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February 2012
Argo Renovations: New Cabin Construction
MV Argo is currently undergoing a renovation that will give the luxury live aboard an additional cabin. Adjacent to the upstairs lounge the new cabin #9 will have the same fabulous amenities and features of the other Argo cabins.
January 2012
Responsible Seafood Selections
The principles of sustainability and environmental responsibility are matters of supreme importance to us as a company, and extend to all aspects of our mission and operations. For this reason, we want to address a question often raised by our guests: Where does the fish we serve on board come from?
January 2012
408 Whitetips and Counting...
Biologists from Misión Tiburón, a Costa Rica based NGO dedicated to shark conservation, are currently in the second year of a five-year shark population project. Their goal is to study the whitetip reef shark population at Cocos Island in order to understand the sharks' behavior, distribution, and habitat.
December 2011
New Diver Locators!!!
We have added newly released and state-of-the-art diver locators by Nautilus Lifeline.
December 2011
Special IMAX & DeepSee Expedition
The DeepSee has been featured in many films, but now she has crossed over to the big screen, IMAX!!! This expedition to Cocos was led by Greg MacGillivary, from MacGillivary-Freeman IMAX Production California, and their new One Ocean One World Campaign.
October 2011
New Dive Officer, Edwar Herreño
After a seven year career as a dive master and cruise director for the Undersea Hunter Group, Edwar Herreno has begun working as our Head Dive Officer. Based at our pier in Puntarenas, Edwar is responsible for managing the dive masters, captains, and crew, as well as supporting all the dive equipment and maintenance. As a professional videographer and photographer Edwar also support the Cruise Directors video editing needs. So keep an eye out for all the new videos being posted on our YouTube Channel and here on our Video Gallery.
February 2011
Zero Speed Stabilizers
All of our vessels are now outfitted with Zero Speed Stabilizers. The dual stabilizers dramatically reduce roll motion while anchored at Cocos Island. The inverted pyramid-shaped stabilizers are suspended on either side of the boat on outriggers and then dropped 15ft/4.5m under the water...
October 2011
2011 DEMA Show
DEMA Show 2011 is the only international trade-only event for the diving, action water sports and travel industries. This year it took place in Orlando, FL Nov. 2-5 and as always we enjoyed reconnecting with old friends and making new friends as well.
August 2011
Meet International Sales Manager, Alan Steenstrup
Alan has been described as “a master of logistics”, “the type of guy that can find a solution to any problem”, and as "having the ability to bring a sense of humor to any situation”. Alan Steenstrup has worked as the International Sales Manager for the Undersea Hunter Group for 16 years. He organizes and supports special customers and projects such as conservation groups, scientific research expeditions, film making projects, private charters, and news organizations.
June 2011
MV Argo and DeepSee Support the UCR/UNA Cocos IV Expedition
The trip departed June 28th on the Argo, with the DeepSee Sub aboard and ready for use. In order to facilitate the trip, the Argo was outfitted with a portable weather station, lab, and additional equipment used for taking samples.
June 2011
Gourmet Galley: Meet MV Sea Hunter Chef Luis
Entering his 8th year with the Undersea Hunter Group, Chef Luis and his support team, Chefs Assistant Pablo and Waiter Roberto, create delicious and inventive meals. Before ...
June 2011
New Crab Species Discovered at Cocos Island
The new species, called Johngarthia Cocoensis, was discovered on the island by researchers Robert Perger and Rita Vargas of the University of Costa Rica and Adam Wall of ...
May 2011
Safety First
Safety Officer As the Company Safety Officer, Nelson Diaz strives to ensure that all areas of your live aboard dive experience are executed at the highest level of safety. With many years of experience as captain of the Undersea Hunter and Sea Hunter he is constantly working to prepare, train, and supervise all facets of the Undersea Hunter Group’s emergency training and preparedness procedures. Click here to read more about our Safety Procedures.
April 2011
Uncharted Waters: The South Side of Cocos Island
As the Company Safety Officer, Nelson Diaz strives to ensure that all areas of your live aboard dive experience are executed at the highest level of safety. With many years of experience as captain of the Undersea Hunter and Sea Hunter he is constantly working to prepare, train, and supervise all facets of the Undersea Hunter Group’s emergency training and preparedness procedures. Click here to read more about our Safety Procedures.
March 2011
MV Undersea Hunter Supporting UCR/UNA´s Coco III Expedition
The UCR-UNA Coco III expedition departed March 26th aboard the Undersea Hunter. In order to facilitate the trip, the Undersea Hunter was outfitted with a portable weather ...
March 2011
The DivEncounters Alliance
We are now part of a new alliance that brings together the world's top live-aboard diving companies.
February 2011
MV Sea Hunter's New Suites
Here are the newest photos direct from our pier in Puntarenas of the M/V Sea Hunter's remodel. We have added two new suites to the upper deck. The addition created a slight ...
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