Drew Gillson asked:


About 35 miles off the coast of Honduras sits Roatan Island - boasting Caribbean vacation homes, lush tropical greenery, local developments and fishing villas. Roatan Island is around 32 miles long and is slender, elongated and curved like the blade of some ancient pirate’s cutlass. Surrounded by shimmering, sun drenched waters of turquoise – Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands. Hidden treasure of all kind waits patiently to be discovered on the island of Roatan.
Paradise Underwater
The first stop on our journey for treasure on Roatan Island will take us under the stunning crystal waters of the Caribbean to the 2nd largest coral reef in the world. Because the coral reef is so massive and breathtaking, Roatan diving is becoming a must for those interested in scuba diving and snorkeling – hence the dive resorts and villas nestled here and there on the island.
The sea life and coral come in every color of the rainbow. Enveloped by the blue-green waters, you will see fascinating clumps of coral which range in shape, color and size. You will be left speechless from the pure beauty while you’re diving or snorkeling in Roatan and you never know what you will spot in this magical place of strange and beautiful sights.
Pirate’s Gold
Fueled by the whispered rumors of ancient treasure, we will now be moving to various locations on Roatan Island – some of which are said in stories to contain the forgotten gold and treasures of pirate visitors from long ago. In the 1700’s, pirates had control of the island – and it is still said that some of their buried treasure and booty waits to be discovered to this day.
From chests full of gold doubloons to coffins filled with gold in underwater caves – there are numerous stories of treasure found on Roatan Island. Locals will tell stories of long forgotten places and adventurers who have found wealth through Roatan treasure! Will you be the next to discover riches and wealth on this untouched island left by a pirate of the old days?
Island Life
Our final discovery of treasure in Roatan is not gold, but some would say it’s a better kind of treasure. Although there are ‘tourist hotspots’ on Roatan, much of the island is untouched. However, some individuals and companies are seeing the importance of the development of Roatan. There are already many people who regularly visit their Caribbean vacation homes, villas in Roatan or quiet vacation condos.
One such is the Oceano Village development. Built away from the tourist areas, Oceano Village remains within reach of hospitals, tourist attractions and necessities. With a net-zero construction, the beach front homes are built of renewable resources and sit upon a beautiful lush, landscaped area of Roatan. Each vacation home is greeted outside by fine, powder white sand beaches and its own view of Paradise.
Caribbean vacation homes promise the quiet, uninterrupted lifestyle of a still-untouched island – combined with the colorful culture of the friendly locals and the promise of a new discovery each day on Roatan Island.

brittspanielgirl asked:


I have a scuba mask that i only use every now and then. It’s been sitting up in a closet for several months now and has a film over it and the lens and the rest of the mask just looks dirty. Can you tell me what product will clean this without harming it?

Matthias Zeitler asked:


Everybody agrees on the fact that scuba diving is a relaxing sport that makes you feel special. While scuba diving you get to see the wonderful life underwater and to learn how to appreciate and protect it. There are many places where you have the chance to scuba dive each one more special in its own way. Some of them may be special because of the rare species that are living there, others because of the clarity of the water or they may be famous because of the high density of sea organisms.

An extraordinary place for scuba diving is Tenerife, the most famous site from the Canary Islands as it is the largest and the most visited by tourists. This is where you will find the sympathized Los Giants, known as the calmest place in Tenerife. These cliffs are perfect for family scuba diving or for any other diving group. There are many restaurants that can satisfy everyone’s tastes and a carnival takes place in the area. You will surely be impressed by the well equipped diving centre from Tenerife that has utilities such as diving shops and diving classroom.

As spectacular as the amazing cliffs are the luxuriant and diverse organisms that live in Tenerife’s waters. Also the air and the water temperature are more than perfect for scuba diving. No matter what season you would choose, you will be able to dive in the best conditions. Another thing that can determine you to go to Tenerife is the fact that you will be pleased by both aspects: the underwater world and the exotic beaches. Another great thing in Tenerife’s center is the peak of a popular volcano that is not active since 1909, named Mount Teide.

As mentioned above, Tenerife is full of amazing sea organisms such as turtles, trumpet fish and stingrays. This exotic island is also sheltering some weird creatures, like giant anemones, parrotfish and barracudas, which live in caves. While scuba diving around wrecks you can observe the mysterious habitats of moray eels of many sizes and shapes and get impressed by their charm.

An important thing is the fact that even if you are a beginner when it comes to practicing scuba diving you shouldn’t be afraid because Tenerife is a friendly and exciting place. For those who are experienced divers, Tenerife will bring them to another step of their passion. In other words, this place is really a curiosity of nature and it amazes everyone who’s going to scuba dive, whether it’s an experienced or a beginner diver. The Canary Islands are all extremely beautiful and Tenerife has the largest number of admirers when it comes to scuba diving trips. If you want to get to dive in each great location of the world then Tenerife is something that should not be ignored. Take your family with you and benefit from the most interesting moments while scuba diving the diversity of Tenerife’s waters.

J Allen asked:


It was only by chance I discovered this optimum solution for solving the problem of always having to worry about keeping my digital camera protected from both the elements, and too much knocking around.

I’d been wanting a replacement for my dive camera and in the process of researching alternatives, came across this new generation of underwater cameras that work equally well out of the water. Even better is that they’re still compact and lightweight enough to make sense as a replacement for my land use only digital camera.

So what’s the point? Simply that I’ve gotten fed up with digital cameras that can’t take a little sand or water. When do we generally take the most pictures? How about while on excursions to new places or while vacationing or on holiday. Where do we often do these things? Beaches, snow-capped mountains, rivers, hiking trails - the list goes on.

The majority of our photographs are taken in environments where there’s a better than average chance that our camera will get wet, muddy, or banged about. Instead of worrying about splashes or a little rain, and dropping it in everything from sand to snow, wouldn’t it be handy if these technological marvels were just a bit hardier?

Well a handful of dive camera manufacturers have apparently gotten the message because they’ve produced some rugged multi-purpose digital waterproof cameras. Better still is unlike their predecessors, they can be had at a much more reasonable price.

By predecessors, I mean those super-expensive, special-purpose underwater cameras with special housings that scuba divers and underwater photographers used. They are bulky and awkward to handle out of water and while one could remove the camera itself from the housing, that sort of defeats the purpose, as we’re back to the original problem of having to take extra care with protecting the camera.

But these latest generation dive cameras are integrated units where the camera is made into a waterproof case comprised of impact resistant composite materials and armored with rubber at all the key places. Dropping them from several feet up leaves them unfazed.

They are lightweight (about a pound) and compact (less than 4 inches x 5 inches), and despite their small size, offer superb picture quality with ultra sharp, high-resolution images, even in low-light conditions such as those typically found underwater. Prices are comparable to a higher-end land use digital camera.

Of particular use are the settings that can be changed depending on whether you’re shooting above or under the water. In “undersea” mode the various settings improve colors underwater by automatically adjusting shutter speeds and aperture settings. For “land” use they work like other land cameras allowing the user to adjust to conditions encountered above water. Other features include face detection and image stabilization.

Bottom line is eliminating the need for more than one camera. The same one that’s perfect for scuba diving, now does double duty for hiking, mountain climbing, ocean kayaking, going to the beach, being out on the boat, and pretty much any other activity one might think of.

Even if you aren’t a diver there are models made for snorkeling, and even though waterproof down to just about 10 feet or so, are less expensive. This is especially good news if your primary concern is finding a more rugged digital camera that won’t give out after being splashed at the lake or left in the rain.

Cherry asked:


Did we have all the equipment we have today for scuba diving or under water activities?

ecoadmin asked:

Snorkeling y buceo scuba con lobos marinos (no focas) en las Islas Palomino, a poca distancia del puerto del Callao, en la capital del Perú, Lima. Los mamíferos marinos de estas islas suelen ser más amigables que los de las Islas Ballestas, en la provincia de Pisco, departamento de Ica. Para más información por favor visite: http://www.islaspalomino.com
Snorkeling and scuba diving with sea lions (not seals) at Islas Palomino, at short distance from the port of Callao, in the capital of Peru, Lima. The marine mammals of these islands use to be friendlier than those of Ballestas Islands at the province of Pisco, department of Ica. For more information please visit: http://www.islaspalomino.com
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shizzy asked:


i looked into halls institute in the keys of florida and found it to be to expensive plus you had to live there and i work to much to take the time off to go to the school, i want to know if there is another way to work in the scuba field as a career. i need help and direction on how to get started with the best teaching at the right price

jasper asked:


I am going to get my scuba diving license sometime soon (hopefully) and I really don’t know anywhere to go yet.

Nicholas Tan asked:


Canon is well known across the country as an imaging equipment and information systems. Their many products include copiers, printers, lenses, camcorders, semiconductors among others, and of course Canon digital cameras.

The latest high end canon digital camera is the PowerShot S2 IS. This is a 5.0 mega pixel Canon digital camera that features a 12x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom. This baby is furnished with Optical Image Stabilizer (that is what the IS in S2 IS stands for) that eliminates camera shakes for people who have shaky hands or for taking camera shots. The UD lens found in this canon digital camera provide amazing color accuracy throughout the whole zoom area.

As with many digital cameras nowadays, this certain canon digital camera can record moving pictures. Now with another first, the S2 allows you to record moving pictures, and there no use for missing a perfect image incorporated with that moving picture. With the Movie Snap feature, just snap away when you see that perfect image, and it will be saved in your canon digital camera along with the recorded video.

This canon digital camera is also equipped with the DIGIC II Image processor that is designed to increase processing speed and image quality. It instantly says that with the DIGIC II, your canon digital camera has faster start-up time, playback and auto focus while giving your images the absolute brilliance.

The S2 also support USB 2.0 Hi-speed standard, so you will always have the easiest time transferring your files to and from your computer. With the USB 2.0, you can take advantage of your super hi-speed SD card.

This canon digital camera is also supplied with a 1.8 inch LCD power saving and fold out screen that’s 115,000 pixel resolution. S2 shoots at 30 frames per second; this shooting rate can be reduced when taking pictures in night display, to give you the brightness that you need when taking pictures.

On the other hand, the latest point and shoot canon digital camera is the PowerShot SD500 and the PowerShot SD400.

The SD500 is the first 7.1 mega pixel canon digital camera that gives amazing images and absolutely to die for details. It has a 3x optical zoom that enables close up shooting with a 37-111mm equivalent with a 35mm film camera. This is one of the new perpetual curve design for a canon digital camera that fits the hands perfectly.

Sporting a very slim design, you would marvel at its 2.0 inch LCD that gives easier frame and play back use.

This baby is also equipped with the same DIGIC II Image Processor found in canon digital cameras that gives you amazing features. Also USB 2.0 compatible and works with the same high-speed SD card.

Even better than most digital cameras out there, this gadget can shoot moving images to up to 60 frames per second- perfect for moving objects (especially in sports) and a 30 frames per second for shooting still images. Furnished with scene modes like portrait (blurs the background and focuses on your subject), foliage (perfect for foliage, greenery or blossoms), beach (sunny shots without the dark faces), underwater (reduced background scatter. Tip: you can always buy waterproof case for shooting underwater images), fireworks, night snapshot, kids and pets, indoor, snow and digital macro (larger than life images).

This canon digital camera even enables you to customize and correct as you shoot. With modes like lightening skin tones, positive film, darker skin tones and others, you can never go wrong with using a canon digital camera.

These are just some of the many features of the SD500. There are more to the SD500 that has yet to be discussed. Check canon’s website at www.usa.canon.com for a full profile of the SD500 and to other latest releases and products.

ilovebitbit345 asked:


I would really love to scuba dive as a career…. but i kinda would like to have a little bit of cash hahahaha even though ive been taught money isnt everything….soooo i was just wondering how much the salary of a scuba diver was..
But i dont wanna be a marine biologist bc they dont spend much time in the water….