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I had to rub my eyes a couple times - I could swear I've dove off that boat, because it looks identical to the Tala.
??? Did the Red Sea Explorers sell the boat?
All the best, James
??? Did the Red Sea Explorers sell the boat?
All the best, James
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Donno for sure but it's possible. Tala is a 36m steel hulled boat.
As a marine ecologist, let me offer my congratulations on the creation of this research vessel and its mission to provide scientific information to help understand and conserve the Red Sea!
I was near that boat a couple of weeks ago, it had TALA at the side 
Don't know if it IS the TALA but, while we were there in October, talks were occurring between Faisal, Andrew and HEPCA. It was my understanding that they were looking at setting up a lease of the boat for periods of time and that divers would be encouraged to book time when under HEPCA lease to work as research divers.
But I have no idea whether this idea came to fruition....
But I have no idea whether this idea came to fruition....
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Thanks for the heads up Peter. By Andrew you mean AG, right?
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She's Tala; confirmed by the owners.
Andrew is AG, yes and Lynne (TSandM) heard from Faisal that the contract under discussion when we were there was completed. The Tala is still available at times and HEPCA will also be working off her.
Hmmmm, when to return.....
Hmmmm, when to return.....
Yes, as we discussed in October, they will be running research projects off the boat, and it will be possible for qualified divers to participate -- Faisal said he'd send me the information when it's available. Between research outings, the boat will still be running Red Sea Explorers tours. I was very relieved to hear that. We had an absolutely WONDERFUL experience living on and diving off that boat last year, and I was distressed to think it would not be possible for others to get to do what we did.
I'm looking forward to the information on the research trips. I think it would be a great mixture of fun and accomplishment to participate in some data gathering to help protect the fantastic ecosystem that is the Red Sea.
I'm looking forward to the information on the research trips. I think it would be a great mixture of fun and accomplishment to participate in some data gathering to help protect the fantastic ecosystem that is the Red Sea.
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