PROTEA BANKS … the other side …
What is Aqua Planet Dive Centre and Charter all about? Well, it is most famous for the dive site we are absolutely privileged to dive … PROTEA BANKS … a world renowned shark dive site that attracts divers from all over the world. But Aqua Planet Dive Centre and Charter has a SOFTER side, it…
Raising Awareness of Ocean Pollution in South Africa
The issue of ocean pollution is enormously important for divers. When you are out on a dive, you rely on crystal-clear waters to be able to see the incredible wildlife and plants. If there is a high level of pollution, then the sharks and sea turtles simply will not be able to survive. The oceans…
Whole Grains, Lean Meat, and Lots of Water: The Deep Sea Diving Diet
Since deep sea diving entails plunging to depths of 40 meters, a certain diet should be maintained by divers lest they want to experience discomfort during their underwater journey. At such depths, divers need to be energetic, limber, and focused, which can all be achieved with diet. Without the right nutrition, divers can get cramps,…
Cleaning Your Scuba Gear The Natural Way
If you have a passion for scuba diving and seeing the incredible beauty of South African sharks in their natural habitat, then you have probably invested a fair amount in your diving gear. Your dive equipment is important to keep you safe whilst you are underwater. If it isn’t looked after properly then your gear…
Karen Tredger – the first woman to dive Protea Banks
Karen Tredger … Wow!!! Where do you even start with this ’badass’ instructor that can teach us all something, in her 27 years of diving Protea Banks. Karen was not just one of the first woman, but also part of the first group of divers brave enough take on these so called ‘ Shark Infested…