Scuba Diving

DVD International. Identifies over 350 species of fish and coral. 78 minutes. This is a spectacular DVD! If you are looking for some "eye-candy" to impress your friends with your new DVD player, then look no further. The video on this DVD is fantastic, crystal-clear closing in on HDTV clarity. The undersea camera work is great, high caliber work all around. The soundtrack is appropriate to video, relaxing and "new age", done in Dolby Digital. Also, there is a screen saver for your PC on the disk. There is an education feature of sorts too, if you turn on subtitles, they show up to name the underwater creatures. My family once owned the video to this movie. It was so relaxing, peaceful, and beautiful. The first time I saw it, I fell asleep (that's not a bad thing). This a great video for the whole family; babies will be mesmerized by the color (then quickly put to sleep because of the music), kids with be awed, teens will find it very fascinating, and parents can take a well needed break. This video/DVD can take the stress out of anyone's day and turn a bad day upside down. This movie wasn't made to have a plot, it was created just to be beautiful. Everyone should own this; I highly recommend it. Coral Sea Dreaming shows a variety of ocean life and habitats, both under and around the water. Compared to relaxation DVD's, this has the highest quality picture that I've seen. The picture on a widescreen rear projection TV needed no adjustments. 78 minutes

IMAX Video Productions. The Living Sea takes you to the world's oceans, traveling to Palau, Hawaii, California, Oregon, Alaska, Nova Scotia and the Red Sea. Explore the mysterious depths and come face to face with life-sized humpback whales when you dive into "The Living Sea." Swim with thousands of golden jellyfish and witness the bizarre spawning behavior of giant clams. Surf in Hawaii, deep-sea dive in Palau and test your courage with the Coast Guard in some of the world's roughest seas! Follow a remotely operated vehicle 3,000 feet down through the ocean depths to view strange creatures (one as long as a football field!) which live where sunlight never penetrates. "The Living Sea" celebrates the "world ocean"--its beauty, diversity and importance to all life on earth. Music by Sting; narrated by Meryl Streep. Ever wonder "how did they do that?" "The Making of 'The Living Sea'", shot in High-Definition Video, takes you behind the scenes. 117 minutes REVIEW: The films from IMAX have come to be known for their cutting-edge cinematography. They don't disappoint with The Living Sea, an Academy Award-nominated documentary exploring exotic marine locales. Using dizzying aerial and time-lapse footage, they provide underwater imagery usually accessible only while wearing fins and a mask. From heavy-surf Coast Guard drills off the coast of Oregon to jellyfish in Palau to North Atlantic humpback whales, veteran IMAX cameraman and director Greg MacGillivray takes viewers on a vivid journey into some of the world's most breathtaking environments and shows us some of the rarest and strangest marine life. Ten years from conception to finished product, this documentary's intended message is the importance of protecting the "world ocean" by displaying its wild beauty and diversity. The Living Sea does an excellent job showcasing the more visually satisfying aspects of the sea (standout footage includes schools of jellyfish performing a graceful migratory dance and a giant cuttlefish changing brilliant colors for the purpose of camouflage), although ultimately it fails to shed much light on the hows, whys, and urgency of marine conservation. However, despite the short running time (unfortunately characteristic of IMAX productions) and a soundtrack that only true Sting fans will fully appreciate, this film proves to be a remarkable treat for the eyes and is sure to elicit heartfelt oohs and aahs from anyone who loves the sea.

The Living Sea takes you to the world's oceans, traveling to Palau, Hawaii, California, Oregon, Alaska, Nova Scotia and the Red Sea. Explore the mysterious depths and come face to face with life-sized humpback whales when you dive into 'The Living Sea.' Swim with thousands of golden jellyfish and witness the bizarre spawning behavior of giant clams. Surf in Hawaii, deep-sea dive in Palau and test your courage with the Coast Guard in some of the world's roughest seas! Follow a remotely operated vehicle 3,000 feet down through the ocean depths to view strange creatures which live where sunlight never penetrates. Music by Sting; narrated by Meryl Streep. Created for exhibition in IMAX Theaters, THE LIVING SEA explores the Earth's largest bodies of water and their inhabitants. Imax - The Living Sea Reviews: "...MacGillivray is a master at bringing style and form to the immense IMAX format, and THE LIVING SEA is a glowing gem..." -- Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times.

DVD BONAIRE - A Tropical Desert Island. Bonaire is part of the Netherlands Antilles (the ABC islands) made up of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire. It lies 50 miles north of Venezuela, outside the Caribbean hurricane belt. It is well known among divers to be the "Shore Diving Capital of the World." Drive around the island and you will find the reef locations marked with yellow painted stones along parking areas. Swim out a few yards and you can dive 24/7 into the crystal clear waters and beautiful colorful reefs that surround the island. Dive Travel takes you on a week's safari topside. Tour the back country, the salt industry and the ancient slave huts. See the wild donkeys, flamingos and native lizards. Then join us as we dive the reefs and discover the marine life inhabiting the clear, warm waters of the Caribbean. Lac Bay is also a premier world class windsurfing destination, rated by Windsurfing Magazine as the #1 place to learn and improve your windsurfing skills!

Bennett Marine . Bob Soto is the largest dive operator in the Caribbean and knows how to plan the dive vacation of a lifetime, both ashore and underwater at all levels from economy travel to sublime luxury. Superb underwater footage. 60 minutes

International Video Projects. 30 Minutes. The Cayman Islands Favorite Dive Locations Featuring "Stingray City" Visit Stingray City, Tarpon Alley, the wreck of the Oro Verde, Sweetlips and The Wall. These are the dive places we like to visit in the waters of this island nation. Our underwater cameras take you on a tour of Cayman's most unique dive spots. Meet the residents of "Stingray City" and "Hot Lips", a three hundred pound jewfish. The dive shops, hotels, restaurants, and clubs are also featured in this thirty minute video.

International Video Projects. Visit Stingray City, Tarpon Alley, the wreck of the Oro Verde, Sweetlips and The Wall. These are the dive places we like to visit in the waters of this island nation.

DVD NEW! TURKS & CAICOS: One look at the geography of the Turks and Caicos Islands and it's no wonder this place is wall-diving central, with depths, just offshore, approaching 12,000 feet. The Turks and Caicos, about an hour and a half flight from Miami, Florida, are made of two chains of islands totaling twelve islands in all. Perched atop a shallow bank separated by a trench-like channel, the twelve islands include West Caicos, Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, East Caicos, South Caicos and Long Cay, French Cay, Grand Turk, Gibbs Cay, Cotton Cay, and Salt Cay. The three main islands, Providenciales (aka Provo), Grand Turk, and Salt Cay, all sit front and center on deep ocean passages that are lined with healthy vibrant reefs. Dropping over the edge of these steep vertical walls creates a pulse-pounding rush. Provo is the most developed. It's a cosmopolitan island with an abundance of big resorts, restaurants, casinos, and clubs. It's also a great getaway, with some of the longest white sand beaches in the Caribbean. The island also offers many non-diving options, from parasailing over gorgeous Grace Bay to windsurfing lessons. Meanwhile on quirky and quiet Grand Turk, donkeys and roosters have the right of way and the locals gather each evening to make music. Join us on this dive travel adventure as we dive the beautiful reefs and the crystal clear waters below with the crew of Caicos Adventure's dive boats, located on the main island of Provo.

Travel Series. International Video Projects. There are more than seven hundred ship wrecks surrounding Bermuda. No traveler should miss the underwater action of this dive tape.

International Video Projects. DVD. Our friend Pat Ford produced this look at underwater Key West. You will be amazed at the abundant marine life surrounding this island town.

DVD KEY WEST - A Diving Adventure. Ernest Hemmingway lived, fished and wrote on this island he called home. Join `Dive Travel,' a video adventure series, for its first production, filming the introduction from the front lawn of the famous Hemmingway house in Key West. Then, come along with us as we dive the Atlantic Reef, America's only living coral reef. This 150 mile system parallels the Keys four to five miles offshore from Biscayne Bay to the Marquesas. We also take you to two of the Key West's popular wrecks; the Cayman Salvage Master and Joe's Tug. But before we dive we take you on a mystical tour of party town in Key West style where you will observe the landmark southernmost point in the continental United States. Key West is the home to key lime pie, a naval base, exotic foliage and natural coconut trees, almost 30,000 year round residents and its free roaming chickens. We hope you enjoy Key West, Florida.c2005.

International Video Projects. Our friend Pat Ford produced this look at underwater Key West. You will be amazed at the abundant marine life surrounding this island town.

DVD KEY LARGO & UPPER KEYS - A Diving DestinationIn this `Dive travel' adventure series we take you to the sky with a helicopter ride over Key Largo, the northernmost island of the Florida Keys island chain, and fly over Molasses Reef, one of many reefs just off shore. Our diving tour of the upper keys begins with a stop at Marathon, where we visit the Thunderbolt wreck and area reefs. Then it's on to Islamorada, known as the `sport fishing capitol of the world,' where we dive the Eagle wreck. In Key Largo, the diving capitol, we visit the "Christ of the Abyss" underwater statue in the John Pennekamp Coral Reef Preserve. While in Key Largo, we also dive the largest artificial reef site in the U.S., the gigantic 510 foot Spiegel Grove. On our last day of diving we take you on a shark feed where we encounter several Nurse Sharks, a 250 lb. Goliath Grouper and Barracuda. Join us for all the fun! c2005.

DVD. International Video Projects. 30 Minutes. Key Largo, Florida is the home of America's first offshore underwater State Park. The viewer is taken on an underwater visit to paradise. Camping, snorkeling, sailing, and glass bottom boat rides fill out this one-of-a- kind tape. Explore the secrets of the Coral Reef and meet the mysterious residents of America's First Underwater Park. Dive Pennekamp will take you on our Glassbottom Boats, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving and Camping in the U.S.A.'s most visited State Park.

Dade County Florida has one of the nation's first artificial reefs. Our video shows many of the submerged wrecks and the fish that now inhabit them.

Powerfloe Network. This DVD is virtual bliss. It's a wonderful gift to be able to escape and enjoy the Hawaiian waves and sunsets. It's natural bliss. If you're expecting a quick music montage of Hawaii's beauty, this is NOT your video. However, if you really want to relax and experience Hawaii's natural beauty - virtually - this is it! All six islands are captured in their own unique ten minute segment. Spend a few minutes with each non moving, non zooming shot, just sitting there. Listening to the waves, and letting your mind wander... Without quick 'Hollywood' editing, you are invited into the shot to relax and admire mother nature's rhythm and flow. Each segment consists of 5 shots lasting a few minutes each, capturing a complete day ending with a marvelous sunset. It truly is a 'mind massage' meant for you to just relax, do nothing, and be! (I have been so relaxed that I have drifted off to sleep. That's really a blessing considering everything.) Much more soothing than a fish tank or fireplace, you'll be gratefully transported to a far off land of peace and beauty. Share this wonderful gift with your friends and family. They'll thank you for it. 74 minutes

Get ready for a fascinating adventure as you dive under the ocean's surface and swim through Hawaii's unique and bountiful marine life in Hawaii Underwater....This 30 minute journey takes you in and around coral heads that look like they're from another world. A magical, mystery tour. - Out of Print -

DVD BELIZE - Home of the Famous Blue Hole. Belize is known for its ancient Maya ruins, beautiful rainforest, magnificent barrier reef and wonderful miles of cave system. Dive Travel takes you diving on a live aboard boat, forty-five miles off the coast of Belize to Lighthouse Reef Atoll, one of four coral atolls in the Caribbean and home to two World Heritage Sites; Halfmoon Caye and Blue Hole National Monuments, both managed by the Belize Audubon Society. Halfmoon Caye is home to the Red Footed Booby Bird. The Blue Hole was first made famous by Jacque Cousteau in the early seventies and has since become one of the most popular dive destinations in the world. Our Belize topside adventure takes you on a tour of Belize City, then an excursion of the rainforest jungles, home to the Black Howler Monkeys and other native animals. We tour Altun Ha (Water of the Rock) Maya Ruins and get wet, cave tubing through two of over seven miles of underground caves.

DVD On this Dive Travel Adventure, we fly into the city of Liberia in the country of Costa Rica, and stay at the beautiful Ocotal beach resort located on a high bluff overlooking a scenic bay on the pacific coast ocean. We are here during green season the waters in the Pacific are tinted green, visibility is about 30 feet but what these waters lack in visibility they make up for in an abundance of Aquatic Marine life. National Geographic calls Costa Rica "one of the most Biologically intense places on earth". Its here we will encounter our first Whale shark adventure?.see a cloud of hundreds of cow nose rays swim over head, and see countless schools of a variety of Pacific fish. Here we will dive with the Ocotal dive shop dive crew as we visit some of the most popular dive locations Costa Rica has to offer, including The famous Bat island known for Bull sharks , Catalina, Buda, Palmares, Virador, Fatboy, Black rock, and Widow. The high cliff shore line and jagged rocks pointing up out of the Pacific Ocean floor at various dive locations is breath taking and yet somewhat erie. We will visit a local Costa Rican Triathalon in action to get a sense of local flavor. Costa Rica is an explosive destination as its home to South Americas largest active volcano. Travel with us on a day trip to see Mount Arenal elevation 5,436 feet.. A volcano that was dormant for 400 years, came alive July 29th 1968 and has been constantly active and spewing hot molten lava ever since. At night you can see fire and lava flowing down the side of the mountain when you witness it in person. So sit back and join us in exploring beautiful Pacific coast of Costa Rica, shot exclusively in HDV widescreen. c2007.

Madacy Entertainment. DVD This is a DVD set with 4 shows from the Wonders of the Deep series. The first tape contains a show on Costa Rica and the Cocos Islands showing both topside and underwater excitement and all the reasons this is a top diving destination. The second tape is Australia and the Great Barrier Reef... need we say more! This tape set is an EXCELLENT value, where else can you get almost 2 hours worth of underwater scuba adventure for $29.95. Scuba divers and non-divers will enjoy these tapes for sure. Yes, it is sort of a "travel agent type" format but you will enjoy everything from the swimming with hammerheads in Cocos waters to great whites in Australia. 120 minutes. DVD This video is also available in VHS but only as part of a set of 10 fabulous dive videos for $129.95/set. Please see our listing above for this wonderful set.