RED SEA • JULY 5-12, 2025

Justin Lutsky, a bonafide underwater photography magician (his work on this page doesn’t lie), and Abbey the Everyday Mermaid (mad skills in her own right), have combined forces to develop another “can’t-miss” Submerge experience: the Red Sea 2025 Underwater Modeling and Photography Workshop. Actually, this is more than a workshop, it’s a dive adventure! Set against turquoise waters and the Egyptian desert, the week is dedicated to creating stunning ocean-inspired art. Basecamp is the MY Turquoise, where guests will have the entire vessel available to model, shoot, dive or simply relax. Participants will learn underwater modeling tips, tricks, and techniques, plus have the opportunity to shoot in new aquatic environments with the support of the Submerge team. Meanwhile, photographers will have the chance to plan and produce a variety of photo shoots with experienced underwater models and dive professionals.

Wanna live on a private yacht for a week? Deal. Want all meals included too? Done. How about stunning reefs, wrecks, and sunset dolphin swims (fingers crossed)? It’s covered. And while most tourists take home t-shirts and cheap airport jewelry as souvenirs, models enrolled in this workshop will leave with gorgeous photo and video content unlike any other. It’s gonna be sick!

Who is this for? Underwater model enthusiasts and professionals alike, as well as aspiring or seasoned underwater photographers, who want to create stunning unique content in a private, all-inclusive setting. From first timers to accomplished mermaids and photographers, this trip will not disappoint! The Submerge team will assist, instruct, and educate every step of the way.

Lastly, no trip to Egypt would be complete without a tour of the 2.3 million stacked stone blocks commonly called the Great Pyramids. Yeah, that’s available too as an optional weeklong extension.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Dive sites visited are subject to weather conditions and local seasonal knowledge. Final route taken is at the absolute discretion of the captain and cruise director. All dives are conducted from a boat. Shore diving is not offered from the MY Turquoise. Diving is only available for certified divers. All activities, amenities and meals listed above are included in the Seasick and Submerge package unless otherwise noted. Optional activities have an additional fee and are not included in the package.

MODELS WHATCHA GET

Pre-Trip Consultation: Work with the Submerge team about wardrobe, hair, and makeup for underwater modeling. Know what to bring and how to prepare.

Model Coaching Sessions: Learn the fundamentals of posing underwater, breath hold techniques and mastering buoyancy control. Then spend time learning specific techniques for modeling in an open water environment. Throughout the trip models will get hours of quality breath hold and pose coaching in various settings.

Ocean Reef Portrait Sessions: Taking underwater modeling to the next level! Venture out into the ocean on a private dive boat to explore Red Sea’s incredible underwater seascapes. Here, several one-of-a-kind photo shoots will be staged at various shallow and deep-water locations.

Shipwreck Portrait Sessions: Desire something new? Something different? Submerge has a surprise for those who do. Wrecks! Yes, shipwrecks! The Red Sea is home to several iconic wrecks well within modeling depth limits. Participants can channel their inner pirate while posing at one of the coolest backdrops possible: sunken vessels.

Scuba Assisted Photo Sessions: This exclusive opportunity is for those who are scuba certified and eager to build their underwater modeling skill sets. Whether it be in conventional clothes or any of the mermaid tail variants, modeling via freediving has its limitations. Reduced modeling time, depth, locations, and comfort are all consequences of this approach. Submerge has a solution. With the expertise and guidance of a dedicated safety diver, models can confidently explore the art of underwater modeling using compressed air. This innovative technique essentially eliminates many of the constraints associated with breath-hold diving. The result? The freedom to strike dynamic and graceful poses for longer periods of time and in new environments.

Beach Portrait Session: Dry off and clean up for a stunning photo shoot on the beach. The perfect combo: Red Sea, white sand beach, a gorgeous model, and the Submerge team.

Mermaid Tail Rental: Ever wanted to try mermaiding? The time has come! Submerge will have a selection of high-quality mermaid tails available (including an exclusive design only available to workshop participants). Models can demo the products during any of the photo sessions, while receiving plenty of tips and techniques for swimming in a tail. Mertailor Fantasea Fins plus Fantasea and Whimsy Tails provided. Try it. Model it. Love it.

Online Image Gallery: Get access to a preview gallery of all images from the trip. Favorites can be selected for processing.

Professionally Retouched Digital Images: 10 high-quality and professionally edited masterpieces of each model’s favorite shots.

Boat Dives: Up to 3 dives daily + 1 night dive are available (certified divers).

Uninhabited Island and Sandbar Visit: No hotels. No restaurants. No random people. Just pure paradise.

Plus: Items and services listed in the “Package Includes” section below

PHOTOGRAPHERS WHATCHA GET

Pre-Trip Consultation: Work with the Submerge team about camera gear, dive equipment and other essentials to stage underwater portrait sessions with models. Know what to bring and how to prepare.

Photography Coaching Sessions: Learn the fundamentals of shooting with models underwater, camera gear, lighting techniques and safety considerations. Then spend time learning specific techniques for shooting in open water environments.

Ocean Reef Portrait Sessions: Taking underwater photography to the next level! Venture out into the ocean on a private dive boat to explore Red Sea’s incredible underwater seascapes. Here, several one-of-a-kind photo shoots will be staged at various shallow and deep-water locations.

Shipwreck Portrait Sessions: Desire something new? Something different? Submerge has a surprise for those who do. Wrecks! Yes, shipwrecks! The Red Sea is home to several iconic wrecks well within modeling depth limits. Photographers will have the opportunity to capture participants posing at one of the coolest backdrops possible: sunken vessels.

Boat Dives: Up to 3 dives daily + 1 night dive are available (certified divers).

Uninhabited Island and Sandbar Visit: No hotels. No restaurants. No random people. Just pure paradise.

Plus: Items and services listed in the “Package Includes” section below

MODELS OPTIONAL WORKSHOP EXTRAS

Exclusive Mertailor Experience Package: Ever wanted to be a real life mermaid? Mertailor and Submerge created an exclusive tail design only available to workshop participants. This isn’t borrow or rent a tail, this is own a custom monofin and tail! Package includes: 1 Mertailor Fantasea Fin Three Monofin, 1 Exclusive Submerge Whimsy Fantasea Skin, and 2 additional retouched images.

Deep Wreck Portrait Session: This is gonna be next-level amazing! 2 additional retouched images from this session are included. 4 sessions available

Wild Dolphin Portrait Session: Don’t worry, they don’t bite. 2 additional retouched images from this session are included. 4 sessions available

Additional Portrait Session: A legendary opportunity for those wanting to dive deeper into their underwater modeling. Schedule an additional portrait session. Model in open water on breath hold, or with the assistance of SCUBA cylinders and safety divers. 2 additional retouched images from this session are included.

Fine Art Prints: Want something tangible, something to proudly display? Then a physical print is the solution. All photos will be captured in incredible detail making large format printing at any size and on any material possible. Price varies per size and medium.

Additional Retouched Images: All models will receive 10 professionally retouched digital images as part of the package, but if 10 doesn’t suffice more images are available.

Reel Edits: 1-2 minute behind-the-scenes reel edits featuring each model’s photo session experiences. Delivered in both horizontal (landscape) and vertical (portrait) aspect ratios.

RED SEA

The Red Sea is an extension of the Indian Ocean separating the coasts of Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea to the west from those of Saudi Arabia and Yemen to the east. It contains some of the world’s warmest and saltiest seawater due to the areas high levels of heat combined with a severe lack of precipitation. The body of water is connected to the Mediterranean Sea (in the far north) making the Red Sea one of the most heavily traveled waterways in the world, carrying maritime traffic between Europe and Asia (numerous vessels + numerous hidden coral pinnacles = numerous wrecks). The name “Red Sea” has several theories pertaining to its origin, but the common belief derives from the seasonal blooms of algae, which turn the sea a reddish-brown color upon dying off. 

Name: translation of the Ancient Greek Erythra Thalassa (literally ‘Red Sea’) • Location: Between Africa and Asia • Bordering Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti • Surface Area: 169,000 sq mi • Max Length: 1,400 mi • Max Width: 221 mi • Average Depth: 1,610' • Max Depth: 9,970' • Primary Inflows: Barka River, Haddas River, Anseba River • Primary Outflows: Bab-el-Mandeb Strait

WEATHER AND CLIMATE

The Red Sea receives warm sunshine year-round with little precipitation. The climate is defined as “subtropical desert” which features mild winters and very hot summers (as in cooking falafel on asphalt hot). From mid-May to September it is full blown summer time in Egypt. Temperatures can reach 100°F+ with high humidity. So why visit then? Water temperature silly. In the winter months the Red Sea can dip below 70°F. No joke, it gets super cold. Diving the Red Sea in certain months even requires dry suits for those with low exposure tolerance. Seasick says “no thanks”. Warm water = happiness. Nobody wants to pay thousands of dollars and take a dream vacation to then freeze their hamburger buns off. Thus, when the Red Sea water is warm, consequently it is very warm on land as well. Makes sense. Fortunately, the heat is not oppressive while on the liveaboard. The land tours are a different story.

July Averages (Hurghada) - High Temp: 99°F • Low Temp: 82°F • Sea Water Temp: 81°F • Daylight Hours: 13.5 • Sunshine Hours: 11.5 • Rainy Days: 0 • Precipitation Totals: 0.0 in

MY TURQUOISE

Launched in 2021, the MY Turquoise is one of the finest liveaboard diving boats in the Red Sea. It is elegant, it is comfortable, it is functional. Oh yeah, and it’s sorta massive too. On board guests will find everything needed to enjoy great diving, leisurely surface intervals, and comfortable evenings in and around the waters of the Red Sea.

IMPORTANT: 17 well-appointed cabins can accommodate 34 guests (massive might be an understatement). But don’t fret! Seasick would never cram 34 guests onto this vessel (shame shame for those who do). Rather, Seasick has designed this package as a limited load vessel. This private charter will have only 23 guests! Here is how it works: on the boat’s assorted decks there are six suites, each with double beds. So that’s 12 guests. Then there are another eleven cabins (on the assorted decks) each with two twin beds. So that’s 22 additional guests. Nope. The twin bed cabins will be allocated as single supplement. Yep, only one guest per cabin. So that’s only 11 more guests. 23 guests total. Thanks for the math exercise but what does this all mean? That means more space, more comfort, more personal attention, and more opportunities underwater.

The boat has a very large swim platform, multiple social (or common) areas to chill, an upper deck lounge, an upper upper deck lounge, a sun deck, and three bars (is this a dive boat or a booze cruise?). Oh yeah, it also has a bakery that produces fresh pastries daily. Yum. Don’t forget, a fancy boat is great, but it is the crew that makes a trip special. The MY Turquoise crew have years (some have decades) of experience and will do everything they can to put the group on the action while keeping everyone safe.

Type: Motor Yacht (M/Y) • Year Built: 2021 • Length: 148' • Beam: 30' • Cruising speed: 12 knots • Passengers: 34 (23 for Seasick/Submerge) • Hull: steel • Decking: teak • Compressors: 3

ADDED BONUS: Another reason why Seasick hand-picked the MY Turquoise (aside from her age, size, amenities, and crew) is her unique layout. Most liveaboards use the lower deck exclusively for cabins and the interior portion of the main deck for communal space — typically a salon (living room) and mess (dining room). Problem is that guests don’t like sleeping on the lower deck. They prefer their cabins/suites to be on higher decks either for safety reasons (no comment) or to avoid excessive noise (engines, generators, anchor chains, etc). The MY Turquoise is designed different. She is designed better. The MY Turquoise’s lower deck is primarily the mess where the group spends limited time eating each day. The view when dining isn’t critical since guests are literally living on a boat in the middle of the sea and can appreciate their surroundings anytime. The lower deck still includes two suites and one cabin for those who seek ultimate privacy. A majority of the group will be on the main deck or higher. Now that’s important.

SUITES + DELUXE CABINS
Suites (6) are located on the Upper Deck, Main Deck, and Lower Deck. Deluxe Cabins (11) are located on the High Deck, Upper Deck, and Lower Deck. Views, window size, and layouts vary by location. Please note: safes, shampoo, and conditioner are not provided.

DIVING

The Red Sea is vast. Extremely vast. As previously stated, at its max, it is 1,400 miles in length. That’s the same distance as Los Angeles to Dallas. As a result, there are many areas to choose from and many routes. For first timers or divers who want the “best of” experience, the Northern Route is typically recommended. And guess what? That’s exactly what Seasick has selected. The North Route (aka the Wrecks and Reefs Route) is a complete and simple route, matching all diving levels. The sailing from Hurghada is short and pleasant, reaching the furthest dive sites in about two hours.

Depth: 10' - 130' • Visibility: 65'-100'+ • Currents: Nonexistent - Light • Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced • Water Temp: 78°F-82°F • Dive Sites: 250+

ROUTE

WRECKS AND REEFS ROUTE (NORTHERN ROUTE): the North Route is diverse — a lil’ of this and a lil’ of that. It includes a catalog of attractions, avoids long overnight runs (boat repositioning), and is suitable for all levels of diving experience. Guests will dive the Ras Mohammed National Park and the Straits of Tiran, visit a living WWII museum at the wreck of Thistlegorm, and explore spectacular wrecks like the Dunraven, Giannis D, Carnatic, and the Kingston. The remainder of the route features reef dives in pristine sites like Small Crack or Shag Rock. And for some bigger animal action, there is the possibility (no guarantees) to snorkel with dolphins. Being face to face with a pod of blowholes is something special.

STRAITS OF TIRAN

The Straits of Tiran are a submerged ridge that rises from a 1000'+ depth and extends from the southeast point of Sinai to the island of Tiran. It is basically a passage between the Gulf of Aqaba and the main basin of the Red Sea, forming an area of strong tidal currents. The reefs are famous for the quality of their coral, abundant sea life, and oceanic animal sightings.

GORDON REEF: A circular reef with a large sandy plateau and prominent shipwreck. Since 1983, the wreck of the Lullia has sat atop the reef making her a superb landmark. Very suitable for check dives on the South Plateau and also some super nice drift dives along the east and west walls.

THOMAS REEF: Thomas is the smallest of the four reefs of Tiran, and if conditions are calm, it is possible to circle around the entire reef. There are no moorings, so all dives are drift. In the blue there is always the possibility of finding large pelagic fish cruising by and even hammerhead sharks.

JACKSON REEF: Considered the best reef in the area due to the coral quality, loads of marine life, and encounters with pelagic creatures. It is a round reef with vertical walls and a shallow coral garden on the west side. Continually swept by strong currents (sometimes extremely strong), Jackson Reef is great for wild drift dives. During the summer months, hammerhead sharks reside in the northern area.

RAS MOHAMMED NATIONAL PARK

ANEMONE CITY, SHARK REEF & YOLANDA REEF: Anemone City hosts dozens of huge anemones each with a variety of clownfish and damsels. While crossing over the walls of Shark Reef possible sightings include sharks, tuna, red snapper and more. The dive continues in the shallows with parts of the Yolanda freighter ship which struck the reef and gave it its name. Among the debris, there is a large collection of toilets and the remains of the captain’s BMW. The area around the wreck is home to lionfish, blue-spotted stingrays and moray eels.

RAS GHOZLANI: Consists of table coral covered pinnacles (that’s a mouthful) in different shapes and sizes, Gorgonian fans and soft corals. The pinnacles are teeming with Anthias and other colorful reef fish.

STRAITS OF GUBAL

S.S. THISTLEGORM: One of the world’s most famous wrecks, it is located in Shaab Ali, about 30 miles from Sharm El Sheikh. It was sunk by German aircrafts in October 1941 and later discovered by Jacques Cousteau. It offers spectacular dives with its sunken cargo of trucks, cars, motorcycles, locomotives, weapons, ammunitions, wagons, aircraft wings, boots, and more.

ULYSSES: The cargo ship is 310' long. On August 16th, 1887, she ran aground on the reef and finally sank four days later, with much of her cargo. She lies at a depth of 92' and only her stern remains intact.

THE BARGE: The old barge lies at a max depth of 46' (super chill dive). Residents include moray eels, lionfish, stone fish, crocodile fish, angel fish, and possibly Napoleon wrasse.

CARNATIC: The British cargo ship, sunk in 1869, is at a max depth of 85'. This beautiful and very authentic old ship lies on her port side, and her wooden beams and internal structures are covered in soft corals and glass fish. Her bow and stern are intact, yet the mid ship has disappeared. Barrels and a few broken wine bottles are all that remain of her cargo.

GIANNIS D: The Greek cargo ship lies at a depth of 78', with her whole mid ship completely destroyed yet her bow and stern, which lies on a 45-degree angle, are intact. Her cabins, helms room and common quarters have been cleared up to permit safe dives through the ship.

KINGSTON: On February 22nd, 1881, the Kingston sank while transporting a cargo of coal. Only the stern of the ship remains intact, but the corals and number of fish that reside on her make it a worthy dive.

SMALL CRACK: A shallow corridor with table corals, grape corals, soft corals, stag corals and sponges. In the corridor there are residents like an enormous Hatchet fish family and yellow tail barracudas.

Note: The route and dive sites listed are examples only and are not guaranteed. All dive sites are subject to weather conditions and are at the absolute discretion of the captain and dive guides.

But wait there’s more! Jordan before diving and a Nile river cruise + Cairo after diving. Choose one, choose both (after all, no employer will care if someone takes 25 days of PTO to tour the Middle East). Seasick and Submerge are finalizing the package details and the optional extensions will be announced in March (links and pages aren’t active). Estimated cost for each additional week: $3,000 (not a good idea to stay at cheap accommodations and use budget vendors in these countries, hence the cost). Notify Seasick to be added to the list(s).

JORDAN
Don’t know much about Jordan? Probably should. Just google “Petra” — that’s all that needs to be said. Add in two nights out at Wadi Rum sleeping in a bubble hotel (literally each room is a giant bubble with clear roofs to stargaze from bed). Then wrap things up with three days relaxing at the Dead Sea (ya know, just the lowest point on the surface of the Earth, no biggie).

Schedule an unforgettable photo shoot in Jordan with the Submerge team! Choose from Petra's ancient rose-red city, the mystical Wadi Rum desert, or the enchanting Dead Sea. Flying dresses, stunning gowns, and traditional Jordanian attire are all welcome. Forget iPhones and selfies. Let Submerge capture the journey in the most breathtaking way possible. $250 • Session • 30min • 3 Image Edits

NILE RIVER CRUISE + CAIRO
Cleopatra. Moses. The Great Pyramid of Giza. The Sphinx. The Nile. Chariots and hieroglyphics. Discover the land of legend and lore. The land of antiquities. The land of King Tut. This is the ultimate opportunity to explore Egypt. The custom two-part package includes a four-night Nile river cruise, hot air balloon ride over Valley of the Kings, Luxor (not Vegas people), a regional flight from Aswan to Cairo, three nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel, the Egyptian Museum (the GEM too if it’s open), local bazaar tour, and a private Egyptologist!

Schedule an unforgettable photo shoot in Egypt with the Submerge team! Choose a background such as the The Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx (fella is missing a nose), or any of the numerous landscapes along the Nile. Flying dresses, stunning gowns, and traditional Egyptian attire are all welcome. Forget iPhones and selfies. Let Submerge capture the journey in the most breathtaking way possible. $250 • Session • 30min • 3 Image Edits

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS + TRANSFERS + HURGHADA HOTEL

USA - EGYPT FLIGHTS FOR 2025 ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE
RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED Q3 2024

RECOMMENDED HURGHADA HOTEL

Jaz Casa Del Mar Beach Resort (All Inclusive)
Inbound: Check In Friday, July 4 • Check Out Saturday, July 5 (not included in Seasick package). Request late check-out or inquire about rate for 6:00pm check out
Outbound: Check In Saturday, July 12 • Check Out Sunday, July 13 (not included in Seasick package)

Room types: Superior Garden View (≈$250 Double + ≈$185 Single), Superior Sea View (≈$285 Double + ≈$210 Single), Deluxe Garden View (≈$300 Double), Executive Suite Sea View (≈$495 Double)

RECOMMENDED CAIRO HOTEL

Le Meridien Cairo Airport Hotel
Inbound: if applicable, dates vary, some international flights do not require a Cairo layover (not included in Seasick package)
Outbound: if applicable, dates vary, some international flights do not require a Cairo layover (not included in Seasick package)
• Le Meridien Cairo Airport Hotel is connected to the Cairo International Airport (CAI) via a sky bridge

Room types: Deluxe King or Twin (≈$195 Double Occ including taxes and fees)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DEFINITIONS: “Company” is defined as Underwater Exposures, Inc. dba Seasick Productions, incorporated in terms of the laws of California, United States of America. "Company Affiliated Parties" is defined as the Company, Justin Lutsky, Abbey Blake, Submerge, its directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, suppliers, and contractors. “Guest” is defined as any person or persons placing a booking (whether provisional or confirmed) with the Company and who contracts with the Company for any of the Services together with his/her spouse, dependents and companions. “Services” is defined as the provision of accommodation, transport, transfers, scuba diving and snorkeling activities, tours or any other activities or services provided by the Company and the procurement by the Company of the provision of accommodation, transport, transfers, scuba diving and snorkeling activities, tours or any other activities or services by any Third-Party Contractors.

GENERAL: Price based on double occupancy group rate. Single supplement, extensions, additional services, and all other items not listed in itinerary are not included. All prices subject to change without notice. A $1,000.00 deposit per person is required with each Guest reservation. Company reserves the right, without advance notice, to make changes or cancellations, in part or in whole, as circumstances dictate. Any deposit or payment made to Company or any representative of Company shows acceptance and acknowledgement of the terms and conditions as stated herein.

CHANGES TO RESERVATIONS: Any request by Guest to amend or change a booking once it has been confirmed, may be accommodated by Company subject to availability. If Company is able to assist, a reasonable administrative fee may be charged. Any such administrative fees shall be invoiced to the Guest and must be settled as per the standard terms applicable to the booking. If the invoice is not paid within such time, Company may construe such non-payment as an act of cancellation on the part of the Guest and the provisions of the cancellation clause shall apply. All reservations, confirmed bookings, and Company’s services are non-transferable.

CANCELLATIONS TO RESERVATIONS: Refund (less cancellation fee) may be issued if reservation is cancelled four months prior to departure date and if another Guest can fill the vacancy. All authorized refunds will be assessed a $1,000.00 cancellation fee. No refund or credit will be made for Services not utilized by Guest. No cancellations shall be accepted within 30 days of trip departure.

FORCE MAJEURE: “Force Majeure Event” is defined as any event which is beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to a national strike, act of war, armed conflict, insurrection, civil commotion, terrorism or the threat of terrorism; any act of God including but not limited to epidemic, pandemic, lightning, earthquake, flooding, fire, cyclone, hurricane, typhoon, tidal wave, storm, volcanic eruption and other unusual and extreme adverse weather or environmental conditions; any event which falls within any of these categories that is suffered by Third-Party Contractors of the Company, who are involved in the receipt or provision of the Services; and or any other cause or contingency beyond the control of the Company. The Company shall not be deemed to be in breach of any of its obligations to Guest due to any Force Majeure Event. If the Company is affected by a Force Majeure Event, it may in its sole and absolute discretion, amend or cancel any of the Services or the remainder thereof, or to make any alteration in route, accommodation, transportation or arrangement in the event of the Services or any part thereof being rendered impossible, illegal or inadvisable.

GUEST INSURANCE: If scuba diving is a Service used by Guest, Company requires Guest to possess a dive accident insurance policy prior to using any of Company’s Services. If scuba diving is not a Service used by Guest, Company requires Guest to possess an international accident and medical evacuation insurance policy prior to using any of Company’s Services. Information on dive accident insurance can be found at the Divers Alert Network’s website: www.diversalertnetwork.org. In addition, Company recommends trip insurance in the event a Guest must cancel the trip. Information on trip insurance can be found at the Divers Alert Network’s website: www.diversalertnetwork.org or the DiveAssure website: www.diveassure.com.

RESPONSIBILITY: Company acts only as agents for the Third-Party Contractors providing transportation, accommodations, diving and other Services. All tickets and vouchers issued constitute the sole contract between the Guest and Company. Company or its representatives shall not at any time be responsible in any way for loss, injury, or damage arising from any Force Majeure Event, act of government, theft, sickness, customs regulations, delay, cancellation error, or any cause beyond its control. Company or its representatives accepts no liability for the consequences of the personal activities of any Guest who is personally responsible for decisions concerning health, safety, fitness for diving and snorkeling, or any other circumstances beyond its control.