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EGYPT
Letter from the Editor
Wow…well, many thought last year was a classic for
1001 SANDY BEACHES AND A CORAL SEA
underwater action in the red sea, but summer 2009
seems to have raised the encounter stakes to a higher
level. life is extremely healthy out there with vibrant reefs,
a mass of creatures and regular big animal sightings –
perfectly illustrated in this issue by stunning photographs
and tales of ras mohammed by alex mustard (page 14).
sadly, we have also seen over these summer months the
release of more reports by scientists on the problems
faced by marine life in less protected waters around
the world. the most shocking is the updated list on
endangered species by the international union for
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Conservation of nature (iCun) revealing that a third of the
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globe’s shark species are threatened with extinction (see
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at over-fishing by an industry feeding a monstrous
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demand for shark products, notably fins.
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it’s hard to stomach the footage of fishermen mercilessly
slicing off the fins off sharks and discarding their dying
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bodies overboard. Complete destruction of one of
the most important species on the planet for bowls
6 News
of tasteless fin soup – it’s senseless. sharks were the
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reason i learned to dive and each lucky encounter
Shark File
i’ve valued. after ten years of underwater searches, i
12 Cleaning Up Ras Mohammed
finally experienced my first hammerhead meeting this
summer. eight in one day off Jackson reef. one from a
14 Red Sea Life: Summer School with Alex Mustard
school of six came so close, i could’ve have touched him.
20 Inspecting the Inspectors
Hammerheads are the most gracious and beautiful of the
many sharks i have seen. i’m totally smitten. i felt mixed
Brendan O’Brien shadows the CDWS auditors
emotions that dive, however, as just the day before i
24 Deep Under Covered?
read the iCun report listing hammerheads among those
Investigative report on diving insurance
threatened with global extinction.
26 Compact Skills: Snapping in the shallows
it is not a time to admit defeat though. as the experts
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say, the fight isn’t over. turn to page 11 where the shark
Snorkel Site: Sharm el Sheikh’s ’s top sites
trust’s dedicated and highly active director ali Hood
30 Health Matters: Dehydration dangers
highlights what each of us can do to help ensure future
generations of divers continue to enjoy unforgettable
32 Red Sea Life: Breathing life into corals
shark experiences in the wild.
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M 34 Freediver Focus: with Sara Campbell
elsewhere in issue two of Blue, are lots more features,
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R 36 Competition: Win a mini safari with Sea Queen Fleet including a fly-on-the-wall look at CDWs audits, top
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L 37 My Scene: Hurghada’s island getaway
news and your views. a perfect surface time read between
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41 Talking Tech: with John Kean
so…while there’s still a few weeks of summer and the life
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continues to thrive out there…i say adieu for now…i’m off
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Charlotte Boan
1001 luxury hotels set amidst glorious beaches of fine white sand waiting only for you.
Front cover image: alex mustard
editor, Blue
1001 species of fish swimming lazily through the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea.

1001 sporting activities and mesmerising cultural events for roaming holiday-makers or
fun-loving families. 1001 magnificent sunsets unfolding above the pink-blushing
issue 2 august / september 2009 www.cdws.travel 
mountains of the Sinai. 1001 memories that will be yours forever. www.egypt.travel
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