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Friends Of The Sea Inc.

Friends of The Sea is involved in supporting community based activities that promote the protection and care for our Marine Environment.

FOS does not charge for these services and obtains its funding from diving activities and donations from the public..

If you wish to support FOS send a donation to: The Honorary Secretary Friends of the Sea Inc. Post Office Box 319 Oberon NSW 2787 Australia.

Introduction to scuba diving by Alexander Wilon FOS Honorary President

scuba diving is the safest and most enjoyable sport
you will ever experience



Photo by A.Wilon

Discovering the underwater world is a moving and exciting experience for most people. The feeling of peace, wonder and exhilaration is indescribable. Scuba allows you to explore the majestic beauty of inner space and to meet face to face its fascinating inhabitants.

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The sea world embraces you and entertains you with its beauty and mastery. Your mind is tuned to the splendour that surrounds you. Free from distractions and noise, you begin to discover a dialogue--even the smallest creature has a story to tell.

Alex hanging around in Pukhet

Divers are fun people to be with, they enjoy life to the fullest and have lots of stories to tell. Wherever you go, in Australia or overseas, you will make lots of interesting friends and discover amazing places. One thing is for sure, travelling scuba divers are never bored!

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Diving brings people closer. Families who dive together enjoy a unique closeness--age barriers dissolve underwater! Hold hands with a loved one and glide across a coral reef--it's an experience you will never forget.

Photo A. Wilon

Diving is a fun activity for kids and adults alike--and it's also cool. You'll never be any cooler than under the waves! You don't have to be superfit to learn. But I promise you, after your first dive you will want to become fit for diving.

Photo A. Wilon

Diving is making new friends, trekking to new places, exploring new worlds, having fun, getting fit in the bargain, meeting aliens (the entire cast of the Abyss is waiting down there), finding hidden treasures (don't laugh it has happened), visiting marine animals (the sea is the biggest aquarium you will ever visit).

Most importantly, diving will give you time to think and hear the counsel of your soul.

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Dale and Cecilia's Underwater Wedding

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