The International Ecotourism Society – TIES ecoAuction 2010-2011
Auction Ends: Apr 26, 2011 08:00 PM EDT

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Hawaii Eco Boat Dive Trip (Item #2)

Item Number
103
Estimated Value
192 USD
Sold
25 USD to kayseabuscher
Number of Bids
6  -  Bid History

Item Description

Eco Boat Dive Tour on Oahu's famous North Shore in Hawaii with Deep Ecology.

Commitment to the Marine Environment: Deep Ecology's Propane-powered dive boat is the only one of its kind in Hawaii with 40-50% lower emissions, and will take you places no other company dives.

Memories of a Lifetime: On the dive tour you will also visit endangered Green Sea Turtle cleaning stations. Having conducted 55 rescues of turtles wrapped in fishing line, divers often have the opportunity to see the direct action tactics that have made Deep Ecology one of the most unique dive operations in the world. You may also see the most acrobatic dolphins in the world, Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins, which are spotted on a regular basis.

This tour has been generously donated by Deep Ecology. Two additional dive tours are available for bidding on this auction. See all items on US Travel section

Learn more about Deep Ecology Boat Dives.


Item Special Note

In order to participate in this boat dive tour, divers must be certified with valid certification agency. This North Shore boat tour runs from June to August and must be booked at least 10 days in advance.

Included: Light lunch (sandwiches & snacks), Cold drinks, Equipment rentals, Guided tours.

 

Deep Ecology Conservation Initiatives

Deep Ecology actively supports marine conservation efforts such as endangered green sea turtle rescues, Ghost Net recoveries, beach clean-ups and community services.

Through these activities, community and media outreach, Deep Ecology has helped create a Marine Sanctuary in its areas of operation. Less than 1% of Hawaii's coastline is protected.

Deep Ecology is a National Geographic recognized dive center, offering the National Geographic Specialty Course a combination of buoyancy skills, navigation practices, and marine life observation techniques, to help you become a practiced naturalist.

Deep Ecology is a certified B Corporaition business.

 

 

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If you are the successful bidder, you will receive an email from TIES with the certificate confirming your purchase within 24 hours of the auction close. All TIES eco-holiday auction items are valid for one year (excluding the blackout dates noted in the item description) unless otherwise stated. The winner will receive contact details of the trip provider(s) to make travel arrangements.

All proceeds raised from your purchase of this trip will go directly to The International Ecotourism Society to support their numerous projects in support of responsible travel worldwide.

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