March 2017

The ARSBC, which has sunk more ships and aircraft than any other non-profit group in the world to create marine habitat, will consult with Catalyst within the federal government’s regulatory framework for the disposal of these vessels at sea. This will require applying for permits and/or approvals from Environment Canada, Transport Canada and the Department of Fisheries & Oceans.

This month, Ocean Maps undertook the venture of mapping dive sites in Palau with the help of Chris Lubba from Palau Dive Adventures. Two Ocean Maps team members set off on boats from March 8-11 to measure 28 sites including the Blue Hole and the German Channel. The company had recently purchased new equipment and the Palau expedition was its maiden voyage.

Safety
If the diver gets lost or has any other emergency while at the surface, the user just double taps SHARKNET and the device sends out alarm messages to all the contacts that the diver previously chose. If the emergency is underwater, the device needs to be released to the surface: it will communicate the depth as well.

Subal NAVY line can use all type of Subal ports and extension rings for all type of lenses that are used in underwater photography and all SUBAL accessories. One of the bigest advantages from NAVY line is that it can be used almost with all types of lenses on the market on special request. Long distance lenses like 200mm, 300mm, 200-500mm and others can be used in specially designed ports for military purpose.

THE SONY a6500 features
- 24.2 MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor
- BIONZ X Image processor
- 4K video capture
- In-body 5 axis image stabilization
- Built in WIFI for easy sharing
- 425-point phase detection autofocus points
- 3.0'' 921.6k-Dot Tiliting Touchscreen LCD
- Bigger JPEG buffer
- Silent shooting
- Tough magnesium alloy body and robust lens mount

Ned & Anna DeLoach are long time guests of Buddy Dive; during the last 12 years they visited Bonaire on a yearly basis. Instead of diving the familiar turquoise waters of Bonaire, this year Ned & Anna are very excited to explore the pristine underwater world of Dominica with the Buddy Dive team from June 3rd till June 18th, 2017.

You can be actively involved in 'Citizen Science' and help with the protection and conservation of manta rays while diving in one of the best spots in the world! By joining this cruise you will straight away be part of MMF’s conservation efforts in this area as Arenui will be donating some of the proceeds from this cruise to MMF - you can help manta rays while on holiday! The cruise is not just about manta rays – that’s just a bonus!! You will still dive all the very best spots in this World Heritage and New7Wonders of nature area.

Croatia’s Valentina Cafolla, 19, set a new world record for distance on Sunday to 125 meters beneath a sheet of ice up to 70 centimeters thick on the Lago Di Anterselva Lake in the Italian Alps – beating the previous world record held by Turkey’s Denya Can. Cafolla accomplished the feat on the second and final attempt after aborting her first attempt.