Never dove
3 months ago
Even though I’ve never gone diving, I want to learn so I can see the great barrier reef for myself before all of the coral is gone from global warming.
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How to dive the great barrier reef
It made me
Amazed
 "Absolutely Amazing"
How I did it: I went to Australia for Study Abroad through a program called Australearn. For Orientation weekend the program took us to Cairns where the first day there they had planned for us to take a boat out to the Reef to snorkle. It was an extra $70 to scuba so I almost didn't do it but then I thought, how many times will i be on THE great barrier reef. And I never scuba'd before... so i just dove right in! literally. It was gorgeous. Something everyone should experience Lessons & tips: It's scary going down the first time because people aren't used to only breathing through a tiny tube instead of taking in full breaths of clean air. When I went the instructors took us down one level of rope at a time so we could adjust our breathing. The first level was panic because all I wanted to do was claw my way up to the top, rip off my gear, and take a deep breath, but u get used to it and the rest of the trip is so worth it. |
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It made me
superpsyched
How I did it: During my travels - got to australia and spent 2 weeks in cairns - booked 2 day dive trips and a 3 day boat expidition all good for different reasons - my fav are the turtles, will never tire of them :o) Read how I did it…
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It was like another planet...
4 months ago
I got my SSI Open Water Diver’s Certificate on the Great Barrier Reef, off Cairns…
It was one of the sweetest experiences of my life – it really was like visiting another planet.
There were SO many fish, everywhere, all kinds and colours, all around us. We were also lucky enough to see sharks, dolphins, and green turtles.
We were able to feed the fish too, which meant they were close enough to touch…we also got the chance to give one of the turtles a scratch on the back. We cuddled a pineapple sea cucumber (omg that was so strange) and touched giant clams, a black sea cucumber, and stayed WELL clear of the 3 cone shells we found (covered in a very deadly neurotoxin, and they also shoot darts that will paralyse you too).
I would reccommend it to anyone who has the chance to do this. I can’t wait to go again one day.
It took me 3 months to prepare for the trip over there, and we spend 2 days diving out on the reef. I only wish we’d had a whole week out there.
Live Aboard
14 months ago
I did four days aboard a boat, and did 11 dives. This is really the best way to see the reef. The first day I was terribly sea sick, but fortunately, I got my “sea legs” and was able to enjoy the trip. The live aboard trips are able to go out to the far edges of the reef, and you’ll get plenty of dives in. There were 17 guests and six crew on my boat, and it was a really great experience. E & I will be going back in January for a five day trip.
The Lady Hooligan is in the process of gaining a lot of slim!
I've only ever snorkelled
19 months ago
so I guess this would be the best place to get myself scuba certified and see what Down Under has to offer deep down…
The only problem is that I might not want to come back up!
Morghanza is ready.. for what? not sure.
bubbles
19 months ago
This would be so much fun, I have ssen alot of it only on tv,:( And coming from practically a dirt hole that would be an amazing change of view.
