The Dawn of Red Sea Diving: A Pioneer’s Journey
In the heart of Sinai, a hidden world was waiting to be uncovered. Howard Rosenstein, a pioneer in recreational diving, embarked on a journey that would change the face of Red Sea diving forever. His story is one of grit, resourcefulness, and a passion for the underwater world.
Exploring the wonders of the Red Sea
From Roman coins glinting on the seabed to the dark, unmapped depths, Howard’s dives unveiled sunken treasures and secrets of the past. But these weren’t just underwater adventures – they were tightrope walks between nations still at war. He braved floods, aided grounded ships, and even braved the depths of Mount Sinai itself.
‘A captivating voyage through the exotic wonders of the Middle East…’ - Amos Nachoum
Howard’s journey wasn’t 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.
Howard Rosenstein, a pioneer in recreational diving
Through 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.
‘Howard Rosenstein had a dream that he made a reality – he built, and they came.’ - David Doubilet
The extraordinary story of the entrepreneur who pioneered Red Sea dive tourism with a cast of unforgettable characters. A journey of success and purpose, illustrated with 200 images by the author and others, including renowned underwater photographer David Doubilet.
Diving in the Red Sea, a world of wonder
Praise for Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving:
‘Once 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.’ - Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer, Founder of Mission Blue
‘A rollicking fun tale… scuba divers worldwide are indebted to them.’ - Kathy Sullivan, history-making astronaut and oceanographer
‘A 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.’ - Marty Snyderman, underwater photographer, author, and photojournalist
‘A 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.’ - Amos Nachoum, award-winning nature photographer and diving travel pioneer, BigAnimals.com
‘Howard Rosenstein had a dream that he made a reality – he built, and they came.’ - David Doubilet
Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the exotic wonders of the Middle East, above in the Sinai desert and beneath the cobalt blue waters of the fabled Red Sea. This is a story worth reading, and one that will leave you inspired to explore the underwater world.
The wonders of the Red Sea await
