This page contains a selection of links to external sites that may be useful to travelers preparing to visit the Silver Bank. There are Traveler’s Resources which has information about the Dominican Republic and how to get there; Services including insurance; a listing of environmental organizations that deal with marine mammal conservation issues; and a list of Friends of Conscious Breath Adventures

Travelers’ Resources

Useful Sources of Information for the Traveler

	Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the U.S.
	Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism
	Kayak Conscious Breath Adventure’s favorite travel search engine
	Maps
	Map of Dominican Republic Map and information about the Dominican Republic
	World Clock Day, Night and Time around the world
	Weather
	Currency Converter International Monetary Exchange Rate
	International Electricity Standards

Services

Services that may be of Direct Interest to the Traveler

	The Diver’s Alert Network Diving, snorkeling, travel & gear insurance
	Dive Assure Diving & Travel Insurance
	CSA Travel Protection Travel Insurance
	Austin’s Diving Center CBA’s professional dive outfitters. Contact Doug Austin for CBA discounts, personal service, professional advice, and worldwide shipping.
	Essential Travel “Your Trip, Our Expertise”

Environmental Links

Groups and Organizations involved with Marine Mammal Conservation, Education, Research & Regulation

	The Whaleman Foundation Bringing Whales & Mankind Together to Preserve and Protect Our World
	Save the Whales Again An International Conservation Campaign
	Blue Voice Saving Dolphins and Whales, Protecting the Oceans
	Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
	Surfers for Cetaceans The global surfer tribe’s call to action
	The Global Whale Alliance
	The National Resources Defense Council
	The International Fund for Animal Welfare
	Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Department of Marine Mammal Research & Conservation
	CEBSE Center for Conservation & Eco-Development of Samana and its Environs
	International Whaling Commission

Friends

Merchandise and Services that may also Interest the Traveler

	Victoria Marine Samana Bay, DR whalewatching
	Aquarian Audio Products Manufacturer of High Quality Hydrophones
	R/V Tiburon Supporting Research, Exploration, Outreach, Media Production
	Advanced Diver Magazine Exploring Our Underwater World
	A B Sea Photo Underwater camera & video equipment, shipped worldwide
	Ocean Eyes Photography Photographer Lisa Denning
	Island Exposure Inc. Fine art photography
	Tim Calver Photography Underwater fine art photography
	Marine Crew Marine & Underwater Services for the television & motion picture industry
	Ozone Travel Kiteboarding travel agency
	Bahamas Underground Cave and technical diving
	Whale Tail Chips The Corn Chips with a Conscience