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Holiday Destinations - Whaling Update - The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
In this issue we take you on a journey of tantalizing holiday options. From the challenges of diving Antarctic waters where we come face to face with a leopard seal, to the colourful life beneath the waters of tropical islands that are sprinkled throughout the South Pacific, to isolated destinations such as Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean and exotic, historical Cyprus in the Mediterranean. We explore the decks of the 251m long US aircraft carrier Saratoga resting in Bikini Atoll. A solid visual reminder of the USA atomic weapons testing in 1946. From the 20 diving destinations you will find a place that will satisfy your adventurous spirit and your holiday budget. Ice thaws but little else moves at whaling meeting reports the news agency Reuters
The International Whaling Commission (IWC) recently completed a meeting in London to try and resolve the differences between pro and anti whaling groups. One of the main objectives of the meeting was: Should the IWC allow more whaling or become a serious conservation organization? Little was achieved in that direction as the issue about the actions of the anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd flexed the delegate’s minds! New Zealand’s whaling commissioner, Sir Geoffrey Palmer commented regarding the direct action taken by the anti whaling group and the claim by Sea Shepherd that one of their crew was shot by the Japanese. ‘It may lead to considerable difficulties in terms of loss of life if care is not taken’ and he urged both parties to obey the law. A good standard PC comment. I guess Sir Geoffrey is between a rock and a hard place. [MORE+] | 
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| Featured Articles: | | | | Dr Ingrid Visser – rescuing orca
| Many threats face the feared and misunderstood orca, including boat strikes, entanglement in nets and even deliberate killing. As Nicholas McIndoe explains, Dr Ingrid Visser is determined to change this, even if it means getting a five tonne stranded animal off the beach and back into the water. |
Thai Virgins
| Thailand is known for its pretty corals and tourist hot-spots, but we were there to find a bit of history, WW II history. During the last war, the gulf of Thailand was a favourite haunt of US submarines. Waiting in the deep water (60-80m) south of Bangkok, they attacked supply lines to Japan, and were responsible for the sinking of dozens of freighter ships or ‘Maru’s’. |
Tonga – God’s best kept secret
| Is it in the baby’s eyes or mums? I’m still trying to figure it out. But one thing I’m absolutely sure of is that there was a mutual trust between the four of us. We were all just looking at each other like - ‘hi over there’. But I could not help think, that mum was so proud of her baby she just loves showing it off and, of course, what a clever wonderful mum she is! |
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| | | Also in the Current Issue: | | | | In the hard copy of the April/May 2008 issue: OUR BUMPER TRAVEL FEATURE Plan your next diving holiday with over 62 pages covering 20 destinations. Whatever your diving passion it’s all here ... whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or just want to relax and potter around - wrecks, reefs, technical diving, photographic opportunities, ice bergs, large and small marine life. Take the family or go it alone .... you won’t be disappointed! A Life of Leisure - A poor life this if, full of care, we have no time to dive and stare.
Bikini Atoll
Australia
New Zealand
Vanuatu: Espiritu Santo; Efate
Niue
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Samoa
Cook Islands
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Solomons
Norfolk Island
New Caledonia
Indonesia
Tonga: Ha’apai Is, Fafa Is
Cyprus
Thailand
Antarctica Marine Hazards: Do you know the right treatment?
Women in Diving: Dr Ingrid Visser.
Spearfishing: Results from New Zealand’s championships.
Scuba Scuta: Editor Dave Moran test drives the Scuba Scuta. Plus our regular columns including:
Fishing, Spearfishing, Freediving, Digital Imaging, Shades of Colour photographic competition, Products and Training Updates, Recipe, Accident Reports, Trip Log, What’s Happening … |
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Austrian tourist bitten by a shark dies
[1/04/2008]
Markus Groh, 49, a Vienna lawyer was cage-less shark diving when bitten by a shark 50 miles off the coast of Fort Lauderdale. A US Coast Guard helicop...
Whale meat: less carbon foot print?
[1/04/2008]
Norwegian pro-whaling lobby says that harpooning a whale is less damaging to the climate that farming livestock. The survey, focused on whale boats’ f...
Hammerhead on endangered list
[1/04/2008]
The scalloped hammerhead shark will be placed on the World Conservation Union’s Red List of threatened species under the heading ‘globally endangered’...
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