The Whales Have Won! — ICJ Rules Japan’s Southern Ocean Whaling ‘Not For Scientific Research’

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The Whales Have Won - Sea Shepherd Conservation Society USA

It’s a great day for the whales! 

In a stunning victory for the whales, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague announced their binding decision today in the landmark case of Australia v. Japan, ruling that Japan’s JARPA II whaling program in the Antarctic is not for scientific purposes and ordering that all permits given under JARPA II be revoked.

Sea Shepherd applauds the World Court for protecting the whales of the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary!

Read about this monumental victory!

Photo and information courtesy of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society USA

2015 Baja Whale Watching Schedule

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Whale Watching, Baja, Mexico - Dive Discovery

Baja Whale Safari Camp – on the shore of Laguna Ojo de Liebre
Fly in trips beginning in San Diego

2015 Baja Whale Watching Schedule

EARLY BIRD SIGN UP SPECIAL will evaporate and absolutely not be available after May & June 1st.
Before May 1 discount any trip 17%
Before June 1 discount any trip 10%

Gray Whale Safari Camp 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 day FLY IN trips

Departure 3 times weekly from San Diego
Price $1,895 to $3,195 each
Flights departing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Flights returning every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

3 day trips $1,895
Mon. to Wed. or Wed. to Friday

4 day trips $2,495
Friday to Monday

5 day trips $2,695
Monday to Friday

6 day trips $2,895
Friday to Wednesday

8 day trips $3,195
Friday to Friday, Mon. to Mon., Wed. to Wed.

Combination Gray whale and Blue whale trips

February 5 -12 $2,895 (8 days)
Start point & end point is Cabo San Lucas (SJD) or La Paz (LAP) airport,
combination gray whales at Magdalena Bay and blue whales Sea of Cortez.

February 11 – 20 $3,395 (10 days)
The World’s Greatest Whale Watching Event sold out 7 years in a row.
Start point & end point is Loreto, B.C.S. (LTO) airport. Combination gray and blue whales.
Gray whales at San Ignacio, Laguna Ojo de Liebre and Magdalena Bay plus blue whales in the Sea of Cortez.
This is truly the greatest possible whale watching tour.

February 21 – March 1 $3,095 (9 days)
Start point & end point is Cabo San Lucas (SJD) or La Paz (LAP) airport.
Gray whales at Magdalena Bay and blue whales in the Sea of Cortez.

February 22 – 28 $2,795 (7 days)
Start & end point Loreto (LTO) Airport.
Gray whales at Magdalena Bay and blue whales in the Sea of Cortez.

February 23 – March 4 $3,995 (10 days)
Fly from & return to San Diego.
Gray whale watching at Laguna Ojo de Liebre and blue whales on the Sea of Cortez.

For more details: 2015 Baja Whale Watching Schedule

Punta Mariscal Tentel - Whale Watching, Baja, Mexico - Dive Discovery

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
or Email us

Indonesia: Special Offers from Damai

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MSY Damai I - Indonesia Liveaboards - Dive Discovery Indonesia

Dive Discovery announces extremely valuable specials on DAMAI boats;
see below details:

  • Any trip in 2014 to Komodo and Alor has a published starting price of USD 500 per person per night based on accommodation in a twin share. We are offering a 20% discount off of that rate, including all port/harbour fees, National Park fees, and Nitrox, in addition to our normally included amenities.
  • We are also offering a 20% discount from the published rates on the exclusive expedition that DAMAI II will conduct to Micronesia. We have:
    • One master cabin available for the crossing from Biak to Yap. 16-30 June 2014
    • 6 spaces on the expedition to the Yap outer islands from 2-7 July
    • 8 spaces on the expedition to the Yap outer islands from 9-14 July
  • For the rest of the trips in 2014 to Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Cendrawasih Bay or Gorontalo we will offer a 10% discount as well as for all bookings for 2015 and 2016.
  • We do have a LAST MINUTE OFFER for our trip to the Forgotten Islands: 12-23 April on DAMAI II. Embark in Maumere and disembark in Ambon, diving along Alor, Nyata, looking for hammerheads in Nil Desperandium, sea snakes in Manuk, the great Banda Neira and Nusa Laut. Indeed an amazing trip.  There are 6 spaces available and we are happy to offer them at a 30% discount.

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
or Email us

Special Offer: Shark Diving and Educational Trip to Cuba’s Gardens of the Queen

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Dive Cuba's Pristine Gardens of the Queen

Legal Travel to Cuba for U.S. Citizens:
Dive Cuba’s Pristine Gardens of the Queen

Special Value and SHARKS in Cuba, space limited only one date available at this time!!

Avalon I ~ July 30-Aug 9 2014

The normal rate for 2014 is $7600.00 + $250.00 conservancy fee.
I have a price of $7229.00 pp total from Miami a savings of $621.00 per person.

See details and contact us now to reserve your spot!

DON’T LIKE SHARKS, DON’T GO!!!

Charles Brandenburg just returned from CUBA diving ‘Gardens of the Queen’!

His quote “if you don’t like sharks DON’T GO! They are on every dive, Silkies, Gray Reef and Nurse sharks!”

Charles wrote his own short synopsis of his wonderful journey and diving in Cuba!
Read his trip report at:  http://www.divediscovery.com/trip-reports/2014/cuba.php

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Under a license from the U.S. Treasury Department, the Washington, DC-based nonprofit conservation organization, Ocean Doctor, is now running the first-ever educational trips to Cuba’s Gardens of the Queen.

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
or Email us

Amos Nachoum – BIG ANIMALS Trips for 2014 & 2015

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Great White Shark Expedition, Isla Guadalupe in Mexico

Dive Discovery presents Big Animals with Amos Nachoum

Unique unrivaled expeditions for serious photographers – 2014 & 2015  expeditions:

Sperm Whale, Dominica
Feb 8 – 15, 2014
Feb 15 – 22, 2014

Sailfish Run, Isla Mujeres in Mexico
Feb 24 – Mar 3 , 2014
Mar 3 – 10, 2014

Blue Whales, Sri Lanka
Mar 8 – 16, 2014
Mar 15 – 23, 2014

Sardine Run, Wild Coast in South Africa
Jun 24 – Jul 5, 2014

Nile Crocodile, Okavango Delta in Botswana
Jul 5 – 13, 2014

Blue Whale, USA
Jul 13 – 19, 2014

Great White Shark, Isla Guadalupe in Mexico
Nov 4 – 11, 2014

Sperm Whale 2015, Dominica
Jan 24 – 31; Jan 31 – Feb 7; Feb 14 – 21, 2015. Boat time: 15 – 20, 2015

Special Expedition: Antarctica
Feb 14 – Mar 10, 2015

Blue Whale, Costa Rica Dome
2016

Blue Whales Expedition, Sri Lanka with Amos Nachoum - Dive Discovery

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
or Email us

 

Indonesia: 5 Nights Bali Seafari – 14 Dives with WAOW SEAFARI

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Bali Diving - Dive Discovery

5 Nights Bali Seafari – 14 Dives

From a macro festival (pigmy sea horses, pegasus fish, frog fish, ghost pipe fish etc.) to a wide angle festival at Tulumben on the USS Liberty, American cargo torpedoed in 1942 and the most celebrated dive site in Bali, the variety in Bali is superb. Then there is still more at Crystal Bay, where the visibility is almost always awesome, to meet the famous Mola Mola, the largest boned fish in the world with a span as large as 4m. Don’t forget to meet the Manta Rays at Nusa Penida, WAOW!!!

Our exclusive and original formula offers you all the best dive sites in Bali.

Waow Seafari - Indonesia Liveaboards - Dive Discovery Indonesia

2014 Departure Dates

April 13-18, May 11-16, June 15-20, July 13-18, August 10-15, September 14-19, October 12-17, November 16-21

Price per person: USD $1,600

For more details, please visit our website:

http://www.divediscovery.com/indonesia/liveaboards/waow-seafari.php

 

Diving in Nosy-Be, Madagascar

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Nosy Be: Dive & Nature Discovery

An 8-Day Package incorporating Scuba Diving & the Nature of Nosy Be

Nosy-Be is the most popular island of Madagascar. On its north there is the Archipelago of the Mitsio and to its south the Archipelago of the Radama. In its immediate surroundings: Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Tanikely, Nosy Iranja and Nosy Fanihi, offer excellent diving.

Also known as “The perfume” Island, Nosy Be offers a large variety of local marine life: soft and hard corals, turtles, mantas, whale sharks, barracuda, etc.

For more details, please visit our website:
http://www.divediscovery.com/madagascar/