Divedup.com<\/a>, online and from retailers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nIt\u2019s a tale of grit, where resourcefulness and connections fueled Howard\u2019s pioneering spirit. From Roman coins glinting on the seabed to the dark, unmapped depths, his dives unveiled sunken treasures and secrets of the past. But these weren\u2019t just underwater adventures\u2009\u2014\u2009they were tightrope walks between nations still at war. He braved floods, aided grounded ships, and even braved the depths of Mount Sinai itself.<\/p>\n
Howard\u2019s journey wasn\u2019t a solitary one. He rubbed shoulders with underwater legends, bestselling authors, true photography greats, and even world leaders. He navigated murky shipwrecks, charmed amorous sharks, and found himself a player in the delicate dance of peace negotiations.
\u2018A captivating voyage through the exotic wonders of the Middle East\u2019\u2013 Amos Nachoum<\/p>\n
\u2018Howard Rosenstein had a dream that he made a reality \u2013 he built, and they came\u2019<\/em>\u2013 David Doubilet.<\/strong><\/p>\nThrough his dive centers, first in the Mediterranean and then exploding onto the Sinai scene, Howard became a pioneer of recreational diving. He shared the magic of the underwater world with a generation, igniting a passion that would forever burn, his only desire that it would never end. But peace, like the tide, comes with a change.<\/p>\n
\n- The extraordinary story of the entrepreneur who pioneered Red Sea dive tourism with a cast of unforgettable characters.<\/li>\n
- How a dive school in a train carriage at the edge of the desert became a global destination.<\/li>\n
- A journey of success and purpose, illustrated with 200 images by the author and others, inc. renowned underwater photographer David Doubilet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Praise for Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2018Once in a great while a book comes along that combines masterful storytelling, riveting adventure, charismatic characters, and meaningful messages that will continue to haunt you long after the last page is turned. For me, Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving is that book… I urge readers to dive into this book for vicarious adventure, for insight into a life well lived, for reasons why you, too, should succumb to the urge to submerge, and for unbelievable stories that are most wonderful because they are true\u2019
Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer, Founder of Mission Blue (from the Foreword).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\u0360\u0360\u0360
\u2018A rollicking fun tale… scuba divers worldwide are indebted to them\u2019
Kathy Sullivan, history-making astronaut and oceanographer.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\u0360
\u2018A fascinating story. Howard’s diving life took him from ancient history, to being among the first to see sharks mate in the wild, to world politics as his pioneering efforts helped make the wonders of the Red Sea available to divers from around the world.\u2019
Marty Snyderman, underwater photographer, author and photojournalist.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\u0360
\u2018A captivating voyage through the exotic wonders of the Middle East, above in the Sinai desert and beneath the cobalt blue waters of the fabled Red Sea. His ability to traverse cultures and disciplines while remaining true to his vision is inspiring. This book records one man’s adventures pioneering scuba diving during high politics in the Middle East and is a testament to the transformative power of curiosity, determination, love for the ocean and the desert, and respect for the world around us. I urge you to pick up a copy and embark on this thrilling journey\u2019
Amos Nachoum, award winning nature photographer and diving travel pioneer, BigAnimals.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\u0360
‘Howard Rosenstein had a dream that he made a reality – he built, and they came.’
David Doubilet (from the Foreword).<\/p>\n
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\u2018A fascinating story that, if it was not the real-life of Howard Rosenstein, it would make a first-class adventure novel. The book details Howard\u2019s work with the top underwater photographers and marine scientists in the world as they dived, photographed and researched some of the most pristine marine environments in the world. Howard\u2019s love for the marine environment went well beyond science and involved bringing the world and all its varied and sometimes contentions partners together for the sake of tourism and conservation. This is not only a story worth reading, it\u2019s a story worthy of sharing with everyone who loves the sport of scuba diving and the underwater world.\u2019
Dan Orr, Diving Industry Consultant<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\nmaritime professional<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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