August 25 2008 HawaiiArchaeologists have located British whaler sunk by bad weather in 1837 off Kure Atoll Artefacts from the remains of a wreck believed to be of the British whaling vessel Gledstanes lost for 171 years have been found off Kure Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The artefacts include four large anchors, cannons and cannonballs. The Gledstanes is the fourth whaling vessel found in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, evidence of the area's significance as a 19th-century whaling area.  The divers who found the shipwreck were taking part in the 2008 Maritime Heritage Expedition, sponsored by NOAA's National Marine Sanctuaries.  Full story...

February 3 2009 AustraliaAre YOU the Face of Australia?The Underwater Channel (UWC) in association with PADI is looking for you! The Underwater Channel (www.theunderwaterchannel.tv) in association with PADI (www.PADI.com) are looking to light up diving in Australia for UWC’s viewers around the world!  To do so we have launched an international competition to find an experienced and knowledgeable Aussie diver with bags of confidence and charisma to join The Underwater Channel’s team of presenters (aka Faces!) around the world to become the Face of Australia.  After an initial pre-selection of 6 semi-finalists a series of TV programs will be broadcast on UWC with a UWC/PADI judging panel who will feature the videos and comment (in a friendly fashion) upon the applications!  The viewing public will then be invited to vote, first for the semi-finalists and finally for the winner!   The Face of Australia will be chosen by our viewers!more...  Full story...

February 18 2009 Cayman IslandsNew International scuba Diving Hall Of Fame Inductees The International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF) has recognized four international pioneers and two Cayman Island honorees for their contributions to the recreational scuba diving industry. In a ceremony held on Grand Cayman Island on January 29, 2009, awards for the Inductees and local Ministry of Tourism Honorees were presented by the Hon. Charles E. Clifford, JP, Minister for Tourism, Environment, Investment & Commerce in Cayman.  The Honorable Minister praised the newest Inductees as dedicated and professional individuals who have taken their love for diving and applied it through various disciplines to promote awareness of the aquatic environment, maintain the admirable safety record of diving, and establish a foundation for the worldwide development of the sport.  The evening’s Master of Ceremonies was Leslie Leaney, President of the Historical Diving Society in the US. Leslie is a NOGI award winner and member of the Board of Directors for the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.  International Inductees for 2009 are: more..  Full story...

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PADI IRRA Resort, Pro Dive Taveuni proudly reported recently that they had two new Fijian PADI Dive Instructors.

Tevita Masinamoa and Manasa Tikotikoca were the first Fijian locals to become PADI Instructors in over 2 years, both hailing from Pro Dive Taveuni.Tevita has been a PADI diver for the last 12 years and Manasa has been diving since he was 18 years old. Both became PADI Divemasters while working with Pro Dive Taveuni in 2006.  “We are all very proud of the achievements of Te and Manasa,” Paradise Taveuni Resort Director Allan Gortan said. “They have both shown initiative and an eagerness to learn. Not only are they the first Fijian residents to pass the PADI Instructor Exam in over two years, but they both came up the ladder together and have made the Pro Dive Taveuni name proud”.The Fiji Islands consist of over 300 islands spread over 7,000 square kilometers. Taveuni being the third largest is known as the Garden Island because of its luxurious plant growth - due to rich volcanic soil. Paradise Taveuni is found on the flat south end behind the mountains protected from the wind, ensuring calm, clear waters year round.

Pro Dive Taveuni is located on the oceanfront of Paradise, Fiji’s freshest boutique resort, offering 4 luxury Fijian Bures and a large range of activities including spa services, horse riding, sports fishing, jet skiing, hiking adventures, bird watching and guided tours of Taveuni. The only deep water frontage resort in Fiji, Paradise Taveuni offers a great variety of water sports on any tide. Remarkable pelagic marine life is encountered on the shore, some of which include the majestic Southern Right and Pilot Whales and pods of up to 50 Bottlenose Dolphins.

Diving is of course one of the new resort’s draw cards. Exclusively diving on Vuna Reef, the southern reefs of Taveuni as well as diving the legendary Rainbow Reef and White Wall, Pro Dive Taveuni offers world class dive sites coupled with PADI safety standards and extensive local knowledge. So, for your next holiday why not consider a trip to paradise…. For more information please contact Allan and Terri Gortan at Paradise Taveuni.Phone: +679 888 0125. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it : www.paradiseinfiji.com    

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