Sharklife: Due to the support of our members contributing to Sharklife, FBUC is now a Partner. With an approximate 100 million sharks slaughtered annually globally, and 3/4's of the important fish stocks depleted or overexploited, Sharklife addresses this exploitation of shark and fishing populations in South African waters. Sharklife is involved in the research and protection of these marine species. Business partners can be involved in Sharklife, including the annual dive partner program for dive schools and clubs, including posters, banners, and brochures. In addition their link (www.sharklife.co.za) and logo are on our website.
DAN:  Divers Alert Network (DAN) is non-profit, providing expert advice and information on up-to-date and relevant medical information related to diving. Dan assists with medical advice and assistance for diving related incidences, prevent accidents, promote diving safety, involved in underwater research, and working for diver’s interests. There is different membership levels suited for your qualification. There are forms available at the club or for further information, please feel free to visit www.dansa.co.za.
IANTD: Since 8 September 2007, we have 4 new IANTD (International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers) instructors in the Club (Monty Guest, Pierre Niehaus, Grant Whitford, and Johan Pretorius). IANTD began in 1985, and now are located in 23 countries worldwide and began as leaders in technical diving. Technology and techniques are used to investigate the underworld, illustrating that recreational diving can involve more than one gas and different equipment to get there. Nitrox, Trimix and Rebreather programs are still on the cutting edge. Courses include Sport Diver, Environmental Diver, Rescue, Open Water One, Advanced, Nitrox, Advanced Nitrox, Marine Diver, Shark Diver and Wreck Diving.
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