INDOCRUISES - MSY Seahorse

2012-01-30T11:37:00.000+01:00

"STEVE JONES" ON THE "SEAHORSE LIVEABOARD", IN "CENDERAWASIH BAY" 2011

2012-01-30T11:22:00.001+01:00

2012-01-25T08:45:00.001+01:00

"MSY SEAHORSE" with "STEVE JONES" in Cederawasih Bay, 2011

2012-01-25T08:38:00.000+01:00

The Cenderawasih Bay Whale shark trips differ from the normal cruises in that for the majority of the time you will be diving for one particular subject only – and no prizes for guessing which! Nonetheless, there is still variety to be found in the diving on these trips, on the way to and from the locations where the sharks gather. The cruise I joined started in the regional capital, Manokwari, and before setting off south we explored some of the local wrecks. Firstly there is a large Japanese cargo ship lying on its side in around 25 metres of water. The holds are open and allow safe limited penetration where military cargo can be found, including armaments tractors, bombs and multitudes of bottles. For me however, the highlight of diving near Manokwari was the second site on our itinerary, known as the “cross wreck”. Lying upright in 20 metres of water this small but extremely colourful wreck is encrusted in yellow and red corals with healthy populations of fish dancing in the mild current. Not much is known about the wreck, but given the presence of depth charges still mounted in their racks on the stern deck, she almost certainly was sunk during World War 2. One dive was simply not enough and there was consensus amongst us to return to the site on the way back. By day 2 we were halfway to our destination, allowing an opportunity to explore some of the rarely dived reefs enroute. The corals here are healthy, and given this bays unique ecosystem it’s possible to sight species you will not find anywhere else – the whole experience had an air of frontier diving.By the time we awoke on day 3, the crew of the MSY Seahorse were already busy locating the “bagans” (traditional fishing platforms) that had the healthiest number of sharks beneath them. Several of the nearby platforms had whale sharks so it was possible over the coming days to split the dive groups onto different sites simultaneously, allowing us to get the maximum time in the water without overcrowding. Negotiations with the fishermen concluded and in no time our tender boat arrived at the bagan with a group of eager divers. We could see the sharks beneath the boat before we even had our masks on and on the first dive we had three with us for the entire dive. Photographers are presented with an interesting dilemma, as there are so many image opportunities that it is easy to end up concentrating on none of them. I’d never previously experienced “opportunity overload” with this particular subject before, however with multiple sharks staying with us the entire dive and happy to repeatedly approach eyeball to eyeball, the photographer will very quickly need to develop discipline to only focus on the image they want to capture. The sharks are attracted to the bagans by the nets full of anchovies that hang under the platforms. Many of the nets are in a poor state of repair and the sharks do not miss the opportunity for a free lunch, using their cavernous mouths to vacuum the unfortunate fish through the holes in the nets. Yet rather than persecute these sharks for competing with them, the Papuan fishermen embrace their company during their long, lonely stints at sea. They believe the sharks bring them luck and indeed one fisherman went underwater at night to cut a whale shark free after it had become caught up in the net, subsequently losing his entire catch. At a time when sharks are so heavily persecuted worldwide, witnessing this harmonious relationship was a glimmer of light in what can only be a grey outlook for these majestic animals. We stayed with the sharks for four and a half days, each day presenting us with more and more opportunities. On the fourth day we had nine sharks with us simultaneously, the largest being 10 metres long. Any concerns I may have had of growing tired of the repetitive experience of this kind of diving did not materialise – we were all a little sad to leave the company of the sharks when it was time to head back to port. All of us were solemnly aware that with the way sharks are now being hunted, we may well be the first and last generation to witness this natural spectacle in such an intense way.During the journey home we meandered up the seldom-explored Papuan coastline, finding some great critter sites and beautiful seascapes on the way. My only regret on the trip was choosing to sit out the last night dive in Manokwari bay. The video footage afterwards proved it had been an absolute critter-fest! The lesson here was don’t miss any dives on this itinerary!! :o)On a final note I would say that before you consider this trip you should be fully at ease with two aspects. Firstly the focus is primarily on the whale sharks, so if you are the sort of diver that loves variety, this may not be for you. However, if you are a photographer or videographer who relishes the opportunity to go back with the same subjects again and again seeing your images improve every time, or somebody who simply adores the company of animals that, let’s face it, are pretty difficult to see in normal circumstances, you will love this trip. The second point is that the reef dives will be on largely uncharted sites and consequently there is no guarantee you will always have a truly world class dive. You need to take that as part of the experience that goes with diving in new areas – it’s also part of the excitement! One thing however is sure – diving with the whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay is to experience one of nature’s great phenomenons.Steve Joneswww.millionfish.com

"SURFRIDER FUNDATION EUROPE"

2012-01-17T19:24:00.001+01:00

http://www.surfrider.eu/en/presentation/our-story.html

"Isora, story of a pod of pilot whales,"

2011-12-15T10:30:00.001+01:00

"Isora, story of a pod of pilot whales,"

http://vimeo.com/33649785

Preview of the documentary "Isora, story of a pod of pilot whales," in which it is narrated the life of a pod of pilot whales living in Canary Islands, as well as their space and the residents sharing that space. It is financed by the Canarian Foundation Mapfre Guanarteme and produced by Aquawork Productions, and it will be presented at the end of 2012.

Isora is the matriarch of one of the pods of tropical pilot whales living in the Eastern coast of the island of Tenerife. This area of the sea is sheltered from trade wind, and this cause the sea to become calm for the most part of the year.

Despite of its size and shape, the tropical pilot whale (Globicephala Macrorhynchus), is a dolphin related to killer whales. Males can reach five metres long, one metre more than females, but they weigh twice as heavy. They live in closely related pods and most of their members live together for life.

Submarine photography: Rafa Herrero Massieu
Location photography: Rafa Herrero Massieu and Pedro Felipe Acosta
Music: Christian Johansen"

Whaleshaks Cenderawasih Expeditions Sept-Oct 2012

2011-11-08T17:47:00.000+01:00

The New Natural Wonder of the World - Cendriwasih Bay Ocean Geographic

the New Natural Wonder of the World - Cendriwasih Bay
Ocean Geographic Expeditions
www.OceanGeographic.org

http://www.michaelaw.com/2011/CBAY/index.html

Another world by Rafa Herrero Massieu

2011-09-20T09:52:00.000+02:00

Dedicated to all those who love the sea

"There are other worlds, but they are all in this one"
Paul Èluard 1895-1952
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Dedicado a todos aquellos que aman el mar

"Hay otros mundos, pero están dentro de este"
Paul Èluard 1895-1952
http://vimeo.com/28949505

"DEEP HIERRO" (CANARY ISLAND) BY RAFA HERRERO

2011-06-21T13:13:00.002+02:00

http://vimeo.com/25341918

SEAHORSE LIVEABOARD , "NEW BROCHURE 2011"

2011-05-24T10:17:00.001+02:00

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7958309/Seahorse%20E-%20brochure%20Small.pdf

"THOMAS OZANNE" , UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER.

2011-04-18T19:03:00.002+02:00

CHECK THE WEB OF OUR FRIEND "THOMAS OZANNE" UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER.

http://arewedreaming.com/?/think/sharks/

Reflections 2010 Michael AW

2011-01-02T11:45:00.002+01:00

"REFLECTIONS 2010" BY: MICHAEL AW

http://www.vimeo.com/18116875

CHECK THIS AND ENJOY, THE NEW "RAFA HERRERO" WORK

2010-11-29T16:54:00.001+01:00

http://www.vimeo.com/17282983

LAST VIDEO : MAKASSAR TO BIMA TO L. BAJO "KOMODO" 2010, ON : YOUTUBE / INDOCRUISES

2010-08-19T13:13:00.001+02:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkaN3vjm4Mw

NEW VIDEO FROM : RAFA HERRERO, "CANARY ISLANDS IN JUNE" , 2010

2010-06-02T11:44:00.002+02:00

http://www.vimeo.com/12199095

DAVID´S CAMERA & LOBSTER PAELLA.( BY MICHAEL AW)

2010-04-12T12:38:00.003+02:00

CHECK THIS OUT , THANK YOU
ENRIQUE LABORDE.

http://www.ogsociety.org/OG12/OG12Triton%20Bay.pdf

2010-03-31T20:52:00.002+02:00

COMIENZO DEL " 34 CICLO INTERNACIONAL DE CINE SUBMARINO DE SAN SEBASTIAN"
http://ciclo.subacuaticasrealsociedad.com/

2010-03-31T20:31:00.004+02:00

EN SU TERCER AÑO DE COLABORACION, INDOCRUISES PREMIA CON UNA SEMANA DE CRUCERO EN EL "MSY SEAHORSE" POR INDONESIA, AL GANADOR DEL "34 CICLO INTERNACIONAL DE CINE SUBMARINO DE SAN SEBASTIAN"

ON HIS 3º YEAR OF COLLABORATION, INDOCRUISES IS GIVING THE FIRST PRICE: SEVEN DAYS CRUISE ON THE "MSY SEAHORSE" IN INDONESIA, TO THE WINNER OF THE "34 INTERNATIONAL UNDERWATER FILM FESTIVAL OF SAN SEBASTIAN (SPAIN)

NEW VIDEO FROM : JUAN CARLOS BEDMAR, MAUMERE TO AMBON 2009, ON THE "SEAHORSE"

2010-03-13T20:34:00.002+01:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfWqEnxxb1A

MSY.SEAHORSE IN THE 18º EUDISHOW IN BOLOGNA

2010-02-17T18:30:00.003+01:00

THE MSY.SEAHORSE HAS BEEN PRESENT, IN THE 18º EUDISHOW IN BOLOGNA.
MANY THANK´S TO ALL THE H2O VIAGGI TEAM, FOR THEIR SUPPORT.
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR.

LOOK AT : YOUTUBE / INDOCRUISES . FOR THE LAST VIDEOS, MADE ON THE "SEAHORSE" CRUISES.

2010-02-01T19:57:00.002+01:00

CHECK THIS OUT, A NEW VIDEO FROM : RAFA HERRERO

2010-01-31T13:17:00.002+01:00

http://vimeo.com/9090114

www.aquawork.com

HERE IS THE LAST WORK OF RAFA HERRERO, FROM CANARY ISLANDS (SPAIN)

2009-12-15T20:29:00.002+01:00

CHECK THIS OUT: http://vimeo.com/8139020

MAUMERE TO AMBON, SEP-OCT 2009, "STOP SHARK FINNING"

2009-11-13T15:57:00.002+01:00

PLEASE CHECK OUR NEW VIDEO : MAUMERE TO AMBON, SEP/OCT 2009, "STOP SHARK FINNING" IN YOUTUBE,INDOCRUISES, THANK YOU.

MSYSEAHORSE.COM WITH " SAVE OUR SEAS FOUNDATION"

2009-10-26T07:21:00.002+01:00

WE WENT FOR ONE TRIP, AND STAYED FOR TWO !

2009-10-23T13:21:00.000+02:00

CONTINUACION COMENTARIOS: CLUB BUCEO BENALMADENA

2009-10-23T11:59:00.002+02:00

COMENTARIOS SOBRE EL CRUCERO: CRUCE DEL MAR DE BANDA (MAUMERE / AMBON) SEP/OCT 2009

2009-10-23T10:49:00.002+02:00

2009-04-27T18:19:00.002+02:00

El fotografo y musico Leandro Blanco, ha sido el ganador de una semana de crucero por Indonesia a bordo del : MSY. SEAHORSE. Premio principal del 33º Ciclo Internacional de Cine Submarino de San Sebastian. Enhorabuena a todos los participantes, nos vemos el año que viene.
indocruises.com

33º Ciclo Internacional de Cine Submarino de San Sebastian

2009-04-06T20:24:00.002+02:00

Por segundo año consecutivo INDOCRUISES.COM premia a la mejor filmacion, con un crucero en el MSY.SEAHORSE.
Este es el programa 2009 del Ciclo.

http://www.realsociedad.com/directdocs.asp?nombre=/Cine%20submarino.pdf.

2009-04-03T08:47:00.002+02:00

Good morning. I will like to present you to Mr. Rafa Herrero and his work.
Rafa lives in the Canary Islands (Spain), and he was one of the winners of the "XXXI UNDER WATHER FILM FESTIVAL" of San Sebastian (Spain) in 2008.

http://vimeo.com/3904209

2009-03-24T09:12:00.002+01:00

Dear friends. Please check the last report & photos from Michael Aw, of his last:Raja Ampat /Triton Bay charter, on the "Seahorse".

Queridos amigos. Aqui teneis comentarios y fotos de Michael Aw, de su ultimo charter por: Raja Ampat / Triton Bay, en el "Seahorse".

Raja Ampat, Triton Bay…surprise, surprise, surprise. My 7th trip and still full of surprises…those who came with us will surely agree. We shot more in this location on any single dive than anywhere else in the world. We discovered a ‘Dragon Liar’….whale shark swam around our boat at night, blue water mangrove, Black coral forests resembling Central Park on Christmas morning…Ying and Yang mantas that smother your face table dancers, reefs of never ending rainbow adored with angelfishes and sweetlips etc etc It was an unforgettable trip top with fine chocolate cakes, chicken and lobster paella. It was a trip that beckon us to return for more. Thank you MV Sea Horse..Cici, Txus, Cedrc and all. Now I like to share some images with you - www.michaelaw.com/MA2009/RajaAmpat/index.html

Triton Bay & Raja Ampat with MSY Seahorse by Tim Rock 2008

2009-03-03T14:02:00.001+01:00

Kaimana to Sorong on the Seahorse, by Eric Cheng,2007

2009-03-03T13:50:00.002+01:00

2009-03-02T20:41:00.003+01:00

"EUDISHOW 2009" ROMA.
msyseahorse.com , has been presented for the first time to the Italian market in the "EUDISHOW 2009" in Roma. Thanks to all the "H2O Viaggi " staff , for all the help and kindness.
Enrique Laborde.
http://www.indocruises.com/

2008-11-03T10:23:00.000+01:00

FESTIVAL MUNDIAL ANTIBES 2008

indocruises.com (MSY. SEAHORSE) premia la mejor fotografia en color de una medusa, a la fotografa rusa, IRIANA KOCHETOVA, con un crucero por Indonesia.

INVITACION 11 SEPTIEMBRE 2008, AQUARIUM SAN SEBASTIAN

2008-08-22T13:12:00.002+02:00

AQUARIUM DONOSTIA SAN SEBASTIAN-FUNDACION OCEANOGRAFICA DE GIPUZCOA E INDOCRUISES.COM , TIENEN EL PLACER DE INVITAROS AL ACTO. DIA 11 SEPTIEMBRE/20H/AUTITORIO AQUARIUM DONOSTIA (SAN SEBASTIAN)

EN ESTE ACTO DE PRESENTACION PARTICIPARAN: VICENTE ZARAGUETA COMO PRESIDENTE DEL AQUARIUM Y ENRIQUE LABORDE DE LA EMPRESA INDOCRUISES.COM

COMENZAREMOS CON LA PRESENTACION DEL BARCO: "MSY. SEAHORSE", QUE REALIZA CRUCEROS ESPECIFICOS DE BUCEO EN EL ESTE DE INDONESIA. ACONTINUACION SE PROJECTARAN 2 FILMACIONES REALIZADAS EN LOS FONDOS DE IRIAN JAYA (PAPUA) A BORDO DEL SEAHORSE, DE 2 FOTOGRAFOS : TIM ROCK Y ERIC CHENG.

TEMINAREMOS CON LA PROJECCION DE LA PELICULA "SHARKWATER" DE ROB STEWART, GANADORA DE 26 PREMIOS INTERNACIONALES.

ESTAIS TODOS INVITADOS, LA ENTRADA ES LIBRE.

INDOCRUISES - MSY Seahorse: INDOCRUISES: " NEW INDOCRUISES BLOG "

2008-05-14T06:02:00.000+02:00

PLEASE CHECK THE ARTICLE, BY MR. TIM ROCK: "CALL OF THE TRITON", ON THE 96 ISSUE ASIAN DIVER MAGAZINE (APRIL/MAY 2008), DONE IN ONE OF OUR PROGRAME CHARTERS: SORONG/RAJA AMPAT-TRITON BAY/FAK FAK (WEST PAPUA)

INDOCRUISES: " NEW INDOCRUISES BLOG "

2008-04-01T09:13:00.000+02:00

PLEASE , CHECK THIS REPORT ON RAJA-AMPAT (TRITON BAY) TRIP.

http://divehappy.com/indonesia/raja-ampat-to-triton-bay-liveaboard-trip-report

2008-03-29T13:46:00.002+01:00

INDOCRUISES GAVE YESTERDAY,THE WINNING PRICE OF THE "32 UNDER WATER FILM FESTIVAL" OF SAN SEBASTIAN TO:MR.RAFAEL HERRERO FROM SPAIN, FOR HIS FILM "BUCEAR EN GRAN CANARIA".

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS.

ENRIQUE LABORDE, indocruises.com

"SEAHORSE",indocruises.com , is giving the "winning price" to the best film on the "32 International Under Water Film Festival" held in San Sebastian.

2008-01-23T09:39:00.000+01:00

The "SEAHORSE", indocruises.com , is giving the winning price to the best film, on the "32 International Under Water Fim Festival", held from the: 25th to the 29th march 2008 in San Sebastian (Spain).

This festival is the oldest in Europe and has in his 32 edition, 25 competing films from: France,Belgium,Spain,Italy & Japan. The winning film prize is, 7 nights for 2 persons on one of the "SEAHORSE" programmed charters.

Film Festival Email: cine.submarino@realsociedad.com

2008-01-07T21:19:00.000+01:00

FOOD & ACCOMODATION FIRST CLASS,FRIENDLY HELPFUL STAFF,EXCELLENT DIVING,EXCELLENT DIVE-MASTERS,VERY INTERESTING AND VARIED ITINERARY.WE WILL DEFINITELY TAKE ANOTHER TRIP WITH THE "SEAHORSE". JASON & MARIA PEACOK , NZ / UK

" NEW INDOCRUISES BLOG "

2007-09-08T16:20:00.000+02:00

DEAR DIVERS & FRIENDS, HERE IS OUR NEW BLOG, IF YOU HAVE BEEN ON THE "SEAHORSE", PLEASE INSERT YOUR COMENTS, THANK YOU.

www.indocruises.com