“Ouu, ouu, ouu!” A voice underwater echoes near me at a depth 30 metres as our dive guide, Yardin, points his hand in front of us. Suddenly, a large school of scalloped hammerhead sharks lines up in front of me, swimming majestically across the blue waters of the Forgotten Islands in the Banda Sea.
I am in awe – as are the other divers in our group. Hundreds of hammerhead sharks pass by gracefully, marking their territory. This is the Shark Republic, and we are visitors.
Indonesia’s Banda Sea holds many mysteries. Among them, the schooling scalloped hammerheads are a phenomenon that can be found only during certain periods during the year.
My journey begins in Tulehu Harbour in the southwestern corner of the Maluku Islands. There, the Amaya Explorer, a 35-metre traditional phinisi, awaits. The vessel has just completed a long journey from Jakarta to Ambon after undergoing renovations to its interior.
The Amaya Explorer, a luxury liveaboard with a capacity of 20 guests, is equipped with full diving facilities along with two speedboats to facilitate each dive. The boat is also equipped with a full kitchen and dining room, and a jacuzzi area on the deck for six people to relax under the stars in the middle of the ocean.
Arriving at the harbour, I am introduced to Nello, a PADI dive instructor. We talk about the exciting trip ahead, chasing sharks in an area known as the “Ring of Fire”.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة Issue 02 - 2020 من Asian Diver.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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The Sea Specialist: An Interview With Bret Gilliam
Most people learn to crawl before they walk, but there is a man who learned to swim before taking his first steps. Diver, entrepreneur, writer, athlete, maritime specialist – Bret Gilliam is the complete package. Just add water.
The Best Of Diving In Southeast Asia: Explore The Amazon Of The Seas
Southeast Asia encompasses the world’s most biodiverse reefs and some of the best diving anywhere on the planet. From the tiniest and rarest critters to huge fish schools and the biggest pelagics, the region has it all, and there’s something to suit divers of any level.
Below With David Doubilet & Jennifer Hayes
Best known for their work with National Geographic, David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes came together to discuss their work with the youth, and, as Jennifer put it, “submerging with the emerging talent”.
Underwater Images For The Giant Screen
Howard and Michele Hall are best known for their success in underwater IMAX filmmaking.
Journey To Filming For National Geographic Wild Brazil
Cristian is an acclaimed and highly versatile Brazilian wildlife filmmaker who works both underwater and topside.
Breaking The Barrier: The World's Deepest Dive
David Strike shared a brilliant presentation about the history of deep diving and how Lt. George Wookey achieved the world’s deepest dive in 1956 using a surface-supplied rebreather.
Dive the Golden Land
The Best of Diving In Southeast Asia
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF BLUE HOPE
Top Session of the Week (14,319 (Views) / 42,831 (Reach)
MEET THE (MARINE) MAMMALS
MEET THE (MARINE) MAMMALS
Fashion Faux Pas
What can be done to mitigate the impact of the garment industry on our oceans?
