AUV Coral Sea Exploratory Expedition (21-29 Oct 2010)
For a dive trip with a difference join PhD student Tom Bridge and his AUV team to explore deep sea coral biodiversity on the GBR Ribbons and Coral Sea. This expedition will be accompanied by interpretive talks and adventure diving (including ‘drift dives’ along the reef wall) at world famous Osprey Reef,, which has been voted one of the top 10 shark dives in the world. As a special joint project between Tourism Queensland and James Cook University space on this trip is limited so please register your interested asap.
Far Northern Tiger Shark Expedition (29 Nov - 7 Dec 2010)
Fly up to Lockhart River - Steam back.
Due to popular demand we will once again be offering an 8 day Far Northern Expedition in 2010 and possibly Feb 2011. These expeditions are not for the faint hearted and will venture into the remote regions of the Far North to tag and track Tiger sharks. The waters around Raine Island , the most prolific Green turtle rookery in the world) are truly one of the last frontiers, a wild place where fish and mega-fauna thrive in near pristine conditions. Please watch this space for more on these trips and send your expression of interest to info@marineencounters.com.au
Coral Sea Expedition with scientist, Billy Sinclair (4 – 13 Dec 2010).
This is the diver’s dive trip! Visiting the best sites on the Ribbon Reefs, Osprey and Shark Reef (weather permitting) in the Coral Sea. Maximum 12 divers..… say no more!
Reefcheck and Coral Sea Shark Expedition (late Jan/early Feb -Dates TBA)
6 – 10 days optional
Here is a chance to give back to the reef! You can choose to participate in the entire 10 day package which includes 4 days at Orpheus Island Research Station where you will be trained in reef science and survey methodology. At the end of the course, you will be a fully qualified RCA Coral Reef Surveyor and will have the qualifications to participate in regular coral reef surveys monitoring and reporting on its health. From Orpheus Island you will be transferred to Port Douglas where you will board your vessel for your exciting 6 day/6 night shark research expedition to the Ribbon Reefs and Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea
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You can choose to join only the last 6 days/6 nights on board Nimrod diving the beautiful Ribbon Reefs and world class Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea. The choice is yours!
Swim with minke whale expeditions (June-July 2011)
As a founder and driving force behind the swim-with-minke whale program on the Great Barrier Reef, John Rumney and his crews love nothing more than sharing this passion and knowledge with others. So please join us for the wildlife experience of a lifetime as you get up close and personal with the insatiably inquisitive Dwarf minke whale.
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Shark Discovery Expedition (20 - 27 October 2011)
After the success of last year’s Australian Geographic sponsored Shark Discovery expedition (on board ‘Spoilsport’) we have decided to once again offer this exciting and informative adventure. So join our scientists and crew as they continue the studies of the reef sharks while enjoying diving the extraordinary Osprey Reef.
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