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DivePhotoGuide
DivePhotoGuide is a popular online portal for the growing global community of underwater photographers and videographers of all levels. The site features daily news in the world of underwater imaging, diving and all things ocean related, product reviews, photo galleries from the top professional underwater photographers in the world, a calendar of international underwater photo and video competitions, and they are adding new features all the time! Whether you are just starting out or shoot professionally, DivePhotoGuide has something for you. www.divephotoguide.com |
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British Society of Underwater Photographers
Founded in 1967, the British Society of Underwater Photographers is the largest underwater photographic society in Britain. They hold meetings every month which include some fantastic talks as well as having a variety of different competitions which you can enter. Come along and join us for their talks on the third Wednesday of every month at the Imperial College in the Natural History Museum. Visit their website for more details and look forward to seeing you there.
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Underwater Photography web magazine
A free web based magazine offering an excellent insight as well as excellent advice in the world of underwater photography. It's what got me hooked!
www.uwpmag.com |
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Wetpixel
Wetpixel provides the latest information on underwater photography and videography, and features up-to-date news, articles, equipment reviews, photo contests, dive expeditions, and a registered community of over 10,000 underwater photographers, from beginners eagerly awaiting their first dive trip to industry leading professionals.
www.wetpixel.com |
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Underwater Photographic Equipment |
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Aquaphot
Specialists in Underwater Photographic Equipment Sales - Service - Repair
www.aquaphot.net |
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Cameras Underwater
Whether you are a new diver taking your first underwater photographs or a seasoned veteran, Cameras Underwater have two locations in Devon and in London to be able to help you with all of your underwater photographic needs. www.camerasunderwater.co.uk |
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Ocean Optics
Specialists in Underwater Photography since 1976, Steve and his team are extremely helpful and offer anyone interested in underwater photography a wealth of experience and knowledge. Based near London's Bush House, you can also visit their new dive store, Mavericks Diving, for all of your diving needs.
www.oceanoptics.co.uk |
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Conservation Organisations & Charities
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Shark Trust
The Trust promotes the study and management of sharks, skates and rays to campaign for their protection worldwide.
www.sharktrust.org |
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The Scuba Trust
A non-profit organization dedicated to promote scuba diving for all abilities and raise funds to teach disabled people to dive. www.scubatrust.org.uk |
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WDCS
The Global Voice for the protection of whales and dolphins and their environment with offices worldwide
www.wdcs.org |
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British Divers Marine Life Rescue is an organisation dedicated to the rescue and well being of all marine animals in distress around the UK. They are a network of trained and professional marine mammal medics who respond to callouts from the general public, HM Coastguard, Police and RSPCA. BDMLR is a registered charity and is operated entirely by volunteers. Their rescue teams are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. www.bdmlr.org.uk |
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Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organisation. Their mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect eco-systems and species. www.seashepherd.org
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Founded in 2002, Bite-Back continues to be the UK's only organisation dedicated to the protection of sharks by reducing consumer demand for its meat and fins. Bite-Back works together with restaurants, fishmongers and retailers to remove shark products from menus and fish counters, therefore lowering the trade in this threatened species. www.bite-back.com |
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The Foundation for the Protection of Marine Megafauna (FPMM) was created in 2009 to research, protect and conserve the large populations of marine megafauna found along the Mozambican coastline. ‘Megafauna’ are large marine species such as sharks, rays, marine mammals and turtles. The team consist of Dr. Andrea Marshall "Queen of the Mantas", Dr. Simon Pierce and Chris Rohner. Visit their amazing work and find out more at www.marine-megafauna.org |
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Recommended Tour Operators |

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Longwood Holidays are the UK's leading independent Red Sea Specialist and offer quality holidays to the Red Sea Resorts of Egypt, Israel and Jordan. Their expertise and quality of service are what sets them apart. I run my popular Red Sea Workshops to Nuweiba with them and for any advice on your next Red Sea Holiday, just give Dan, Sulley and their friendly, helpful team a call. Their website is www.longwoodholidays.co.uk
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Emperor Divers
Emperor Divers have a range of Dive Centres throughout Egypt in Sharm, Nuweiba, Hurghada, Safaga and Marsa Alam where their friendly, experienced staff will help you have the diving holiday of a lifetime. www.emperordivers.com |
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Other Sites of Interest |
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James, Denise and the friendly team will do everything possible and further to help supply you for all of your diving needs including air fills, servicing and much, much more. Give them a call on 020 8761 2458, pop along to their shop in West Norwood or visit them online at www.amphibiansports.com. |
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Ultimate Sports
Ultimate Sports are the publishers of two breathtakingly beautiful books, Dive The Red Sea by Simon Rogerson & John McIntyre as well as The Art of Diving by Nick Hanna and Alex Mustard. Their website is packed with lots of useful information on the world of diving and underwater photography. Well worth a visit - it's simply stunning!
www.artofdiving.com |
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Mikes Dive Stores is the largest dedicated dive gear and snorkelling store in London. Based in Chiswick, next to the London School of Diving, a smile and a friendly service is what Mikes is all about. Browse their online shop for some fantastic deals or if you are passing, simply pop in and visit. You won't find a better deal and if you are really stuck, there are always their very own Gift Vouchers. www.mikesdivestore.com |
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London Diving Chamber
The London Diving Chamber specialises in Diving Medicine and provides a 24 hour clinic with everything a diver could need from in a medical faciity. Their friendly, professional team are always on hand to help with any queries, no matter how small they may seem and always offer a personal approach. They offer Diver Medic Courses twice a year and host a wonderful event every February at the Royal Geographical Society to raise money for The Scuba Trust to help divers with disabilities. www.londondivingchamber.co.uk |
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