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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Michael Salvarezza, Christopher Weaver,	Antarctica: Voyage to the Frozen Continent	Nature- Animals, Nature- Environment, Nature- Marine Life	The frozen wilderness of the last continent, Antarctica, has long held a spellbinding fascination for scientists and explorers alike. Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they journey across the turbulent Drake Passage to explore the pristine wilderness along the Antarctic Peninsula. Along the way, we explore the spectacular natural beauty of the continent, dramatic landscapes, stunning wildlife and heart stopping adventure both above and below the water make for a truly inspiring program. This program will discuss the history of exploration in Antarctica, expedition logistics, scuba diving equipment, Antarctic wildlife, the Southern Ocean and the geology of Antarctica. We will also dive beneath the frigid Southern Ocean and introduce the audience to the strange and magical underwater environment of Antarctica. Finally, Eco-Photo Explorers will look at the Antarctica of today and take a glimpse into the future of this very special place. This very special program is a favorite with audiences of all ages.	$201- $350
Michael Salvarezza, Christopher Weaver,	Baker's Dozen - 13 Hot Diving Hot Spots	History, Media- Photography, Nature- Marine Life	All divers are asked the same question: Where is your favorite place to dive? If you’ve been diving for any length of time, you know this is a difficult question to answer. Why settle on one? Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they uncover the secrets of 13 of the world’s greatest diving locations. The colorful reefs of Fiji, the dramatic shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon, heart-stopping Shark Cage diving in Guadalupe Island and the frozen wilderness of Antarctica are just a few of the destinations that will be examined in this interesting and exciting program.	$201- $350
Michael Salvarezza, Christopher Weaver,	Beneath the Emerald Sea: The Pacific Northwest	Media- Photography, Nature- Environment, Nature- Marine Life	Tucked quietly away in the Northwest corner of the United States is a marine wonderland of cold, clear water teeming with life. Journey with Eco-Photo Explorers to Washington State's San Juan Islands, the Straights of Juan de Fuca, the Olympic Peninsula and Canada's Vancouver Island to dive into these mysterious waters. This presentation introduces the viewer to the diverse forms of marine life found here, from pods of resident Orca Whales to walls of fascinating invertebrates, from Kelp forests to huge Metridium Anemones and everything in between. Find out what it is like to dive in these cold waters, where swift currents and massive tidal changes dictate the dive schedule. Explore the shipwreck of the HMS Saskatchewan in Canada and photograph Wolf Fish in the Puget Sound. From the peaks of the Olympic Mountains to the underwater wilderness offshore, Beneath the Emerald Sea is a fascinating journey to one of the special places in North America.	$201- $350
Michael Salvarezza, Christopher Weaver,	Caribbean Journeys	Media- Photography, Nature- Environment, Nature- Marine Life	Like a jeweled necklace, the islands of the Caribbean stretch across some of the most beautiful waters in the world. Divers and explorers can find fantastic adventures in every corner of this paradise. Join Eco-Photo Explorers in this fast paced tour of the Caribbean, visiting such island paradises as the Turks and Caicos Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Eustatius, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, the Bahamas and the Cayman Islands. Each island has its own charm and natural beauty, and beyond the sun splashed beaches lie colorful coral reefs bathed in warm, clear tropical waters. Come experience the island gems that make up the Caribbean.	$201- $350
Michael Salvarezza, Christopher Weaver,	Cocos Island: Journey to Jurassic Park	Media- Photography, Nature- Animals, Nature- Marine Life	Cocos Island is an island shrouded in mystery and blessed with beauty some 300 miles off the coast of Costa Rica. Mist and fog often obscure its steep mountainous terrain. Its dense vegetation is fed by over 30 feet of rainfall a year, and over 200 waterfalls cascade down to the nutrient rich waters that surge along its shores. Swirling in its riotous currents is an abundance of marine life unparalleled in the world today. Schools of Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks circle the island, while large Manta Rays dance in the ocean swells. White-tip Reef Sharks patrol the rocky reefs by the dozens and dense schools of Jacks, so numerous they block out the sunlight, can be found between its steep, undersea pinnacles. Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they take you on a journey of discovery to the island that inspired both Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island and Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. Explore the island's natural history and dive beneath the waves to encounter some of its most interesting denizens. Finally, travel inland and navigate through icy cold, hip-deep rivers filled will large boulders, dense vegetation and a treacherous humidity filled jungle terrain to a thundering 200ft waterfall.	$201- $350
Michael Salvarezza, Christopher Weaver,	Crossing the Antarctic Circle: Extreme Diving at the End of the World	History, Media- Photography, Nature- Marine Life	Antarctica is often referred to as the frozen continent. It has long held a fascination for explorers and adventurers the world over. Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they begin their journey south in Ushuaia, Argentina by diving in the Beagle Channel. Here they explore lush kelp forests and observe giant King Crabs. The trip south to Antarctica takes them across the turbulent Drake Passage and along the pristine wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula. Underwater encounters with playful Antarctic Fur Seals, bizarre sea-stars, colorful invertebrates and strange fish with anti-freeze in their blood follow as the expedition pushes further south into the ice-choked waters below the Antarctic Circle. This program describes what it is like to travel to, explore and dive in Antarctica, where heart-stopping dives beneath massive ice-bergs and expansive ice-flows epitomize Antarctic diving. Expedition logistics, as well as Antarctic wildlife, ocean and weather conditions are discussed, preparing you for your journey to the frozen continent.	$201- $350
Michael Salvarezza, Christopher Weaver,	Deception Island: Diving in a Restless Volcano	History, Media- Photography, Nature- Marine Life	Deception Island is a volcanic island located in the South Shetland Islands off the northwest side of the Antarctic Peninsula and has been a focus of human activity since the early 1820s with the hunting of seal. With frequent eruptions, the most recent of which occurring in 1992, this volcano is now the home to Antarctic Fur Seals, Southern Elephant Seals and the world’s largest colony of Chinstrap Penguins. Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they examine the fascinating history of this foreboding place and discover the rich diversity of life here. Finally, join the team as they plunge beneath the icy waters into the caldera of this restless volcano on a unique Scuba dive to document life below the surface. This presentation will also detail expedition logistics, scuba diving equipment, Antarctic wildlife, the Southern Ocean and other important aspects of Antarctic expedition travel.	$201- $350
Michael Salvarezza, Christopher Weaver,	Exploring Long Island's Shipwreck's	History, Media- Photography, Nature- Marine Life	This informative and exciting presentation follows on the enormously popular [Long Island Shipwrecks] program by exploring a number of different shipwrecks from all eras in Long Island history. In this program, we discuss the history of shipwrecks from the Revolutionary War through modern times and show the viewer what some of these wrecks look like today underwater. A discussion that highlights some of the marine life that inhabits these artificial reefs is included.	$201- $350
Michael Salvarezza, Christopher Weaver,	Galapagos: Darwin’s Enchanted Islands	History, Media- Photography, Nature- Other	In 1835, Charles Darwin reached the Galapagos Archipelago, a cluster of islands straddling the equator 600 miles off the west coast of South America. His five weeks on these strange volcanic islands formed the basis for his theories on the evolution of species, concepts which shook the world in controversy that continues to this day. Today, the Galapagos Islands are a mixture of Ecuadorian National Parks, scientific research stations, bustling towns and a thriving tourist industry. Most visitors to these islands come to see the famous land tortoises, marine iguanas and equatorial penguins that are trademarks of the Galapagos. But the real treasures of these islands lie beneath the waves. Swirling in the colliding currents from the north and south are massive schools of Hammerhead Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, Sea Lions, Dolphins and the breathtaking Whale Shark. Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they dive the world renowned Darwin and Wolf Islands and take you along on other awe-inspiring adventures both above and below the waters of these enchanted islands. Travel logistics and diving details are discussed along with descriptions of the magnificent wildlife that can be found in the Galapagos Islands.	$201- $350
Michael Salvarezza, Christopher Weaver,	Heron Island: Island of the Turtles	Nature- Animals, Nature- Environment, Nature- Marine Life	Towards the southern part of Australia's Great Barrier Reef lies a tiny island called Heron Island. Here, visitors can escape to a world dominated by nature. Sea birds abound and the nearby reefs teem with life. Huge Manta Rays sweep across shallow reef outcroppings while large schools of colorful fish dart by. However, the island is dominated by the nesting Green Sea Turtle. Visitors can observe these majestic animals as they haul themselves up onto the beach each night to deposit eggs. The fierce struggle for existence is also evident as tiny hatchlings emerge from their nests and scamper towards the sea. Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they journey down under to visit one of nature's special places.	$201- $350

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