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Welcome to Triton Diving |
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Sunday, 15 November 2009 20:24
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Come and scuba dive with Triton Dive Lodge in Sodwana Bay, South Africa for the best diving experience available. Our accommodation ranges between wooden thatch cabins, two to four sleeper brick thatch cabins and ensuite chalets spaciously scattered around the premises between the shady indigenous trees with large lawn areas. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with an ethnic theme. All rooms and ablutions are serviced daily. Also new to Triton two bedroom fully self catered houses set in the bush for total privacy.
We have a decked under cover pool area to cool off during the day. Our kitchen is fully equipped and all cooking and eating utensils are supplied. Adjacent is our communal barbecue area where you can be assured of meeting many interesting people whilst preparing your meals. You don’t have to worry about dishes as we have staff to do that for you. Our bar is licensed and adequately stocked and should cater for most of your refreshment needs. We also have a restaurant for if you don't want to worry about cooking during your stay with us.
We offer dives to all reef complexes at Sodwana Bay and have marks for +-100 different dive sites between 10 and 120 metres. Our dive masters, skippers and instructors are hand picked and trained personally by the owner to ensure that you have a safe memorable experience on every dive. You will find their diving and environmental knowledge to be vast and addictive and we are sure you’ll be back for more. Come and see what “The Triton Experience” is all about. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 21 November 2009 15:43 )
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Butterfly Story |
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Sunday, 15 November 2009 20:30
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BUTTERFLY STORY New Dive Site: We went for a dive on Skipper's Reef The divers descended on a shoal of 27 racoon butterflyfish - such a big aggregation is an unusual sight, surely related to the fact that there was no camera amongst the group. 18 species of butterflyfish were seen on this dive each with its distinctive colour pattern in black, yellow and white. butterflyfish feed on a variety of reef creatures including seaweed, coral polyps, small invertebrates and fish eggs. Some types feed only on coral polyps such as the beautiful maypole butterflyfish and the purple or redfin butterflyfish. Many petrol the reef in pairs and stay together for many years if not life. Butterflyfish are considered inducator species - a clear sign of a healthy reef. Our reefs are doing very well and it is a real privilage to experience this type of diversity on a single dive. The only species the divers didn't see are the Indian butterflyfish - a single pair known only from one cave in Sodwana Bay and those known from the submarine canyons. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 20 November 2009 13:20 )
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Mysterious marine marvels of intertidal rockpools of Sodwana |
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Sunday, 15 November 2009 20:32
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Many a visitor to Sodwana has experienced the thrills of snorkelling with whale sharks, diving with dolphins and sighting manta rays on the move. But what about the fascinating world of rock pools? Few have taken the time to explore the many hidden alcoves both above and below the water surface.
After a quick first glance it may appear that there is nothing unusually special about these pools; but after a closer look, creatures such as mantis shrimps, colourful sea anemones, sea squirts and sea slugs abound. Most of these animals are brightly coloured to blend in with the brilliant orange of a sponge or the deep purple and green of iridescent seaweeds. Many of these fascinating creatures have very interesting habits. For example mantis shrimps are masters of camouflage and have extremely strong front claws, which they use to crush the shells of their prey. Another creature that you may spot is the beautiful polka-dot bubble shell, which has a shimmering blue-green fringe around its muscular foot. This creature is an opisthobranch, which looks like a sea slug except it sports a shell.
Observant explorers will most likely find a striking array of creatures that are beyond the scope of their imaginations. So go ahead and take a peek!
By Megan Laird
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 January 2010 15:04 )
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2010 Madagascar |
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Sunday, 15 November 2009 20:33
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The Triton 2010 Madagascar trip is going ahead - The dates will be 25 May - 05 June with 11 nights accommodation plus 6 dives with weights and tanks from just R13 252.00 per person sharing at the present exchange rate of 11.20. This is really a holiday in a lifetime. You can see the photos from our last trip on our Galleries page. Contact Eve for more information.
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Sodwana Diving Permits |
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Sunday, 15 November 2009 20:28
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Diving Permits will be enforced from 1st September
- permits can be obtained from the Post Office for R85.00 for a year, monthly permits are also available. You can also get the permits at the KZNW office inside the parksboard at Sodwana Bay. The maximum fine for not having a permit is R10, 000.00!
For information on how to obtain a diving permit please contact our office. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 22 November 2009 14:09 )
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