Brief from the Reef: A whole new kinda “Trip” sent on
11 January 2012
Hello Recipient,
As we bring in the new year, Reef & Rainforest wants you to know about a cool new trend in night diving. Some call it Glow Diving, some call it Fluro Diving, we call it really trippy glow-in-the-dark coral reefs. Even critters like shrimp and lizard fish glow.

“Black lights” aren’t just for dance clubs and Halloween parties; several innovative dive operators are taking them on night dives. Using a blue flashlight, corals and anemones glow bright green. Lizardfish and Spearer Mantis Shrimp have fluorescent patches. Hermit Crabs and Seagrass take on a different color.

Fluorescence underwater is a fairly new discovery and much is still unknown about what creatures fluoresce and why they do it. Some scientist theorize that the fluorescent proteins are acting as a sunscreen, some think it’s part of the photosynthesis process. Another theory is that it’s some sort of beacon the corals use to signal each other. Whatever the reason, we’d like to invite you to “become one with the universe” and see how the reef can blow your mind with mesmerizing patterns and psychedelic colors at these dive locations.
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Sulawesi, Indonesia: Wakatobi Dive Resort
Wakatobi offers fluo-diving as part of their VIP personal services package. Their dive includes a presentation, a film and a thorough briefing about florescence diving. They even offer “Fluo-snorkeling.”

Dumaguete/Puerto Galera, Philippines: Atlantis Dumaguete and Atlantis Puerto Galera
See the Corals and anemones stand out in neon colors when you visit the Philippines for a Fluro Night Dive. If you book your stay at either Atlantis resort by February 15, 2012 you’ll get your Fluorescence dive for FREE!

Grand Cayman, Caribbean: Compass Point
Every Thursday night Ocean Frontiers takes divers out for their very special Glow Dive. You’ll dig it, man. They include Ultra Violet LED flashlights, muffins and hot chocolate and unlimited bottom time.

Grenada, Caribbean: True Blue Bay Resort
The FLUORESCENCE dives with Aquanauts Grenada can be done either from shore or a boat. Normally $95 (boat) and $75 (shore), Reef & Rainforest customers will enjoy $30 off on Fluro dives. Act fast, this deal expires February 29, 2012.

Bonaire, Caribbean: Buddy Dive Resort
Buddy Dive is now offering this amazing experience on Tuesday and Thursdays evenings. Creatures that you were never aware of before will captivate, amaze and delight you.
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