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    Underwater photography course recommendations

    While I haven't taken their class, I like Reef Photo. I have taken Mikey's class and he is amazing. I would also throw in a Mike and Mike trip on Aggressor.
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    Diving in Marathon, Florida

    I used Capt. Hooks for a week last year, had a great time. However, there were no wrecks and nothing deep around Marathon.
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    Question Info about Doctor Dive in Costa Maya

    I just did a cruise ship dive with them a couple weeks ago. Best dives of the trip. The only caution I would give is to allow yourself plenty of time to get to the taxi. There were 3 big ships in and it took forever to get thru the shops and around the pools.
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    Trip Report Dive Sint Maarten - St. Maarten

    St Maarten is a place to dive when you're on vacation. It is not a DIVE vacation. If you're looking for a week of great diving go to the other places. If you want to get wet one morning, St Maarten
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    Trip Report Dive Sint Maarten - St. Maarten

    They were fine. Good gear, good safe group. The kids were fun to give a hard time too. I will use them again when I am back.
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    Beqa versus Taveuni in Fiji

    I have stayed at Garden Island Resort on Taveuni twice and absolutely loved it. I have some very good friends that stayed at Beqa and loved it as well. They particularly loved the shark dive and a sandbar lunch. They were doing a couple dives a day. I was doing 4 and 5 dives a day and not doing...
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    Best dive shops on Maui?

    +1 for Lahaina Divers. Where will you be staying? Traffic can slow a person down traveling across the island.
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    How deep does galvanizing go?

    Hot dip galvanize is a surface coating. It does not penetrate the base material like anodize on aluminum. There are solutions that will give a color indication if steel is present, copper sulfate etc. Of course you could always get it wet and see if it starts to rust. Personally, that appears to...
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    Dumping Air Under Water

    Do you like this? I have seen two broken elbows and a few hoses pulled off. Have you had any issues?
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    Question Sleep Apnea Mask Causing Dive Mask Flooding?

    I also use a nasal pillow mask with no problems. I do understand that not everyone can use this style but my doctor is constantly asking if I want to try a different mask. You might start there. Possibly try a different dive mask. Mine is a Cressi with a seal right tight to my nose. My wife has...
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    Wetsuit for Galapagos in December

    I was there in December 2022. Normally I am a pretty warm diver and prefer shorts and a rash guard. I went with a good 5 mil expecting 65 degree water. We saw plenty of 55 degree water and I froze. I cut many dives short because it wasn't fun being cold. I would absolutely suggest a dry suit and...
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    Trip Report Dive Sint Maarten - St. Maarten

    Wants2divemore, what was their rental gear like? I'm considering not dragging my gear down for just 4 dives.
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    Trip Report Dive Sint Maarten - St. Maarten

    Thanks for the report. I am booked with them i a couple weeks, so good timing.
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    On-island trip report

    What are you seeing for water temps? Will be there Friday.
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    Photography Thread Revival

    Nikon D4 in a Nauticam housing and a pair of YS-D2's. Thank you for the compliment
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    Photography Thread Revival

    Here are a few from 2022
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    Question Land based operation in Fiji

    Garden Island Resort on Taveuni. I've been there twice and would go back in an instant.
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    Going to Paradise Taveuni, Fiji

    A group of us stayed at Garden Island in May. We had excellent weather, diving and a fantastic time.
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    Need recommendations for a dive op in Tortola - suggestions?

    Thanks, they are on my list. Did you dive any other ports? We are going to be in: St. Kitts St. Lucia Barbados Dominica Antigua St. Maarten St. Thomas
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    Need recommendations for a dive op in Tortola - suggestions?

    Were you able to find an operator? We are booked on a February trip and I'm trying to get my ducks lined up.
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