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Project Shark: Brothers & Elphinstone
MONTHS: APRIL - JUNE & OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
VESSEL: M/Y blue Fin / M/Y blue Horizon / M/Y blue Melody
ITINERARIES:
BROTHERS & ELPHINSTONE SAFARI
SIMPLY THE BEST- APRIL - JULY HAMMERHEAD SCHOOLS ON DAEDALUS
DEEP SOUTH - WITHOUT MARINE PARKS
DAEDALUS & ST. JOHNS
PURPOSE: If you've been lucky enough to encounter sharks during your Red Sea dives you might have formed one of a declining number of divers who will. Did you know that the Great Hammerhead shark; a regular inhabitant of the Red Sea, is listed as one of the world's top 20 most endangered sharks? Or that there is currently too little information for scientists to confirm if the Thresher shark; another Red Sea inhabitant, is also endangered?
The aim of 'Project Shark' is to highlight these global issues, with a Red Sea focus, as well as enjoying some of the most spectacular reefs that the Red Sea has to offer.
During this week, divers will experience pristine diving, as well as becoming involved in a fundamental study of one of the world's most unique marine habitats - the Red Sea. The week will involve close encounters with sharks, Manta Rays and Whale Sharks (although these sightings cannot be guaranteed!) with the possibility to observe them in their natural habitat and donate vital information to the study.
Founded by our expert dive guide and marine biologist, Elke bojanowski Ph.D, in her quest to track and collect basic population data on oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus Longimanus), in the Egyptian Red Sea.
Elke began the Longimanus Project in October 2004 and since this date she has been actively collecting underwater photographs and video-clips of the Oceanic Whitetip for catalogue, review and analysis. Joining the blue o two team in 2007, Elke unifies blue o two's unique panel of expert dive guides; all offering our divers exceptional skills in scuba diving, marine studies and underwater audio-visual production.
The week will offer the opportunity to:
- Learn about the biology and behaviour of sharks within the Red Sea
- Learn and develop skills in Marine Biological studies; collecting data, species identification and analysing data
- Learn about globally endangered marine species and what we can do as divers to ensure their protection
- Enjoy fantastic diving on some of the most unique Red Sea reefs
- Experience potential close encounters with sharks, Manta Rays and Whale Sharks*
EXPERTLY RUN:
Project shark is delivered by our team of expert dive guides, who will conduct seminars giving divers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the biology and behaviour of sharks within the Red Sea. There will also be a chance to learn about globally endangered marine species and what as diver we can do to aid their protection.
THE LONGIMANUS-PROJECT
The aim of the 'Longimanus Project' is the collection of basic population data on Oceanic Whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus Longimanus), in the Egyptian Red Sea. Based on natural markings, these sharks can be easily identified individually. Due to their curiosity and readiness to closely approach diving safari vessels, their zodiacs, as well as divers and snorkellers in the water, these markings are frequently documented on underwater photographs and videos.
Read more about Elke's Longimanus Project >>>
WHO WOULD ENJOY THIS ITINERARY?
Encounters with Endangered Species allows divers to add a greater purpose to their Red Sea holiday, so anyone who has an active interest in the preservation of the marine environment and its inhabitants. However, important to bear in mind is that as well as learning from experts about marine bio-studies within the Red Sea, divers will enjoy daily diving on very special reefs; Brother Islands and Elphinstone Reefs, as well as Daedalus reef, St. Johns, Zabagrad and Rocky Islands on allocated weeks, making this an equally enjoyable week for those just wanting to enjoy the diving.
Please note that there will be no night diving when visiting the marine parks on this itinerary as it is not permitted.
For more information on this itinerary please download a PDF factsheet here...
 [Project Shark Factsheet]
Read trip reports on this itinerary >>>
Read more about Elke's Longimanus Project >>>
*(we cannot guarantee sightings)
QUALIFICATION NEEDED: You must be a PADI Advanced diver or equivalent with a minimum of 50 logged dives to join this safari.
SUPPORTING QUALIFICATIONS: A range of qualifications can be gained on the week including, PADI PROJECT AWARE.
For more information, please contact us or request a call back.
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