Diving center in Seychelles, on Praslin Island
Before After On Friday 2 nd February 2018 we met with Allen Cedras, the base manager of Curieuse Island of the (SNPA) Seychelles National Park Authority and Gilberte Gendron to discuss the reintroduction of a coral reef project that Octopus Diver was...
Last Tuesday (June 8) was World Oceans Day. Started in 2009, World Oceans Day was created by the United Nations as an opportunity to celebrate the ocean and the value it provides in the form of seafood, trade routes, and sport (in case you missed it,...
N EW: NITROX AVAILABLE FROM OCTOPUS DIVER The last few years, a new symbol has flourished in many clubs / diving bases / dive boats: NITROX. This is a real improvement for diving. By increasing the% oxygen in compressed air diving cylinders, it increases...
Whether you are a CMAS, PADI, CMAS, CEDIP, NAUI, SSI, etc.. You need to show us a valid diving certificate indicating your level, together with your logbook. We offer exploration dives under Dive Masters supervision as required by law in the Seychelles....
Yep! on Wednesday, you can dive at night too! Meeting time is 18h (here near the equator, it gets dark at 18:30 ...), you get ready, attend the briefing and you leave by at 18:30. 10 minutes of boat ride and you're next to St. Pierre Island, in the Marine...
If you’re looking for a flexible way to fit a scuba certification into your busy schedule or if you just prefer web based learning, then PADI eLearning scuba programs are the way to go. 1- Intro dive 2- PADI Scuba Diver 3- PADI Open Water Diver 4- PADI...
Sunday is a s pecial, double tank trip in the morning, but nothing in the afternoon. Just come at 9am at the club (we can also pick you up at your hotel) and you embark on two dives. As usual, the sites are decided at the last minute due to weather. You...
The right personal technique and behaviour under water is probably the most difficult part of underwater photography. One will probably advance/improve over the years, gaining experience through action; nevertheless there are some basic rules, which can...
That's it! The "reef balls" Made in Seychelles is finally under water along the Coral Garden site. It has been several months since we had chosen, in agreement with Rodney Quatre Marine biologist for the Seychelles Marine Park authority, to manufacture...
When at Octopus, we were wondering how to help the regrowth of coral, inquiring about the different methods used in the world, we looked at what Nature Seychelles an NGO on Mahé was proposing, and through them were fortunate to meet Gideon Levy, who introduced...
5 nurseries are now in place on the outskirts of Cousin. They contain the following species: Acropora hyacinthus Acropora cytherea Acropora irregularis Pocillopora eydouxi Pocillopora verrucosa The team realized that the pieces of coral should not be...
Again in a way to help the recovery of coral reef, we found that dead coral on the bottom is moved by the waves during the windy season. This movement breaks the emergence of new recruits. But if the bottom is stabilized, the new generation of coral is...
When it comes to respect to the environment, every small action counts. About the Reef, a diver can make a difference. First, ensuring perfect buoyancy and keeping his distance from the Acropora and other varieties of coral. At OCTOPUS, our staff has...
Jean-Michel Cousteau is the son of the famous Jacques Cousteau. He published a memoir this summer, My Father, the Captain, so we’ve seen his name in the media a little more frequently. One article in particular caught my attention. In it, Cousteau muses...
Diabetes is a widespread and complicated illness. Like most diseases that aren’t completely understood, doctors often take an overly conservative stance when patients ask what they are and are not allowed to do. Such has been the case for the past 20...
Really like the sea? Then spend the rest of eternity there. Neptune Memorial Reef will take your cremated remains and mix them with concrete, then place the resulting molded shape into an artificial reef structure. A commemorative plaque is placed later....
Gidi, the Head of Coral Mission has left us, he had to return to Israeland this isBart from Holland who replaces him. The Nature Seychelles team is very cosmopolitan, we have Kevinfrom India, Calum from Scotland, Sam freshly arrived from England, David...
Sea Shepherd's Mission Statement Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the...
Seychelles is reputed to be one of the most beautiful destinations on Earth. With more than half of our land area designated as Nature Reserves, we share our islands with some of the rarest endemic species of flora and fauna on the planet, including the...
We are very proud to announce to all our friends that we now support "LONGITUDE 181 NATURE" by becoming ambassador for the "international guidelines for responsible divers". It is both an honor and a tremendous encouragement to go further in our actions...
Some beautiful pictures of Muriel BARRERE, a loyal OCTOPUS diver, rugby is undoubtedly her first love but diving is not far behind, the spots of the Southwest of France have no secrets from her and her wetsuit rarely have time to dry (even in winter)...
Here is the first level of PADI, the Scuba Diver. Training can be done in 2 or 3 days and consists of 3 sessions in the pool and two dives in the sea You also need to study some theory (the first 3 chapters of the Open Water Manual). This is a good start...
You are dreaming about working in the diving industry? Well here is the first step, the Divemaster. This program opens the door to a new world with PADI professional job opportunities worldwide. Moreover, it is also an access to the next step, to become...
We offer 2 specialties : Nitrox and Deep diver ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPECIALTY: ENRICHED AIR / NITROX DIVER NEW: NITROX AVAILABLE FROM OCTOPUS DIVER The last few years, a new symbol has flourished in many clubs / diving bases / dive boats: NITROX. This is a...
NEWS PRICES 2017/2018 Every day : 9am & 11am Own equipment Rental Equipment SINGLE DIVE PACKAGE OF 5 DIVES PACKAGE OF 10 DIVES NIGHT DIVE LONG RANGE DIVE TWO TANKS DIVE NITROX FILLING 5€ extra 45€ 215€ 405€ 55€ 50€ 85€ 55€ 260€ 495€ 65€ 60€ 105€ Every...
