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Basking Shark
Basking Shark

Drones Reveal Basking Shark Mating Behaviour

The study describes how the researchers launched a drone from the beach and flew it to the site of a disturbance spotted from shore. Two basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus) were immediately seen in close proximity—one near the bottom and one near the surface. The latter was confirmed to be a mature male due to the presence of claspers, while the shark near the bottom appeared to be a female.

Explorer Ventures Pre-DEMA Group Travel Specials 2024

Reserve a small group or the whole boat for your dive shop, we have PRE-DEMA deals that will save you money. Book a group of six or more travellers to enjoy special pricing and exclusive extras, like free spaces, free Nitrox and unbeatable deposit terms for travel into 2027. 

Our expert travel team will help you reserve your group liveaboard trip to the Caribbean, Galapagos, Red Sea, Maldives, Palau or Maldives.

These deals are typically better than the DEMA Specials and won’t be marketed to the public! Be creative; put together a package that works for you. 

Diving Talks Conference Showcases Groundbreaking Contributions to Diving and Marine Science

 This prestigious event will offer the public an unparalleled opportunity to learn about the latest advancements and contributions to the field of diving, spanning research into diver health and safety, innovations in diving mechanics, and marine conservation projects.

Exciting lineup for this year's edition

This year’s Diving Talks promises to be just as captivating, featuring a remarkable lineup of speakers who are pioneers and experts in their respective fields:

Rather than atoll islands’ low elevation per se, it is the impairment of natural accretion processes that is jeopardising their persistence
Rather than atoll islands’ low elevation per se, it is the impairment of natural accretion processes that is jeopardising their persistence.

Atoll Islands: Dynamic Landforms Adapting to Rising Seas

The commonly held belief that atoll islands are static and doomed landforms due to rising sea levels is a misunderstanding. In reality, these islands have the ability to adapt and grow vertically. This natural capacity for vertical accretion enables them to keep pace with gradual sea level changes, challenging the idea of inevitable loss.

With its mandate also covering marine-related tourism, the Office is set to play a crucial role in promoting recreational diving and ensuring the health and accessibility of Florida's dive sites.
With its mandate also covering marine-related tourism, the Office is set to play a crucial role in promoting recreational diving and ensuring the health and accessibility of Florida's dive sites.

Florida Opens Office of Ocean Economy

Florida has announced the establishment of the Office of Ocean Economy at Florida Atlantic University. This office will develop the state's blue economy sectors, including maritime industries, aquaculture, and tourism, with a strong emphasis on expanding and improving the recreational dive industry.

Weefine Ring Light

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