Trying out something new with this episode, entitled "Surface Interval."  My idea is that once a month we have a few people in the studio and have a wee catch-up with what's caught our eyes in the scuba news from around the world. 

I'm joined by an old favourite, Don Silcock and a newbie to the show, Lissa Rebec.
Don and Lissa both come to the show with some big announcements linked to their involvement with Scuba Diver magazine and Sea Shepherd respectively. 

During this episode, topics range from conservation to travel, upcoming documentaries to home-based Australian diving, the Philippines, Indonesia, the Maldives and the Bahamas. All whilst having a beer, or in Lissa's case, a cup of tea. 

Dons website: Indo Pacific Images

Lissa's next event: EveryFin Matters
Sea Shepherd Australia

Scuba Diver magazine:
Australia & New Zealand
Global edition

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Mike Scotland has been diving since 1976 and taught over 1,000 divers during his career as a dive pro.  In 2019, Mike stepped up and took over as the editor of Divelog magazine and has been collating scuba news from across the Australasian region ever since.  With a passion for photography and education as a Marine Biologist, Mike regularly shares his knowledge of the underwater world within each publication.  He actively invites divers to share their own knowledge by writing articles and sharing their photographs to create a bumper edition in the region of 112 pages every 2 months. 

During this episode, Mike talks about the magazine, career highlights, his passion for the underwater world and his thoughts on the future for Divelog. 

To get a FREE copy of Divelog emailed to you please follow this link: Divelog registration
and if you are interested in sharing your stories and photo's make sure you hit Mike up via the website too! 

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Don Silcock joins me in the studio today to talk about Papua New Guinea.  Having travelled to PNG many times over the last 20 years Don guides us through the country as we highlight many of the stunning locations available to tourism and in particular, divers.

Dons website: Indo Pacific Images

Topics of discussion include:

The history of various locations, the people who explored and created what we have today and the origins of the phrase "Muck Diving."

Locations:
 
Tufi Resort
Kokopo
Kavieng
Tawali Resort
Walindi Plantation Resort
Port Moresby and Loloata
Milne Bay
Kimbe Bay
New Ireland
Raja Ampat
Rabaul
Madang

Liveaboards:
MV Chertan
Mv Febrina
MV Oceania

During the show I mentioned my good buddy BJ Glover who is an amazing photographer, check out his website at BJG Productions 

If you would like assistance with your logistics, planning and bookings in PNG shoot me (or Don) a mail or comment below and we'll be happy to help.  

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Sea Shepherd is an international, non-profit marine conservation organization that campaigns to defend, conserve and protect the world’s oceans.  Jonathan Clark is the Coordinator of Sea Shepherd's Apex Harmony Campaign in Queensland, Australia. 

During this episode, Jonathan talks to Matt about the methods used in Australia to control shark numbers focusing on the Queensland and New South Wales coastline.  Explaining the two main methods, Drumlines and shark nets, Jono goes into detail as to how these pieces of equipment are used and the indiscriminate killing of marine life that occurs because of their presence.  Developed and introduced decades ago, the drumlines and shark nets are simply designed to kill, however, they do leave many people with the belief that they aid in the safety of surfers and bathers alike.  Quite the contrary.  Even more so when we hear of the variety of marine life being caught up and killed by these systems.  Dolphins, Turtles, Rays and even Humpback Whales are also in danger of being culled indiscriminately. 

Further topics of discussion include an Australian documentary soon to be released - Envoy Shark Cull - Directed by Andre Borrell, the documentary draws on 7 years of covert footage, it is narrated by Eric Bana and features Sea Shepherd along with a number of well-known conservationists.  The adversity Jono and his teams face when filming and photographing the wildlife caught in nets and on lines.

Listen in for the truth's about the control methods currently in use, the facts and figures, opinions about the contractors used to maintain them and the obvious more modern options to improve the archaic systems currently in place. 

Further links:

Sea Shepherd Australia

Operation Apex Harmony

Apex Harmony Campaign on Facebook

#netsoutnow is a common tag for the Australian campaign.

Sea Shepherd survives on donations no m

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Discover more about Cristina Zenato, an extraordinary figure renowned as a course director, shark behaviourist, conservationist, public speaker, and founder of the nonprofit organization People of the Water. Cristina, a member of the Explorers Club, has earned prestigious accolades such as induction into the Women Divers Hall of Fame and membership in the Ocean Artists Society.

She is also the recipient of the Platinum Pro 5,000 award and boasts credits as a writer and actor on IMDB. Known by monikers like the Shark Dancer, the Shark Whisperer, and the Mother of Sharks, Cristina's expertise spans various realms, from exploring and mapping uncharted caves beneath the Bahamas to shark conservation efforts. Join me as we delve into discussions covering her island life, experiences with hurricanes, fitness, mentorship of aspiring shark enthusiasts, and the fascinating topic of hook removal!

Cristina's website

People of the Water non-profit website

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Youtube video - Cristina removing hooks from sharks (9 mill views)

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Kirsten Sheppard is a dive pro and the owner of Dive Ningaloo based in Exmouth, Western Australia.  The 604,500 hectare marine and terrestrial property of Ningaloo Coast, on the remote western coast of Australia, includes one of the longest near-shore reefs in the world.  Annual gatherings of whale sharks occur at Ningaloo Coast, which is home to numerous marine species, among them a wealth of sea turtles, Manta rays, Humpback Whales & numerous shark species.

Without a shadow of a doubt, Ningaloo should be on everyone's everyone's bucket list.   Join me as I discuss a variety of topics with Shep including the imminent arrival of their new liveaboard, which Scuba Goat is DEFINITELY going to visit for a trip around this epic location. 


Links:
Dive Ningaloo website

Facebook page

Instagram

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Kai Steinbeck has been diving since the dawn of time and is now utilising his skills and experiences to pass on significant knowledge to the next generation of dive instructors.  As a PADI Course Director, Kai conducts Instructor Development Courses operating on the Sunshine Coast, Australia at Sunreef dive centre, Mooloolaba

 PROMO ALERT – KAI ANNOUNCES A GREAT OFFER DURING THIS EPISODE and Matt gets a gift!! 

Kai talks to Matt about his move to Mexico and quick about-turn back to Australia, suffering a Covid infection, the move to Mooloolaba and diver training.  Kai’s enthusiasm and love for diving really do shine through during this episode, a true advocate of the sport and indeed a shining example of the character required to fulfil the role of ensuring our future instructors receive the very best in training.  

For more information on professional training contact kai: 

Email: [email protected] 

Website: DiveInstructor.com

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Gareth Lock is the inspirational founder of The Human Diver. On leaving his 25-year career in the RAF he was already an experienced diver having started to learn the sport in 1999. His very first dive took place in Greece while on holiday. However, it was while on work trips to Cape Town and San Diego that he knew diving would become an important part of his life.

As he became more experienced in diving, he realised that it was all about teamwork and there’s one thing the military do very well – working as a team. They know through extensive training and experience in the theatre of war that little mistakes around behaviour, poor decisions, lack of situational awareness and complacency costs lives.

Sadly, Gareth found that often in diving that holistic ethos was lacking. Teams were not always led well, did not get on with each other and members often operated in separate silos without any consideration for those also sharing that diving experience. Dysfunctional teams were often left to cope by instructors who had become complacent and disconnected. Much training focused on technical expertise – which is critically important – yet didn’t touch on the equal importance of human behaviour and team development.

Gareth decided to do something about it and has set himself a mission of introducing human factors training into the diving profession globally. It’s not always easy. There has been resistance to his systems-based approach. However, he’s remained committed and has travelled the world sharing his story.

The Human Diver on Facebook

The Human Diver on Instagram

The Human Diver on Twitter

Gareth's website: The Human Diver

Gareth's book: Under Pressure

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Michael McFadyen began diving in 1988 and started logging his dives… he hasn’t stopped since.  Over 33 years Michael has logged thousands of dives, explored the New South Wales Coastline, found, mapped and shared his findings with the world, for free.

The “Michael McFadyen’s scuba diving website” contains over 1,000 pages of information and specific details on where (and how) to dive in New South Wales, Australia.  Since 1996 Michael has selflessly shared his findings, written thousands of articles for dive magazines and led many trips at home and overseas.

Should you be interested in contacting Michael or joining one of his expeditions you can reach him via his website email links. 

Every dive gets logged and it is updated regularly, as an example I write this update on Nov 5th 2021, and the following is the current logged updates submitted by Michael to his website:

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Born and bred a Kiwi, Dr Matt Carter is Australasia’s leading technical diving marine archaeologist.  Currently residing in Melbourne, Matt is the Research Director for the Major Projects Foundation.  The team are focusing on the  WWII wrecks in the Pacific, with plans to remove the potentially devastating oils before they leak into the Ocean.  Join us as we discuss this and other topics during Episode #9 of Scuba Goat.

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Twitter

Facebook

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Major Projects Foundation

Major Projects Foundation

Facebook

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Further interests

Australian Institute for Maritime Archaeology

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