We have been diving at Sipadan every year for the last 5 years.....
This video was taken early 2008, 2 years after the gorgeous coral reef at Sipadan's "Drop off Point" were destroyed by barges ....hence we didnt even include footage of Sipadan Island itself....in my opinion, that incident was a terrible disaster of international proportions !!
Sipadan should have been protected as a natural heritage as one of the world's wonders.
The underwater visability is still ok, as divers we still get great footage of the beautiful blue beneath but compared to 5 years ago....the sharks were fewer, the schools of barracudas and jacks we see are smaller and the turtles were not many.
From our recent trip to Sempoerna , Dec 2008 and listening to the locals gripe about conditions of governance at Sipadan...it leaves me sad...
Everyone seems fearful that once the mammoth oceanarium project gets implemented at Mabul....we can all kiss the wonderful memories of good diving in Sipadan/Mabul goodbye....
So this video like the title above implies....who knows....not too far in the future...will the splendour of Sipadan exist only in our minds?
sigh.....sure hope not...sigh.
Location aside , what makes up the other half of the fun of diving for Eddie & I are the company of great dive buddies.
Therefore , notwithstanding the sad state of political affairs at Sipadan/Mabul... this video of the fantastic moments spent with good friends is priceless and much treasured.
This is a rehashed video using Mac Leopard OS powered by sound effects from i-movie's music library....
Apple technology is really great for editing movies.....a breeze.
Viewing our footage of Sipadan Highlights 2008 brings back great joy.
To our dive buddies, may it bring forth chuckles from you and wide smiles to your faces too.
Major Mike, special thanks for making all the nice arrangements for great times at SMART resort...hope you will be able to continue to do so come 2009 and beyond.
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