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Kathleen Russell

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Abu Dhabi

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Al Mahara Diving Center

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Al Mahara Diving Center is a premiere PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center outfitted as Aqualung Partner Center. In addition to training programs we retail premiere quality products and are active cleaning the marine debris from in the water.

We offer full range of PADI courses from Discover Scuba Diving, Bubblemakers to Instructor Development programs including IDC-Staff Instructor training.

As a member of Emirates Diving Association in the UAE and active Project Aware member, we are committed to building awareness about the plight of the shark population and to protect them and also to promote conservation of the marine environment and organizing plenty of activities including beach and underwater clean ups. Join Al Mahara Diving Center and Project Aware to take on these issues to create more awareness and a better earth for future generations. Come visit us at our shop or on our website to find out more about our next eco adventures.

Website: www.divemahara.com Telephone: +971-2643 7377 Fax:+971-26437514 Email: info@divemahara.com

My Blog Entries

Submitted by divemahara on Jan. 21/12

Volvo Ocean Race Beach Clean Up another success in Abu Dhabi

Volvo Ocean Race hosts a beautifying beach clean with an artistic difference

PRESS RELEASE

Submitted by divemahara on Dec. 31/11

GHOST NET REMOVAL EXERCISE in Abu Dhabi

Congratulations to the intrepid divers who joined Al Mahara Diving Center on Friday 30th December 2011 in the ghost net removal exercise!

The day started with a safety briefing by Darren Drewery, PADI Instructor who talked about the importance of clearing the abandoned fishing lines and nets as they can cause divers to get entangled as well as marinelife. Previous trips to the MV Jassim wreck off Abu Dhabi caused divers to take action as plenty of abandoned lines were encountered.

About the MV Jassim

Submitted by divemahara on Nov. 04/11

Whalesharks spotted in Mussandam, Oman

Its great news to hear our divers reporting back after a great weekend of diving in the Mussandam region last week on an overnight dhow trip.

11 intrepid divers lead by PADI instructor, Rob were lucky enough to encounter several whale sharks near popular dive site "Lima Rock" and Ras Lima. It was reported they saw 5 whale sharks, with one being 10 meter in length.

Submitted by divemahara on Nov. 04/11

Reef Check Training (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)

Reef Check in Abu Dhabi

Submitted by divemahara on Nov. 04/11

Inter-Continental Hotel Abu Dhabi underwater clean up

Thank you to all the volunteers for participating in the IHG Abu Dhabi underwater clean up on 8th October 2011. Special thanks to the Inter-Continental Hotel Abu Dhabi and Emirates Diving Association, Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi and Averda for supporting this event. Divers brought up a reasonable amount of trash this morning!

Submitted by divemahara on Aug. 25/11

Finley goes to UAE Red Crescent to donate for charity

During the holy month of Ramadan in Abu Dhabi, plenty of people do allot of charitable work and really go out of their way to help others in need. Al Mahara Dive Team and Finley on such occasion went to the Red Crescent to donate children's clothes and toys and other non perishable items which were donated by divers.

Submitted by divemahara on Aug. 23/11

Finley goes wreck diving off Abu Dhabi and gets ready for the mighty Mussandam

My dear dive buddies,

Its been a hot hot week in Abu Dhabi since my arrival (40-50 degrees C). I am coming during the holy month of Ramadan and many people and divers are fasting from sunrise to sunset. It is a wonderful place to visit with lots of cultural diversity amongst all the people living here. And the hospitality of the Emerati people (my host country) have been the best! And many people here love the sea and share the passion of various marine sports.

Submitted by divemahara on Aug. 10/11

Finley's adventure continues in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi and Al Mahara Diving Center welcomes Finley from her long journey from Koh Tao, Thailand. She arrived safely in the beginning of August and received a red carpet welcome. UAE is renowned for its great hospitality!