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Oceanaddicts 10 Years on
We are now in the middle of our 3rd lockdown in less than a year and Covid-19 is playing havoc with our lives, our economy,
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“Cold” Water Diving
For many divers their experience of scuba diving includes sunshine and warm tropical seas and is something they would do on holidays. But for those
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Marine Critter Encounters 2017
As divers we often have close up encounters with many varied and wonderful sea creatures. As it is “downtime” here at Oceanaddicts in the run
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Experiences in Ireland
One of the nicest things about operating a dive business like Oceanaddicts is the many new people we meet. Recently we met Nico who is
Jobbridge Internship With Oceanaddicts Ref: 917099
Oceanaddicts are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person with an interest in Scuba Diving to work with them in the coming season. Previous experience
Work Experience at Oceanaddicts
by Rachel White Having recently moved from the most inland County in Ireland – Laois to the beautiful coastal town of Kinsale, County Cork, I
RHIZOSTOMA OCTOPUS – The Barrel Jellyfish
This year we have been seeing an amazing number of Barrel jellyfish on our dives and snorkels here in the Kinsale area. Rhizostoma octopus is
Stab jackets, blowing bubbles and neon green crocs.
By Finbarr O’Mahony “There’s nothing wrong with enjoying looking at the surface of the ocean itself, except that when you finally see what goes on
Six Degrees of Separation
By Johnny Hamilton In general sea water temperatures take longer to rise and fall than temperatures over land masses. Irelands relatively warm temperate climate is
Mackerel Heaven
by Johnny Hamilton As of late there has been no need to set the alarm clocks on board Embarr as we have consistently been awoken by
A Tall Ship Driven Ashore
By Johnny Hamilton On Wednesday, 24th July, 2013, we bore witness to the sad and tragic sinking of the Tall Ship Astrid. At approximately 12.30pm
Embarr Ahoy!
By Johnny Hamilton It’s the eve of Embarr’s maiden expedition of summer 2013 and on board we have divers from the Bermondsey and Windsor Dive