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April 11, 2009

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New senator bills in Palau suggest to re-introduce shark finning and to levy export tax from tuna fishing

With the recent change of Palau’s government that includes an almost entirely new Senate, there are indications that Palau's environment is of lesser concern than the interests of influential foreign fishing companies.

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February 4, 2009

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Sam's Tours joins Quality Divers

The members of Quality Divers have voted to accept the application of Sam's Tours, Palau's premier dive center and eco adventure tour company, to become a full member of its network...

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January 17, 2009

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Sam's Tours relieves wedding stress with romantic honeymooner packages

Palau based dive center and eco-adventure tour company Sam’s Tours now offers honeymoon-packages. They are designed for divers as well as non-divers and offer a variety of romantic excursions ...

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January 17, 2009

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In 2009, every week is a shark week with Sam's Tours in Palau

Sam’s Tours from Palau launches an all-year round shark week program to raise awareness for the decline of sharks in the world’s oceans...

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December 17, 2008

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Sam's Tours is Tour Operator of the Year 2008

Sam’s Tours from Palau launches an all-year round shark week program to raise awareness for the decline of sharks in the world’s oceans...

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April 28, 2008

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Underwater photo workshops with the pro

The PADI five Star National Geographic Dive Center Sam’s Tours in Palau, Micronesia, welcomes Dr. Nick Martorano as new staff member. „The award-winning filmmaker of high definition films and digital video producer will offer workshops...

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January 19, 2008

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Discovering WWII wrecks in Palau

Palau’s dive base Sam’s Tours invites visitors to a Wreck Expedition Week from March 17-21, 2008...

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January 19, 2008

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Shark Shootout in Palau

Diving in Palau/Micronesia is spectacular all year round. But in February divers may experience an outstanding happening under water – the mating of sharks..

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January 19, 2008

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Mastering Underwater Photography in Palau

Palau based dive center Sam’s Tours offers advanced digital photographers a workshop to improve their skills and master post-shoot work flow management. Tony Wu, one of Asia’s best underwater photographers and editor of Fins Magazine will hold the workshops from April 22-27, 2008...

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January 9, 2008

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Palau's Sam's Tours to attend Boot 2008

The independent PADI Five Star National Geographic Dive Center Sam’s Tours will attend the 2008 trade show Boot from January 19 to 27 in Dusseldorf, Germany...

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