The best thing about memories...
IS MAKING THEM
As we get back into the swing of things this week, our Dive BVI team members would like to remind you of a few important tips for safer and more responsible diving.
1. Fins are for swimming, not walking around on the boat
2. Proper kicking is essential for buoyancy and air conservation underwater.
3. Don’t slather sunscreen on your face 30 seconds before putting your mask on to jump in. It burns your eyes and is bad for the reef.
4. Touching the reef is not good. This delicate and amazing resource is best viewed and not physically handled.
5. Staying off the bottom helps keep our visibility high and doesn’t hurt the little critters who live in the sand. Be a good neighbor!
6. Don’t dunk that regulator with the dust cap off! Leave the gear to us and we’ll make sure it’s clean, safe and ready for your next adventure!
If you’re guilty of any of these dive infractions, we won’t shame you. We’re going to politely ask you to stop and then offer help or more training opportunities for you to relax and be a safer diver.
If you keep doing it, then Straight to Jail!
#divebvi #divessi #reefpolice #saveourreefs #britishvirginislands #bviscubadiving #safetyfirst #oceanconservation
🤣 Friday Funny: I hope you don’t do this Edition
🪼Please don’t pee on your friends! 🪼
Reasons why urinating on a jellyfish sting is not effective:
* Lack of neutralizing agents: Urine does not contain enough ammonia or other substances to neutralize the venom released by jellyfish stings.
* Increased irritation: The acidity and other components of urine can irritate the skin and worsen the pain.
* Spread of venom: Urinating on a sting can spread the venom to other areas of the skin.
* Risk of infection: Urine is not a sterile substance and can introduce bacteria into the wound, increasing the risk of infection.
Recommended treatment for jellyfish stings:
* Rinse the area with hot water (if available) or salt water.
* Remove any visible tentacles with tweezers or a credit card.
* Apply a paste of baking soda and water to the affected area.
* Seek medical attention if the sting is severe, causes allergic reactions, or does not improve with home treatment.
This has been a PSA from your friends at DIVE BVI. Enjoy your weekend!
#divebvi #fridayfunny #jellyfish #publicserviceannouncement #safetyfirst
We are back diving this week!!!!
We are so happy to see our fishy friends, beautiful reefs and amazing islands.
Come see why we are always smiling at Dive BVI - it’s what we do!
#divebvi #bviscubadiving #bviscuba #bviboattrips #scubapro #divethebvi #scubadiver #islandlife #britishvirginislands #virgingorda #diveboat #flatseas #ocean #caribbean #divessi
Thanks @scubapro for your awesome gear and support!
Sea Dragon is back in the water and ready to dive, snorkel and island hop! We had our first divers this morning and everyone is happy to be back in the beautiful BVI waters again!
We’re updating the Live Online booking portal this week so you can dive the BVI with us a few days earlier than planned.
#divebvi #britishvirginislands #scubadiving #bviboattrips #bviscubadiving #virgingorda #divetravel #ocean #boatyardlife
🐙 It’s World Octopus Day! 8 cheers for our friends! 🐙
* What is World Octopus Day?: World Octopus Day is a celebration of one of the most distinctive marine creatures on the planet — the octopus.
* World Octopus Day is celebrated on the 8th of October every year. It was first observed in 2014 but has been an annual event ever since.
* The World Octopus Day celebration draws attention to the beauty, intelligence, and sentience of these wonderful marine creatures. But it’s also a chance to highlight the threats octopuses face — including cruel octopus farming and marine pollution — along with octopus conservation initiatives.
7 facts about octopuses:
1. Around 300 species of octopus and octopuses can be found in every ocean on Earth.
2. The biggest octopus in the world is the giant Pacific octopus, which can grow to 5.4 meters in length, with an arm span of almost 9 meters.
3. Octopuses can change the color of their skin in a fraction of a second. They do this to camouflage and hide from predators, to trick their prey, and to communicate with one another.
4. Octopuses and squid are both cephalopods. But while octopuses have eight arms, squid have eight arms and two tentacles.
5. Factory-farmed octopuses are kept in unnatural, cramped confinement. They are sometimes killed by submersion in freezing water, which has been known to cause a cruel, slow, and painful death. Protecting octopuses from conditions like these is one of our missions, here at World Animal Protection.
6. Octopuses don’t make good pets. They require huge tanks, exceptional water quality, and live prey — and because octopuses are so intelligent, they easily become bored and distressed in captivity.
7. Octopuses are highly intelligent and sentient. They can solve puzzles, use tools, learn from experience, and exhibit signs of stress and fear.
Threats to octopuses:
While octopuses are not considered endangered, they face a number of threats in the wild.
So let’s celebrate these amazingly beautiful and intelligent creatures today and every day of the year!
#divebvi #worldoctopusday #octopus #octopuses #bviscubadiving #scuba
🎉📸 NEW Product Alert! 🚨 🎥
We’re going to bring in these awesome Underwater Smartphone Housings to our Dive Centers!
Now that we’ve seen them in action, we are going to carry them in our shops. Take amazing photos and videos on your phone and don’t worry about it getting wet! Instant access for sharing pics with friends. Make everyone back home jealous with your BVI adventures!
🦑 SportDiver S Smartphone Housing 🐬
The compact SportDiver S is easy to hold and use and offers a large shutter lever and rear control buttons for easy operation to a depth of 100 feet (30m). The SportDiver S holds all iPhones from iPhone 10 and up, and many Android models including Plus sizes. Snorkelers and Divers can get more creative with their photos or video shot by using advanced camera settings.
🦈 SportDiver Ultra Smartphone Housing 🦞
The SeaLife SportDiver Ultra is slightly larger to hold bigger “Ultra” sized Android smartphones, yet it’s compact and lightweight for ease of use with almost neutral buoyancy. The SportDiver Ultra housing will allow divers to take photos and video with their smartphone down to 130 feet (40m). The SportDiver can encase most Android models including all larger Samsung S Series Ultra models and Google’s Pixel range, and all iPhones from iPhone10 through iPhone 16 Pro Max.
We hope to have these in stock before Christmas. Reserve yours today so you can be first in the water with it!
#divebvi #sealife #underwaterphotography #bviboattrips #bviscubadiving #divessi #takephotosleavebubbles #bvisnorkeling
Here’s a behind the scenes shot of the cast of Jaws between takes out on Martha’s Vineyard. Bruce the Shark used a stunt double for some of the scarier scenes as he said, “I’m a vegetarian and don’t want to eat that Alex Kitner kid.”
Don’t forget - we’ll be watching Jaws pool side on October 28th with our friends at @virgingordavillage. Bring a towel and your suit, swim and enjoy another 50 year old classic just like Dive BVI!
Facts! If you have done the RMS Rhone with us, then you definitely want to do it again!
What’s your favorite thing about diving this beautiful and historic wreck?
#divebvi #britishvirginislands #scubadiving #bviboattrips #bviscubadiving #scuba #divetravel #rmsrhone #wreckdiving #friends #divebuddies
It’s not all sharks and seahorses down here! Our amazing team is hard at work in the boatyard making the magic happen!
What site are you most excited to dive this season?
#divebvi #britishvirginislands #scubadiving #bviboattrips #bviscubadiving #virgingorda #scuba #islandlife #divetravel #boatyardfun
If we were going to make a movie about Dive BVI over the past 50 years…
Who are you casting in the roles of your favorite Dive BVI characters?
We can’t wait to see the responses on this one! 🎥😎🍹
#divebvi #dreamcasting #bviscubadiving #livinglegends #moviestars #islandlife
Dive BVI is turning 50 in October! Come join us for an amazing week of fun and festivities!
Tuesday, Oct 28th - Movie Night and Pool Party - Virgin Gorda Village
Join us for a fun evening with another 50 year old classic - JAWS - on the big screen. Food and Drink specials available. Bring your suit and a towel!
Wednesday, Oct 29th - RMS Rhone 158th Anniversary Dive Trip
We’re doing a 2 tank morning trip to our favorite dive site - the RMS Rhone - on the 158th anniversary of her sinking. Enjoy 2 guided dives on this amazing wreck-scape with our professional guides and hear the most educational surface interval in your life!
Thursday, Oct 30th - Pub Quiz
Put your thinking caps on for this one! Join our amazing Dive BVI team at Chez Bamboo for a fun evening of trivia. Get your team together and enjoy drinks, great food and fun people. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place!
Friday, Oct 31st - Island Hopper Day Trip
We’ll be exploring the BVI today by boat. Join us for 2 snorkel stops, lunch at the Willy T, and then it is off to Soggy Dollar Bar in Jost van Dyke for the afternoon.
Saturday, Nov 1st - 50th Anniversary Party at Top of the Baths
It’s party time tonight as we celebrate 50 years of Dive BVI! We’ll have music, food and drinks, and a beautiful sunset as we reminisce on our past 50 years of operations in the British Virgin Islands. No long winded speeches here - this is a party!
Sunday, Nov 2nd - Afternoon Chill at Cooper Island Beach Club
Let’s recover from a fun week of diving, snorkeling and more with a day trip down to Cooper Island Beach Club. Explore the wonderful Rum Bar, swim off the beach and enjoy time with friends at one of our favorite locations in the BVI.
We’ll have 2 tank diving every morning during the week if you want to get out and enjoy some amazing sites as well.
Our friends at Guavaberry Spring Bay Vacation Homes have rooms available and will also offer 10% off since they are such great partners with us on Virgin Gorda! Just be sure to tell them you are coming for the Dive BVI 50th Party!
#divebvi #scubadiving #bviboattrips #bviscubadiving #virgingorda #divetravel #divebvi50thanniversary #DiveBVI50
🎉📸 Celebrate 50 Years of Dive BVI! 📸🎉
We’re turning the big 5-0, and what better way to mark the occasion than by celebrating the beauty beneath the waves?
💦 Dive BVI 50th Anniversary Underwater Photo Contest 💦
Show us your best shot taken while diving with us! From colorful reefs to curious creatures, we want to see the magic you’ve captured below the surface.
🏆 Prize: $100 cash for the winning photo!
📅 Contest runs through October 30th.
📍 Winners will be announced right here on our page!
👉 How to enter:
1. Post your underwater photo on Instagram or Facebook.
2. Tag @DiveBVI and use #DiveBVI50.
3. Make sure your profile/post is public so we can see it!
Let’s dive back through 50 years of memories — and create some new ones together. 💙
#divebvi #DiveBVI50 #photocontest #bvidiving #scubapro #underwaterartphotography
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