Worker Bitten By Shark!

An aquarium worker has been bitten by an Angel Shark also known as a Monkfish. The 23-year-old staff diver of the Deep Sea Aquarium in North Queensferry suffered between 15 and 20 lacerations, of which were about a centimetre long, in the attack.

The wounds were dressed by paramedics and he was later released. Deep Sea World has begun an investigation into the incident.

The angel shark or a monkfish is an ambush predator that lies and waits for its unsuspecting prey to venture close enough before making its attack.

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The Simply Snorkel iPhone App Is Now Available!

We now have available for free download our Simply Snorkel iPhone Application! We are very excited at the launch of our iPhone Apps and we hope our customers will be too!

The Simply Snorkel iPhone Application lets you browse and purchase all your snorkelling gear on the go, wherever and whenever you like using your iPhone or iPod Touch! Simply search for the product you want by its department and once you have found it you can click on it for more information and further pictures just like you would on simplysnorkel.co.uk. Once you have the item you want in your basket you can proceed to the checkout where you can make a secure payment.

For more information on our Simply Snorkel iPhone App click here.

Click here to download the App from iTunes.

Undersea Explorers and Snorkel Safaris

The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are keen to strengthen and enhance its existing marine awareness  programme by developing two new, inspirational and dynamic activities which allow people to engage with their local marine development.

The first activity is called Undersea Explorers which is a pool based snorkel programme with simulated undersea landscapes. This group is aimed at young groups such as scouts and guides where they are able to use swimming pools across the region to to simulate their undersea landscapes and wildlife in the North Sea. The children can get involved in educational activities and games which provide a practical way of learning. Additional benefits of this programme include, building confidence in water, snorkel skills, team building and leadership.

The Second activity is the Snorkelling Safari. These are run in the spring and summer so it maybe something to look into for next year. The programme is open to families and young people aged ten and above. The main aim of the Snorkel Safari is to engage people in their local marine environment and promote good stewardship of it. Children must have parental consent and be able to provide medical information. Boat cover, a beach base, radio contact and in-water Marshalls would be provided so you can be confident that your children will be safe.

Click here for the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website where you can find out more information.

Fuji FinePix J15 Camera and Housing

Simply Snorkel welcome the Fuji FinePix J15 Camera and Housing with open arms! This camera is easy to use and is suitable for taking anywhere but with the housing it allows you to take images whilst snorkelling.

The J15 has 8.2 megapixels, a 3 x optical zoom and ISO 1600 light sensitivity. It is incredibly easy to use and the Graphical User Interface helps take the guesswork out of selecting a camera setting. The Camera and Housing package also include a 2GB SD Card for extra memory storage.

The housing is robust and provides protection down to a depth of 3 metres whilst also keeping dirt, mud and sand out. A secure latch locks the camera safely inside which prevents it being opened accidentally.

Click here for more details on the Fuji FinePix J15 Camera and Housing.

Please Help Our Manager!

Our Operations Manager, Nick Stiles is running the Great Gorilla Run in London this Saturday and  needs your help in raising £400.

1000 people dress up in Gorilla costumes and go ape for the day in order to save the last 700 mountain gorillas left in the wild.

Paticipants have to run or jog 7km around London, passing famous landmarks like London Bridge and the Tate Modern.

Click here for more information on The Gorilla Organization

 

 Click here to sponsor Nick.

Leicester Scouts Go Bog Snorkelling!

Well done to the Leicester Scouts who completed the World Bog Snorkelling Championships on August 31st in Wales.

The Scouts weren’t put off by the rain which made the bog even muddier. They stood proud in their BSAC T-Shirts and gave it their snorkelling all to complete the course; a 2 metre wide trench, waist deep and 60 metres long cut through a bog. The challenge is to snorkel the 60 metres of the bog and back again as fast as you can.

If you think it sounds easy, it isn’t. The medal at the end is truly deserved.

It’s a fun challenge which attracts a lot of participants and spectators. You can even do it in fancy dress if you like!

Check out this video to see if it’s something you fancy giving a go!

10% Off This Bank Holiday

This bank holiday weekend we are offering 10% off instock items. Our prices are already fantastic so with an extra 10% off you'll struggle to find what your looking for cheaper.

Voucher code is: BHA9 available at all of our online stores

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