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  1. rakay

    Fiji in August water temp and wetsuit

    What thickness of wetsuit do you suggest for Figi in August? We will be staying at Volivoli Resort in Rakiraki. Thank you.
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    Cozumel to Akumal

    It will take you 45 min on the ferry from cozumel to playa del carmen. Another 30 minute drive to Akumal. So you will most likely have to plan on 2 hours each direction from Cozumel to Akumal- thats a total of 4 hours transfer time. Don't bother diving in Akumal. I have done that and it was only...
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    Tonga photograph and swim with whales

    I actually decided to book with Douglas Hoffman Photography from Maui, Hawaii. I am looking forward to the trip. Thank you everyone. www.douglasjhoffman.com
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    Tawali and Port Moresby with Air Niugini where to stay?

    Last night Air Niugini changed their flights in and out of Cairns that I had booked with them since May. The flights were to go straight through on the same day from Cairns to Port Moresby to Alotau. Now we have to overnight each way and lose a whole day at Tawali and pay for one night hotel in...
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    Tonga photograph and swim with whales

    Does anyone have advice of who to book with to swim and photograph the whales in Tonga? I am looking at 2017. Underwater photography. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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    Booked first trip to Coz... what to expect?

    First, let me say, awesome pygmies!! I would love to have gotten a shot like that. Most of the time they see me coming and turn away. I have been diving where you grew up and that part of the world is my favorite. Cozumel- most are drift dives and it can be difficult to photograph. Sometime...
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    July diving 2015

    I need a suggestion for diving in July. Anywhere in the world. I would like calm water and fantastic visibility please. Also...no liveaboards. Thank you.
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    Traveling with camera gear

    I carry on my camera, housing, batteries and charger, memory cards, lens. I pack the rest in checked luggage with bubble wrap and clothing. Some I put into sturdy plastic food containers with a latch type lid. Make sure you buy insurance for just in case. I have never had a problem with any of...
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    Christiansted or Fredriksted and a couple of other questions

    We went in August 2015. Dove with N2theBlue. We were happy with the diving and staff here. Small shop but great people. We are underwater photographers and this is the shop to use. They understand what underwater photography is all about. We had easy, long dives. Got some awesome photos too! We...
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    Post your last gear purchase

    Atomic Aquatic Cobalt quick disconnect dive computer with optional pink cover.
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    Seychelle Islands

    We are seriously considering a trip to the Seychelle Islands. I need some advice on where to stay and dive. I have heard of Praslin and Mahe. I do not want a cheap budget trip.(I am thinking that is not available anyway.) Moderate and up would be fine. We are experienced divers. Best way to...
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    Need a little help picking a destination for our 1st trip to other side of the world

    We have done Indonesia every year since 2006. Sometimes twice in the same year. Just keep going back. First: you need to look at flights that are available to get to where you are planning to go. Raja Ampat is difficult and expensive just for flight. The flight from Jakarta to Sorong just ran...
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    Bahamas wreck diving

    I did do Stuart's Cove diving in May but I was not happy with the first dive being only 35 minutes. As a divemaster, that is way to little bottom time for me. The wrecks were good there I must admit. Their shark dive was fun too. I just might try Grand Bahama next then. People talk about Bimini...
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    Bahamas wreck diving

    Which island in the Bahamas would be best to get the most wreck diving?
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    Cozumel Taxi

    Can anyone tell me the current rate in US $ for a transfer from the airport to Casa Del Mar? Also the rate from Casa Del Mar back to the airport by taxi. Thank you.
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    newborn lamboyant cuttlefish

  17. flamboyant cuttlefish hatching

    flamboyant cuttlefish hatching

  18. flamboyant cuttlefish embryo

    flamboyant cuttlefish embryo

    Lembeh indonesia
  19. rakay

    Lembeh in December

    We went Sept 2011 and December 2012. We saw no blue-ringed octopus in Sept 2011. When we went this past December 2012 early in the month, we saw them on almost every dive. And there were several on each dive. Yes, the flamboyant cuttlefish were hatching. Seeing that was spectacular. I would...
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    New Aqualung Zuma for 2013?

    I've had a Zuma since they first came out. I take it on all my travel trips. Last year 14 weeks of travel diving, 2-3 dives per day for 7- 10 day trips. It has held up well even though it has the original thin material on the bladder. Huge tip: Be sure if you backward roll out of the boat that...
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