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New protection measures for Scottish Sea Loch announced

Please see the latest news from the Marine Conservation Society:

 

Marine Conservation Society says action for Loch Carron must be just the start of further protections

Scottish Government has announced a new Marine Protected Area at Loch Carron in the North West of Scotland. The announcement comes as a response to news in April that the rich seabed there had been damaged by scallop dredging.

Loch Carron is famed for its rich marine wildlife, such as flameshell, maerl and horsemussel beds. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) put part...

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Fly to Aqaba and have your scuba gear carried for free

An update from the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority:

The Royal Jordanian, in cooperation with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, is pleased to announce the new connecting flights from London Heathrow to Aqaba via the capital Amman and to carry scuba gear for FREE when flying to Aqaba.

This step was taken to promote Aqaba as a quality diving destination on the Red Sea and as a gateway to Jordan's most important attractions; Wadi Rum and Petra.



The daily scheduled flight from London Heathrow...

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Diving makes you smile

News and offers from Scuba Travel:



Last week's divers on Hurricane in the picture above could not help but smile every day! Was it the great food, comfortable accommodation, stable liveaboard, superb dive guides. Or was it the endless Hammerheads and Mantas they were all spotting?

Hurricane's season in the South has started with a bang and every week so far has been filled with the best the Red Sea can offer. Join Hurricane as it visits the hottest dive spots this summer and enjoy encounter after encounter.

There are still some great last minute...

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Basking Sharks have arrived

Take a look at the latest news from Basking Shark Scotland:

Great news everyone, the basking sharks have now arrived back in town. After some reports earlier in the week from local fishermen, there was a very calm spell on Thursday evening so we zoomed out at 25knots as soon as we could!

It was a glorious evening, flat calm and sunny - perfect basking shark spotting conditions. We saw eagles, puffins, shearwaters and a variety of seabirds on the way out. In the deep water a number of Minke whales were seen feeding then a large (100+) pod of common dolphins! After...

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Additional Marsa Alam flights available from November

Here's the latest news from Regaldive:

Diving holiday specialists Regaldive are sure that divers heading to the southern Red Sea will be pleased to know that there will be additional Marsa Alam flights available later this year.

From November 2017, it will be easier than ever to dive the southern Red Sea Resorts of El Quseir, Marsa Alam, Shams Alam and Hamata and to access liveaboards operating on a Thursday from Port Ghalib.

These new flights are now available to book with Regaldive:

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Dive the Red Sea from just £949

Take a look at the latest offers from blue o two:

Dive the Red Sea from just £949! As well as some fantastic worldwide special offers we are also pleased to announce an array of incredible new special offers for the Maldives. We are offering our customers 25% off full packages aboard M/Y blue Voyager for ALL May departures.

We currently have an irresistible Group Booking offer available. All bookings made between now and 12th September 2017 on board M/Y blue Voyager or M/V Sea Spirit can redeem a superb offer; for every FIVE full paying divers, another will get to...

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Some great Scuba Travel offers

Take a look at the latest offers from Scuba Travel:

The sun is been shining and it feels like summer isn't too far away. Now is the ideal time to pick your perfect holiday destination. All the guys and girls at Scuba Travel are experienced in all of their holidays and full of expert advise to help you choose and get the best holiday for your budget. Explore the world with Scuba Travel and book your next holiday today - call 0800 072 8221 or email dive@scubatravel.com

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Save 10% with and a Chance to Win a Ski Trip

Take a look at the latest offers from Regaldive:

 

To kick off the start of May, diving holiday specialists Regaldive are currently offering 10% Savings* in their Mega May Sale which runs from 4-19 May 2017. This saving applies to almost every holiday in the Regaldive programme. Divers can benefit from huge savings of up to £1,290 per person on liveaboard trips by booking their Regaldive holiday package during the Mega May Sale.

In addition,...

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Marine Conservation Society urges people to get through June without plastic

Take a look at the latest press release from the Marine Conservation Society:

 

Plastic Challenge will highlight our reliance on this substance of convenience



With more plastic than fish in our seas a possibility by 2050 according to some predictions, our reliance on plastic in all its forms is clear.

To highlight just what a plastic pickle we’re in, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is once again throwing down the gauntlet to the public to take on the Plastic Challenge throughout June.

MCS, the UK’s leading...

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Red Sea, Maldives, Sudan and Azores offers

Take a look at the latest Scuba Travel offers:

 

Hurricane

Get away to the Southern Red Sea on the award winning Hurricane Liveaboard the final 2 spaces on the 17th May are only £995, (1 male share and 1 female share) Simply the Best Itinerary.

Don’t miss out - this weeks guests on Hurricane are reporting back on their awesome trip - they have had some amazing sightings of...

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