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Whales in Fiji
MatavaFiji - 7/09/2009 10:00 PM
Today I witnessed the most amazing thing I have ever seen. Whales. Seeing these creatures in their natural environment is single handedly, without a doubt the greatest most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Earlier that morning I had been a guide for our guests. We went to Eagle Rock, one of our nearby dive sites, and saw 16 Grey Reef Sharks moving together in one big pack, I’d never seen anything like it before, it was great. After that dive I thought that my day could not get any better. Boy w...
The surface interval! The surface interval!
MatavaFiji - 1/25/2009 5:09 PM
The surface interval! :The amount of time spent on the surface between two dives. Yes, indeed this time is a necessary part of diving dictated by mathematical decompression models that track the theoretical nitrogen you have in your body before during and after a dive (Breath). But with all that said what a brilliant idea to have an hour or so break with a new group of people with nothing to entertain ourselves except each other. Under some palm trees on a deserted beach with food and friends. T...
Diving Diversity
MatavaFiji - 1/18/2009 12:23 AM
Written by Kate the Kiwi For divers here at Matava, every day starts the same... Sitting at the waters edge eating french toast, eggs or museli. Divemaster Jo or Jone approaches and in chorus the divers ask "Where are we going diving today?!" and every day their reply remains the same... "In the water." Followed by laughs, sighs and a general appreciation for Fijian humour, the divers day begins. And although the divers day always begins the same, no doubt it will always end with different dive ...
Free Diving in November in Fiji Free Diving in November in Fiji
MatavaFiji - 11/07/2008 10:18 PM
FREE DIVING! Due to a very last minute cancellation of a group of 10 divers, Matava in Kadavu, Fiji, now has a few clear weeks to fill until the end of November. Therefore we are offering a KILLER deal for divers out there willing to travel at last minute by offering F~R~E~E D~I~V~I~N~G ! Yes, totally FREE 2 tank morning dives for every full day you stay at Matava until the end of November! Dive the wonders of the Great Astrolabe Barrier reef in Kadavu, Fiji and experience pelagics, mantas, shar...