28 September 2005

Longwood Holidays demonstrated its support for conserving the Red Sea reefs recently on the 20th PADI Project Aware International Cleanup Day, held on 17 September 2005. The annual event invites participants from around the world to help clean shoreline and underwater environments from litter and aquatic debris.

A cleanup on the Red Sea at Sharm el Sheikh was initiated by Dan Lion, Longwood Holidays Dive Product Manager, who took part along with wife Beth, 6 Longwood guests and 6 Russian divers, all staying on board the Liveaboard boat VIP One.

“The Red Sea is one of the best and most unique diving locations in the world, and it’s imperative that as a responsible operator, and personally as an avid diver, that we do everything we can to help protect the reefs.” said Dan “ We were very happy when we found only a minimal amount of debris on the seabed, as it reassured us that the efforts to protect the reefs from the pollution that can follow increased tourism have been successful.”

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Notes to editors:
International Cleanup Day is organised by the Project Aware Foundation (an initiative of PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and is supported annually by divers and enthusiasts worldwide. It is the largest litter survey and single-day event of its kind. For more information, please go to http://www.projectaware.org/uk/english/icd.asp

VIP One offers a liveaboard service in the Northern Red Sea for divers, exploring the area’s best wrecks and reefs. Longwood Holidays exclusively represent the VIP One in the UK, with prices starting at £759 for a 7 night itinerary (6 days diving, 3-4 guided dives per day), including flights, 7nts FB aboard the VIP One, weights, belts, tanks, transfers and all taxes.