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Next PADI IDC In Mozambique - July 2012

Ever thought about training to do the best job in the world, at one of the best dive spots on the planet? Well now you can!

We are very excited to annouce that we have confirmed dates for our next Instructor Development Course (IDC), scheduled for July 2012.

We will be working in conjunction with Daniel Martin from Aquaventures, a platinum course director with more than 11 years of IDC experience in various countries. Most South African Course Directors were trained by Daniel at some stage in their career.

If you would like to make an enquiry, you can contact Daniel directly on danny@aquaventures.biz, or contact Johan and Mauritza at Jeff's Pro Dive centre on diving@jeffsmoz.com

At over 2 metres, a smalleye stingray is not small at all. The biggest stingray in the world was spotted on Green Tree last week, when our divers were treated to an awesome fly-by at 30m. Accompanied by an entourage of 3 Cobia, the divers at first thought it was a Manta, but soon realised that they were witnessing something very special. And to make it even more amazing, the whole experience was captured on video by Rufus.

So, Manta Reef re-opened...

We got up very early to ensure we were the first boat there, the first divers to visit the reef in a month, and what can I say?? It was amazing!! Four Manta sightings, of which 3 were distinct different Mantas. The reef was teeming with life, and on the second dive we even saw a Bow-mouth Guitarfish.

Since then we've had more Manta sightings on Manta Reef and XTC, so we're pleased to say that the Manta Coast is still living up to it's name.

Welcome to episode 2 of the all new weekly Jeff's Pro Dive centre blog, where we'll be keeping you up to speed with the latest movements here on the Manta Coast of Mozambique.

Thankfully the king tides have passed and we're no longer in danger of having Mozambique's first underwater dive centre. The damage has been done and we are in the process of fortifying the front of house and replacing the sand banks that were washed away. It was a first to see a JCB carving up the beach for once, rather than the usual foolhardy fishermen, with over-inflated tyres and deflated spirits.

Welcome to the all-new weekly Jeff's blog! Every Sunday we'll be posting the latest news and happenings from our own little piece of paradise here on the Manta Coast of majestic Mozambique.

All of us at Jeff's Palm Resort are proud to unveil our brand spanking new website. If you're looking to Discover Mozambique, you've come to the right place. Here you'll find all the info you need on our beach resort accommodation options, scuba diving on the Manta Coast, facilities and special offers. Not to mention stunning images of life at Praia de Jangamo, both above and below the surface. You can also make bookings directly online, and be sure to come back to check out our latest news and out of season specials.