Ben Southall is injured by deadly jellyfish

Missing a week to complete the work in beautiful Hamilton Island, Australia, the British caretaker who won the contest by the “best job in the world,” Ben Southall, wrote in his blog that ran the risk of life after being bitten by a tiny jellyfish lethal.

In his blog, Southall said he felt a “little bite in the back” when he was on the beach. He then presented symptoms increasingly strong fever, headache, back pain, chest tightness and high blood pressure, which led his doctors to diagnose poisoning.

The jellyfish that stung Southall species belongs to the Irukandji, which is virtually invisible to the naked eye but has a poison can be lethal.

Ben Southall was paid U.S. $ 110 mil for 6 months of work.

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By Carla Layane

The challenges of wall diving

Wall diving can be a very exciting activity for divers who already count with an important amount of expertise and who wish to go through new challenges. This kind of diving allows them to enjoy sea life in a new perspective and while practicing a different diving style.

Most divers find very exciting the way in which, by practicing this sport, they can experience different sea life styles and habitats while they submerge following the wall. It can be a fascinating activity which involves the diver’s skills as well as it shows him the sea world from a new perspective. Although it takes a diver to have experience and it might be very challenging, it is highly enjoyable and most divers who have already practiced most of the other kinds of diving find wall diving a very exciting new experience.

In order to be able to enjoy every different stage of the activity, it is usually advised to descend slowly and calmly while paying attention to the environment. This way, a diver can discover as many fish, plants and sea elements as possible while practicing a relaxing diving.

Sometimes, at some wall diving areas, the walls start at a shallow point where it already shows interesting sea elements such as corals or beautiful plants. This way, this type of diving can be very enjoyable from the moment the diver enters the water as well as during each stage of the submersion.

Wall diving is also very exciting due to the fact that the diver has the wall as a supporting surface at the same time than he does not have anything under his feet. Wall diving allows divers to feel the fun of being suspended in the ocean, without any bottom below them but being able to be easily floating while holding from the wall.

Some wall diving places would allow you to see a very wide variety of different fish and sea elements. Near the surface, you could enjoy basket sponges or soft corals, and then, as you descend, you could have sea whips added to such view. If you kept descending, you could also see fish such as eagle rays or even black tip sharks depending on the place you are.

Photo: Archive

Source: Dive Pilot

Freeway Diving offers new package of diving

Freeway Diving, new segment of diving Freeway, offers several tours aimed at divers in Cuba.

In the script “Cuba – Varadero Diving“, the tourist can admire the unique beauty of the archipelago. In Varadero, typical tourist resort, there are three wrecks, which are the most sought after dives. The best known is the Russian frigate, the ship sunk at the time of “Cold War“, which today is home to several marine species in its interior. This shipwreck divers receive from all over the world.

The itinerary of seven days allows the tourist to do six dives in water of about 29 ° C. The dives in this region are picked up, with duration, each of approximately one hour. On the sixth day the tourists will make a city tour of Havana, through its historical and cultural sites.

Another script Freeway Diving is the “Cuba – Diving Maria La Gorda.” On this trip the diver will have eight days to cover the region. The diving in Maria La Gorda are different from Varadero, with an even greater variety of marine species and multilevel dives, with large coral formations and walls.

More information at tel. 11. 5088-0999.

Source: JT

Launch submersible for amateur and professional divers

Scubacraft The SC3 is a high-speed boat to three passengers can reach up to 80km per hour on the surface, with a propulsion water jet 160 horsepower.

Also, when you arrive at the desired point, you can put dive gear, push the button and Scubacraft submerged to a depth of 30 meters, the best example of a trinket worthy of 007.

When underwater, the displacement is performed by four electric thrusters that move the vehicle to 3 knots – about 5.5 kilometers per hour – for up to 90 minutes.

For entrepreneurs in dive shops, it is also available in version SC6, for up to six passengers.

By Carla Layane

Divers find shipwreck billionaire in Recife

A team of Hungarian divers found a shipwreck more than three centuries in Recife. This is a ship from the Dutch United East India Company, carrying silk, spices, tea, porcelain and about 180 thousand pieces of gold.

The ship sank on May 29, 1700 with a crew of 109 men.

According to the leader of the operation, Attila Szalóky, the ship is in good condition and its value amounts to about one billion dollars.

There are many rumors that the Hungarian team only had permission to find the ship, but has no release to remove any materials there. Several emails were sent to the Navy and the Unesco, but still have no position on the matter.

By Carla Layane

Ocean diving

Ocean diving, like any other sport, has some tricks and basics which those who intend to try it for the first time should learn in order to practice it safely and enjoy it as much as possible.

We will provide you with some of the most important tips about this sport through the next few lines, although we also recommend all those who will actually practice this sport to consult a professional trainer first.

First of all, you should always secure the gear you are carrying with you and fasten it as tight as possible. Secondly, once you are into the ocean and wish to go close to something which looks interesting, you should approach it with your head slightly down and making sure that your fins don’t touch the bottom.

It is also important that you wear the proper clothing and not more than necessary. You should wear the necessary clothes in order to maintain your body temperature but you shouldn’t wear clothes such as gloves or other accessories unless they are really necessary since they would make you loose some mobility and you could damage some ocean fauna and flora because of it.

You should always respect the ocean world and life which you are visiting and try to avoid disturbing it. This is important not only because they deserve your respect and to maintain their world undisturbed but also because this would allow you to approach them closer as well. If you move slowly and respectfully, they will allow you going much closer to them than if your movements are rough.

The dive shop you choose is also very important since your safety might depend on it. Dive operators who are not conscientious about the environment would not only damage it but also they might be unconscientiously with your safety as well. As a last tip, it is very important that you learn the proper buoyancy techniques and skills before you dive into the ocean. You should be able to control your movements and speed in order to avoid any accidents from happening.

Source: DivePilot

Restaurant submarine is opened in the Maldives

For those who want to surprise a romantic dinner or a family celebration, there is a restaurant in the Indian Ocean that may surpass any expectations. Called The Ithaa, the restaurant is five meters below sea level.

Located in the Maldives, the restaurant – which belongs to the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa, has acrylic ceiling that provides a view of 180 degrees. Thus, you can taste dishes prepared and see coral reefs and the peculiarities of the marine life that surrounds the Indian Ocean.

The restaurant measures nine meters wide and five meters high. It can accommodate up to 12 people at a time.

Who wants to get to the restaurant must follow a wooden deck, installed at the resort, and down a spiral staircase. The kitchen, as it would be different, is Asian, with many seafood.

To enjoy this exotic place, the price of a dinner ranges from $ 120 and $ 245 per person (U.S. $ 207 and $ 423 per person).

Source and Photos: Época Negócios Online

Forbes Magazine indicates 13 dive sites

Forbes magazine pointed out the 13 most spectacular seas, coral reefs and beaches to be explored by divers in the world in 2009. Places like Fiji, Red Sea and the Bahamas are just some of the points that should be idyllic in the list of upcoming destinations according to the vehicle.

Check out the list:

San Blas Islands, Panama
Despite being a region controlled by native peoples that destroyed part of the coral reefs are completely untouchable in the San Blas Islands. In the eastern region, tours take tourists to places completely untouched crystal clear waters. Already in the west, wreck up the landscape of Los Cayos Grullos.

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
At other times only frequented by climbers, the islands of Phi Phi was eventually discovered by divers. The main point is Hing Klang, a reef located between the islands of Phi Phi Don and Bamboo One of the highlights is the amount of tropical fish that can be seen.

Safaga, Egypt
These shallow reefs in the Egyptian Red Sea attracts both experienced and amateurs. The dolphins, octopuses, fish, clown fish and sea lions, one of the most poisonous in the world, are just some of the illustrious inhabitants of the area. In Soma Bay is a pier that allows excellent option only diving mask. Tours also take tourists to a small sand island in the middle of the sea.

Culebra, Puerto Rico
If money is a problem, Culebra is the best choice. In a trip that will cost five dollars, you get to the beach Flamenco came from the main island of Puerto Rico. The beach is famous for camping and parties, but to walk for 20 minutes until Carlos Rosario, find one of the best dive sites in the Caribbean.

Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos, British Caribbean
As Safaga, the main attraction of Salt Cay is the marine life. Sharks and rays can be seen on tours by the corals in the region. If you visit in winter, it is likely that you will hear the song of the humpback whales and even see. There is also a disaster to be visited and several near-shore reefs.

Rurutu, French Polynesia
The best place to see whales is Rurutu. Between July and October, humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the waters off Polynesia. If you’re lucky you can get very close to the mammal.

St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Being almost an entire national park, St. John is almost intact. Beginners can start at Trunk Bay, where there is a “trail” that goes underwater guiding the main attractions. For the more experienced, some points can be reached from beaches like Haulover Bay and Leinster Bay

Makaha Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii
One of the most accessible of the list, the waters of Makaha Beach Park offers a visibility of more than 30 meters. You can see sponges, fish, rays, huge turtles and dolphins, but in winter, diving may be prohibited because of waves and surfers who look after the beach.

Water Bunaken National Park, Indonesia
This environmental reserve is composed of 97% water, and Water Bunaken National Park is renowned for its diversity of corals, invertebrates and more than 2.5 thousand species of fish that inhabit the region.

Great Barrier Reef, Australia
The largest coral reef in the world can be visited on day trips out of Port Douglas, tourist town closest to the reef. The main point are the parts of the outer edge called Agincourt Reefs. Other options are the islets of Heron and Lady Elliot with his rays, turtles, nudibranchs and molluscs.

Florida Spring Holes, Florida
The only list with fresh water. In addition to region-specific fish, crocodiles give tone to the place. A good point is Silver Glen Springs, Ocala National Forest, with its vast marine life. The Blue Spring State Park is also true, but it may be discontinued if manatees are passing by.

Fiji
This complex of 330 islands is a paradise. Corals emerge from the deep ocean to shallow areas, home to sea stars, sea urchins, sharks, rays. Reefs are visited on tour or accessed by the coast itself.

Bimini Islands, Bahamas
Here grace is the mystery. A curious formation of two rectangular parallel lines, according to legend, would lead to Atlantis, the Lost City of the Atlantic Ocean. Another highlight is a boat sank during a hurricane in 1926. Dolphins also inhabit the region.

Dive into the warm waters of Recife

Whether you navigate in calm waters, is to discover the beauties of the sea, Recife (PE) always has a good program. Embark.

Raft ride in Boa Viagem
Among coral reefs, the gentle rocking of the sea, the look of the urban beach is postcard of Recife.

Catamaran
Navigating Capibaribe River, the ride offers a wonderful view of three islands that form the center of reef, bridges, buildings and landscapes. On return from the tour, is requested to see the sunset in the Bath House, located in the reefs of Porto.

From the sea to sculptures
Crossing in small boats to visit the Sculpture Park, Francisco Brennand. The park has 51 sculptures of eggs, turtles, sandpipers and sentries guarding the main work of the park, the Torre de Cristal, inspired by a flower discovered by the landscape artist Burle Marx.

Diving in Park Wreck Reef
The practice is favored by high visibility and water temperatures – around 26 º C. Recife, the capital of the Brazilian dive wreck, “is one of the most complete destination segment in the country. The underwater tours run daily, by appointment. The town has a dive operators qualified and experienced. Check.

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Source: Recife te quer

Amphibians at risk of extinction, says IUCN

According to the report of the biodiversity of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), disclosed yesterday (03), amphibians are the most threatened.

Were analyzed by the ONG about 47.6 thousand species belonging to the Red List of the organization and said that nearly 18 thousand are at risk of extinction – including 21% of mammals, 30% of amphibians, 12% of birds, 28% of reptiles and 37% of the fish.

Among the amphibians, from 6.2 thousand species in the list, about 1.9 billion would be in danger of extinction. Of these, 39 would already be extinct or extinct in the wild and almost 500 were “seriously threatened”. “The scientific evidence of a serious crisis of extinction is accumulating,” said Jane Smart, head of IUCN. She said a recent analysis shows that the goal of biodiversity by 2010 will not be met.

List – The Red List is considered the most respected evaluation and serious about the state of the species that inhabit the planet. In amphibians, appointed this year as the group most at risk, the document also suggests that among mammals, the situation is also worrying.

Of about 5.5 thousand mammals present on the list, 79 were extinct or extinct in the wild and 188 would be “seriously threatened”. Among the reptiles, 1.6 animals listed, 22 are already extinct and 460 were threatened.

Source: Estadão Online