A Hands-On Tour of the Ocean Floor in Bermuda
If you would like to explore coral reefs and see what the world “down under” (down under WATER, that is!) looks like, but you have no desire to learn how to scuba dive, here is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
The next time you are in Bermuda, head for Hartley’s Under Sea Adventures (located in Somerset, and operated by Greg Hartley). Here you will receive a few minutes of instruction, an underwater helmet which has an air hose attached (the other end of the hose is attached to your air supply on a nearby boat), and a guided tour “under the sea,” actually walking along the ocean floor. And guess what! You don’t even have to know how to SWIM! You won’t even get your hair wet!
You’ll walk eight feet below the surface of the water, and have a chance to feed and pet the fish and touch the coral.
Underwater trips are available April through October, and the warmest water months are July and August. The $80 for adults and $55 for children under 13 admission fee includes a boat ride, a half-hour underwater tour with special helmet, and an underwater souvenir photo!
No, it’s not cheap or free, but it’s too cool not to mention.
For More Information….
Call: 1-866-836-3989 or 1-441-234-2861. (Cell phone: 1-441-334-7607.)
Write: Hartley’s Under Sea Adventures; PO Box SB 194; Sandys SB-BX, Bermuda.
E-mail: hartley@ibl.bm
Website: http://www.hartleybermuda.com
The Secret Lives of Seahorses Exhibition at Monterey Bay Aquarium in California
Seahorses have been celebrated in art, literature, and mythology for centuries, so you’d think we know a lot about them. In “The Secret Lives of Seahorses,” the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s new special exhibition, you’ll discover that nothing could be further from the truth.
Beginning April 6, more than 15 species of seahorses, sea dragons, pipehorses, and pipefish will beckon visitors into the elusive world of these charismatic creatures. The Secret Lives of Seahorses highlights the varied habitats in which seahorses and their relatives live, and shares important stories about the threats they face in the wild.
“Seahorses are wonderful ambassadors for ocean conservation because they live in the most endangered habitats in the world — coral reefs, sea grass beds, and mangrove forests,” said Ava Ferguson, senior exhibit developer for The Secret Lives of Seahorses. “When you save a seahorse, you also save some of Earth’s most precious marine habitats.”
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Whale Quest Kapalua in Maui
The humpback whale, one of Maui’s most famous and loyal visitors, will make an encore appearance at this year’s fourth annual Whale Quest Kapalua held at Kapalua Resort. The three-day educational symposium runs from February 13-15, 2009, at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, and will provide thousands of Hawaii residents and visitors the chance to get up close and personal with this spectacular mammal.
Whale Quest Kapalua’s festivities kicks off Friday, February 13, with a special welcome ceremony by Charles “Flip” Nicklin, whose underwater photography of marine mammals has appeared in many National Geographic articles, followed by a 45-minute seminar on the underwater cinematography of the humpback whale by Jason Sturgis from Whale Trust.
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