Broadreach and Academic Treks Summer Scuba Adventures

This summer, give your teen the chance to do something different on an extraordinary and unforgettable scuba adventure abroad.

Since 1993, Broadreach and Academic Treks has taken over 7500 teenagers to over 35 countries on unique scuba and marine biology summer adventure programs…from Shark Studies in Fiji to live-aboard marine science voyages in the Caribbean. Led by expert dive instructors and marine scientists, our programs focus on hands-on learning, leadership development and world exploration. We offer programs for every underwater interest, as well as PADI certifications from beginner to Divemaster and PADI Instructor.

-Locations include: Caribbean, Australia, Red Sea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Belize, Honduras, Mexico;

-Marine science courses: Shark Studies, Sea Turtle Studies, Dolphin Studies, Marine Mammal Studies, Caribbean Marine Conservation, Marine Biology Voyage;

-Live-aboard 46-foot catamarans: Underwater Discoveries, Underwater Discoveries Advanced in Saba, Statia, St. Barts ;

-Advanced dive training courses: Sinai Experience (Red Sea), Solomon Fiji Quest, Yucatan Adventure, Baja Expedition, Australia Down Under;

-College marine science credits through Lesley University ,

- 14 to 31-day trips from June-August ;

-Costs: $3,480-$5,780.

For more information: email info@gobroadreach.

June is learn to dive month in greater fort lauderdale

Looking to get more out of your vacation? Want to explore the wonders of the ocean from beneath the sea? Want to look a parrot fish in the eye?

Take the plunge. Greater Fort Lauderdale is making it easier than ever to learn to Scuba dive during the destination’s new official “Learn to Dive Month” this June. Surf temperatures are perfect, the water is calm and special dive packages offering a free graduation dive along with a free hotel night or special hotel rate make it easy and affordable to get certified.

How easy is it to learn to Scuba dive? “A vacation of three days in Greater Fort Lauderdale plus some online study in advance will do it. And, throughout June’s ‘Learn to Dive Month,’ newcomers to the sport will enjoy extra-value savings with a free graduation dive as well hotel deals and special offers,” said Nicki E. Grossman, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. “With a free dive and a free hotel room, there is no need to delay.”

“Learn to Dive Month” is a snap to book with simple one-stop shopping to get visitors trained, suited up and certified in an easy and safe program. Those interested in learning to Scuba dive can log on to www.sunny.org/learntodive where they can link through the local dive shops to PADI or SDI to register to take the online technical training necessary, and can also link to dive packages including hotel stays in Greater Fort Lauderdale.

Source: Sport Diver

Karol Meyer Becomes a Guinness World Record Holder

 

Brazilian world champion freediver Karol Meyer became a Guinness World Record holder with an amazing apnea dive of 18 minutes and 32 seconds, reaching 100m (238 ft) deep off the Caribbean island of Bonaire; and achieving the third best performance in the world on varible weight discipline at 93m (305 ft), at host and sponsor Buddy Dive Resort.

“My team was built by PADI technical divers, who gave me the confidence to go deep!,” said Meyer. “Because safety is one of the most important factors to do a performance like this. I was also luck to have Patrick Musimu as my coach.”

Meyer is a legend in the sport of freediving and became famous when she broke five world records, two continental records, and more than 30 South American records in various depth disciplines. She spends most of her time working with the oceanic preservation group, Brazilian Islands Society, and other entities to protect the whales. She is also speaker and contributes toward fund-raising for needy communities, public schools, protection against child labour programmes, and for children who live in front of the sea and have parents whose income depends directly on the sea.

Source: Scuba Diving

Drop Zone Thaiti

Experience Tahiti like never before. From diving to surfing and back again.

Follow professional surfers and divers Alex Gray, Cheyne Magnusson and Holly Beck on a unique journey both above and below the surface.

Sharks, turtles, stingrays and perfect waves are just a few things you will see on this epic adventure!

See more at: Mergulho Brazil!!!

Source: Padi