Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos is more than a dive trip, it is a pilgrimage to earth's sanctuary for endemic species, a Mecca for divers who worship biodiversity. It's not cheap but for those of us who prefer diving as far away from overcrowded and overdeveloped resort destinations as possible, the price of an all-inclusive liveaboard tour of the Galapagos Islands is well worth it.
Volcanic in origin, these islands comprise the tops of still-active volcanoes that rise from the ocean floor 2200 meters below. Situated where the cold Humboldt and several other major ocean currents converge, the Galapagos nurtures one of the richest and most diverse marine ecosystems in the world.
When to Go
The best time to visit the Galagagos is from December through June when the warm Panama Current brings calmer seas and warmer weather. From June to December, cold currents from the south lowers the water temperature to 20C (68F).
Facts about the Galapagos Islands
Area: 45,000 sq km
Land Area: 7,882 sq km
13 major islands, 8 smaller islands, 40 islets
Population: 20,000+
Estimated Population in 2015: 40,000+
1959: 97.5% of land area designated as a national park
1978: UNEXSO recognizes archipelago as World Heritage Site
1986: surrounding ocean designated as a marine reserve
2001: World Heritage Site expanded to include marine reserve
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Completely isolated from other land masses, the terrestrial ecosystem is especially fragile and native species have no natural defenses against introduced species. A recent population surge caused serious environmental problems, however, Ecuador enacted new laws in 1998 that have halted immigration.
From November 13-17, 2000, severe disputes over lobster fishing quotas erupted into violence and lobster fishers threatened to kill park wardens at the Galapagos National Park. Hostile fishers set National Park offices on fire, stole baby tortoises and destroyed telephone communications equipment cutting off contact with the outside world. Tourists were also threatened and prevented from boarding vessels bound for park areas. Park vehicles and other equipment was stolen and destroyed. Local police refused to step in and make arrests.
The Association of Park Wardens of the Galapagos National Park sent a letter to Ecuador's president charging that local police, politicians and judges have colluded with the fishing industry to violate laws aimed at protecting the park and its natural resources. The wardens demanded that a state of emergency be declared and that local police, politicians and judges be forced to take immediate action or be removed. Meanwhile, the fishers have ignored quotas and laws forbidding environmentally destructive fishing methods such as sharkfinning.
There are other threats. Early in 2001, an oil tanker loaded with bunker fuel for tourist vessels grounded on a reef and 1.1 million liters of diesel fuel spilled into the ocean. The archipelago avoided an environmental disaster when winds and currents pushed a huge oil slick out to sea, however, recent scientific studies found that extremely minute amounts of fuel oil killed over 60% of marine iguanas in contaminated areas.
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Let's face it. There are probably a lot of "good" business opportunities out there today. But what turns a good opportunity into a truly incredible opportunity? When you're considering joining a new business, there are 3 critical things you need to consider:
1) The Company, Product/Service, and Compensation Plan
The biggest mistake most people make is thinking that these ARE THE ONLY 3 THINGS to consider! Now, obviously each of these things are very important in evaluating a new business opportunity. However, they really all fall into category 1. These are pretty common sense topics. You should thoroughly research the company. Is it stable? Has it been around for a long time or is it a start up? Is it regulated by any official government or organization? Are you able to actually contact them? etc, etc, etc. The product/service is also very important. If it does not offer real value to customers then there is no point in continuing. Finally, the compensation plan should be strong. Does it reward you for building a deep organization? ...or just for people you sign up yourself? Can you easily use a downline building strategy to leverage the maximum payout? Will your downline be able to duplicate this?
While a thorough evaluation of the Company, Product/Service, and Compensation Plan is very important, it will not help you to differentiate the good opportunities from the great ones! There are plenty of good companies with quality products/services and strong compensation plans out there. So what!?! It doesn't mean you will be successful promoting them... or that your downline will be able to duplicate the result! Want to know the secret that turns good deals into great ones? Read on...
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The number one reason people fail in a new business is NOT because the company, product, or compensation plan is bad... they fail because they eventually run out of people to talk to about the business! They run out high quality, premium leads... and their downline does to! This is the classic situation that over 90% of people who join a good business opportunity end up facing! (Yes, that's right... over 90% of people who join any business fail - regardless of how good the opportunity is!)
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Now that's how you turn a good opportunity into a GREAT one! The secret is in the system!!!
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Finally, even if you have found a great company, product/service, and compensation plan... and have tapped into the Veretekk system to ensure you and your downline have an endless stream of high-end leads and powerful marketing tools, the thing that will really push your business past the tipping point is strong upline leadership and support. By using this system you will experience upline support like never before! In addition to live Veretekk training sessions, we have all the tools available to allow for hands-on assistance from serious marketing pro's virtually every day of the week!
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So how does Veretekk really work?
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Veretekk is designed to allow you to develop a powerful sphere of influence through a series of simple "point and click" activities. You do NOT buy leads with Veretekk. The system develops them for you by allowing you to establish real, meaningful relationships with other people. The leads you develop through your Veretekk system will be the best quality leads you have ever seen! These are people who will actually know who you are when you call them... many of them will actually be awaiting your call! Better yet, over time many of them will actually start calling you before you!
Veretekk works by allowing you to provide other people with REAL VALUE to help THEM.
The system comes with a wide range of "Traffic Portals" which are designed to be extremely compelling to each visitor and offer them unique value. Your Veretekk Silver system gives you access to a very limited number of these Traffic Portals. By upgrading to Veretekk Gold you'll have access to the entire suite of portals.
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Scuba Diving Maui
Do you want to see a side of Maui like never before? Check out the beautiful island of Maui from a different view- underwater! There are many places in Maui where you can go scuba diving even if you have never been before. You can go on a guided tour, learn from an instructor or rent equipment if you dont have your own. Below is more information about snorkeling and scuba diving in Maui.
Diving Trips
There are many different diving trips for you to choose from if you are staying in Maui. Many places offer small group SCUBA trips to at least two different destinations on each day of the week. Set out with other divers on a fully-equipped dive boat and enjoy comfortable seating and amenities (such as a bathroom) while you travel to your dive location.
There are knowledgeable crew members and diving instructors that can help you no matter what your level of experience and most dives are very affordable. If you are concerned with price, you might also look into package deals to save you money or go with a group.
There are also many specialty diving opportunities such as diving in caves or caverns. There are special excursions you can take with a professional tour guide to show you sights you probably never dreamed of before.
If you are a novice diver or if you are in a party with snorkelers, then you might want to take a different boat trip or tank dive trip. You will have to contact facilities that offer these to find out all the details. There are also many introductory dives and diving courses for you if you are new to the underwater world.
Snorkeling Trips
In addition to scuba diving, you might want to try snorkeling. There are many places that let you view gorgeous coral reefs and much more as well as the many exotic underwater living creatures of the Hawaiian Islands. Set out on a boat with many other snorkelers whether its your first time or youve been doing it forever. Head out to a nice snorkeling location such as a coral reef and friendly, knowledgeable crew will help you even if you have never done this before. There are boogie boards available to help you while moving through the water.
Even if you have been snorkeling before, you have likely never seen it like it is in Maui so it is well worth the time to go for at least one day and check it out. Snorkeling usually costs around $50 a day per person but you will have to call actual facilities since prices are subject to change. There are also group deals and discounts that you may be eligible for as well if you call and check into it.
Diving Courses
If you dont know how to dive, you might want to look into getting some instructions first before you set out to go on a dive with people that know what they are doing. There are also many places that offer diving courses for those of you that may not have even been diving before. You can take classes on all the details of diving as well as go out on a boat with an instructor that will show you exactly how to do everything properly and safely.
If you are looking to find out exact pricing and diving schedules for different resorts and facilities, you will have to call them to find out all of the details. Equipment rentals can vary in pricing according to exactly what you need and what company you go through so you have to call to find out for sure. There are some places in Maui that offer trips and equipment that have their information available online and this may make it easier for you to plan ahead for your trip and find which location you want to use.
If you are going to be in Maui for vacation, you really need to take at least one day to go scuba diving or snorkeling and see the amazing underwater world in person for yourself. You might even want to take along an underwater camera to remember your adventure.
You can check into pricing, dive days and times as well as what certifications they have and what comes in their deals to help choose the one that suits your needs the best.
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