We noticed that all the photographers in our FotoFeature in issue 6.4 have “inny” bellybuttons. Actually, we can’t think of anyone we know who is an “outy”.

If you’re an outy and can email us picture proof, we’ll give you a free subscription to the magazine for a year if you’re the first person we hear from.

FiNS has just been appointed as the sole International Media Partner for next year’s DEEP Indonesia show in Jakarta, which is scheduled for 28-30 March 2008. See you there!

We met some new friends from Dive Zero on our recent trip to the Tioman Mega Dive event. One evening, after a few drinks, they decided to put us on the spot. To see what happened, visit their blog

Editor’s note: Thanks, Dive Zero, for showing the world how silly we are.

Have you ever been to Christmas Island? According to an earlier online poll we conducted, only 2.5% of you have visited this pristine destination, but an overwhelming majority of you picked Christmas Island as a place you’d like to visit.

Well, here’s your chance.

Just download and read the Christmas Island article in issue 6.4 of FiNS and also the blog post, both written by FiNS Magazine readers who’ve recently visited Christmas Island, and take a few minutes to answer a few questions before 31 August 2007, and you could be on your way to this jewel in the Indian Ocean!

Don’t wait! There’s A$1,600 of value up for grabs, comprising:

- One complimentary air ticket ex-Singapore
- 50% off accommodation at The Sunset
- Two boat dives for two people (four dives total)

A mistake in FiNS issue 6.4 was spotted by an observant reader recently. On page 28 of our FiNS Foto Feature section, we had an image of Pygmy Seahorses taken by FiNS contributor Alexander Mustard. We stated that a 12-24mm lens was used, which is incorrect. The correct lens setting used is 105 macro at F4.6

We apologise for the error, and thank you very much for your support!

Beuchat has announced a new partnership with Ginivy as Malaysia’s exclusive Beuchat distributor. To contact Ginivy in Malaysia, contact Tan Peck Sim (Director), or Sim Chee Ghee (Manager) at the following:

Email: ginivy@streamyx.com

Head Quarter
Tel:+6095159990
Address : 169, Ground Floor/ Sri Dagangan Kuantan Pahang 25000, Malaysia

Showroom
Tel:+60362757197
Address : 18G/ Jalan Ara SD 7/3B Taman Sri Damansara Kuala Lumpur 52200, Malaysia

The latest issue of FiNS is in the mail and at newsstands. First, we’ve lined up the first-ever FiNS FotoFeature, with 30 pages of awe-inspiring photos and from some of our regular contributors. We’ve got everything from sharks and large marine mammals, to beautiful images of pristine reefs, colourful nudibranchs and funny fish faces. If you love great underwater photography, you can’t miss this special.

Next, our Critters column highlights octopuses, which are some of the most fascinating and intelligent reef animals divers regularly encounter. Plub starts her divemaster training in our Dive Diary column, and our very own Gadget Guru puts a whole bunch of masks to the test…with the help of a gaggle of giggling girls.

We’ve also got a special story from one of our readers about her trip to Christmas Island, an under-appreciated dive destination that’s just slightly over two hours from Singapore. And even better…we’ve lined up a prize trip to give away! Check out the magazine story plus the online story from another reader, and you could find yourself on the way to the remote and unspoiled destination of Christmas Island.

And of course, there’s a whole lot more, so grab your copy now! Or check out the online features for an advance look.

The FiNS Team was recently invited to visit Tioman Mega Dive. What a trip it was!

Tourism Malaysia arranged a flight from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur by Malaysian Airlines. From Kuala Lumpur, we took Berjaya Air, which runs two flights a day to Tioman Island. There was a warm welcoming party waiting for us at the airport. Read more…

The China Dive Exhibition (CDEX) 2007 is fast approaching. To be held 25-27 August in Beijing, more than 60 exhibitors have already confirmed their support, and 90% of reserved booths are now sold out.

Apart from the coolest dive brands, highly reputed dive training courses and outstanding dive destinations, new features have been added to this year’s event: Read more…

FiNS Magazine readers Su-Anne Chia and Lynn Cooper recently visited Christmas Island, and sent us this great write-up about their trip. Read more about their encounters with whale sharks, mantas and much more.

Tucked away in the Indian Ocean, slightly over two hours’ flight from Singapore, is Christmas Island – possibly one of Asia’s best kept diving secrets. Read more…