My 50th Dive at REDANG KALONG.
From the mountain to the ocean, It's a completely new experience for me. Basically, everything about diving is the direct opposite of Climbing.
In Climbing, you go higher. In diving, you go deeper
In Climbing, you inhale thinner air, In diving, you inhale pressurized air
In Climbing, you fight the gravity, In diving, u don't feel the gravity
In Climbing, you see the risk, In diving, risk is invisible
See the contrast..??
Few months ago, I got hooked up on a youtube series called "Borneo From Below" hosted by an English gentleman name Bertie. He initiate the BFB series 1 with just a Gopro. And soon after, some of the resorts and dive center around begin to sponsor his video by providing him accommodation, boat transfer, cameraman, dives and other utilities to complete the series. In the last episode, Bertie confessed to his audience that they need some sincere contribution to make the Series 2 a success. And by signing up as a Patron, anyone can contribute as low as USD2/episode and part of the fund collected then will be used for Ocean conservation project in Malaysia. I enjoyed the series and I hope to contribute a little bit that I can afford. So, I signed up as a Patron. I was the No 6 Patron when I signed up.
Well, life goes on and I continue diving almost every month at any chance I have. I even dive at places where most of my friends aren't willing to dive at due to the expected poor visibility and not so clean water. Port Dickson. Well, to me, there's no unnecessary experience. And I believe there are different marine life at different habitat.
Attached is some pictures of the critters I took at Port Dickson. Not too bad huh...
Then, few days ago... Someone posted posted a 2012 article about shark fining. And as expected, the responds were no other than anger and frustration regarding the shark fining problem that took place at Borneo. And of course, it'll packaged witb vengeance and name calling.
So, it reminds me of the final video of Borneo from below. And i took the opportunity to share it with them regarding the minimum contribution they can do to help the situation and create the necessary awareness to the public.
Well, as usual... when someone posted a problem, a million cry. When it comes to contribution, even when the involved an amount that anyone don't mind losing, milions kept quiet.
As of today, I checked the Borneo From Below Patreon page. It remained as 6 patrons.
Sometimes I wonder. Maybe, we should ask ourself. Do we really love the ocean, or we just love diving.
Sorry for all the ranting ... and thank you for everyone whom are still reading my post alrhough i have not been active for a long time.
Below is anothet 2 diving videos O took on the 23^01/2016 at Tekek, Pulau Tioman.
Thank you to those whom is reading, if there is any. Till I write again, take care and may god bless you.
