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Are you an Australian Scuba Diver? We are, and we love diving. We created this site as a place to catalogue our favourite dive sites, share them, discuss them, and make it easy to meet-up with other divers.

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Fishing Game Online

If your child can't real go fishing, he can act with plug-and-play Fishing Games. These games connect to video controllers or vindicatory the telecasting set. Most of these games come with a gamy soul; both controllers resemble existent fishing rod-and-reel assemblies and accept for recitation in fishing a conductor. Sate his fishing desire not just through the water but also with your home computer. Do not fuss if the or the weather season ain’t favorable for fishing, you can still experience the same adrenaline rush and bass fishing enjoyment anytime and at the relaxation and convenience of your own home. The internet has so many free bass games that you can enjoy at your own convenience. The following are some of the bass fishing game available for download that you can come across in the internet. They can be freely played on-line or when downloaded, just ensure that your system requirements that these games require are met. Connect to the internet and have fun, these are some of the most exciting and practical free bass fishing games for you.


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Why Anthony Weiner went ballistic over the 9/11 health care bill

Anthony Weiner made headlines July 29th when the Democratic Congressman from New York abandoned composure in a speech on the house floor. Weiner was angered at Republicans who mustered to defeat the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. The 9/11 health care bill is a Democratic plan to offer billions of dollars for health care to 9/11 rescue workers and New York residents sickened from the toxic dust and particles at ground zero. Weiner, along with his Democratic cohorts, accused Republicans of cowardice, among other things. The Republicans responded with charges of more wasteful government spending. Resource for this article - Why Anthony Weiner went ballistic over the 9/11 health care bill by Personal Money Store.


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Bali Dive Sites - Kerobokan Dive Sites and Other Nice Dive Sites in Bali

During our diving or snorkeling activities you are always under the guidance of a highly trained professional. So you can be sure to have enjoyable days exploring the amazing underwater world that Bali offers. The most interesting variety of marine life. Combined with stunning views during our trips. Choose from one of these sites. Or ask us what else we can mean for you to make your diving or snorkeling program the way you like it. Your safety is our responsible! Kerobokan Dive Sites A new dive sites has been found in north of Bali. We are the only dive operator that offers it magnificent underwater sites. Now most of choices goes to this dive sites.

Kerobokan Dive Sites has two points which is one for muck diving and other for shore dive or boat dive. Night dives in this point would be the best.

The place about 5 kilometres to the eastern part of the town, and about 1 kilometre from The Jalan Kerobokan. Nudibranches, Turtles, unique Lion Fish, moraeel, frog fish, seahorses, box fish, etc, easily to finds in here.

For underwater photography lover should not missed this moment and in the afternoon would be the clearest time with visibility about 10 metres. Current is friendly and coral reef lives so healthy.

Tulamben U.S.S. Liberty Shipwreck
Dive this fascinating WO II Shipwreck. Torpedoed by the Japanese in 1942, this complete coral covered wreck offers many swim-throws. Surrounded by thousands of fish. For all diver levels and people who is willing to snorkel. Regarded as "probably the best dive site in the world" (The Independent) There are many other world class Dive Sites in the Tulamben area!

Menjangan Island National Marine Park
With beautiful reefs that plunge straight down into clear blue waters. Fantastic corals, millions of multi colored tropical fish, rays turtles sharks you name it. There are at least 8 different Dive Sites around the island. You can dive here for days! For all divers levels and a great place to snorkel or even just hang out on the white sandy beaches!

Lovina Reef
It is in north bali. Lovina reef is unfortunately not regarded as an interesting Dive Site. Mostly by people who never dove it. It has some interesting newly formed corals. Even a little wooden shipwreck. Lot's of fish! Lovina reef is better at greater depths and therefore a good place for deep divers. Or beginners to explore the very easy and safe diving environment at shallower depths. Very convenient since you avoid long car trips!

Amed
Amed is considered as one of the best dive sites on Bali. Unfortunately it lost a lot of corals due to Al Nino in 1997. Since than the reef has recovered at high speed. It's definitely worth diving here. Especially to see the big fish on Bali. Great drop offs. It takes a boat trip from Amed beach to reach the better dive sites.

Night Diving
Night diving is maybe the reason why many divers dive! It's sounds a bit scary but it's so relaxing. Adventures Night Dives is the best in Tulamben and Lovina reef.
Switch on your torch, stay with your buddy and descend to the magnificent Tropical Marine Night Life! So challenge your self with us.

Secret Bay where under photographers can make nice pictures:

in front of the docking area of Gilimanuk Harbor. Be prepared - you are diving on fine black and gray volcanic sand and rubble and not on a coral reef! This place is a great place for the rare and unusual. This so called muck diving is one of favorite pastimes since we like macro-photography best. Here you find frogfish (where we found species on one dive: A. hispidus, A. striates, A. maculates and A. nummifer), special nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, the rare picturesque dragonet and gobies, several species of sand eels, stonefish and devilfish, mimic octopus and even the Ambon scorpion fish (Pteroidichthys amboinensis), crabs and shrimps and many other critters that like to live on sand. Probably just so some under water photographers can make nice pictures!

See around the pieces of half rotten wood, among the sponges and especially under the garbage (inside the metal drums for example) and in the metal structures put up in several places. These objects act like a small oasis where animals can hide, so they are a good place to find camouflaged animals such as the frogfish or seahorses. We noticed that there are seasonal changes at the Secret Bay dive sites. On one visit a place would be just full with certain nudibranchs on the sea grass, another year only a few could to be found. See the Map of Dive site

Puri Jati (PJ)
Puri Jati is on the north coast of Bali not far from Lovina, Great for Diving, Underwater photographers, Night diving, Sharks, muck diving, Mandarin fish, pelagic, reef, coral reef, Shark Dive Bali, Padang Bai 2 hours 15 minutes, Sharks, Bali Diving, Indonesia Diving, Tulamben is 1 hours drive, Secret Bay only 1.5 hours, add Nusa Penida & Manta Point along with Pemuteran makes a Bali Dive Safari. Absolute Scuba Diving Center offers a comfortable and luxurious accommodations.

Puri Jati (PJ) is a dive site with dark volcanic sand and some seaweed and soft coral similar to Seraya, Gilimanuk or Lembeh. PJ Puri Jati is a good place to see small rand rare animals like frogfishes (for example A. striates), dragonets, seahorses, nudibranchs, ambon scorpion fishes and devil fishes, flying gurnard, the mimic octopus and other rare species of octopus.

Puri Jati lies close to the Zen Resort Bali, which is a boutique hotel in the serene and natural environment of un spoilt North Bali and over looking the Sea of Bali at Puri Jati. The 15 Ocean view sunset and sunrise villas are surround by vineyards and rice terraces and located just 300 meters from the beach.


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Sting Ray Week

Everyone is saddened to hear of the untimely death of Steve Irwin. But, the interesting bit to me is seeing the sudden "Sting Ray Education" posts and links sweeping over the web. I hope most people realise what gentle creatures they are and don't lump them in the "dangerous beasties" category.

Bull Ray: Looking to my left I saw this big guy swimming next to meBull Ray: Looking to my left I saw this big guy swimming next to meIt's no surprise seeing one of these huge graceful creatures at Rye or Mornington where we often dive. They're the ones always surprising us, not the other way around. When we spot one, we love finding a place to just hover and watch while they swim by or approach us curiously. The one on the right was probably about 2 metres from tip to tail.


We always knew Scotty could swim with the sharks...

Undersea Explorer November 2005: This trip was through Undersea Explorer Expeditions from Port Douglas.     http://www.undersea.com.au/Undersea Explorer November 2005: This trip was through Undersea Explorer Expeditions from Port Douglas. http://www.undersea.com.au/Our long-time friend Scott Porter put up a few great diving shots. Click on the one at the left and check out all the divers watching the shark like they're in the front row at the cinema! Love it!

Also check his other shots in the photo gallery.

Thanks Scott!


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Thanks Jean-François!

Jacques CousteauJacques CousteauThanks to Jeff (Jean-François Lefebvre) and The Weather Channel, we have a nice little Weather module on the right and can now display some up-to-date weather information.

I've included information from around Australia. If you're wondering why Bordeaux is there, it's because it's the nearest weather station to Saint-André-de-Cubzac, birthplace of Jacques Cousteau.


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Mike Ball Groupie

Me with Mike BallMe with Mike BallI had the very pleasant opportunity to meet scuba diving hall of fame luminary, Mike Ball. We attended our nearby dive shop's (Dive Experience in Williamstown VIC) monthly club night where Mike was the scheduled speaker.

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions is legendary as the best live-aboard boat operator to enjoy the Great Barrier Reef. No doubt about that - a Sydney friend still talks about his great experience on the Spoilsport a few years ago. I always felt that the Mike Ball trips were a) too advanced for my skill level, and b) too pricey for my budget. Probably wrong on both counts.


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Portsea Pier

Portsea PierPortsea PierI wonder if any diver certified in Victoria has NOT been to Portsea Pier? Most open water classes have sessions here and it's a good place for anyone to practice skills. The bottom is mostly sandy and the pylons are covered in colourful sponges.

Portsea Pier Rinse Off: The fresh water shower for swimmers and divers is convenient to the pier.Portsea Pier Rinse Off: The fresh water shower for swimmers and divers is convenient to the pier.Portsea pier is also a popular boarding point for a lot of boat dive operators. It is the most diver-friendly location on Port Phillip Bay. There is a fresh water shower for rinsing off and the public toilet block has nice HOT WATER SHOWERS! If you ever dive in Victoria during the winter you gotta love that.

Portsea has a couple dive shops for airfills and boat dive bookings.


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Place of Refuge

Hawaii FishHawaii Fish

Place of Refuge National Park is on the Kona Coast area of the Big Island of Hawaii. This is a shore dive and probably the most beautiful and best dive of all the dives on our trip to the islands.

Green Sea TurtleGreen Sea Turtle

There is an easy entrance of lava rock steps and once in the water it is fantastic. They say this area has a special spiritual energy - I don't know about that, but the dive was kind of magical!

We saw a lot of green sea turtles, wonderful coral "fields", and nearby snorkelers were swimming with dolphins. Oh happy day.


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