Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Whooops!

["Karl Fuller" <fullerk@voyager.co.nz>]

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Sent: 16 January 2000 03:06
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Whooops!


>
> In a message dated 1/15/00 11:39:23 AM, fullerk@voyager.co.nz writes:
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> << It so happens that there is a group of people in NZ who are starting up
a
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> tourist / science operation using a moderate sized US sub. The area of
>
> operation is in the south of NZ in an area called Fiordland which is a
huge
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> area of remote national park. The area is renowned for it's black coral
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> growing unusually near the surface. The reason for this is that the
surface
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> fresh water has a light filtering effect that allows the coral to grow
>
> closer to the surface.
>
> Apparently they will charge about $500 NZ or $250 US per person for a
trip.
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> They have had no problem raising the interest and funds !
>
> Worst case, you and some friends get to share the costs of using a fine
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> re-sellable sub and best case, you have fun and make money as well :-)
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> Not a crazy idea, people are doing it, go for it !
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>
> Regards, Karl.
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>
>  >>
>
> Which sub?
> Vance

Hi Vance,

The first report on the news I heard was about a year ago and if I remember
correctly, it was the Discovery 1000.

I'd like to know more about the project myself and will let you know when I
find out more details.
I live in the opposite end of the country and nearby is the Poor Knights
Islands which is a popular dive spot and a marine reserve. It has the
potential for a similar project.
There is a flow of tropical water that sweeps down the coast and makes for
some unusual but spectacular diving.
Have enjoyed the benifits of your contributions  Vance.

Regards,
Karl.