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Diving journalist and underwater filmmaker John McIntyre joins Tony Backhurst himself for a whale shark filming feast in Djibouti on
the 21st November 2007. John is a highly experienced underwater videographer, whose underwater filming credits include Blue Peter, Holiday 2007 and various BBC documentaries. During this trip John will be offering guests 'workshop-style' help, tailored to
individual videographers needs whether that be starting from scratch or simply improving underwater filming
skills. All you'll need to do is give him an idea of what you'd like to gain form the trip. Don't miss this opportunity to dive with these amazing creature (thats the whale sharks not John and Tony) with the added bonus of getting hints and tips from the best!!! John will also be filming the Djibouti whale sharks for future productions during this week. This is a one off so book now to avoid disappointment!
Djibouti is a truly unique ecosystem where the mix of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean means an abundance of marine life. Between the months of October - January Djibouti is home to resting migrating whale sharks. It is common to see many whale sharks including juvenile's who stay within the safe confines of the Djibouti coast line. More info on Djibouti
Djibouti Divers 1 is the latest liveaboard to operate in the pristine waters off Djibouti. Built in Egypt in 2006 Djibouti Divers 1 has all the hallmarks of a luxury Red Sea liveaboard. At 32-meters in length she is a substantial boat with plenty of space and at first glance you can see that real care and attention to detail has gone into her construction.
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Djibouti Whale Sharks
Between the months of October - January Djibouti is home to resting migrating whale sharks. Guests have the chance to dive and snorkel on a daily basis with these gentle giants in an area known as the "Devils Cauldron" It is common to see many whale sharks including juvenile's who stay within the safe confines of the Djibouti coast line. However its not just the whale sharks that the Djibouti waters bless divers with. During the same months sightings of Manta Rays, Pilot Whales, Dolphins and sharks have all been spotted. Grey Reef sharks and nurse sharks are the most common but its not unheard of to see tigers and hammerheads.
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