Posts Tagged ‘Specialty Courses’

Guy Stevens’ Manta Ray Update

Thursday, November 24th, 2011
Maldivian Manta Ray Project Prodivers Kuredu

This week we were lucky enough to receive a visit from Guy Stevens. Guy has been working out here in the Maldives as a marine biologist for the last 7 years conducting manta research and is head of the Maldivian Manta Ray Project, of which Prodivers is a part. His work focuses on researching the life cycle and habitat usage of the Maldivian manta population, while also working with the government, resorts, local communities and guests to create greater awareness and understanding of these graceful rays. (more…)

Shark or Ray every day!

Friday, September 30th, 2011
harks Rays Maldives

In support of the European Shark Week and global shark conservation efforts,  along with the great success of the previous two years’ events,  we are thrilled to announce that we will again run the Shark and Ray Week Special in October.

Aimed at raising awareness of the importance of sustaining shark populations,  increasing education about these vulnerable creatures and giving our divers the opportunity to dive at some of the most amazing sites,  we are hoping for yet another great month of shark and ray action. (more…)

Over 60 Sharks… in 6 dives…

Monday, October 18th, 2010
European Shark Week Kuredu Maldives

As another successful Shark Week Special comes to an end, we thought we would take the opportunity to give you an update as to how it has gone… Over 60 sharks and over 20 rays. In just 6 dives…

As with last years event, we were aiming to see a ‘Shark or Ray Every Day’, as well as increase the awareness of the current situation of shark populations.  Needless to say, there were some (more…)

New Manta Ray Specialty Course

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Manta Ray Kuredu

Manta Ray Kuredu

Ever wondered what causes a 2 tonne giant ray to propel itself clean out of the water to an incredible 2 meters into the air?  Why do Mantas have the name ‘Devil Ray’ when they are one of the ocean’s most majestic and graceful creatures? Did you know that Mantas are being slaughtered across the world’s oceans by large scale fisheries?

Around a year ago, Prodivers teamed up with the Maldivian Manta Ray Research Project, helping them to extend  their Manta Ray sighting database and subsequently (more…)