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Contenido Content 4 Florida’s Annual Mullet Run.

44 Deep Dropping in Bimini Mano a Mano.

Pesca Profunda en Bimini Mano a Mano.

86 Florida’s Auspicious winners of the 210 Dominican Billfish Triple-Header Series.

114 The Great White Shark: A threatened species.

El Gran Tiburón Blanco: Una especie amenazada.

136 The Gold Figurines of the OSA Peninsula. El Oro de la Península OSA.

164 Carnival Imagination to undergo Multi-Millon-Dollar Renovation.

196 ¿Quieres aprender a Bucear? (II). 210 Venetian Islands. 216 El Mar Muerto: Fuente de riquezas para la salud y la belleza.

222 Tecnología Marina 236 Piranha Boatworks.

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FLORIDA’S ANNUAL MULLET RUN By Pat Ford Photos: Pat Ford and Michael Patrick O’neil

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ome years it starts around Labor Day and at times it lasts till Halloween, but every year huge schools of mullet gather along the beaches along Florida’s east coast and with them come the predators- tarpon, sharks, jacks and bluefish. The mullet schools move down and sometimes up the coast and some seem like they are a mile long. They can be right in the surf or a bit offshore. The water can be clear or murky and they don’t move in or out with the tides, but it’s a phenomenon of nature that is magical. Michael Patrick O’Neil is an exceptional marine photographer that has documented the mullet run for years. I finally had the opportunity to join him this year at Ocean Reef Park on Singer Island. The migration was in full swing and the preceding few days had provided clear water and lots of activity from sharks and tarpon, so Fellow photographers Hunter Ledbetter and Rhona Chabot joined me for the day’s outing. We left Miami in the early morning and met Michael SOL & MAR MAGAZINE

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at Singer Island at 8 am. Michael has perfected a system. Before we lug all our photography equipment down to the beach, we have to find the right conditions and the fish. Michael used a drone to find just the right spot. I had a drone for a while but it seemed to have a mind of its own. I never did figure out how to operate it safely enough to fly it over water – one misstep and it would be history – but Michael had it figured out. We’d locate a school and Michael would launch the drone. Its camera would track the shoreline telling us exactly where the schools began and ended, the clarity of the water and whether there were any predators. Our first stop was no good – dirty water so we drove a few miles up the coast and tried again. The drone car fly almost a mile both up and down the beach allowing us to cover a much wider area than we could on foot. We eventually found a school in moderately acceptable conditions but

there weren’t any tarpon and the water was way too dirty for decent photos, so we didn’t stay too long. In the afternoon we were set to ride along on the WETTER THE BETTER – a dive boat operating out of West Palm Beach. This was a special trip Michael had arranged for us so we could run up along the cast and look for clear water. As it worked out, we had to run quite a bit, but around 4 pm we found everything we needed – clear water, lots of mullet, and plenty of tarpon attacking them. What a fantastic sight to see. The tarpon would swim on their sides to corral the mullet before busting into them. Mullet were showering everywhere, but the light was fading and the actual explosions were tough to predict if you were looking thru a camera lens. Nevertheless, we did get some neat shots of nature at its best, before it simply got to dark for the cameras. This is a snorkeling operation and the

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water can range from 4 to 15 feet deep… lots of time you can simple stand up and let the mullet come to you. However there is a reason to find clear water and it’s not just for the photos. The mullet schools are preyed upon by sharks. Most are blacktips but occasionally some bull sharks will show up. If the water is clear, the sharks can see the mullet well and can see you. They have no interest in biting each other or a crazy human swimming around with them, but they have to be able to see the difference. As they swim though the school, the mullet move aside, creating an open space for the shark. No mullet wants to get close to a shark! The shark finds itself surrounded on all sides by a wall of mullet and all it has to do is lunge into the wall, mouth snapping to get a meal. Sometimes the sharks will push the mullet right into the surf to attack. If the water is clear, the sharks can easily pick out their prey…it the water is murky and visibility limited, the shark winds up snapping at anything that moves. Every year swimmers and surfers get bit by sharks during the mullet run and it’s always in dirty water. There is no reason to swim with a massive school of mullet in dirty water! It’s just asking for trouble. Even in clear water it’s bestto wear a black wetsuit and black gloves….the last thing you want to look like is a mullet!

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DEEP DROPPING IN BIMINI MANO A MANO By Dr. Martin Arรณstegui

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his summer, my son Martini and I took our boat across the gulfstream to Bimini in the Bahamas in order to fish for deepwater fish. The Bahamas are a very good place to do this kind of fishing. Most anglers that bottom fish in deep water do it with electric reels. My son Martini loves this kind of fishing, but he does it using a manual rod and reel. Deep dropping manually is a lot more work and requires much more energy in the part of the angler. Martini drops his baits to depths greater than 1000 feet. It usually takes more that five minutes for the bait to reach the bottom and if he hooks a fish, it may take more than 30 minutes to bring the fish to the surface. We do this kind of fishing in a team approach, Martini is the angler and I run the boat. Deep dropping requires a great deal of skill in locating the fishing spots and maintaining boat position against wind and currents.

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One of the more exiting aspects of this kind of fishing is that you never know what is going to bite in very deep water. Every catch is a surprise. On this trip Martini caught Queen Snappers (Etelis Oculatus), Tilefish and the big surprise was a Pomfret (Eumegistus Brevorti) As it turned out, this Pomfret may be a world record, which was possible because Martini was fishing mano a mano (no electric reel). I think that we make a great team. Martini catches the fish and I position the boat to make these catches possible. A winning combination!

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PESCA PROFUNDA EN BIMINI MANO A MANO Por el Dr. Martin Arรณstegui

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ste verano, mi hijo Martini y yo navegamos con nuestro barco hacia Bimini en las Bahamas a través de la Corriente del Golfo con el fin de capturar peces de aguas profundas. Las Bahamas es un excelente lugar para hacer este tipo de pesca. La mayoría de los pescadores que capturan peces de fondo en aguas profundas lo hacen con carretes eléctricos. Mi hijo Martini ama este tipo de pesca, pero lo hace con una caña manual con carrete. La pesca en aguas profundas de forma manual requiere mucha más energía y trabajo para el pescador. Martini deja caer las carnadas a profundidades superiores a 1000 pies. Por lo general eso toma más de cinco minutos para que la carnada llegue al fondo y si se engancha un pez, puede tardar más de 30 minutos para llevar el pescado a la superficie.

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Hacemos este tipo de pesca en un enfoque de equipo: Martini es el pescador y yo tripulo el barco. Pescar en aguas profundas requiere de una gran habilidad en la localizaciรณn de los lugares de pesca, asi como mantener la posiciรณn del barco contra el viento y las corrientes. Uno de los aspectos mรกs emocionantes de este tipo de pesca es que nunca se sabe las especies que vamos a capturar en aguas muy profundas. Cada pesca es una sorpresa. En este viaje de Martini capturamos la reina de pargos (Etelis Oculatus), blanquillo y la gran sorpresa fue un Pomfret (Eumegistus Brevorti).

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Al final resultó que, este Pomfret puede ser un récord mundial, lo cual fue posible gracias a que Martini estaba pescando mano a mano (sin carrete eléctrico). Creo que hacemos un gran equipo. Martini captura el pescado y yo fondeo la posición del barco adecuada para hacer posible estas capturas. ¡Somos Una combinación Ganadora!

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FLORIDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUSPICIOUS WINNERS OF THE 2016 DOMINICAN BILLFISH TRIPLE-HEADER SERIES By Rick Alvarez Photos Pat Ford and Rick Alvarez

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ap Cana, Dominican Republic – In what became a one day shootout due to the threat of Hurricane Mathew, Florida’s Auspicious held on during the third and final leg of the 2016 Dominican Billfish Triple-Header tournament series. The series, which started in early April during the elegant and highly competitive Casa de Campo International Blue Marlin Classic (coincidentally won by Auspicious), continued in Cap Cana at the 22nd annual International Billfish Shootout, finally came to a close at the Cap Cana Classic tournament on October 2nd. “Our entire team, anglers, Captain Danny Lombardo and mates did a fantastic job staying focused on the business at hand during each of the legs and it ultimately paid off” explained a very happy Joe Rahman, owner of the 74’ Viking, Auspicious. The team fishing aboard Auspicious came out with the lead over the other five series participating boats after the first leg but was strongly challenged during the second leg by another Florida boat, Black Gold, as well as Venezuela’s Amazing Grace, holding on to a narrow lead after leg two, thus setting the stage for an exciting series finish.

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However, as it turned out the three top boats scored exactly the same amount of points at the third and final leg resulting in no change in the standings and Auspicious’ final series victory. In fact, there were five boats with identical scores at it pertained to the Cap Cana Classic with Puerto Rico’s Picara winning the tournament on time although they were not competing in the TripleHeader series. Auspicious’ name will be added to the series’ perpetual trophy, an original design by famed Dominican Master Metal Sculptor “El Artistico” Jose Ignacio Morales, and will continue to reside at Marina Cap Cana six months of the year and Marina Casa the Campo the other six months of each year. Team Auspicious received the elegant step box trophy by series sponsors Release Marine, along with prizes from Mustad Hooks, Mojo, Fish Monkey gloves, rods by Tycoon Tackle, this year’s series take-home trophy sponsored by Executioner Baits along with some of their shirts plus a bait gift certificate and last but not least, a little bit of cash. SOL & MAR MAGAZINE

Final 2016 Series Standings 1.Auspicious 7,180 2.Black Gold 6,570 3.Amazing Grace 3,300 4.Sea Wish 1,230 5.Lady Lola 820 6.Shark Byte 410

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Por Rick Alvarez Fotos Pat Ford y Rick Alvarez

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urante lo que resultó ser un duelo de un solo día de pesca dada la amenaza del Huracán Mathew, la embarcación Auspicious de la Florida mantuvo su ventaja durante la tercera y última etapa de la serie de torneos de pesca Dominican Billfish Triple-Header 2016. La Tripleta que comenzó a principios de abril durante el elegante y muy competitivo Casa de Campo Blue Marlin Classic (coincidentemente donde Auspicious fue el equipo ganador), después continuó en Cap Cana durante el International Billfish Shootout XXII, finalmente concluyendo con el Cap Cana Classic el pasado 2 de octubre. “Nuestro equipo, pescadores, el Capitán Danny Lombardo, y marineros hicieron un trabajo fantástico manteniéndose enfocados en cada una de las tres etapas resultando finalmente en nuestra victoria” exclamó un muy contento Joe Rahman, dueño de la Viking 74’ Auspicious. El equipo pescando a bordo de la Auspicious comenzó en primer lugar al concluir la primera etapa con una buena ventaja sobre los otros cinco equipos que participaban en la serie pero fueron retados fuertemente por otra embarcación de La Florida, Black Gold, al igual que la Amazing Grace de Venezuela durante la segunda etapa estas acercándoseles mucho en el marcador y por consiguiente creando una emocionante expectativa para el final de la serie. Sin embargo, a final de cuentas los tres equipos

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delanteros en la serie obtuvieron exactamente la misma puntuación en la tercera y última etapa de manera que no hubo variación alguna al concluir la serie. Inclusive, cinco equipos obtuvieron exactamente la misma puntuación en cuanto al Cap Cana Classic se refiere, con la embarcación Picara de Puerto Rico ganando el torneo en base a que en estos casos el que empata pierde y Picara fue la primera en llegar a esa puntuación mientras que los otros cuatro los empataron pero no lograron superarlos. El nombre de Auspicious será añadido al trofeo perpetuo de la serie, una creación original del reconocido escultor dominicano “El Artístico” José Ignacio Morales. El trofeo continuará residiendo en Marina Cap

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Cana seis meses de cada año y en Marina Casa de Campo los otros seis meses de cada año. El equipo de Auspicious recibió el elegante trofeo-taburete de los patrocinadores Release Marine junto con regalos de Anzuelos Mustad, ropa Mojo, guantes de pescar Fish Monkey, cañas de pescar de Tycoon Tackle, el trofeo de llevar a casa de este año patrocinado por Execurioner Baits junto con sus camisetas más certificado de regalo para carnadas y por último, algo en efectivo para completar. Agradecemos muy especialmente a la gerencia y personal de Marina Casa de Campo al igual que de Marina Cap Cana por su apoyo y excelente cooperación.

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Marcador Final Serie Tripleta 2016 1.Auspicious 7,180 2.Black Gold 6,570 3.Amazing Grace 3,300 4.Sea Wish 1,230 5.Lady Lola 820 6.Shark Byte 410

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THE GREAT WHITE SHARK: A THREATENED SPECIES By Maria Bello

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he legendary great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), also known as the “great white”, “white pointer”, “white shark”, or “white death”, is a species of large lamniform shark which can be found in the cool coastal surface waters of all the major oceans. They have slate-gray upper bodies to blend in with the rocky coastal sea floor, but get their name from their universally white underbellies. They are streamlined, torpedo-shaped swimmers with powerful tails that can propel them through the water at speeds of up to 15 miles (24 kilometers) per hour. The great white shark is the world’s largest known predatory fish. It has 300 serrated, triangular teeth arranged in several rows, yet does not chew its food. Sharks rip their prey into mouth-sized pieces which are swallowed whole. The shark’s heavy, torpedo-shaped body allows it to cruise efficiently for long periods of time, and then suddenly switch to high speed bursts in pursuit of prey—sometimes leaping out of the water. It feeds on a broad spectrum of prey, from small fish, such as halibut, SOL & MAR MAGAZINE

to large seals, sea lions, small toothed whales, and even sea turtles and dolphins. Its only known natural enemy is the killer whale. Thanks to sensationalized stories and stereotyping, sharks have become feared rather than revered. They’re labeled as dangerous, indiscriminate killers that eat anything in sight. But in fact, sharks are most often the victims. It is far more fearsome in our imaginations than in reality. As scientific research on these elusive predator’s increases, their image as mindless killing machines is beginning to fade. Of the 100-plus annual shark attacks worldwide, fully one-third to one-half are attributable to great whites. However, most of these are not fatal, and new research finds that great whites, who are naturally curious, are “sample biting” then releasing their victims rather than preying on humans. It’s not a terribly comforting distinction, but it does indicate that humans are not actually on the great white’s menu. As their number are decreasing precipitously due to overfishing, accidental catching in gill nets, and killed to supply demand for their fins, which are made into soup and eaten as a status symbol, the populations is depleted worldwide. More than 100 million sharks are killed each year-by longlines, by “sport”

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fishermen, or by a barbaric practice known as shark finning. Hooked sharks are hauled onto boats; their fins are sliced off while they are still alive. These helpless animals are then tossed back into the ocean where, unable to swim without their fins, they sink towards the bottom and die an agonizing death. With 90% of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large shark populations already wiped out, sharks are being depleted faster than they can reproduce. This threatens the stability of marine ecosystems around the world. Sharks are vitally important apex predators. They have shaped marine life in the oceans for over 400 million years and are essential to the health of the planet, and ultimately to the survival of mankind. Sea Shepherd patrols marine protected areas, exposing the corruption that drives this multi-billion dollar industry and directly intervening to stop the brutal slaughter of sharks. The Great White Shark, Carcharodon carcharias, has been classified as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Vulnerableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and is currently protected in the Australian EEZ and state waters, South Africa, Namibia, Israel, Malta and the USA. It should be removed from international game fish record lists, and it needs rational and realistic treatment by the media to counter its notoriety and inflated market value.

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EL GRAN TIBURÃ&#x201C;N BLANCO: UNA ESPECIE AMENAZADA Por Maria Bello 120

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l legendario e icónico tiburón blanco (Carcharodon carcharias), también conocido como el “gran blanco”, “indicador blanco”, “tiburón blanco”, o “muerte blanca”, es la especie de tiburón de mayor tamaño del orden Lamniformes que habita las aguas costeras superficiales y frías de los grandes océanos. Presentan una coloración gris en la parte superior que le permite confundirse con el suelo rocoso de la costa, en contraste con la coloración blanca de su vientre, por lo que son reconocidos universalmente. Son nadadores enérgicos, en forma de torpedo con grandes aletas que les permiten impulsarse a través del agua a velocidades de hasta 15 millas (24 kilómetros) por hora. El tiburón blanco es el mayor pez depredador conocido del mundo. Cuenta con 300 dientes triangulares, distribuidos de forma similar a una sierra, dispuestos en varias filas, sin embargo, no mastican su comida. Los tiburones toman fracciones de sus presas en trozos del tamaño de la boca, para después tragarlas enteras. La forma aerodinámica de torpedo y el peso del cuerpo del tiburón, le permite nadar de manera eficiente durante largos períodos de tiempo, y hacer cambios repentinos a altas velocidad en la búsqueda de presas, a veces saltando fuera del agua. Se alimenta de un amplio espectro de presas, que van desde peces pequeños, como el halibut, a grandes focas, leones marinos, ballenas dentadas pequeñas, e incluso tortugas marinas y delfines. Su único enemigo natural conocido es la orca asesina. Como resultado de historias sensacionalistas y estereotipos mediáticos, los tiburones blancos se han convertido en criaturas feroces y temibles poco consideradas. Han sido clasificados como peligrosos asesinos indiscriminados, que se alimentan de cualquier cosa a la vista. Pero, de hecho, los tiburones son las víctimas más frecuentes. Son mucho más temible en nuestra imaginación que en la realidad. A medida que la investigación científica avanza sobre las actividades de estos depredadores naturales, su imagen como máquinas de matar sin sentido empieza a desvanecerse. De los más de 100 ataques de tiburón anuales en todo el mundo, más de un tercio son atribuibles a los tiburones blancos. Sin embargo, la mayoría de ellas no son fatales, y la nueva SOL & MAR MAGAZINE

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investigación muestra que el tiburón blanco, curioso por naturaleza, suele “morder la muestra”, y la liberar sus víctimas en lugar de ensañarse con los humanos. No es una distinción reconfortante, pero sí indica que los humanos no son en realidad el menú preferido del gran tiburón blanco. A medida que la población continua disminuyendo vertiginosamente debido a la sobrepesca, la captura accidental en redes de enmalle, y matanzas para suplir la demanda de sus aletas, las que se consumen en grandes cantidades en la elaboración de sopas muy comunes como un símbolo de estatus en muchas partes del mundo, las poblaciones se agotan en los océanos.. Más de 100 millones de tiburones mueren año tras año en los palangres, por los pescadores deportivos o por una práctica bárbara conocida como aleteo de tiburones, que una vez enganchados en los anzuelos se transportan a los barcos; cortándoseles las aletas mientras aún están vivos. Estos animales indefensos son luego arrojados de nuevo al océano, donde, incapaz de nadar sin sus aletas, se hunden van el fondo y mueren de forma agonizante. Con el 90% de las grandes poblaciones de tiburones del mundo ya

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aniquiladas, los tiburones se están agotando más rápido de lo que pueden reproducirse. Esto pone en peligro la estabilidad de los ecosistemas marinos de todo el mundo. Los tiburones son depredadores de vital importancia. Ellos han dado forma a la vida marina en los océanos durante más de 400 millones de años y son esenciales para la salud del planeta, y en última instancia para la supervivencia de la humanidad. Voluntarios de la sociedad de conservación Sea Shepherd patrullan áreas marinas protegidas, dejando al descubierto la corrupción que impulsa esta industria multimillonaria e intervienen directamente para detener la masacre brutal de los tiburones. El gran tiburón blanco, “Carcharodon”, ha sido clasificado como “vulnerable” en la Lista Roja de especies amenazadas de la UICN y actualmente está protegido en la zona económica exclusiva de Nueva Zelandia y aguas estatales de Australia, Sudáfrica, Namibia, Israel, Malta y los EE.UU.. Se recomienda retirar de las listas internacionales de registro de torneos al tiburón blanco, así como exigir un tratamiento racional y realista por parte de los medios de comunicación para contrarrestar su notoriedad y el valor de mercado inflado. SOL & MAR MAGAZINE

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THE GOLD FIGURINES OF THE OSA PENINSULA

By Dr. Martin Arรณstegui

met Patrick the Gold Walker during a fishing trip to Golfito, Costa Rica. Patrick has dedicated a good portion of his life to trading in gold figurines that were created hundreds of years ago by the Amerindians of the Osa Peninsula. Patrick allowed me to photograph many of the figurines that he collected over the years. The Amerindians of this region learned to work with the gold that was abundant at that time. They created figurines resembling wild animals and creatures wearing animal masks. These gold pieces were used as trading objects and symbols of power, prestige and rank within the Amerindian communities of the Osa Peninsula. They were also utilized in rituals by healers and priests. Some gold figurines passed from generation to generation, others were buried with their owners only to be stolen later by grave robbers. Today these pieces have great archeological value to Costa Rica and it is prohibited to take them out of the country. In 1950 the Central Bank of Costa Rica initiated a program to recover many gold figurines of archeological value to the country. These wonderful pieces of Amerindian Art can be seen in the Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold of Costa Rica.

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EL ORO DE LA PENÍNSULA OSA Por el Dr. Martín Aróstegui Director de Viajes y Exploraciones de Sol y Mar Magazine

urante una aventura pesquera en Golfito Costa Rica, tuve la oportunidad de conocer a Patricio, quien ha dedicado su vida a coleccionar objetos de oro creados por los Amerindios de esta zona, y pude fotografiar numerosas piezas de oro puro que fueron manufacturadas cientos de años atrás por amerindios de la península Osa, probablemente antes de que Colón descubriera a América. Los indígenas de esta zona aprendieron a trabajar con el oro que se encontraba en los ríos de la península Osa. Ellos crearon figuras de animales silvestres y criaturas con mascaras de animales. Estas piezas se utilizaban como bienes de intercambio y símbolos de poder, prestigio y rango. Muchas fueron utilizadas por los curanderos y chamanes de la región. Algunas de estas piezas de oro pasaron de generación a generación, otras fueron enterradas con sus dueños y después desenterradas por ladrones. Hoy estas piezas tienen un gran valor arqueológico para Costa Rica y está prohibido sacarlas del país. En el año 1950 el Banco Central de Costa Rica inició la recolección de objetos arqueológicos de oro con el fin de conservar el patrimonio cultural costarricense. Estas piezas se pueden ver en el Museo de Oro Precolombino de Costa Rica.

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CARNIVAL IMAGINATION TO UNDERGO MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR RENOVATION

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arnival Imagination will undergo an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation that will add a variety of exciting new food and beverage concepts. The new spaces will be added during a three-week dry dock taking place Sept. 4-25, 2016. Following the makeover, Carnival Imagination will resume its year-round schedule of three- and four-day Baja cruises from Long Beach, Calif. The new additions will include: • Guy’s Burger Joint, a free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries enjoyed amidst a décor that celebrates the chef’s California roots and love of car culture • Blue Iguana Cantina, a complimentary poolside Mexican eatery where guests can enjoy authentic, freshly made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas, as well as an elaborate toppings and salsa bar • Red Frog Rum Bar, a poolside watering hole offering the quintessential Caribbean vacation vibe with refreshing Caribbean rum-based frozen drinks and beers, including Carnival’s own private label draught brew, Thirsty Frog Red • Alchemy Bar, a “cocktail pharmacy”-themed lounge where mixologists “prescribe” concoctions from different elixirs and ingredients with creative monikers like Forty is the New Twenty and The Restorative Basil Drop • Blue Iguana Tequila Bar, a fun and festive outdoor bar offering a laidback Mexican-themed atmosphere and tequila-based frozen drinks and beers, perfect for chillin’ by the pool • Cherry On Top, the “sweetest spot on board” which celebrates the joys of simple indulgences with bins of bulk candy, fun fanciful gifts and novelties, custom apparel and more These terrific new venues complement the ship’s hugely popular array of on-board features that live up to the line’s motto of “Fun for All, All for Fun,” including a Water Works aqua park with a 300-foot-long Twister slide, the Serenity adults-only retreat with oversized umbrellas and comfortable chaise lounges and the exclusive Seuss at Sea program in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

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Carnival Imagination operates year-round three- and four-day Baja cruises from Long Beach. On this route, three-day cruises depart Thursdays and visit Ensenada while four-day voyages depart Sundays and call at Ensenada and Catalina Island. Carnival is the only cruise line to operate three ships year-round from the West Coast. In addition to Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration operates three- and four-day Baja cruises and Carnival Miracle offers weeklong Mexican Riviera voyages. Together these three ships carry more than 550,000 guests from Long Beach – the most of any cruise operator.

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¿QUIERES APRENDER A BUCEAR? Parte II Por Pedro Díaz Fotos Dr. Martín Aróstegui Modelo: Stephanie Kevorkian TARPOON DIVING CENTER

n el artículo anterior te explicamos algunos factores tales como la careta, las aletas y el snorkel que facilitan nadar bajo el agua. Aquí te ofrecemos la recomendación de usar trajes que te mantengan la temperatura del cuerpo y te protejan del frio. También soluciones a problemas de la flotabilidad y respiración, así como otras medidas de seguridad. El agua absorbe el calor del cuerpo 25 veces más rápi-damente que el aire. Por esta razón una temperatura que puede ser muy caliente en el aire, es muy fría en el agua. Un buzo, por ejemplo, se enfría en una o dos horas cuando la temperatura del agua oscila entre los 75 y 80 grados F. (aproximadamente 25 grados C). El agua fría no es solamente incomoda, sino también peligrosa. El prever que el calor salga del cuerpo requiere un material aislante que impida que esto suceda cuando se bucea. El traje de espuma neopreno de 3/16 a ¼ pulgada de grueso ha probado ser un aislador efectivo. Y consiste en una goma flexible llena con burbujas de gas, aunque el isotérmico húmedo está basado en una capa fina de agua que se escurre entre el traje y la piel. Nada es más importante para un buzo que este tipo de vestimenta que, además de protegerlo contra el frio, también lo hace contra el sol y cualquier otro elemento que pueda irritar o dañar la delicada piel humana.

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SELECCIÓN DEL TRAJE ISOTÉRMICO Los buzos deportivos generalmente bajan a profundidades, donde la temperatura oscila entre 40 y 75 grados F. (de 4 a 24 grados C). A esta temperatura usted debe utilizar también guantes, zapatillas y capucha. Las partes del cuerpo que se cubrirán y el ancho necesario del traje dependerán de muchos factores. Los buzos delgados por ejemplo, necesitan más protección que los gruesos, aunque todos requieren protección extra cuando bucean en aguas profundas, donde la temperatura baja a medida que la profundidad se incrementa. Es importante que el traje le sirva adecuadamente para mantenerle el calor, porque si le queda grande el agua se introducirá dentro del mismo por sus tobillos, muñecas, cintura y cuello. Si queda ajustado le restringirá la respiración, circulación y libertad de movimientos. (Continará en la próxima edición).

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VENETIAN Las “Venetian islands” son un grupo de islas construidas por la mano del hombre que atraviesan la Bahía de Biscayne desde la ciudad de Miami hasta la ciudad de Miami Beach. La cadena de islas artificiales consiste de seis islas: Biscayne island, San Mar-co island, San Marino island, DiLido island, Rino Alto island y Belle island. 210

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Estas islas, que estรกn a minutos de distancia del Downtown de Miami y de South Beach, tienen lujosas y extravagantes mansiones y condominios que alcanzan un valor que oscila entre $1millรณn de dรณlares hasta aproximadamente cerca de $10 millones.

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EL MAR MUERTO: FUENTE DE RIQUEZAS PARA LA SALUD Y LA BELLEZA Por M. Marticorena

ste maravilloso obsequio de la naturaleza es único en el mundo. Ubicado a cuatrocientos metros por debajo del nivel del mar, entre el sureste de Europa y Asia Menor, el Mar Muerto recibe su nombre porque el alto contenido de sales (aproximadamente 35%) que poseen sus aguas imposibilita el desarrollo de vida en ellas. Su concentración salina es más alta que en cualquier otra parte del planeta, por lo que en él flotamos sin esfuerzo alguno.

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El alto contenido de sal y de minerales como calcio, potasio, silicio, sodio, magnesio y bromo son inmejorables para la piel y la salud. Todo parece indicar que desde épocas inmemoriales el hombre supo encontrar en sus aguas alivio para algunos de sus males. Con un total de 21 minerales, 12 de los cuales no han podido hallarse en ningún otro lugar, el Mar Muerto constituye una riqueza inigualable para la salud; sólo nadar en sus aguas tiene un poder terapéutico que alivia los dolores reumáticos y activa la circulación sanguínea, además de proporcionarle a la piel una increíble elasticidad. Sus manantiales térmicos y el lodo negro que puede aplicarse en todo el cuerpo son buscados por infinidad de turistas de todo el mundo, que vienen a esta parte del globo buscando además, de distracción y disfrute, salud y bienestar. En épocas más recientes la industria de la cosmetología ha sabido aprovechar esos niveles tan altos de sales y minerales. Con el paso del tiempo nuestra piel pierde sus minerales, incrementando los afectos del envejecimiento. Los productos de belleza obtenidos de este mar poseen todos los minerales necesarios para la regeneración de la piel, con el fin de mantenerla fresca y saludable, por ello estos productos son muy eficaces tanto en regímenes secos como húmedos, brindándole a la piel la elasticidad y humedad que necesita. Hoy podemos encontrar las gamas más selectas de productos del Mar Muerto, como jabones, cremas, shampoo, anticelulíticos, cosméticos, etc.

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El lago no tiene otra vía natural de perder agua que no sea la evaporación, y en la actualidad se observa un proceso de reducción alarmante de sus aguas, por lo que los expertos trabajan en buscar el aceleramiento del equilibrio natural que los efectos físicos deben producir. A pesar de ello, los científicos aseguran que el Mar Muerto no morirá, lo que significa una excelente noticia para las futuras generaciones.

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TECHNOLOGY ARNESON SURFACE DRIVES ENABLE 50’ BOAT TO TAKE FIRST PLACE Hitting a top speed of 208 mph, Don Onken’s 50’ Mystic Catamaran was a sure winner at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout. To help power this boat across the finish line, Onken relied on twin V-16 Lightning Engines and Twin Disc Arneson Surface Drives. “The victory is due to two years of hard work, the power of the engine and a drive able to take 4,000 hp,” said Onken. “Twin Disc has always helped us out. They’re the best there is at 4,000 hp. I’ve used Arneson drives since the mid-80s and I’m very satisfied with their performance.” “They’re great, honest people to deal with,” continued Onken. “They’re very innovative and other companies just copy them.” Twin Disc Arneson Surface Drives, including the ASD10 used by Onken, deliver the ultimate in speed, maneuverability, efficiency and dependability. Their surface-piercing propeller design reduces underwater drag by 50% compared to conventional systems. The prop blades and protective skeg are the only entities to contact the water, resulting in higher overall speed, quicker acceleration and a better payload-to-power ratio. There are significant improvements to fuel economy and lower operating costs as well. The ASD10 features a bronze thrust assembly, internal lube oil reservoir, and steering and trim cylinders with external hoses and fittings. Requiring an overall length of 53” from the transom, this model weighs 417 lbs. and has a maximum input torque of 2,000 ft-lbs. www.twindisc.com

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TECHNOLOGY CABLE SETS INCLUDE LED SAFETY INDICATOR In an increasingly connected world, so grows the demand for reliable and safe shore power. Hubbell Marine offers 50 amp cable sets with bright LEDs molded into the female end. They indicate Power On and Incorrect Wiring to help protect users from potentially dangerous dockside electrical situations. Hubbell Marine 50 amp cable sets are made in the USA and UL-listed for superior quality. The high-intensity LEDs are visible even in direct sunlight, with green confirming electricity is flowing and red warning of incorrect wiring at the power source. Built for dependable conductivity and long life, Hubbell 50 amp cable sets use exclusive crimp terminations for tight connections and reliable power delivery. An internal bull ring protects the terminals from stress caused by boat movement or other accidental tension on the cable. Hubbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ergonomic, fully-molded design ensures superior waterproofing and durability, while a special flex feature controls the angle of cord entry and helps keep the cable set out of the water. The sure-grip, threaded sealing ring further assures watertight connections. www.hubbell-marine.com

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TECHNOLOGY COMPLETE LINE OF MARINE VHF RADIOS FITS EVERY BOATER’S NEEDS Leading the way for innovative electronics, Cobra Marine, a division of Cobra Electronics, offers a complete line of revolutionary products for boaters. For use in emergency situations or to simply make a great day on the water even more enjoyable, Cobra incorporates unique and useful features into its handheld and fixed mount VHF radios. Its revolutionary MRHH425 handheld lets users seamlessly switch between VHF and GMRS bands with the push of a button. The first of its kind, Cobra’s MR F300 BT is the only waterproof handset on the market featuring Bluetooth® wireless technology, allowing boaters to transmit non-emergency cell phone calls loud and clear. This unit also employs unique, Cobra-exclusive MicroBlue™ noise-canceling technology for crystal clear communication. Making sure boaters never miss a call, Cobra’s HH425 handheld VHF radio and F80 fixed mount radio feature exclusive Rewind-Say-Again™ technology, a digital voice recorder allowing users to replay the last 20 seconds of audio. All fixed mount and handheld radios are equipped with noise-canceling technology, making effective communication easier. www.cobra.com/marine

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TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATED WATERMAKING SYSTEM PERFECT FOR MODERN BOATS Modern yachts and sportfish boats are fitted-out for long, comfortable passages and designed for adaptability when visiting distant harbors. FCI Watermakers builds the ultimate watermaking system to match the innovation that’s aboard these advanced, new vessels. Its Max-Q+ APC line makes from 700 to 1,850 gallons of pure, fresh water a day from the sea. And with an integrated Dockside Treatment System (DTS), it will make that same amount of sparkling-clean water from often questionable dock water sources. With the Max-Q+ APC (Automatic Pressure Control), watermaking is a set-and-forget process. Easily programmed using the intuitive, touch screen display, its advanced V-4 control takes care of everything. It will start up, make water, run diagnostics, shut down, complete a freshwater flush and come back online, all without anyone being present. And because it uses reverse osmosis to desalinize, the water tastes like it came out of a bottle. The framed Max-Q+ APC is self-contained within a powder-coated housing, with ample room for inspections and routine maintenance. For cramped engine compartments, the modular version fits compactly on bulkheads and around other equipment. They carry ABS, CE, GL Lloyd’s Register EMEA, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping and Det Norske Veritas registrations. Marinas in the US typically provide potable dock water, but it’s sometimes poor-tasting and has objectionable odors. In foreign ports, it can even be loaded with bacteria and viruses—and they charge for it. www.fciwatermakers.com

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TECHNOLOGY PROP SOX PROTECT PROPELLER BLADES Propeller blades are the most important component of an outboard or stern drive propulsion system. That’s why Davis Instruments’ Prop Sox are an important accessory to help protect propeller blades when the boat is not in use. They also protect the blades from road kickback when trailering. Davis Instruments’ Prop Sox system includes three injection-molded plastic covers that fit most boaters’ propeller blades. They are ideal for keeping propeller blades safe from dings and dents while out of the water. Prop Sox work with most stern drives and outboards. The bright, molded plastic socks simply slip over each propeller blade. The sox are held in place with a rubber shock cord strap. Reflective hot dots alert drivers following too closely behind. The Prop Sox also help prevent personal injury to those walking near the prop by covering any sharp edges. www.davisnet.com

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TECHNOLOGY SINGLE PILE BOAT LIFT RAISES PWC, SMALL BOATS When space is at a premium and only a single pile is available to mount a boat lift, owners of PWC, and small runabouts, center consoles and RIBs rely on Golden Boat Lifts’ Golden 3K Single Track Lift. It raises 3,000 lbs. with ease, and keeps watercraft clean and protected. The Golden 3K Single Track Lift is built with an exclusive extruded double I-beam for superior stability and load distribution fore and aft, and side to side. With a heavy-duty cradle assembly, it’s so solid, it’ll accommodate up to a 7’ beam. Unlike some lifts, each Golden 3K Single Track Lift is a perfect fit for the individual watercraft. The pipe structure will fit angles from 45–90 degrees and has adjustable guide pole bases. It comes with heavyduty rollers, a boxed trunk cover, and standard wood or optional aluminum bunks. The lifts come with a Golden Sea-Drive, the leading gearbox in the industry. It produces an impressive 8,000 in-lb of torque on the 3.5” winder and overbuilt 4” pulley with 3/4” axle. With an aluminum die-cast enclosure, the dual worm gear reducers assure the unit will never unexpectedly back drive and drop the boat. Golden Sea-Drive comes with a 10-year warranty, but is so reliable, not one drive in 18,000 manufactured has ever failed. www.goldenboatlifts.com

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iranha Boatworks, LLC of Sanford, Florida is excited to announce the latest addition to our line of flats boats. The new F2000 series, drafts 6 to 8 inches, with a maximum horse power of 150 hp. This sleek hull can get you to and from your favorite fishing grounds in short order. It offers all that Piranha Boatworks is famous for a large forward casting deck, plenty of storage fore and aft and 6 under gunnel rod holders. The deck is laid out with a large dry storage compartment forward and three storage wells aft. The aft wells are comprised of an aerated live well, release well and dry storage in a saddle bag configuration. Our large center console has space for all your flush mount electronics. The console grab rail and wind screen, keeps you steady while under way and the breeze of your face. The incorporated padded cooler seat offers insulated storage for you meals and drinks or todays catch. Built in to the hull design is our transom pocket tunnel that allows you to get the engine jacked up or down to allow for a smooth dry ride in either shallow or deeper water. As with our F1700 the F2000 deck design includes built in toe kick and spray chine, to keep you, on the boat and the water out. The F2000 is the ultimate fishing platform. Designed by Jesse Rhodes of Rhodes Yacht Design, an avid inshore fisherman, it takes advantage of the newest hydrodynamics with simplistic style. www.piranhaboatworks.com

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Back Cover Photo: Hunter Ledbetter Model: Amber Marchant

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