johnvila

The change is just astounding!! I have lived here since 1999. Just seems to have been one catastrophic event after the next! I remember well what it used to be like, as you have described!! There are so many factors involved - the earthquake on 17th December 2024 was the breaking point for us, but hey we cannot say it was climate change for that! Most people have no idea what is happening under the surface and are oblivious to the extent of harm being done! Whilst there are many climate change deniers out there - for us - it does not matter how it is labelled - the evidence is there! Thanks for sharing - yes our home has changed but we will bounce back! Feel free to visit any time. Lukim yu

Yes I too was surprised at the extent of the ruling -- I watched it live. But as you say - enforcement is another matter all together!!

Anyone that knows us will understand how passionate we are about our little patch of reef. For years now we have been sharing our discoveries and at the same time documenting the change in the reef environment. On Sunday we were very pleased to host Associated Press Journalist Annika Hammerschlag on some guided dives to show first hand the impact of climate related change and other factors, not the least of which being crown of thorns and earthquakes! Her article has just been published in anticipation of the release of an advisory opinion tomorrow, by the International Court of Justice, on what legal obligations nations have to address climate change. Whether you are a climate change believer or not — the evidence is there – our oceans are suffering, we have witnessed it personally, we live it and we cry tears of despair at times – BUT we have hope. It has been our mission to create awareness of the wonders we have on our doorsteps! We may have our minute of fame, but for us this is a lifelong commitment, this is what drives our passion —- how can we get to the end of a generation and leave nothing for our kids and grand-kids to discover — we simply cannot and whilst we can we will be out documenting it first hand! The video and photos shared in the article except one on the screen are not ours. The jouransiot used her own camera. Thought I would share — This is where our photography is powerful! Link to the video and article: https://apnews.com/article/vanuatu-climate-change-international-court-justice-c34f9a25866159102503ac14ee4ea197

Or add an emwl!!

Finally got to watch this a few days ago ----- just broke our hearts!! And yet today we was some brighter news for our area - a proposed huge sanctuary: https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/pacific-islands-launch-plan-for-worlds-first-indigenous-led-ocean-reserve/?ref=fixthenews.com

Congratulations Maria Started out with a RX100iithen went down the DSLR rabbit hole - not too many regrets BUT just recently we bought two TG7 set ups for our dive guests to use and of course had to give them a try on our last few dives! They are great little cameras!! Look forward to seeing all your contributions Cheers

Hi. Someone recently gave me a Nauticam Canon Flash Trigger and it is of no use to me - has charger and a spare battery. Located Vanuatu. Let me know if of any interest Cheers John

It was remiss of me not to mention in the forum how well our swap went, considering we are on opposite sides of the planet. All went swimmingly and the focus unit 1 is in use!

Hi Isaac Yes I have tried and it focuses ok - using the 110 optic and not quite wide enough, loses the impact. So I have just Kept using it on my D500 for now! Cheers John

Hi all I have an as new EMWL focus unit No. 3 (part # 87203) with caps and bag, which is suitable for Sony Cameras, certain Canon and the Nikon D500 (with 60mm and plus 4 diopter). I wish to use the EMWL on my Nikon d850 which requires a focus unit No. 1 (part #87201) Anyone considering or having changed to Sony that may have the unit no. 1 they wish to swap? Best bet is someone in the south pacific region, I am based in Vanuatu. Cheers John

No doubt funded with the funds "misplaced" from its members!

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Hi Have you tired flagging the rejects as rejected? On windows pc - highlight the shots and hit x. Then in your library select attributes and choose the black flag. Start with the fist and shift to the last and delete. Cheers null

Dave - I love your optimism ----------- great idea though!

The joys of living in "paradise" - quotation to send two knob to Vanuatu - USD 236!!!!! Any members in Australia with 3D printer? Cheers John

They look great Dave and i agree the existing knob is not great. If you wanted to sell a few i would be interested. Cheers

same thing

Thanks for the update - we are gong in May. Looking forward to it!!

The old o-ring is out! The glass is out - now to get the sucker back in !

Thank you all… replacement came with new oring, good as i cannot see how i could remove without damaging it. Appreciate the responses I will let you know how it goes after the weekend. Cheers

Hi Brains Trust! Cannot find on google. Just bought replacement glass for my Nauticam Macro Port 87 - any tips on removing and replacing? Not as easy as I thought - trouble removing existing o-ring to get the old glass out? Cheers John

Following - I had the same thing - never left attached to the flip adapter and on one dive it would not come off. Been stuck since - might try the freezer trick! Have left it attached to the flip adapter! Cheers

very sorry to hear. RIP Martin

Hi all. Looking for some recommendations for land based dive package options in Raja Ampat. Looking at late September early October 2025 to celebrate a couple of 60th birthdays? Looking for some first hand experiences for something that is reasonably priced. Best areas for that time of year? Cheers John

Ok so I must learn to touch wood! Dived Saturday - both Inon Z330's perfect. Prepped for a dive this morning - my older Z330 not firing at all - tried everything I know - changed cable, batteries etc etc - the other strobe working fine on the same cable and flash trigger --- the red light is on, focus light works, clearly receiving a signal as the green flash comes on but no flash. Must be an electronics issue in the strobe - cannot see any sign of burnout in the flash tubes. Any ideas? Maybe time to get another mortgage and get the retras! Cheers