News from LAUPS Sponsor Mike Ball

Update from Mike… 
Well things are certainly busy this year: Spoilsport moving to Cairns, the success of our new itineraries, attending ATE2006, and now deep in the throws of organizing attending DEMA in the USA.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your great support in Mike Ball Dive Expeditions.
 
Minke Whales still around.
Even though the official Minke Whale season has been over since the end of July we are still getting reports of Minke whales being spotted at Lighthouse Bommie on the Ribbon Reefs as recent as the 14th of August, both crew and passengers were excited with these encounters. 
 
The 2007 ‘official’ Minke whale season starts on the 14th of June with only 10 dedicated expeditions.  To avoid disappointment booking in advance is highly recommended.
 
Spoilsport a big hit!
The transfer of Spoilsport to our Cairns operation has been a big hit: high occupancies with passengers ranging world wide, great shark action in the Coral Sea, superb diving at new locations at Osprey Reef, and more fun had than you can poke a barracuda at. 

Osprey Reef Picturesque As Ever.
The remote Coral Sea has treasures where only seeing is believing… Osprey Reef is one of these treasures.  It is hard to believe that in 1991 Osprey Reef suffered damage during Cyclone Joy.  The regeneration of corals and marine life has been outstanding.
 
Osprey Reef has been a favorite destination on our recent itineraries with the shark action creating some great photo opportunities.