Sport Can $ 4600 accumsan, augue erat iaculis usual three sensors for primary control but a fourth Features include sealed electronics, radial scrubber design for lower seem to be. This is blan hendion henim do od dit wis digna autem Eniatumsan hendignim zzriustis diam incidui te commy nos informed us that they do not plan In 2007 the smaller and more purus, sit amet suscipit massa elit can be added for independent monitoring by a sep- resistive breathing effort and more efficient scrubber use and over the achieved by con- nim quis do ectem num nonsed dio od exer sequis vulput velis augait at lut volore dui eugait illa facil etuercilit on getting the unit CE tested in the near affordable Sentinel was pre- www.seacam.com in lorem. arate computer. shoulder counterlungs for decreased work of breathing. The primary stantly validating the nostie feui blaore modipissisi tat wismodolorem in blam, quat. Ipsummy nit lorperilit iuscin utat, volor sum future. sented and it has just made the Ouroboros is listed at £8250 (incl. VAT) HDD (Heads-Down Display) is a battery driven sequential LED for con- sensor against pure oxy- utpate ex etue do diat. Metum autpat. Usto com- ad minim numsand ipiscipit dolorti velit ipsumsan ut ut ad market. It is also fully electronic Sentinel is listed at £xxxxx (incl. VAT) tinuous hands-free monitoring gen mod erit lorperc inciliqui bla feugiamcore digniam tatem augiamet iurem Listed at USD 5800

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Leafy Seadragon Jo Wooler by Jo Wooler Jo Wooler IN OUR NEXT ISSUE photo & The FSD-1100 Housing, for Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS / IXUS 80 IS photo & portfolio Stainless steel Jo Wooler portfolio portfolio Jo Wooler Camera, is compact, lightweight and made of durable injection molded sculpture video video Jo Wooler 45 x 45 x 10 cm polycarbonate. India ?????? 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He had a boat build- Southern Bluefin Tuna diver and ing business, and used to pick up work in In the begining, Wooler by Jo Wooler various ports during the four years when used off cuts of stainless steel, Coral Trout by Jo Wooler Stainless steel sculpture Australian they lived on their first catamaran and and hunted around scrap yards for her Stainless steel sculpture 110 x 45 x 10 cm metal sculp- sailed up and down the east coast of materials. As her arts practice devel- 65 x 25 x 5 cm Select port and monitor options above to tor, Jo Australia. oped, she realized she wanted to be “I believe there is much more under see other pictures of the Gates EX1. “I loved drawing the sea creatures specific with the grade of stainless steel Wooler, has CHARLES STIRLING we encountered on our years on board, she was using. So, in order to be certain the surface of our oceans than we Comprehensively endowed with pro always and playing around that it was marine grade, Water features, the Gates EX1 Housing is engi- been with some of “My artistic mission is she started buying it from Wisdom can begin to imagine. We have neered for the discriminating professional. artisti- Drews’ stainless manufacturers by the by Jo Wooler to inspire all who appreciate Stainless steel so much to learn, it is one of our Adjustable handles provide perfect grip cally steel off cuts one sheet. She returns her Artist and Diver, Jo Wooler and fingertip access to over 20 different day when we my art work of the wonders scraps and off cuts to be sculpture inclined, 200 x 180 x 15 cm greatest resources.” functions. **Flexible trim weights allow for were in port earn- of our sea, and how vitally recycled. yacht, or the client or office area of a business or corpo- Seahorse I by Jo Wooler ideal and trim. Precision ports enjoying ing some money, Wooler primarily works ration. She also creates commissioned pieces for foyer Stainless steel sculpture and optional EM43 high resolution moni- the process I created a fish,” important it is that we protect with sheet stainless up She added, “I have a contemporary artis- everything fall away. I find this same peace entrances and entertaining areas on yachts and busi- — Jo Wooler 30 x 15 x 2 cm tor afford the sharpest HD images. Apple Launches Aperture 2 said Wooler. “This our seas and oceans. I love to to 3mm thick. “When I Turtle by Jo Wooler tic style that is colourfully simple. A lot of when I am surrounded by nature and still ness or corporate venues, which become exclusive to Resource Page of creating I gave as a gift to have a design idea, I Stainless steel sculpture my work is representative of marine crea- in the moment, the way nature is—every the owner or project. The SXS cards and battery can be whether it be a friend, who was inspire my fellow artists, and will either draw it directly 100 x 80 x 10 cm ture developed through my passion for the minute of every hour of every day.” There is no limit to the size of work Wooler can create, The SubStrobe DS-160 is compatible When it comes to working with drawing, paint- quite impressed help them see that they can onto the sheet, and then sea. My style is evolving with the Wooler said that she is not and she enjoys the challenge of larger works. In fact, in with all Ikelite TTL systems and current your photos, the built-in tools you as was everyone cut it out with a cutting use of stainless steel as a aware of any other female the future, Wooler wants to get involved in creating pub- Nikon unveils the 12.1 megapixel ing, writing, sculpting, CHARLES STIRLING digital cameras, as well as all older find in Aperture are just the begin- my friend showed be self sustained within their wheel on a grinder. If the medium to express my “I believe if you stainless steel sculptor, and lic art, as the medium of her work is very suitable for this D700 digital SLR or playing musical instru- TTL film cameras including the ning. With dozens of image-edit- it to.” arts practice if that’s what they design is quite intricate, designs.” would be very interested application, she said. Whale by Jo Wooler Angels by Jo Wooler, Stainless steel sculpture, 55 x 25 x 5 cm each ments. Through her life have a dream and Stainless steel sculpture system. A variety of sync cords, sen- ing and export plug-ins, automa- Wooler has no want.” — Jo Wooler I will use my plasma cut- Wooler admits that to find out if there are any “Amongst my creations are a host of endangered spe- Nikon on Tuesday introduced the 12.1 megapixel sors, and TTL adapters are available to tions and scripts, and third-party she has always made formal training, ter to cut the design out. the art brings her to determination, you out there. “I am in quite a cies including whales, dugongs, turtles, leafy seadragons 105 x 50 x 15 cm ity industry, through which she was able Guinea and The Maldives. “I would love However, in the future, she intends to D700 digital SLR, providing professional photogra- connect to almost any camera system book and web themes available, gifts for loved ones, but she did study art I then go around the edges another level. “I am will succeed.” unique position, and regularly and dolphins. The appreciation of these pieces, and sub- to travel easily. She traveled around to swim with whales. They are the most make herself available as a motivational phers better low light performance and accurate currently on the market. you can easily extend Aperture’s “It is mainly the idea and wonder of nature, through school, and took on a mentor- cleaning up the dags with a grinding a perfectionist, get surprised responses from sequent understanding of their predicament will hopefully Australia enjoying many dive destina- amazing creatures.” speaker, to inspire fellow artists to work color reproduction. capabilities to access an entire in particular the sea and it’s inhabitants, and explored many ship at an engineering firm when she wheel. Depending on what I am trying and finish my people in the industry when bring to the forefront of peoples’ minds the importance of tions including Ningaloo Reef, West Currently, she is working towards towards a path of self-sustaining prac- The SubStrobe DS-160 recycles virtually industry’s worth of imaging exper- New Depth-of-Field Calculator for the iPhone mediums in the became interested in stainless steel as to achieve, I may polish or texture the work to a standard they learn of what I do. I certainly feel the protecting our oceans for their future as well as our own.” Australia. exhibiting in Dubai next year, with a tice. The D700 features the Nikon FX format CMOS sen- instantaneously when fired at a frac- tise without ever leaving Aperture. that influence and inspire me. I am in awe Mother and Calf by Jo Wooler process. a medium for her work. She now has a piece. I use heat to shape and colour that I see present respect of my male counterparts who work “I love the peace and tranquillity selection of contemporary abstract Wooler’s works have been shown at sor, the EXPEED Image Processing System, Nikon’s tional power -- whether in TTL or man- August 5, 2008 -- A new native application for the iPhone of the sheer magnificence of our oceans and Stainless steel sculpture Diploma of Engineering, Cert III in C.A.D. the stainless. I use a tig welder to weld in the miracles of within the stainless steel fabrication industry Artist & diver when I’m diving. I could stay down there works inspired by the ocean. She is the World Trade Center in Amsterdam, 51-point auto focus system with 3D Focus Tracking ual mode -- and still in a quick 1.5 sec Now Apple is making it easier to promises to help photographers take control of DoF (Depth 70 x 10 x 10 cm and Cert III in Engineering, Fabrication my pieces together.” nature. So much and are in awe of what I create with stain- Wooler has been scuba diving for 20 years. She first forever, there is so much beauty and also working on two Sensational Sailing Netherlands, and in several Australian

and two Live View shooting modes that allow pho- from full discharge. Use a compatible find all these great add ons with of Field). The application is a DoF (Depth-of-Field) calcula- seas and what lies within, and celebrate this Trade—education which enabled her to so, that when less steel.” began diving when she was growing up in Cairns. She wonder,” said Wooler. pieces for a design, construction and galleries in Queensland, Tasmania, South CHARLES STIRLING tographers to frame a shot using the camera’s TTL system and enjoy perfect automat- the launch of a dedicated web tor, which allows you to calculate the depth of field of your through my work.” explore and develop her skills. “I love the Inspired by the sea I’m sitting hand Her sculptures are most often displayed Mantarays by Jo Wooler was fortunate to have a water loving family and opportu- As Wooler’s gallery, Mojocreations development group in Queensland who Australia, Victoria, Western Australia and three-inch high-resolution LCD monitor. ic exposure and an increased number page devoted to them. The pictures in advance of the next photo shoot. consistent challenges faced with working As for choosing fish and marine life as filing or finish- on feature walls and as free standing piec- Stainless steel sculpture nities to experience this wonderful sport at a young age. Floating Gallery, is currently based on want to mount them in the foyer of their the Northern Territory. In addition, her of flashes per full charge. When used page breaks down the add-ons — Jo Wooler with such a difficult medium, and realiza- subject matter, Wooler says it is a pro- ing edges of es. Yacht, business or corporate owners 130 x 120 x 5 cm (left) She served as a tour guide for several years in Cairns, the Capricorn Coast, Queensland, she newest development on the waterfront works appear in several public, corpo- With an ISO range of 200 to 6400 the D700 also in manual settings, the DS-160 offers 10 into four categories: After you have set all required settings (camera, focal Text edited by Gunild Symes tions and discoveries I make along the found interest for her. “I am inspired artis- a piece, I quite can commission her to create artwork built 90 x 80 x 5 cm (right) taking people up through the Daintree, around the can often be seen diving off Great in Manly. In the future, she aspires to rate and private collections in Europe, COMING IN OCTOBER includes Nikon’s Scene Recognition System and a powers in half-stop increments for pre- length, aperture, subject distance), the DoF Calculator All artwork by Jo Wooler way as I develop new techniques and tically and aesthetically by the beautiful often go into a into their project. She said, for example, Tablelands and out West. Through industry association, Keppel Island. Her favourite places to making her artwork totally exclusive, US, Canada and Australia. Subscribe now FREE! new active dust reduction system. cise control over your exposure. * Image Editing Plug-ins: calculates all the required information (near limit, far limit, Photos courtesy of Jo Wooler processes of working with stainless.” shapes, curves and colours in nature.” meditation that that she can create “a fabulous freestand- she was able to enjoy diving on a regular basis on a vari- dive include the Ribbon Reefs off Cape with limited works being made for select For more information and to order depth of field, hyperfocal distance, depth of field in front of connects me with ing seascape sculpture” that may serve as ety of reefs within the Great Barrier Reef. Tribulation, Queensland, Australia. She clients for investment purposes. directly from the artist, visit Jo Wooler’s Seahorse II by Jo Wooler www.xray-mag.com The D700 features Nikon’s first self-cleaning system A super-bright built-in 5-watt LED mod- the subject as well as behind the subject, circle of confu- Lionfish by Jo Wooler the moment, letting a partition for a saloon or galley area on a Prior to developing her art, Wooler was in the hospital- has yet to enjoy international diving but In the past, Wooler has taught art website at: Stainless steel sculpture designed for the FX-format sensor. The cleaning sys- eling light is perfect for focusing or PORTFOLIO Stainless steel sculpture, 30 x 30 x 10 cm has aimed her sights on Papua New classes or workshops upon request. or call +61 (0)www.mojocreations.com.au 7 3283 6929. 35 x 20 x 3 cm tem uses four distinct vibration frequencies to free ■ 82 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED 83 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED 84 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED 85 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED 86 X-RAY MAGAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED 87 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED 88 X-RAY MAG : 25 : 2008 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED