Sodwana Bay News

Sodwana Bay News

BEAT THE COVID SLUMP- why diving is good for your physical and psychological well being.    INCREASES EMOTIONAL WELL BEING Have you ever heard the theory that watching aquariums is incredibly relaxing? So imagine how calming it would be to actively observe the underwater environment while being in it physically from inside! There is also evidence that the type of marine life observed can make a difference. Authors of the study suggest that we were more affected by images of colorful, tropical fish and higher levels of biodiversity. Being underwater brings you back to feeling like you are in your mother’s womb, which increases the feelings of security, happiness and well-being. Moreover, having a calm mind helps achieving a positive mental attitude and reduces the feelings of depression.   
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  Somerset West Divers discover new Coelacanth habitat  On Friday 22 November four technical divers, two from the Western Cape and two from KZN made an extraordinary discovery.  While diving at a depth of approximately 70m far offshore from their Pumula beach launch site they came across a coelacanth.  The divers were Bruce Henderson and Mossie Carstens from Somerset West and Mike and Alan Fraser from Pumula, KZN. They were supported by Ben Henderson and Marc Dukes, also from Somerset West, who remained on the boat during the dive. 
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The underwater world has remained a mystery for us all for many years. The darkest depths of oceans and seas were unexplored until the invention of technologized tools and transportation means that made safe human access possible to the underwater areas. People use different accessories like body camera or others to record their experiences and let others see the undiscovered world. The landscapes change over time due to various natural phenomena. There have been many instances when floods drowned the entire cities, simply put, the underwater world has many secrets hidden in it. Here are the ten most amazing underwater discoveries that have grabbed our attention and interest instantly:
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As winter settles into South Africa and scuba diving in Sodwana Bay gets a little chilly a magical migration starts to happen and word starts to spread "the sardines are here!" Likened to the mighty wildebeest migration of the Serengeti the Sardine Run has been called the greatest shoal on earth and for good reason.  Most scuba divers list it as a bucket list experience because on a good day you could witness literally anything from sharks, gamefish, marine mammals and birds in a feeding orgy.  
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handling dive gear during Covid-19

We simply cannot wait for you to join us diving in Sodwana Bay again and we understand that you will have concerns of safety during and after Covid-19.  Our guidelines will be constantly updated as we receive new information on operating regulations within our industry.   We are sure that you are all very well practiced at social distancing, hand sanitizing, wearing masks and having your temperature recorded and most of our divers will have done just that when arriving at Triton Dive Lodge.   If you are not staying at Triton but are still diving with us don't worry we have a checkpoint at our gazebo for your safety.
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