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September 17, 2015 • mccsokinawa.com
okinawalivingweekly Okinawa: Diving Mecca
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kinawa has a reputation as one of the best dive locales in the world. Whether you’re a master diver or a recreational snorkeler, the waters of Okinawa offer something for everyone. If you’re not yet certified, getting a PADI certification is easy as ever through Tsunami SCUBA’s many courses. Once you’re certified to dive, it’s time to explore the underwater world of Okinawa. Here are some of the best dive sites to start your journeys: Junkyard: The Junkyard is home to a fertile coral kingdom and diverse marine animal life. It’s not uncommon for divers to come across octopus, eel, anemone, clownfish, angelfish, parrotfish, sergeant majors and a lot more. Maeda Point: Maeda Point is your own personal aquarium, with loads of chromis, eels, tube worms,
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anemone, clownfish, lionfish, schools of squid and even the occasional turtle. Before suiting up, check the conditions at Maeda. Don’t dive if the surf exceeds two feet. The stairs from the parking lot lead to about 15 feet above the waterline. At this point, you’ll have to climb down the cliff’s limestone rock before reaching the water. Save some energy for the exit and the climb back up. Channel Crevasses: Here, visibility reaches over 150 feet. The nooks and crannies in the rocks make for a natural dwelling place for crab and lobster. Sea turtles lay their eggs in a protected area on the beach. Beyond the reef you can see cones, turbans, augers and other shellfish. Beware of strong rip currents during extreme tidal changes. Directions to these dive sites and others can be found online at mccsokinawa.com/tsunamiscuba.
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hile social media is a great way to document your adventures for your friends and family, putting your personal information online can make you vulnerable to social media attacks. Identity theft, falling victim to a social engineer and opening yourself up to attacks that are targeted at military families can be an unintended consequence of sharing information about your family online. Marine Corps Family Team Building offers several classes on social media safety. The Safe Social Networking class will be on September 22 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and shows you how to manage your online presence to keep you safe. MCFTB also offers a monthly Personally Identifiable Information/Operational Security (PII/OPSEC) class that gives real world examples to show you the importance of online safety. These classes are open to both active-duty service members and families. For more information or to register, visit mccsokianwa.com/mcftb or contact your FRO.
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