Eco-dive safari with Emperor Divers

The underwater environment is very different from everything we are used to above water. A multitude of colours, shapes, swimming patterns and behaviours meet us when we dive along a reef. To most people, all the different shapes and colours of coral and fish beg an explanation. Differences in behaviour between different fishes, as well as obvious differences in where you find different reef creatures usually also are questions that come to mind. But how do you take the first step in understanding this fascinating world under the surface?

Now you have a chance of getting a head start in understanding underwater ecology.

Emperor Divers together with Bent Christensen (PhD in Aquatic Ecology and uw-photographer) and Peter Bergquist (PADI Instructor and uw-photographer) now launches Eco-dive safaris onboard M/Y Emperor Asmaa at four different dates during 2007.

On Eco-dive safaris we will explore the underwater world in lectures as well as during dives. Subjects will be Corals and coral reef ecology, Fish and fish ecology, Symbiosis, Sex on reefs, Sharks and marine mammals as well as Reef conservation. Typically, an Eco-dive safari day will include one lecture, three dives focused on the subject of the talk of the day, and, finally, an informal evening picture show with a discussion session. The lectures will be held at an introductory level and questions will be most welcome. The pace of dives will be relaxed and at moderate depths, as most of the interactions and many of the animals we study will not be noticed during standard diving speeds. Apart from being optimal for studying details on the reef, this pace also fits the need of uw-photographers, which makes it a great chance for photographers to combine a course on underwater ecosystems with photography. So, if you want to learn about underwater ecology while still enjoying a relaxed vacation, join us for our Eco-safaris.

Eco-dive Safari fact sheet:

Dates:

28/06-2007 - 05/07-2007

06/07-2007 - 13/07-2007 (last night in hotel)

22/11-2007 - 29/11-2007

30/11-2007 - 07/12-2007

Prices are including:

Transfer Airport (Hurghada and Marsa Alam Airport) – Boat – Return

6 nights onboard My Asmaa, last night onboard or in hotel subject of following booking

6 days of Diving, 3 Dives/Day, 2 dives last day

Safari guide, tanks, weights

Full board, all soft drinks, snacks

Tax

Not include is:

Flight / Visa

Diving Equipment

Alcohol

20 Euro port fees to be paid on board

Nitrox (5 Euro. tank, package pay 8 plus 2 are Free, to be paid on board)

Schedule:

* First day flight day, transfer, embarkation, boat briefing, course overview.

* Next morning start sailing and diving, following safari itinery.

* Last diving day 2 dives in the morning and boat will then come back to port or stay out at sea what depends on the flight times of all guests.

Or

Boat comes back and guests will be transferred to the Coral Beach Hotel in Marsa Ghalib (5 min transfer time only) with accommodation in shared twin rooms/ half board. Subject of following booking.

The itinery of the safari will include the following dive sites in no specific order. The dive sites are changeable due to weather conditions.

Marsa Abu Dabab (For Dugoung)

Elphinstone (For Sharks)

Shaab Sataya (Dolphin Reef) (For Dolphins)

Shaab Claude

El Malahi

Umm Aruk

Abu Ralahib (St John’s Caves)

For more info please visit Emperor Fleet's webpage

If you have any questions. Feel free to contact Peter on pebe99@gmail.com or directly to Emperor on info.safaris@emperordivers.com