dive times - april 2012 newsletter
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Dive Otago's Bi-Monthly NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
KIA ORAWersquore back Yes we have been away for a while but welcome back to our bi-monthly newsletter to give you the latest news on Courses Dive Trips Tertiary Courses shop clearance specials safety notices environmental news and equipment updates
Easterrsquos almost here so catch up with us over the holiday break The Easter break is a great time to go diving book your next PADI course or look at our great range of diving gear We have a lot of exciting dives and activities taking place so make the most of the holidays with family and friends and come diving with usShop Hours over Easter Closed Friday Open Saturday 830am until 530pm closed Sunday and Easter Monday
Recreational CoursesNew Open Water Divers CertifiedCompleting the March Open Water course was a challenge for our instructor Victoria with our interesting weather patternshelliphowever our students managed to complete their skills and open water diveshellipand are now fully certified to dive to 18 meters
Open Water Courses - Secondary Schools ProgrammeDo you know that any senior secondary school pupils who want to learn to dive Dive Otago provideds partially or fully funded PADI Open Water Cources for senior secondary students Simply ask your schools STAR or career advisor about you options
Courses schedualed for the April holidays are completely full with students from The Catlins Area School South Otago High School and even as far south as Gore High School Southland Girls and Southland Boys High School who are participating in the Open Water Course over this time We have more courses scheduled for the next holidays and Students can also join any of our monthly weekend courses
Congratulations Dive Otago would like to congratulate our recently Certified Open Water Divers Shane Corrigan Sean Bossy Cathleen Hauman Derek Morrison Kelly Morris Andrea Fikse with instructor Victoria East
bull Discover Scuba- May 2nd (6pm)bull Open Water - Start Dates
April 23rd May 5th amp June 2nd
bull Advanced Start Dates April 26th or May 24th
bull Rescue - May 23rd
Congratulations to the guys from Kings High School who completed their Discover Snorkel on Friday 23 March at Wellers Rock Great day had by all and lots to see
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COURSES COMING UP
Issue 50 April 2012Dive Times
TRIPS COMING UP bull Milford Sound ndash July 2012 amp February
2013bull Solomon Islands ndash Honiara Tulagi Wreck
and Reef ndash July 2013bull Northern Delights ndash Hauraki Gulf Poor
Knights Rainbow Warrior March 2013bull Stewart Island ndash Oyster Season 2013
Dive TripsNorthern Delights ndash February 2012 Words and photos By Jen Clent
I had the privilege of taking 9 customers on a trip to explore the wonders of diving in Northland The Northern Delights trip is the first of its kind to be run by Dive Otago and it definitely did not disappoint
After flying up to Auckland we drove to Leigh and snorkeled Goat Island Marine Reserve where we were greeted with rain but once in the water (a toasty 19degrees) we saw eagle rays big snapper heaps of leather jackets red moki and lots more Day 2 we headed off for 3 awesome dives at the Mokohinaus We were super lucky this day as we had a brilliant encounter snorkeling with Bottlenose dolphins in-between dives 2 and 3 Thinking the day could not get any better we jumped in for dive 3hellipas soon as we descended we could hear the dolphins knowing they couldnrsquot be far away we spent most of the dive looking around into the clear blue water for a glimpsehellip10mins into the dive through a wall of 2spot demoiselles came the first wave of these beautiful creatures The rest of the dive was spent hovering at around 17m whilst a pod of at least 15 dolphins babies included played around us Half the group had navigated round the other side of the island amp were also lucky enough to see a bronze whaler shark
The next 4 nights were spent on a liveaboard diving the Poor Knights Islands amp the Waikato wreck The weather was not as kind to us with lots of rain but we still managed to get 11 dives in across the 3 days With so many photographers in the group we were all stoked with the subjects underwater moray eels strange wee
nudibranchs massive schools of blue amp pink mao mao yellow tail mackerel being mustered into massive baitballs by the large kingfish just to name a few The Waikato wreck was also great to take pictures of amp some divers now have a new found enthusiasm for wreck diving
As the week drew to a close we had one last dayrsquos diving on the infamous Rainbow Warrior amp finished the week off with a cruisey reef dive at the Cavelli Islands The Warrior is a beautiful wreck to photograph with hundreds of jewel anemones of vibrant colours schools of leather jackets amp moray eels hiding in cracks and holes Our last night was spent enjoying a relaxing drink and dinner in Paihia the following morning saw some heading to Waitangi then we all jumped on the ferry to Russell for lunch in the oldest pub in New Zealand before making our way back to Auckland airport exhausted but happy
Northern Delights is going to become an annual trip so watch this space for details on next yearrsquos schedule to secure your place
Milford Sound ndash 6th to 9th July 2012
There is something very majestic about diving in Milford Sound Our transport will drive you over one of the most beautiful roads in the world over a mountain pass and through a tunnel As our boat takes off you look out at arguably one of the most picturesque views in the world Dive through a layer of blurry fresh water which is stained with tannins from the forest trees and when you reach the clear salt water huge trees of rarely seen black coral greet you as well as an abundance of various marine life When you exit the water giant waterfalls surround the boat Yes it is a truly majestic experience Only $699 Limited spaces so book in early
Phot
os J
en C
lent
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
13
13
Tertiary TrainingEnrolments are still open
2012 got off to a very busy start at Dive Otago 21 new Diploma in Professional Scuba Instructor amp 2 National Certificate in Diving (Foundation) students began their full-time training and are already all Open Water Certified We have 6 girls amp 17 guys ranging in age from 18 to 33yrs Itrsquos a great mix of students so itrsquos looking like it will be a very fun year ahead
Also starting up this month is the hugely popular part-time National Certificate in Diving (Foundation) This qualification trains you through Open Water Advanced Open Water First Aid amp Rescue Diver it can open the door to a variety of opportunities within the dive industry As a PADI Rescue diver you will have the prerequisite dive training for entry into diving related areas such as underwater scientific research aquaculture photography videography and commercial diving (welding etc) You will experience a wide range of diving activities including Underwater Navigation Search and Recovery Night Diving Wreck Diving Deep Diving and Boat Diving You will meet a great bunch of people log at least 40 dives amp spend the next few months exploring Otagorsquos great dive spots
The ShopNext time you are in the shop make yourself known to Celine our new Shop Manager Along with her extensive retail background she is a qualified instructor She joins the team downstairs to assist you in your diving equipment needs
There is a lot of surplus stock we are moving so come on in and check them out First in first served with a lot of these bargains
The Engine Room (fillling and service)
We have been flat out servicing your cylinders and breathing equipment over the past few months Many of the latest model regulators have
NEW RECRUITSMolly Christmas Scott Nelson Dylan Jack-son Steven Tennant Jake McEnaney with Chris Zinsli (instructor) of our 2012 February Diploma Students in their first days of their open water course at Aramoana
GRADUATE PROFILE
Name Scott Van Der BoschYear Diploma 2011Job Padi Scuba Diving InstructorEmployer Pacific DiversLocation Ngatangiia Cook Islands
PADI Instructor Exam - Open Water day November 2011Congratulations all of the Participates Well Done
Issue 50 April 2012Dive Times
one or two additional adjustment modes in the form of air-flow or venturi controls The air-flow adjustment knob should be tweaked underwater to reduce the inhalation effort at depth but is best left wound in a couple of turns to start with The venturi knob usually found on top of the second stage if there is no adjustment knob is also best left in the passive position pre-dive and again adjusted during the dive if required Adopting these procedures will result in fewer free-flow issues pre-dive
There has been an increase in older regulators coming into the market that are in poor condition They are generally cheap to buy but expensive to service In some cases spares are unavailable because the brand is not supported in New Zealand
Ask yourself ldquowould I buy a parachute on-linerdquo The regulator is the most important part of your kit and sustains your life underwater You should spend as much as you can afford on a brand that is supported by your local Service Centre ndash Dive Otago Ltd We now offer Aeris Oceanic and Aqualung brands in the store which cover all ends of the market You can see it touch it talk to our knowledgeable staff about it have it serviced here and try it in the pool You canrsquot do all of that on the internet
Dive Otago can offer you finance and lay-by options to help spread the financial load and still enable you to go diving
Emma Young Recreational Instructor
Victoria East Recreational Instructor
NEW STAFF DIVE OTAGO
Celine Dufour Retail Manger
Chris Zinsli Tertiary Instructor
Aqualung Endeavor 7mm Wetsuit JacketSizes Mens 3 4 5
$50each
Complete Aqualung Endeavor 2 piece 7mm
WetsuitSize 3 $275
Diving GlovesSize S M L XL $29
Soft Sole BootsSizes 5-12 $39
CLEARANCE STOCK
Neptune Semi-Dry Size 5
Now $795 save $500
Mares Semi-Dry Wetsuit Size 3 4 amp 6 $599
save $300
Cressi Ice Lady Semi-Dry Size largeNow $550was$1075
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
Environment Feature - Sharks
Forest and Bird - The New Zealand Shark Fin StoryPre-dating dinosaurs sharks have swum through our waters for more than 400 million years and have evolved not just five senses but seven
Sharks have an incredibly highly developed sense of smell and night vision that rivals cats - and a reputation among divers as being remarkably shy They are so sensitive to electric fields that some scientists believe that they can detect the Earthrsquos magnetic field and they use this to navigate during long migrations
Long-lived and slow to mature and breed these ancient creatures are incredibly vulnerable to over-fishing Over the last 10 years or so shark fishing has increased dramatically largely because their fins are a prized ingredient in shark fin soup
Finning - stripping a dead shark of its fins and dumping its body - is banned in several countries including Australia the EU the USA South Africa Ecuador Mexico and Brazil However finning is still legal in New Zealand waters Once stripped from the body of the shark fins are lightweight compact and highly lucrative (fins can reach $US700 per kilo) making them a very attractive by-catch
It is estimated that 100 million sharks are killed each year worldwide ndash in the time it takes you to read this article more than 1800 sharks will have been killed
The New Zealand situation ndash why is finning still allowed
New Zealand has 112 species of shark recorded in our waters Of these 79 species are known to be caught in our fisheries including 28 that are listed as threatened by theWorld Conservation Union (IUCN) Only one threatened shark species ndash the Great White Shark ndash is protected in New Zealand
On average 24000 tonnes of shark are caught each year in New Zealand (Ministry of Fisheries figures) - the equivalent of 300000 people
Most of the shark species landed in our fisheries are used for their meat And to avoid waste the fins of some species are used However seven percent of all sharks landed are taken just for their fins according to Ministry of Fisheries data A further 1 are taken just for their livers ndash to extract liver oil
Finning live sharks is illegal in New Zealand under the Animal Welfare Act but if the shark is dead it is legal
Anecdotal reports suggest that shark fins are an increasingly common target among commercial fishers because of soaring demand and prices for the fins and recent newspaper reports indicate that live finning (video) occurs in New Zealand waters even though this practice is illegal
In October 2007 the Ministry of Fisheries released a draft National Plan of Action for sharks Calls to ban the practice of finning in New Zealand were made by Forest amp Bird other Environmental NGOs leading shark scientists the NZ Recreational Fishing Association the Big Game Fishing Council chefs food critics and thousands of New Zealanders outraged that we condone such a practice
Despite our efforts in October 2008 the 5 year NPOA-Sharks was signed off by the outgoing government condoning the practice of shark finning
As the guardians of a sea area that is more than 15 times bigger than New Zealandrsquos land mass New Zealanders have an international obligation to protect sharks from extinction and prevent the inevitable ecological disruption that will be created if these ancient creatures are wiped out
To stop the decimation of our shark population Forest amp Bird believes we must follow South Africa the USA the EU and others and make it mandatory that sharks be landed whole as a disincentive to stop the lucrative and wasteful business of shark finning
(Resource wwwforestandbirdcom)
Project AwareThe battle is on to secure the protection sharks deserve
Issue 50 April 2012Dive Times
During Aprilrsquos Big Shark Shout Out stand with divers worldwide and demand overdue protections from over-exploitation overfishing finning and bycatch
Project AWARE is targeting the power of one of the worldrsquos largest most effective wildlife conservation agreements to do it - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
While CITES has helped to save a myriad of terrestrial species like the African elephant the effort to add sharks and marine fish to CITES is still relatively new territory resulting in difficult battles
WHAT YOU CAN YOU DO IN 5 MINUTES
bull Sign the most important shark petition on the planet (at least we think so) Wersquoll carry your voice to those who can make shark protection a reality
bull Be a petition organizer and visit the Big Shark Shout Out Action Kit to grab all the tools to take a bigger stand for sharks
bull Get creative and show your passion for sharks on camera in PADI and Project AWARErsquos joint ldquoI Heart Sharksrdquo photo contest Start taking shots now The contest begins 9 April and deadline to enter is 30 April There might just be a prize in it for you
bull Make a pledge to support the banning of shark finning
bull Say no to shark fin soup and other shark productsbull Share the knowledge - tell your friends about your
concerns with shark finning
The Best Fish Guide The 2012-2013 Best Fish Guide helps consumers play a key role in keeping our oceans healthy and our fishing industry profitable and sustainable into the future
Forest amp Birdrsquos main concerns about our fisheries are the unsustainable levels of fishing for some species damaging fishing methods such as bottom trawling and the unacceptable by-catch of threatened species including New Zealand sea lions Mauirsquos dolphins and seabirds Forest amp Bird Marine Conservation Advocate Katrina Subedar says
ldquoUsing the Best Fish Guide gives consumers the power to make a changerdquo she says ldquoThey can put pressure on the big supermarkets to stock more ecologically sustainable seafood
The fishing industry would have to respond by using more sustainable fishing methods Kiwi consumers can also reduce pressure on the heavily fished species we are most concerned about by using the guide when they shoprdquo
(Resource wwwforestandbirdcom)
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
Best Fish Guide Flounder Bake -
1 Medium Size Flounder25gm ButterSliced LemonSalt amp Pepper
Place half of butter in the middle of a piece of tin foil large enough to encase the fish Centre the underside of the fish flat on top of the butter Season the topside of the fish with a couple of generous grinds of sea salt and one of black pepper Place remaining butter in the centre of the fish and add slices of lemon Fold the tin foil so the fish is encased and bake on 200 degC for 15 minutes Rest for three minutes Make sure the flesh flakes off the bone and enjoy with a serving of coleslaw
Note Although Flat fish are regarded as a poor choice on the best fish guide the reason for its low score is largely due to the methods used to catch the current quota rather than low fish stocks So if yoursquore like us and yoursquore not
willing to give up on glorious NZ flounder then we suggest you get out with a handspear and nab one for youself That way you get a gorgeous fish on your plate a fun adventure and a preserved underwater environment for future generations
Let us know on FB whether you tried this dish or not and do you have a favourite seafood recipe you would like to share with us Click here to check out more best fish guide friendly recipes from top chefs including Otagorsquos own Fleur Sullivan
We hope you enjoyed hearing whatrsquos been going on and whatrsquos coming up at Dive Otago We would also love to hear from you If you have got a story recipe joke let us know and we will pop it in the next issue Happy Easter from all the team at Dive Otago
WORKPLACE
FIRST AID TRAININGJust got fun
Sign up your workplace with us for First Aid Training with Dive Otago and we will match any advertised price and every participant earns a FREE Discover
Scuba Session
email infodiveotagoconz
May 2012
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o Je
n Cl
ent
Issue 50 April 2012Dive Times
TRIPS COMING UP bull Milford Sound ndash July 2012 amp February
2013bull Solomon Islands ndash Honiara Tulagi Wreck
and Reef ndash July 2013bull Northern Delights ndash Hauraki Gulf Poor
Knights Rainbow Warrior March 2013bull Stewart Island ndash Oyster Season 2013
Dive TripsNorthern Delights ndash February 2012 Words and photos By Jen Clent
I had the privilege of taking 9 customers on a trip to explore the wonders of diving in Northland The Northern Delights trip is the first of its kind to be run by Dive Otago and it definitely did not disappoint
After flying up to Auckland we drove to Leigh and snorkeled Goat Island Marine Reserve where we were greeted with rain but once in the water (a toasty 19degrees) we saw eagle rays big snapper heaps of leather jackets red moki and lots more Day 2 we headed off for 3 awesome dives at the Mokohinaus We were super lucky this day as we had a brilliant encounter snorkeling with Bottlenose dolphins in-between dives 2 and 3 Thinking the day could not get any better we jumped in for dive 3hellipas soon as we descended we could hear the dolphins knowing they couldnrsquot be far away we spent most of the dive looking around into the clear blue water for a glimpsehellip10mins into the dive through a wall of 2spot demoiselles came the first wave of these beautiful creatures The rest of the dive was spent hovering at around 17m whilst a pod of at least 15 dolphins babies included played around us Half the group had navigated round the other side of the island amp were also lucky enough to see a bronze whaler shark
The next 4 nights were spent on a liveaboard diving the Poor Knights Islands amp the Waikato wreck The weather was not as kind to us with lots of rain but we still managed to get 11 dives in across the 3 days With so many photographers in the group we were all stoked with the subjects underwater moray eels strange wee
nudibranchs massive schools of blue amp pink mao mao yellow tail mackerel being mustered into massive baitballs by the large kingfish just to name a few The Waikato wreck was also great to take pictures of amp some divers now have a new found enthusiasm for wreck diving
As the week drew to a close we had one last dayrsquos diving on the infamous Rainbow Warrior amp finished the week off with a cruisey reef dive at the Cavelli Islands The Warrior is a beautiful wreck to photograph with hundreds of jewel anemones of vibrant colours schools of leather jackets amp moray eels hiding in cracks and holes Our last night was spent enjoying a relaxing drink and dinner in Paihia the following morning saw some heading to Waitangi then we all jumped on the ferry to Russell for lunch in the oldest pub in New Zealand before making our way back to Auckland airport exhausted but happy
Northern Delights is going to become an annual trip so watch this space for details on next yearrsquos schedule to secure your place
Milford Sound ndash 6th to 9th July 2012
There is something very majestic about diving in Milford Sound Our transport will drive you over one of the most beautiful roads in the world over a mountain pass and through a tunnel As our boat takes off you look out at arguably one of the most picturesque views in the world Dive through a layer of blurry fresh water which is stained with tannins from the forest trees and when you reach the clear salt water huge trees of rarely seen black coral greet you as well as an abundance of various marine life When you exit the water giant waterfalls surround the boat Yes it is a truly majestic experience Only $699 Limited spaces so book in early
Phot
os J
en C
lent
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
13
13
Tertiary TrainingEnrolments are still open
2012 got off to a very busy start at Dive Otago 21 new Diploma in Professional Scuba Instructor amp 2 National Certificate in Diving (Foundation) students began their full-time training and are already all Open Water Certified We have 6 girls amp 17 guys ranging in age from 18 to 33yrs Itrsquos a great mix of students so itrsquos looking like it will be a very fun year ahead
Also starting up this month is the hugely popular part-time National Certificate in Diving (Foundation) This qualification trains you through Open Water Advanced Open Water First Aid amp Rescue Diver it can open the door to a variety of opportunities within the dive industry As a PADI Rescue diver you will have the prerequisite dive training for entry into diving related areas such as underwater scientific research aquaculture photography videography and commercial diving (welding etc) You will experience a wide range of diving activities including Underwater Navigation Search and Recovery Night Diving Wreck Diving Deep Diving and Boat Diving You will meet a great bunch of people log at least 40 dives amp spend the next few months exploring Otagorsquos great dive spots
The ShopNext time you are in the shop make yourself known to Celine our new Shop Manager Along with her extensive retail background she is a qualified instructor She joins the team downstairs to assist you in your diving equipment needs
There is a lot of surplus stock we are moving so come on in and check them out First in first served with a lot of these bargains
The Engine Room (fillling and service)
We have been flat out servicing your cylinders and breathing equipment over the past few months Many of the latest model regulators have
NEW RECRUITSMolly Christmas Scott Nelson Dylan Jack-son Steven Tennant Jake McEnaney with Chris Zinsli (instructor) of our 2012 February Diploma Students in their first days of their open water course at Aramoana
GRADUATE PROFILE
Name Scott Van Der BoschYear Diploma 2011Job Padi Scuba Diving InstructorEmployer Pacific DiversLocation Ngatangiia Cook Islands
PADI Instructor Exam - Open Water day November 2011Congratulations all of the Participates Well Done
Issue 50 April 2012Dive Times
one or two additional adjustment modes in the form of air-flow or venturi controls The air-flow adjustment knob should be tweaked underwater to reduce the inhalation effort at depth but is best left wound in a couple of turns to start with The venturi knob usually found on top of the second stage if there is no adjustment knob is also best left in the passive position pre-dive and again adjusted during the dive if required Adopting these procedures will result in fewer free-flow issues pre-dive
There has been an increase in older regulators coming into the market that are in poor condition They are generally cheap to buy but expensive to service In some cases spares are unavailable because the brand is not supported in New Zealand
Ask yourself ldquowould I buy a parachute on-linerdquo The regulator is the most important part of your kit and sustains your life underwater You should spend as much as you can afford on a brand that is supported by your local Service Centre ndash Dive Otago Ltd We now offer Aeris Oceanic and Aqualung brands in the store which cover all ends of the market You can see it touch it talk to our knowledgeable staff about it have it serviced here and try it in the pool You canrsquot do all of that on the internet
Dive Otago can offer you finance and lay-by options to help spread the financial load and still enable you to go diving
Emma Young Recreational Instructor
Victoria East Recreational Instructor
NEW STAFF DIVE OTAGO
Celine Dufour Retail Manger
Chris Zinsli Tertiary Instructor
Aqualung Endeavor 7mm Wetsuit JacketSizes Mens 3 4 5
$50each
Complete Aqualung Endeavor 2 piece 7mm
WetsuitSize 3 $275
Diving GlovesSize S M L XL $29
Soft Sole BootsSizes 5-12 $39
CLEARANCE STOCK
Neptune Semi-Dry Size 5
Now $795 save $500
Mares Semi-Dry Wetsuit Size 3 4 amp 6 $599
save $300
Cressi Ice Lady Semi-Dry Size largeNow $550was$1075
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
Environment Feature - Sharks
Forest and Bird - The New Zealand Shark Fin StoryPre-dating dinosaurs sharks have swum through our waters for more than 400 million years and have evolved not just five senses but seven
Sharks have an incredibly highly developed sense of smell and night vision that rivals cats - and a reputation among divers as being remarkably shy They are so sensitive to electric fields that some scientists believe that they can detect the Earthrsquos magnetic field and they use this to navigate during long migrations
Long-lived and slow to mature and breed these ancient creatures are incredibly vulnerable to over-fishing Over the last 10 years or so shark fishing has increased dramatically largely because their fins are a prized ingredient in shark fin soup
Finning - stripping a dead shark of its fins and dumping its body - is banned in several countries including Australia the EU the USA South Africa Ecuador Mexico and Brazil However finning is still legal in New Zealand waters Once stripped from the body of the shark fins are lightweight compact and highly lucrative (fins can reach $US700 per kilo) making them a very attractive by-catch
It is estimated that 100 million sharks are killed each year worldwide ndash in the time it takes you to read this article more than 1800 sharks will have been killed
The New Zealand situation ndash why is finning still allowed
New Zealand has 112 species of shark recorded in our waters Of these 79 species are known to be caught in our fisheries including 28 that are listed as threatened by theWorld Conservation Union (IUCN) Only one threatened shark species ndash the Great White Shark ndash is protected in New Zealand
On average 24000 tonnes of shark are caught each year in New Zealand (Ministry of Fisheries figures) - the equivalent of 300000 people
Most of the shark species landed in our fisheries are used for their meat And to avoid waste the fins of some species are used However seven percent of all sharks landed are taken just for their fins according to Ministry of Fisheries data A further 1 are taken just for their livers ndash to extract liver oil
Finning live sharks is illegal in New Zealand under the Animal Welfare Act but if the shark is dead it is legal
Anecdotal reports suggest that shark fins are an increasingly common target among commercial fishers because of soaring demand and prices for the fins and recent newspaper reports indicate that live finning (video) occurs in New Zealand waters even though this practice is illegal
In October 2007 the Ministry of Fisheries released a draft National Plan of Action for sharks Calls to ban the practice of finning in New Zealand were made by Forest amp Bird other Environmental NGOs leading shark scientists the NZ Recreational Fishing Association the Big Game Fishing Council chefs food critics and thousands of New Zealanders outraged that we condone such a practice
Despite our efforts in October 2008 the 5 year NPOA-Sharks was signed off by the outgoing government condoning the practice of shark finning
As the guardians of a sea area that is more than 15 times bigger than New Zealandrsquos land mass New Zealanders have an international obligation to protect sharks from extinction and prevent the inevitable ecological disruption that will be created if these ancient creatures are wiped out
To stop the decimation of our shark population Forest amp Bird believes we must follow South Africa the USA the EU and others and make it mandatory that sharks be landed whole as a disincentive to stop the lucrative and wasteful business of shark finning
(Resource wwwforestandbirdcom)
Project AwareThe battle is on to secure the protection sharks deserve
Issue 50 April 2012Dive Times
During Aprilrsquos Big Shark Shout Out stand with divers worldwide and demand overdue protections from over-exploitation overfishing finning and bycatch
Project AWARE is targeting the power of one of the worldrsquos largest most effective wildlife conservation agreements to do it - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
While CITES has helped to save a myriad of terrestrial species like the African elephant the effort to add sharks and marine fish to CITES is still relatively new territory resulting in difficult battles
WHAT YOU CAN YOU DO IN 5 MINUTES
bull Sign the most important shark petition on the planet (at least we think so) Wersquoll carry your voice to those who can make shark protection a reality
bull Be a petition organizer and visit the Big Shark Shout Out Action Kit to grab all the tools to take a bigger stand for sharks
bull Get creative and show your passion for sharks on camera in PADI and Project AWARErsquos joint ldquoI Heart Sharksrdquo photo contest Start taking shots now The contest begins 9 April and deadline to enter is 30 April There might just be a prize in it for you
bull Make a pledge to support the banning of shark finning
bull Say no to shark fin soup and other shark productsbull Share the knowledge - tell your friends about your
concerns with shark finning
The Best Fish Guide The 2012-2013 Best Fish Guide helps consumers play a key role in keeping our oceans healthy and our fishing industry profitable and sustainable into the future
Forest amp Birdrsquos main concerns about our fisheries are the unsustainable levels of fishing for some species damaging fishing methods such as bottom trawling and the unacceptable by-catch of threatened species including New Zealand sea lions Mauirsquos dolphins and seabirds Forest amp Bird Marine Conservation Advocate Katrina Subedar says
ldquoUsing the Best Fish Guide gives consumers the power to make a changerdquo she says ldquoThey can put pressure on the big supermarkets to stock more ecologically sustainable seafood
The fishing industry would have to respond by using more sustainable fishing methods Kiwi consumers can also reduce pressure on the heavily fished species we are most concerned about by using the guide when they shoprdquo
(Resource wwwforestandbirdcom)
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
Best Fish Guide Flounder Bake -
1 Medium Size Flounder25gm ButterSliced LemonSalt amp Pepper
Place half of butter in the middle of a piece of tin foil large enough to encase the fish Centre the underside of the fish flat on top of the butter Season the topside of the fish with a couple of generous grinds of sea salt and one of black pepper Place remaining butter in the centre of the fish and add slices of lemon Fold the tin foil so the fish is encased and bake on 200 degC for 15 minutes Rest for three minutes Make sure the flesh flakes off the bone and enjoy with a serving of coleslaw
Note Although Flat fish are regarded as a poor choice on the best fish guide the reason for its low score is largely due to the methods used to catch the current quota rather than low fish stocks So if yoursquore like us and yoursquore not
willing to give up on glorious NZ flounder then we suggest you get out with a handspear and nab one for youself That way you get a gorgeous fish on your plate a fun adventure and a preserved underwater environment for future generations
Let us know on FB whether you tried this dish or not and do you have a favourite seafood recipe you would like to share with us Click here to check out more best fish guide friendly recipes from top chefs including Otagorsquos own Fleur Sullivan
We hope you enjoyed hearing whatrsquos been going on and whatrsquos coming up at Dive Otago We would also love to hear from you If you have got a story recipe joke let us know and we will pop it in the next issue Happy Easter from all the team at Dive Otago
WORKPLACE
FIRST AID TRAININGJust got fun
Sign up your workplace with us for First Aid Training with Dive Otago and we will match any advertised price and every participant earns a FREE Discover
Scuba Session
email infodiveotagoconz
May 2012
Phot
o Je
n Cl
ent
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
13
13
Tertiary TrainingEnrolments are still open
2012 got off to a very busy start at Dive Otago 21 new Diploma in Professional Scuba Instructor amp 2 National Certificate in Diving (Foundation) students began their full-time training and are already all Open Water Certified We have 6 girls amp 17 guys ranging in age from 18 to 33yrs Itrsquos a great mix of students so itrsquos looking like it will be a very fun year ahead
Also starting up this month is the hugely popular part-time National Certificate in Diving (Foundation) This qualification trains you through Open Water Advanced Open Water First Aid amp Rescue Diver it can open the door to a variety of opportunities within the dive industry As a PADI Rescue diver you will have the prerequisite dive training for entry into diving related areas such as underwater scientific research aquaculture photography videography and commercial diving (welding etc) You will experience a wide range of diving activities including Underwater Navigation Search and Recovery Night Diving Wreck Diving Deep Diving and Boat Diving You will meet a great bunch of people log at least 40 dives amp spend the next few months exploring Otagorsquos great dive spots
The ShopNext time you are in the shop make yourself known to Celine our new Shop Manager Along with her extensive retail background she is a qualified instructor She joins the team downstairs to assist you in your diving equipment needs
There is a lot of surplus stock we are moving so come on in and check them out First in first served with a lot of these bargains
The Engine Room (fillling and service)
We have been flat out servicing your cylinders and breathing equipment over the past few months Many of the latest model regulators have
NEW RECRUITSMolly Christmas Scott Nelson Dylan Jack-son Steven Tennant Jake McEnaney with Chris Zinsli (instructor) of our 2012 February Diploma Students in their first days of their open water course at Aramoana
GRADUATE PROFILE
Name Scott Van Der BoschYear Diploma 2011Job Padi Scuba Diving InstructorEmployer Pacific DiversLocation Ngatangiia Cook Islands
PADI Instructor Exam - Open Water day November 2011Congratulations all of the Participates Well Done
Issue 50 April 2012Dive Times
one or two additional adjustment modes in the form of air-flow or venturi controls The air-flow adjustment knob should be tweaked underwater to reduce the inhalation effort at depth but is best left wound in a couple of turns to start with The venturi knob usually found on top of the second stage if there is no adjustment knob is also best left in the passive position pre-dive and again adjusted during the dive if required Adopting these procedures will result in fewer free-flow issues pre-dive
There has been an increase in older regulators coming into the market that are in poor condition They are generally cheap to buy but expensive to service In some cases spares are unavailable because the brand is not supported in New Zealand
Ask yourself ldquowould I buy a parachute on-linerdquo The regulator is the most important part of your kit and sustains your life underwater You should spend as much as you can afford on a brand that is supported by your local Service Centre ndash Dive Otago Ltd We now offer Aeris Oceanic and Aqualung brands in the store which cover all ends of the market You can see it touch it talk to our knowledgeable staff about it have it serviced here and try it in the pool You canrsquot do all of that on the internet
Dive Otago can offer you finance and lay-by options to help spread the financial load and still enable you to go diving
Emma Young Recreational Instructor
Victoria East Recreational Instructor
NEW STAFF DIVE OTAGO
Celine Dufour Retail Manger
Chris Zinsli Tertiary Instructor
Aqualung Endeavor 7mm Wetsuit JacketSizes Mens 3 4 5
$50each
Complete Aqualung Endeavor 2 piece 7mm
WetsuitSize 3 $275
Diving GlovesSize S M L XL $29
Soft Sole BootsSizes 5-12 $39
CLEARANCE STOCK
Neptune Semi-Dry Size 5
Now $795 save $500
Mares Semi-Dry Wetsuit Size 3 4 amp 6 $599
save $300
Cressi Ice Lady Semi-Dry Size largeNow $550was$1075
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
Environment Feature - Sharks
Forest and Bird - The New Zealand Shark Fin StoryPre-dating dinosaurs sharks have swum through our waters for more than 400 million years and have evolved not just five senses but seven
Sharks have an incredibly highly developed sense of smell and night vision that rivals cats - and a reputation among divers as being remarkably shy They are so sensitive to electric fields that some scientists believe that they can detect the Earthrsquos magnetic field and they use this to navigate during long migrations
Long-lived and slow to mature and breed these ancient creatures are incredibly vulnerable to over-fishing Over the last 10 years or so shark fishing has increased dramatically largely because their fins are a prized ingredient in shark fin soup
Finning - stripping a dead shark of its fins and dumping its body - is banned in several countries including Australia the EU the USA South Africa Ecuador Mexico and Brazil However finning is still legal in New Zealand waters Once stripped from the body of the shark fins are lightweight compact and highly lucrative (fins can reach $US700 per kilo) making them a very attractive by-catch
It is estimated that 100 million sharks are killed each year worldwide ndash in the time it takes you to read this article more than 1800 sharks will have been killed
The New Zealand situation ndash why is finning still allowed
New Zealand has 112 species of shark recorded in our waters Of these 79 species are known to be caught in our fisheries including 28 that are listed as threatened by theWorld Conservation Union (IUCN) Only one threatened shark species ndash the Great White Shark ndash is protected in New Zealand
On average 24000 tonnes of shark are caught each year in New Zealand (Ministry of Fisheries figures) - the equivalent of 300000 people
Most of the shark species landed in our fisheries are used for their meat And to avoid waste the fins of some species are used However seven percent of all sharks landed are taken just for their fins according to Ministry of Fisheries data A further 1 are taken just for their livers ndash to extract liver oil
Finning live sharks is illegal in New Zealand under the Animal Welfare Act but if the shark is dead it is legal
Anecdotal reports suggest that shark fins are an increasingly common target among commercial fishers because of soaring demand and prices for the fins and recent newspaper reports indicate that live finning (video) occurs in New Zealand waters even though this practice is illegal
In October 2007 the Ministry of Fisheries released a draft National Plan of Action for sharks Calls to ban the practice of finning in New Zealand were made by Forest amp Bird other Environmental NGOs leading shark scientists the NZ Recreational Fishing Association the Big Game Fishing Council chefs food critics and thousands of New Zealanders outraged that we condone such a practice
Despite our efforts in October 2008 the 5 year NPOA-Sharks was signed off by the outgoing government condoning the practice of shark finning
As the guardians of a sea area that is more than 15 times bigger than New Zealandrsquos land mass New Zealanders have an international obligation to protect sharks from extinction and prevent the inevitable ecological disruption that will be created if these ancient creatures are wiped out
To stop the decimation of our shark population Forest amp Bird believes we must follow South Africa the USA the EU and others and make it mandatory that sharks be landed whole as a disincentive to stop the lucrative and wasteful business of shark finning
(Resource wwwforestandbirdcom)
Project AwareThe battle is on to secure the protection sharks deserve
Issue 50 April 2012Dive Times
During Aprilrsquos Big Shark Shout Out stand with divers worldwide and demand overdue protections from over-exploitation overfishing finning and bycatch
Project AWARE is targeting the power of one of the worldrsquos largest most effective wildlife conservation agreements to do it - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
While CITES has helped to save a myriad of terrestrial species like the African elephant the effort to add sharks and marine fish to CITES is still relatively new territory resulting in difficult battles
WHAT YOU CAN YOU DO IN 5 MINUTES
bull Sign the most important shark petition on the planet (at least we think so) Wersquoll carry your voice to those who can make shark protection a reality
bull Be a petition organizer and visit the Big Shark Shout Out Action Kit to grab all the tools to take a bigger stand for sharks
bull Get creative and show your passion for sharks on camera in PADI and Project AWARErsquos joint ldquoI Heart Sharksrdquo photo contest Start taking shots now The contest begins 9 April and deadline to enter is 30 April There might just be a prize in it for you
bull Make a pledge to support the banning of shark finning
bull Say no to shark fin soup and other shark productsbull Share the knowledge - tell your friends about your
concerns with shark finning
The Best Fish Guide The 2012-2013 Best Fish Guide helps consumers play a key role in keeping our oceans healthy and our fishing industry profitable and sustainable into the future
Forest amp Birdrsquos main concerns about our fisheries are the unsustainable levels of fishing for some species damaging fishing methods such as bottom trawling and the unacceptable by-catch of threatened species including New Zealand sea lions Mauirsquos dolphins and seabirds Forest amp Bird Marine Conservation Advocate Katrina Subedar says
ldquoUsing the Best Fish Guide gives consumers the power to make a changerdquo she says ldquoThey can put pressure on the big supermarkets to stock more ecologically sustainable seafood
The fishing industry would have to respond by using more sustainable fishing methods Kiwi consumers can also reduce pressure on the heavily fished species we are most concerned about by using the guide when they shoprdquo
(Resource wwwforestandbirdcom)
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
Best Fish Guide Flounder Bake -
1 Medium Size Flounder25gm ButterSliced LemonSalt amp Pepper
Place half of butter in the middle of a piece of tin foil large enough to encase the fish Centre the underside of the fish flat on top of the butter Season the topside of the fish with a couple of generous grinds of sea salt and one of black pepper Place remaining butter in the centre of the fish and add slices of lemon Fold the tin foil so the fish is encased and bake on 200 degC for 15 minutes Rest for three minutes Make sure the flesh flakes off the bone and enjoy with a serving of coleslaw
Note Although Flat fish are regarded as a poor choice on the best fish guide the reason for its low score is largely due to the methods used to catch the current quota rather than low fish stocks So if yoursquore like us and yoursquore not
willing to give up on glorious NZ flounder then we suggest you get out with a handspear and nab one for youself That way you get a gorgeous fish on your plate a fun adventure and a preserved underwater environment for future generations
Let us know on FB whether you tried this dish or not and do you have a favourite seafood recipe you would like to share with us Click here to check out more best fish guide friendly recipes from top chefs including Otagorsquos own Fleur Sullivan
We hope you enjoyed hearing whatrsquos been going on and whatrsquos coming up at Dive Otago We would also love to hear from you If you have got a story recipe joke let us know and we will pop it in the next issue Happy Easter from all the team at Dive Otago
WORKPLACE
FIRST AID TRAININGJust got fun
Sign up your workplace with us for First Aid Training with Dive Otago and we will match any advertised price and every participant earns a FREE Discover
Scuba Session
email infodiveotagoconz
May 2012
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o Je
n Cl
ent
Issue 50 April 2012Dive Times
one or two additional adjustment modes in the form of air-flow or venturi controls The air-flow adjustment knob should be tweaked underwater to reduce the inhalation effort at depth but is best left wound in a couple of turns to start with The venturi knob usually found on top of the second stage if there is no adjustment knob is also best left in the passive position pre-dive and again adjusted during the dive if required Adopting these procedures will result in fewer free-flow issues pre-dive
There has been an increase in older regulators coming into the market that are in poor condition They are generally cheap to buy but expensive to service In some cases spares are unavailable because the brand is not supported in New Zealand
Ask yourself ldquowould I buy a parachute on-linerdquo The regulator is the most important part of your kit and sustains your life underwater You should spend as much as you can afford on a brand that is supported by your local Service Centre ndash Dive Otago Ltd We now offer Aeris Oceanic and Aqualung brands in the store which cover all ends of the market You can see it touch it talk to our knowledgeable staff about it have it serviced here and try it in the pool You canrsquot do all of that on the internet
Dive Otago can offer you finance and lay-by options to help spread the financial load and still enable you to go diving
Emma Young Recreational Instructor
Victoria East Recreational Instructor
NEW STAFF DIVE OTAGO
Celine Dufour Retail Manger
Chris Zinsli Tertiary Instructor
Aqualung Endeavor 7mm Wetsuit JacketSizes Mens 3 4 5
$50each
Complete Aqualung Endeavor 2 piece 7mm
WetsuitSize 3 $275
Diving GlovesSize S M L XL $29
Soft Sole BootsSizes 5-12 $39
CLEARANCE STOCK
Neptune Semi-Dry Size 5
Now $795 save $500
Mares Semi-Dry Wetsuit Size 3 4 amp 6 $599
save $300
Cressi Ice Lady Semi-Dry Size largeNow $550was$1075
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
Environment Feature - Sharks
Forest and Bird - The New Zealand Shark Fin StoryPre-dating dinosaurs sharks have swum through our waters for more than 400 million years and have evolved not just five senses but seven
Sharks have an incredibly highly developed sense of smell and night vision that rivals cats - and a reputation among divers as being remarkably shy They are so sensitive to electric fields that some scientists believe that they can detect the Earthrsquos magnetic field and they use this to navigate during long migrations
Long-lived and slow to mature and breed these ancient creatures are incredibly vulnerable to over-fishing Over the last 10 years or so shark fishing has increased dramatically largely because their fins are a prized ingredient in shark fin soup
Finning - stripping a dead shark of its fins and dumping its body - is banned in several countries including Australia the EU the USA South Africa Ecuador Mexico and Brazil However finning is still legal in New Zealand waters Once stripped from the body of the shark fins are lightweight compact and highly lucrative (fins can reach $US700 per kilo) making them a very attractive by-catch
It is estimated that 100 million sharks are killed each year worldwide ndash in the time it takes you to read this article more than 1800 sharks will have been killed
The New Zealand situation ndash why is finning still allowed
New Zealand has 112 species of shark recorded in our waters Of these 79 species are known to be caught in our fisheries including 28 that are listed as threatened by theWorld Conservation Union (IUCN) Only one threatened shark species ndash the Great White Shark ndash is protected in New Zealand
On average 24000 tonnes of shark are caught each year in New Zealand (Ministry of Fisheries figures) - the equivalent of 300000 people
Most of the shark species landed in our fisheries are used for their meat And to avoid waste the fins of some species are used However seven percent of all sharks landed are taken just for their fins according to Ministry of Fisheries data A further 1 are taken just for their livers ndash to extract liver oil
Finning live sharks is illegal in New Zealand under the Animal Welfare Act but if the shark is dead it is legal
Anecdotal reports suggest that shark fins are an increasingly common target among commercial fishers because of soaring demand and prices for the fins and recent newspaper reports indicate that live finning (video) occurs in New Zealand waters even though this practice is illegal
In October 2007 the Ministry of Fisheries released a draft National Plan of Action for sharks Calls to ban the practice of finning in New Zealand were made by Forest amp Bird other Environmental NGOs leading shark scientists the NZ Recreational Fishing Association the Big Game Fishing Council chefs food critics and thousands of New Zealanders outraged that we condone such a practice
Despite our efforts in October 2008 the 5 year NPOA-Sharks was signed off by the outgoing government condoning the practice of shark finning
As the guardians of a sea area that is more than 15 times bigger than New Zealandrsquos land mass New Zealanders have an international obligation to protect sharks from extinction and prevent the inevitable ecological disruption that will be created if these ancient creatures are wiped out
To stop the decimation of our shark population Forest amp Bird believes we must follow South Africa the USA the EU and others and make it mandatory that sharks be landed whole as a disincentive to stop the lucrative and wasteful business of shark finning
(Resource wwwforestandbirdcom)
Project AwareThe battle is on to secure the protection sharks deserve
Issue 50 April 2012Dive Times
During Aprilrsquos Big Shark Shout Out stand with divers worldwide and demand overdue protections from over-exploitation overfishing finning and bycatch
Project AWARE is targeting the power of one of the worldrsquos largest most effective wildlife conservation agreements to do it - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
While CITES has helped to save a myriad of terrestrial species like the African elephant the effort to add sharks and marine fish to CITES is still relatively new territory resulting in difficult battles
WHAT YOU CAN YOU DO IN 5 MINUTES
bull Sign the most important shark petition on the planet (at least we think so) Wersquoll carry your voice to those who can make shark protection a reality
bull Be a petition organizer and visit the Big Shark Shout Out Action Kit to grab all the tools to take a bigger stand for sharks
bull Get creative and show your passion for sharks on camera in PADI and Project AWARErsquos joint ldquoI Heart Sharksrdquo photo contest Start taking shots now The contest begins 9 April and deadline to enter is 30 April There might just be a prize in it for you
bull Make a pledge to support the banning of shark finning
bull Say no to shark fin soup and other shark productsbull Share the knowledge - tell your friends about your
concerns with shark finning
The Best Fish Guide The 2012-2013 Best Fish Guide helps consumers play a key role in keeping our oceans healthy and our fishing industry profitable and sustainable into the future
Forest amp Birdrsquos main concerns about our fisheries are the unsustainable levels of fishing for some species damaging fishing methods such as bottom trawling and the unacceptable by-catch of threatened species including New Zealand sea lions Mauirsquos dolphins and seabirds Forest amp Bird Marine Conservation Advocate Katrina Subedar says
ldquoUsing the Best Fish Guide gives consumers the power to make a changerdquo she says ldquoThey can put pressure on the big supermarkets to stock more ecologically sustainable seafood
The fishing industry would have to respond by using more sustainable fishing methods Kiwi consumers can also reduce pressure on the heavily fished species we are most concerned about by using the guide when they shoprdquo
(Resource wwwforestandbirdcom)
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
Best Fish Guide Flounder Bake -
1 Medium Size Flounder25gm ButterSliced LemonSalt amp Pepper
Place half of butter in the middle of a piece of tin foil large enough to encase the fish Centre the underside of the fish flat on top of the butter Season the topside of the fish with a couple of generous grinds of sea salt and one of black pepper Place remaining butter in the centre of the fish and add slices of lemon Fold the tin foil so the fish is encased and bake on 200 degC for 15 minutes Rest for three minutes Make sure the flesh flakes off the bone and enjoy with a serving of coleslaw
Note Although Flat fish are regarded as a poor choice on the best fish guide the reason for its low score is largely due to the methods used to catch the current quota rather than low fish stocks So if yoursquore like us and yoursquore not
willing to give up on glorious NZ flounder then we suggest you get out with a handspear and nab one for youself That way you get a gorgeous fish on your plate a fun adventure and a preserved underwater environment for future generations
Let us know on FB whether you tried this dish or not and do you have a favourite seafood recipe you would like to share with us Click here to check out more best fish guide friendly recipes from top chefs including Otagorsquos own Fleur Sullivan
We hope you enjoyed hearing whatrsquos been going on and whatrsquos coming up at Dive Otago We would also love to hear from you If you have got a story recipe joke let us know and we will pop it in the next issue Happy Easter from all the team at Dive Otago
WORKPLACE
FIRST AID TRAININGJust got fun
Sign up your workplace with us for First Aid Training with Dive Otago and we will match any advertised price and every participant earns a FREE Discover
Scuba Session
email infodiveotagoconz
May 2012
Phot
o Je
n Cl
ent
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
Environment Feature - Sharks
Forest and Bird - The New Zealand Shark Fin StoryPre-dating dinosaurs sharks have swum through our waters for more than 400 million years and have evolved not just five senses but seven
Sharks have an incredibly highly developed sense of smell and night vision that rivals cats - and a reputation among divers as being remarkably shy They are so sensitive to electric fields that some scientists believe that they can detect the Earthrsquos magnetic field and they use this to navigate during long migrations
Long-lived and slow to mature and breed these ancient creatures are incredibly vulnerable to over-fishing Over the last 10 years or so shark fishing has increased dramatically largely because their fins are a prized ingredient in shark fin soup
Finning - stripping a dead shark of its fins and dumping its body - is banned in several countries including Australia the EU the USA South Africa Ecuador Mexico and Brazil However finning is still legal in New Zealand waters Once stripped from the body of the shark fins are lightweight compact and highly lucrative (fins can reach $US700 per kilo) making them a very attractive by-catch
It is estimated that 100 million sharks are killed each year worldwide ndash in the time it takes you to read this article more than 1800 sharks will have been killed
The New Zealand situation ndash why is finning still allowed
New Zealand has 112 species of shark recorded in our waters Of these 79 species are known to be caught in our fisheries including 28 that are listed as threatened by theWorld Conservation Union (IUCN) Only one threatened shark species ndash the Great White Shark ndash is protected in New Zealand
On average 24000 tonnes of shark are caught each year in New Zealand (Ministry of Fisheries figures) - the equivalent of 300000 people
Most of the shark species landed in our fisheries are used for their meat And to avoid waste the fins of some species are used However seven percent of all sharks landed are taken just for their fins according to Ministry of Fisheries data A further 1 are taken just for their livers ndash to extract liver oil
Finning live sharks is illegal in New Zealand under the Animal Welfare Act but if the shark is dead it is legal
Anecdotal reports suggest that shark fins are an increasingly common target among commercial fishers because of soaring demand and prices for the fins and recent newspaper reports indicate that live finning (video) occurs in New Zealand waters even though this practice is illegal
In October 2007 the Ministry of Fisheries released a draft National Plan of Action for sharks Calls to ban the practice of finning in New Zealand were made by Forest amp Bird other Environmental NGOs leading shark scientists the NZ Recreational Fishing Association the Big Game Fishing Council chefs food critics and thousands of New Zealanders outraged that we condone such a practice
Despite our efforts in October 2008 the 5 year NPOA-Sharks was signed off by the outgoing government condoning the practice of shark finning
As the guardians of a sea area that is more than 15 times bigger than New Zealandrsquos land mass New Zealanders have an international obligation to protect sharks from extinction and prevent the inevitable ecological disruption that will be created if these ancient creatures are wiped out
To stop the decimation of our shark population Forest amp Bird believes we must follow South Africa the USA the EU and others and make it mandatory that sharks be landed whole as a disincentive to stop the lucrative and wasteful business of shark finning
(Resource wwwforestandbirdcom)
Project AwareThe battle is on to secure the protection sharks deserve
Issue 50 April 2012Dive Times
During Aprilrsquos Big Shark Shout Out stand with divers worldwide and demand overdue protections from over-exploitation overfishing finning and bycatch
Project AWARE is targeting the power of one of the worldrsquos largest most effective wildlife conservation agreements to do it - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
While CITES has helped to save a myriad of terrestrial species like the African elephant the effort to add sharks and marine fish to CITES is still relatively new territory resulting in difficult battles
WHAT YOU CAN YOU DO IN 5 MINUTES
bull Sign the most important shark petition on the planet (at least we think so) Wersquoll carry your voice to those who can make shark protection a reality
bull Be a petition organizer and visit the Big Shark Shout Out Action Kit to grab all the tools to take a bigger stand for sharks
bull Get creative and show your passion for sharks on camera in PADI and Project AWARErsquos joint ldquoI Heart Sharksrdquo photo contest Start taking shots now The contest begins 9 April and deadline to enter is 30 April There might just be a prize in it for you
bull Make a pledge to support the banning of shark finning
bull Say no to shark fin soup and other shark productsbull Share the knowledge - tell your friends about your
concerns with shark finning
The Best Fish Guide The 2012-2013 Best Fish Guide helps consumers play a key role in keeping our oceans healthy and our fishing industry profitable and sustainable into the future
Forest amp Birdrsquos main concerns about our fisheries are the unsustainable levels of fishing for some species damaging fishing methods such as bottom trawling and the unacceptable by-catch of threatened species including New Zealand sea lions Mauirsquos dolphins and seabirds Forest amp Bird Marine Conservation Advocate Katrina Subedar says
ldquoUsing the Best Fish Guide gives consumers the power to make a changerdquo she says ldquoThey can put pressure on the big supermarkets to stock more ecologically sustainable seafood
The fishing industry would have to respond by using more sustainable fishing methods Kiwi consumers can also reduce pressure on the heavily fished species we are most concerned about by using the guide when they shoprdquo
(Resource wwwforestandbirdcom)
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
Best Fish Guide Flounder Bake -
1 Medium Size Flounder25gm ButterSliced LemonSalt amp Pepper
Place half of butter in the middle of a piece of tin foil large enough to encase the fish Centre the underside of the fish flat on top of the butter Season the topside of the fish with a couple of generous grinds of sea salt and one of black pepper Place remaining butter in the centre of the fish and add slices of lemon Fold the tin foil so the fish is encased and bake on 200 degC for 15 minutes Rest for three minutes Make sure the flesh flakes off the bone and enjoy with a serving of coleslaw
Note Although Flat fish are regarded as a poor choice on the best fish guide the reason for its low score is largely due to the methods used to catch the current quota rather than low fish stocks So if yoursquore like us and yoursquore not
willing to give up on glorious NZ flounder then we suggest you get out with a handspear and nab one for youself That way you get a gorgeous fish on your plate a fun adventure and a preserved underwater environment for future generations
Let us know on FB whether you tried this dish or not and do you have a favourite seafood recipe you would like to share with us Click here to check out more best fish guide friendly recipes from top chefs including Otagorsquos own Fleur Sullivan
We hope you enjoyed hearing whatrsquos been going on and whatrsquos coming up at Dive Otago We would also love to hear from you If you have got a story recipe joke let us know and we will pop it in the next issue Happy Easter from all the team at Dive Otago
WORKPLACE
FIRST AID TRAININGJust got fun
Sign up your workplace with us for First Aid Training with Dive Otago and we will match any advertised price and every participant earns a FREE Discover
Scuba Session
email infodiveotagoconz
May 2012
Phot
o Je
n Cl
ent
Issue 50 April 2012Dive Times
During Aprilrsquos Big Shark Shout Out stand with divers worldwide and demand overdue protections from over-exploitation overfishing finning and bycatch
Project AWARE is targeting the power of one of the worldrsquos largest most effective wildlife conservation agreements to do it - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
While CITES has helped to save a myriad of terrestrial species like the African elephant the effort to add sharks and marine fish to CITES is still relatively new territory resulting in difficult battles
WHAT YOU CAN YOU DO IN 5 MINUTES
bull Sign the most important shark petition on the planet (at least we think so) Wersquoll carry your voice to those who can make shark protection a reality
bull Be a petition organizer and visit the Big Shark Shout Out Action Kit to grab all the tools to take a bigger stand for sharks
bull Get creative and show your passion for sharks on camera in PADI and Project AWARErsquos joint ldquoI Heart Sharksrdquo photo contest Start taking shots now The contest begins 9 April and deadline to enter is 30 April There might just be a prize in it for you
bull Make a pledge to support the banning of shark finning
bull Say no to shark fin soup and other shark productsbull Share the knowledge - tell your friends about your
concerns with shark finning
The Best Fish Guide The 2012-2013 Best Fish Guide helps consumers play a key role in keeping our oceans healthy and our fishing industry profitable and sustainable into the future
Forest amp Birdrsquos main concerns about our fisheries are the unsustainable levels of fishing for some species damaging fishing methods such as bottom trawling and the unacceptable by-catch of threatened species including New Zealand sea lions Mauirsquos dolphins and seabirds Forest amp Bird Marine Conservation Advocate Katrina Subedar says
ldquoUsing the Best Fish Guide gives consumers the power to make a changerdquo she says ldquoThey can put pressure on the big supermarkets to stock more ecologically sustainable seafood
The fishing industry would have to respond by using more sustainable fishing methods Kiwi consumers can also reduce pressure on the heavily fished species we are most concerned about by using the guide when they shoprdquo
(Resource wwwforestandbirdcom)
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
Best Fish Guide Flounder Bake -
1 Medium Size Flounder25gm ButterSliced LemonSalt amp Pepper
Place half of butter in the middle of a piece of tin foil large enough to encase the fish Centre the underside of the fish flat on top of the butter Season the topside of the fish with a couple of generous grinds of sea salt and one of black pepper Place remaining butter in the centre of the fish and add slices of lemon Fold the tin foil so the fish is encased and bake on 200 degC for 15 minutes Rest for three minutes Make sure the flesh flakes off the bone and enjoy with a serving of coleslaw
Note Although Flat fish are regarded as a poor choice on the best fish guide the reason for its low score is largely due to the methods used to catch the current quota rather than low fish stocks So if yoursquore like us and yoursquore not
willing to give up on glorious NZ flounder then we suggest you get out with a handspear and nab one for youself That way you get a gorgeous fish on your plate a fun adventure and a preserved underwater environment for future generations
Let us know on FB whether you tried this dish or not and do you have a favourite seafood recipe you would like to share with us Click here to check out more best fish guide friendly recipes from top chefs including Otagorsquos own Fleur Sullivan
We hope you enjoyed hearing whatrsquos been going on and whatrsquos coming up at Dive Otago We would also love to hear from you If you have got a story recipe joke let us know and we will pop it in the next issue Happy Easter from all the team at Dive Otago
WORKPLACE
FIRST AID TRAININGJust got fun
Sign up your workplace with us for First Aid Training with Dive Otago and we will match any advertised price and every participant earns a FREE Discover
Scuba Session
email infodiveotagoconz
May 2012
Phot
o Je
n Cl
ent
Issue 50 April 2012 Dive Times
Best Fish Guide Flounder Bake -
1 Medium Size Flounder25gm ButterSliced LemonSalt amp Pepper
Place half of butter in the middle of a piece of tin foil large enough to encase the fish Centre the underside of the fish flat on top of the butter Season the topside of the fish with a couple of generous grinds of sea salt and one of black pepper Place remaining butter in the centre of the fish and add slices of lemon Fold the tin foil so the fish is encased and bake on 200 degC for 15 minutes Rest for three minutes Make sure the flesh flakes off the bone and enjoy with a serving of coleslaw
Note Although Flat fish are regarded as a poor choice on the best fish guide the reason for its low score is largely due to the methods used to catch the current quota rather than low fish stocks So if yoursquore like us and yoursquore not
willing to give up on glorious NZ flounder then we suggest you get out with a handspear and nab one for youself That way you get a gorgeous fish on your plate a fun adventure and a preserved underwater environment for future generations
Let us know on FB whether you tried this dish or not and do you have a favourite seafood recipe you would like to share with us Click here to check out more best fish guide friendly recipes from top chefs including Otagorsquos own Fleur Sullivan
We hope you enjoyed hearing whatrsquos been going on and whatrsquos coming up at Dive Otago We would also love to hear from you If you have got a story recipe joke let us know and we will pop it in the next issue Happy Easter from all the team at Dive Otago
WORKPLACE
FIRST AID TRAININGJust got fun
Sign up your workplace with us for First Aid Training with Dive Otago and we will match any advertised price and every participant earns a FREE Discover
Scuba Session
email infodiveotagoconz
May 2012
Phot
o Je
n Cl
ent