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Emperor Divers Launch Brand-New Solomon Islands Dive Centre

2 weeks ago By Matthew Meier

Building on the outstanding reputation of their Solomon Islands-based liveaboard, Emperor Bilikiki, the new dive centre delivers the same high-quality service for guests looking to explore the spectacular waters of the world-renowned Iron Bottom Sound through daily diving.

After more than 30 years of running world-class dive centres in Egypt, this marks an exciting new chapter as Emperor brings its daily diving expertise to one of the most remote and rewarding destinations on Earth.

This monumental coral of the species Pavona clavus is estimated to be around 300 years old, providing a unique window into historical oceanic conditions.

World’s Largest Coral Colony Discovered in Solomon Islands

8 months ago By Chief minion

(Top photo by Manu San Félix, National Geographic Pristine Seas, via press release)

The monumental coral, of the species Pavona clavus, was discovered by researchers of the National Geographic Pristine Seas project during an expedition to the remote Three Sisters Islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Initially mistaken for a shipwreck or large rock due to its size, the structure was confirmed to be a single coral colony, surpassing previous records for individual corals.

Emperor Divers and Bilikiki Cruises Announce Exciting New Partnership

8 months ago By Matthew Meier

The arrangement will see Emperor promote its new partner to a more global audience using its large customer base and strong market reputation as well as incorporating some of the operational and development work.

Bilikiki is a long-established and highly-regarded company that have delivered wonderful diving experiences to their guests in the Solomon Islands since the 1980s. As one of the only companies to operate in this region, they are undoubted experts in providing top-quality holidays to their guests in this part of the world.

Solomon Islands

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Matthew Meier
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Matthew Meier
Massive purple elephant ear sponge at the Florida Islands in the Solomon Islands
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The Solomon Islands, located in the southwestern Pacific region of Melanesia, offer divers a plethora of underwater experiences, from pristine coral reefs to World War II wrecks. Matthew Meier tells of his return to this island oasis, where remnants of the islands’ military history can be viewed on land and under the sea.

Afloat just after being launched at the Federal Shipbuilding Company yard, Kearny, New Jersey, 25 October 1941

Wreckage of USS Juneau a long-lost WWII cruiser located off Solomon Islands

4 years ago By Chief minion

The Research Vessel R/V Petrel’s autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) first identified the ship in its side scan sonar on March 17. Upon analysis of the sonar data, the Petrel crew deployed its remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) on March 18 to verify the wreckage through its video capabilities.

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