Sharks make Headlines in Palau – A Shark’s Paradise And Recently Designated As The First Shark Sanctuary In The World
(Koror, Palau – December, 2010) — With a great deal of focus and resources devoted to maintaining the health and well-being of sharks in the Palauan waters of Micronesia, the destination was internationally recognized as the first official shark sanctuary in the world, at the recent United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Local purveyors Fish ‘n Fins and Sam’s Tours are two of the entities responsible for making these great strides in preserving nature’s most fascinating mammals. And, as Palau embarks upon further enhancement of its global-impacting efforts, 2010 marks the Eighth Annual Shark Week as well as the first ever SharkSchool.
Eighth Annual Shark Week
Shark enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a shark themed week full of adrenalin-packed activities as the Micronesian Shark Foundation (MSF) holds it 8th annual
shark week at Fish ‘n Fins dive shop, in Palau from March 12-19, 2010. The Micronesian Shark Foundation is a Palauan-based, non-profit foundation whose goal is to research and monitor the many sharks of Palau as well as scientific shark data collection.
Between February and April, hundreds of grey reef sharks migrate to the waters of Palau to mate. This generates a fabulous opportunity for shark lovers to dive with the world famous sharks of Palau and to participate in data collection. Additionally, participants will get the opportunity to dive world famous sites like Blue Corner, Peleliu Corner and Shark City without other divers being around. Shark Week features an entertaining and educational week held annually by the Micronesian Shark Foundation and Fish’n Fins, with nightly lectures, presentations and documentaries presented by some of the world’s most admired leaders in underwater exploration, conservation and discovery.
Hotel/dive packages for Shark Week 2010 start from US$1250, including seven nights stay in West Plaza Hotel (other hotels are available) based on double occupancy, five days of diving (two tanks), seminars, participation in studies and research, lunches, transportation, a specially designed T-Shirt and a Gala Dinner. For more information, please contact: info@fishnfins.com or info@msfpalau.org. More information is available at http://www.fishnfins.com/n/Shark-Week.html
SharkSchool
For the first time, SharkSchool, a unique shark-human-interaction program, will take place in Palau with Sam’s Tours as the exclusive host. Created by shark behaviorist Dr. Erich Ritter, the program is dedicated to bring divers, snorkelers and swimmers closer to sharks, with the intention to show the true nature of these incredible animals. The SharkSchool program creates a sound understanding of shark behavior and teaches the basic principles of shark body language, the most likely intentions of a shark and how to react on the various encounters.
SharkSchool Palau will take place from September 22-28, 2010 at Sam’s Tours Palau. The cost for the one-week-program includes the lectures, two dives per day, accommodations and meals. Subject to the choice of accommodations, prices start as low as US $1,824.
The program can be booked through Sam’s Tours direct by contacting reservations@Samstours.com.
Palau, Micronesia
Located in the westernmost corner of Micronesia, Palau is an archipelago of more than 586 islands with about 20,000 inhabitants. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s best dive destinations, Palau is the ultimate paradise for the adventurous traveler, boasting some of the most spectacular water features and beaches as well as the world famous Rock Islands and Jellyfish Lake. With more than 1,400 species of fish and 500 species of coral, some have called Palau the “8th Natural Wonder of the World”, while others have identified Palau as “One of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World.”
For more information about Palau, please visit www.visit-palau.com
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December 11, 2009
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