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OUTBREAKS OF CARIBBEAN CORAL DISEASE ON THE RISE

 News forwarded by the Roatan Marine Park. July 12, 2018 (from Judy Lang, AGRRA and Melanie Mcfield, Smithsonian/HealthyReefs Initiative)  Caribbean-area reef researchers and sport divers should be on the lookout for sites with an unusually high percentage of diseased and recently dead corals. Many of you will have heard that corals in Fl...
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A General Touristic Video for Barbados with an Emphasis on Weddings.

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Caribbean Wedding Packages and Destinations

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The article is going to focus on wedding destinations in 8 Caribbean islands: Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Panama and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.  Barbados Weddings  Rihanna, the sensational Bajan (Barbadan) singer, was born here which gives the island an international appeal. The spaces to the mo...
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I loved Barbados when I went and always thought that would be the place to get married in other islands like Antigua are interesti... Read More
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Guest — midwestjewellery
Barbados is a great place we really like your article.
Friday, 18 October 2019 08:44
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Weight Adjustment Diving the Caribbean

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I have just had 3 uncomfortable safety stops while diving in Roatan in the south west corner of the Caribbean. I have a new suit (3mm full length) and refuse to believe the extra weight I put on over christmas now needs extra weight to pull me down- but it's true! Starting at 6 pounds I couldn't break the surface tension in the water despite e...
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The Belize Barrier Reef

belize barrier reef from the international space station
By Jeff Williams (NASA) - https://www.facebook.com/NASAAstronautJeffWilliams/videos/vb.513174152198750/568035466712618/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48694349 About  The Belize portion of the MESOAMERICAN BARRIER REEF SYSTEM accounts for approximately a third with a Belize length of 190 miles approx. The Great...
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Pilar Beach Cayo Guillermo Cuba

Pilar Beach Cayo Guillermo Cuba

WOW!

Pilar Beach or PLAYA PILAR is rated as one of the best in Cuba and the Caribbean. Well its damn good if you ask me a very memorable day so I wanted to share this as a location to not miss if you are staying in Cayo Guillermo. $5 bus ride return per person from any destination on the tourist buses.

But Check This Out

DEAD FISH PILAR BEACH

I have never seen a washed up dead fish skelton before and it's a pretty sizeable fish. Still unidentified. What was strange was that it had another skeleton in it's throat! So did the fish choke on it's own greed? Let us know in the comments folks!

If you would like to use this image or others then please link back to this website or this webpage using these links:

https://caribbean-diving.com and https://caribbean-diving.com/caribbean-blog/entry/pilar-beach-cayo-guillermo-cuba

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Pilar beach like much of Cayo Guillermo was hit hard by hurricane Irma in 2017, they are rebuilding but it is already as good as i... Read More
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Turtle and Spotted Eagle Rays

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A well edited and quick look at some Antigua residents. Not much to say just enjoy the video, thanks. 
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Caribbean Villa Rentals

Caribbean Villa Rentals
Looking for a private or luxury Caribbean villa? We recommend Caribbean Days as a professional service provider. You can find out even more from their facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/CaribbeanDays Check out destinations such as Barbados Villas CaribbeanDays Example villa in shoal bay Anguilla http://caribbeandays.com/island/anguilla-v...
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A look at the continuing problem of reef erosion in the Caribbean

​Consider this a WIP as I add good posts and videos on the subject. This is almost for myself for when I get some time to check up on this subject.

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Young people adventure to Bonaire and go scuba diving !

Young people adventure to Bonaire and go scuba diving !



I really like the way these guys edited their journey as it reminded my of yesteryear a little. 
What would these people do without a selfie stick and go pro ? Very nice edited and shot work boys. I like the arty element too - where would we be without youtube still consuming regular tv by the bucket perhaps. The water quality looks amazing here and makes me want to go now if I could. Some interesting touristic things to see and in bonaire and then the kite surfers make it look so much fun...just don't please throw your cigarette butts in the water guys :)

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The main reason I love scuba diving is for the adventure, you don't know what it may happen or what you may find below the water s... Read More
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About Cayos Cochinos

About Cayos Cochinos

Cayos Cochinos also known as the hog islands are little discovered so offer the kind of paradise that is unique and unspoilt. It consists of big cayo and small cayo two islands and about 2km square land in total.

Cayos Cochinos is closer to the mainland Honduras than the other Bay Islands but it is harder to reach. You will need to make arrangements by private boat - contact the resorts will result in the best options. 
The reefs surrounding the hog islands are protected by the Marine Biological Reserve.

How to get to Cayos Cochinos ?

You might arrive via an international flight into Roatan or you could arrive in the closest port on the mainland La Ceiba.

Map of cayos cochinos

Resorts in Cayos Cochinos

Turtle Bay Eco Resort used to be The Plantation Beach Resort : Dubbed as the only diving resort on the island. They offer 3 meals per day all the diving you need and cabins built into the lush vegetation. With private decks and hammocks to relax in. A maximum of 24 guests assures your intimacy and tranquility. For more info you can STILL email Roger This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. who is offering some kind of managerial handover alternatively they have an email form here http://www.turtlebayecoresort.com/#!contact/cm7v.

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Scuba Diving in Mexico

Scuba Diving in Mexico

Take a look at the area (the bottom left corner of the Caribbean)

 

Thanks to google for the area map

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I was recommended to dive Cozumel while on a dive boat in Antigua and just am even more stoked to dive there after watching this g... Read More
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Tropical delights: the best 2015 Caribbean cruise destinations

Tropical delights: the best 2015 Caribbean cruise destinations

Cruises are experiencing a travel renaissance in 2015, and nowhere more so than the Caribbean, the most popular cruise route in the world. Taking a Caribbean cruise allows you to voyage around some of the most idyllic islands in the world, sampling the often endemic local cultures, cuisines and traditions of each destination before setting off for the next vivid experience. So what stops should you add to your wish list of Caribbean ports when negotiating your cruise deals?

Guadalupe for natural beauty

This French-influenced archipelago comprises two main islands joined by a tiny spit of land, and is guaranteed to tantalise the intrepid. Get back to nature with a kayak through the lush mangrove swamp of its national park. Hike to the top of La Soufriere Volcano for a challenging trek that will prove especially rewarding if you bring a camera, or take in the sea views from the Pointe des Chateaux.

St Lucia for relaxation

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Dive Operators Alert

Dive Operators Alert

We get a lot of people who are keen on an island in particular and they ask us to send them prices regularly - many think we are a massive dive chain.

What we wanted to tell you about was for each country there is a preffered suppliers list that I can send enquiries to all in one - so a specials list for Honduras for example. When you get a special please let us know. We will obviously need your cooperation for you to get on this priority list.

As the enquiries are from our site readers and they want a quality dive shop - then you will have to make sure your listing with us is up to date and that you are listed in our directory.

You must check your emails. We don't want to send our readers to a dead end ! 

This should not be much work - especially if you delegate it to one of your divemasters. You can upload a photo or blog about this weeks students who passed their open water exam. Or there may have been a particularly exciting sighting that you want to tell us and the community about. Its just keeping the community updated and it makes your dive shop look good.

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Always worth a mention when you are the only one left !

Always worth a mention when you are the only one left !

The only remaining tribe of Carib Indians in the Caribbean reside on the reservation called Carib Territory. It is a modern community who has adapted their lifestyle somewhat but have at the same time preserved their ways.

One thing to see is the Escalier Tete Chien at Sineku a natural formation - it isn't on the normal tourism radar so thats why I would like to go and I imagine that like with many places in Dominica it can be a trek before you leave the vehicle !

I don't know who to thank for the images in this post I guess the Carib Indians is a start found here http://www.islandmix.com/backchat/f6/i-am-carib-arawak-west-indian-211879/index2.html

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Dominica

Dominica

Why is Dominica called the Nature Isle ?

Each Caribbean destination is blessed but some more than others and Dominica is perhaps the most blessed for nature. 60% of Dominica is covered by rainforrest. It is covered with spikes reaching to the clouds. Perhaps Dominica has been ignored as it is not blessed with beaches and this has kept the traditional resorts and vacationers away. What they don't know is benefiting the hiker right ! The adventure tourist in you should visit and get an alternative vacation. It's hard to consider an island without beaches in the Caribbean. The volcanic nature of the island has perhaps caused the underwater world to be just as jaw dropping with caves and walls and topography to delight many a diver.

Relatively Undiscovered

The other factor that is holding the visitors back perhaps is the need to arrive via boat or small plane as the two airports cannot land big international flights. Melville Hall Airfield north west is more busy than Canefield in the south west.

Ferries arrive at Roseu and you may just be stayingin the Castle comfort area then a taxi is a cheap way to get your pack off.

When to visit Dominica ?

Be careful to visit in the dry part of the year from January to June - this doesnt really apply too much to the other islands but here 'rain da cum'.

Shipwreck Portsmouth Dominica

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Carriacou - some reasons to visit.

Carriacou - some reasons to visit.

There are some very interesting reasons to pass by Carriacou if you get to the main island and nation of Grenada. It has some amazing beaches but you should try to get some street party action which is very good and it really feels like a different place than Grenada.

Before we get to that lets thank Lloyd for his superb Carriacou images from flickr >>

The Carriacou Carnival - this year starting very soon the 25th Jan to feb 17th sees verses of Shakespeare recited along with more regular carnival type fun. There are any events organised over this period. Read more >>

The Carriacou Regatta and Big Drum Danceread more >> Carriacou has held onto pre christian spirituality more than perhaps anywhere else in the Caribbean and the Big Drum Dance is perhaps the best example of this when those passed away talk to their descendants. This is the culmination of the Regatta time in August.

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Hidden away gems online Bonaire blog !

I came across this treasure trove of diving photos from bonaire. I simply like blogs that are very real and so am taking the time to share the link.

Here it is Bonaire Photos

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Blue Hole Scuba Dive Video South Andros in the Bahamas

A very interesting dive site indeed and well filmed so not boring to watch.

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A long but good look at Barbados in HD

I still haven't been through the whole of this video as its an hour - but you will get a very good idea of Barbados before you go. It kind of takes away some of the adventure of travel doesn't it this internet tool. So you could just turn off your computer and go drink a rum and book a flight to Barbados and let the adventure come to you...

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