X-Ray Mag

October 2017

Registration open for 2017 Anilao Underwater Shootout

6 years ago By Matthew Meier

The competition puts emphasis on macro underwater photography. Participants may stay and dive with any resort/operator of their choosing in the Mabini, Batangas area.

2017’s competition will be held from November 28 to December 2. This year’s host resort will be Acacia Resort and Dive Center where judges and organizers will be staying. Registration, opening ceremonies and evening activities will be held at Acacia. Awarding night and closing ceremony will be held at Camp Netanya.

Introducing the Launch of Planet Deepblu

6 years ago By Matthew Meier

TAIPEI, October 30th, 2017 – For the past two years, Deepblu has been forging a path to make itself known as the premier logging app for divers around the world. In addition, it has become a place for those divers to connect, create, share, and learn from like-minded enthusiasts spanning the globe in an active online community. The company is now introducing a whole new way for divers to discover dive destinations.

Darina Denali Portfolio

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Edited by Gunild Symes
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Darina Denali
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Czech artist Darina Denali, now based in New Zealand, creates glorious, vibrant and dynamic paintings of marine life, capturing the curious behaviors of animals and sublime nature of the underwater realm. X-Ray Mag interviewed the artist to gain insights into her artistry and creative process.

Solitude Liveaboards Acquires Kasawari Lembeh Resort

6 years ago By Matthew Meier

I am pleased to announced our company's acquisition of Kasawari Lembeh Resort to be rebranded as Solitude Lembeh Resort as of 13 November 2017. This property, the first of Solitude in Resorts, to be added to the Solitude portfolio boasts 5100m2 of waterfront land located in Lembeh, Bitung - the muck-diving “capital” of the world.

Solmar V Announces New Ownership, Operations and a New Boat

6 years ago By Matthew Meier

NEWS: THE SOLMAR V FAMILY IS GROWING
We are now members of the Pelagic Fleet!

As many of you may have heard, there was a change in the administration as of October 2016. But not to worry! José Luis has been working as a special consultant and is still very close to the company. Therefore, everything has and will remain the same for most of your liveaboard experience and the few changes will be for the better.

TUSA Joins the Dive Computer “Elite Fleet” through Deepblu Connect

6 years ago By Matthew Meier

For nearly six decades TUSA has been the cutting-edge standard-bearer for the region when it comes to scuba equipment. In addition, they were one of the first major international manufacturers on the global stage. Over time, their evolution has seen a speed which is unmatched. Building on their success, they have further developed products for the snorkeling and swimming communities as well.