ingilizce Haberler Archive
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‘Pinky’ the rare Louisiana dolphin is said to be mom to a pink baby dolphin!
CALCASIEU, La.– In the Calcasieu River ship channel in Louisiana there lives a pink dolphin known as “Pinky.” Over the years she’s become famous for her beautiful pink skin color. “Pinky The Dolphin” had been seen mating frequently. Does this […]
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In alarming discovery, scientists find plastic in the stomachs of baby fish off Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) – Scientists have discovered plastic in the stomachs of baby fish off the Big Island – an alarming find that could have significant ramifications for the entire food web. The discovery was made during a large NOAA […]
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Australia’s shark shame: Shocking photos show scores of sharks piled waist-deep on a fishing ship off the Great Barrier Reef – and it’s NOT illegal
Photos obtained by WWF-Australia show scores of dead sharks on deck of ship The leaked images were snapped earlier in the year off the Great Barrier Reef WWF chief executive Dermot O’Gorman stressed his concern about the nets Shocking photos […]
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Ancient Shipwreck in Greece Will Open to Recreational Scuba Divers
The Peristera shipwreck—located near the Greek island of Alonissos—is one of the first wrecks in Greece that will open to the public, including recreational and professional scuba divers. The wreck was originally discovered in the 1990s and is thought to […]
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Mystery surrounds sighting of Beluga whale with Russian-made harness
The sighting of a beluga whale wearing a Russian-made harness has caused media speculation that the animal may have come from a Russian military facility. The whale was recently seen swimming alongside fishermen off the coast of Norway. Video footage […]
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Ontario diver uses axe to escape ice in Georgian Bay
WATCH: An Ontario freediver was captured on video in March using an axe to chip through the icy surface of Georgian Bay. An Ontario freediver who has been under the ice more than once freed himself from icy waters in […]
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Where in the world is the whale? Researchers hope tagged whale keeps transmitting
Jack Lawson is a research scientist with Department of Fisheries and Oceans in Newfoundland and Labrador. Lawson studies the abundance and distribution of whales, dolphins and porpoises. (Jane Adey/CBC) A whale researcher in Newfoundland is excitedly watching the movements of […]
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Massive tiger shark caught off Captiva Island
Elliot Sudal said he hooked the shark in his boat off the coast, then reeled it in from the sand. CAPTIVA ISLAND, Fla. – One of Southwest Florida’s favorite fisherman reeled in a nearly 14-foot tiger shark off the coast […]
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Bloodbath! Gruesome moment a pod of Orcas kill a gray whale and her calf during a vicious FOUR-HOUR attack as she tried to protect her baby
Dramatic footage shows a group of killer whales methodically ram, isolate and kill a gray whale calf passing through Monterey Bay with its mother, on Saturday The graphic attack was captured on video by Monterey Bay Whale Watch A small […]
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Jean-Michel Cousteau heads to Russian to help release captive whales and dolphins
Ocean Futures Society
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Coral Disease Outbreak Affects Florida and Caribbean
Parts of Florida and the Caribbean are currently suffering from a historic, ecosystem-altering coral disease outbreak. The situation is eliciting an unprecedented response from scientists, resource managers and the public in Florida. Here, divers have the opportunity to contribute to […]
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The Science of a Scuba-Related Panic Episode
Diving is fun, adventurous, often exhilarating and often meditative. But there’s a darker side of diving as well, which we often gloss over with phrases like “in the unlikely event,” and “Stop. Breathe. Think. Act.” During my diving career I […]
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Marine Species: Mandarinfish
You would think that with its stained-glass coloration, it would be easy to spot mandarinfish. But you’d be wrong. With its vibrant, stained-glass coloration, divers may think it would be easy to spot mandarinfish on a reef. But don’t be […]
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Jean-Michel Cousteau
Jean-Michel Cousteau
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Woman finds massive, prehistoric shark tooth while walking along Myrtle Beach shore
WMBF reported that Grand Strand, S.C. resident Ivy Hale found the 4-inch discovery while walking along the shore Sunday near 38th Avenue. “I almost couldn’t believe it,” Hale said. “I saw it out of the corner of my eye and […]
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This Photo Shows Sharks Inside a Wave
Photographer Sean Scott was shooting at a Western Australia beach a couple of years ago when he captured this beautiful photo of two sharks inside a large ocean wave. Scott was shooting with his Canon 5D Mark IV and a […]
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Dolphinaris to temporarily close days after 4th dolphin’s death
Half of the dolphins at the attraction east of Scottsdale have died since 2016. Ellie Nakamoto-White, Arizona Republic Dolphinaris Arizona on Tuesday announced it will temporarily close while a panel evaluates the facility following the death of a fourth dolphin […]
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Bahrain Announces New Underwater Theme Park
Bahrain recently announced that it will launch the world’s largest underwater theme park, which include a sunken, decommissioned Boeing 747. Bahrain recently announced that it will launch the world’s largest underwater theme park, which include a sunken, decommissioned Boeing 747 […]
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9 brains, 3 hearts: Some wild facts about octopuses
BOSTON (AP) — Mythology and superstition have portrayed octopuses as alien beings or evil creatures dwelling in the terrifying dark depths of oceans. Little wonder, considering they are a bit unusual. The giant Pacific octopus has three hearts, nine brains […]
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116th Congress Introduces Bill to Ban U.S. Shark Fin Trade
On January 23, 2019, Reps. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (I-MP) and Michael McCaul (R-TX) introduced the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act to ban the buying and selling of shark fins in the United States. Shark finning, the practice of cutting […]
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Shark Conservation on the Gili Islands
Gili Shark Conservation was set up in 2015 on the beautiful island of Gili Air in Indonesia with a mission to promote shark conservation efforts and increase the level of protection for the surrounding reefs through education and research. Four […]
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‘You just felt like it was looking at you’: Volunteer recounts killer whale rescue effort
A volunteer involved in rescue efforts for a large killer whale which became stranded, and later died, at a beach in Tasmania’s North on Saturday has praised the work of park rangers and others who came to the animal’s aide. […]
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3rd right whale calf spotted this season excites researchers
A third North Atlantic right whale calf has been spotted by a state of Florida research team off the coast of northern Florida, giving hope to scientists after a slow start to the season. “Every calf is exciting,” said Philip […]
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Thar She Grows: A New Way to Tell a Gray Whale’s Age
by Larry Pynn If you see a gray whale cruising offshore, it’s fairly easy to guess, based on little more than its size, whether it’s an adult or a juvenile. But without digging through a dead whale’s earwax or examining […]
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2018’s Award-Winning Ocean Photos Will Transport You to Another Planet
In the sapphire-to-stygian waters that cover 70 percent of Earth’s surface, fish school in iridescent sheets, whales sing mournful tunes, and jellyfish bloom like wildflowers. The ocean is a teeming mystery that most of us rarely dip our toes in. […]
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Diving with Giant Great White Shark Is “Breathtaking” Experience for Hawaii-Based Photographer
Bu gönderiyi Instagram’da gör Ocean Ramsey #OceanRamsey (@oceanramsey)’in paylaştığı bir gönderi (16 Oca, 2019, 6:57öö PST) Deep Blue, a massive great white shark believed to be 20-plus feet long, made waves this week after being sighted multiple times off the […]
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Turkish free diver to join Antarctica research team
Internationally-renowned Turkish diver Şahika Ercümen will join a Turkish research team on an exploration mission on the establishment of Turkey’s scientific bases on the frozen continent. The team is supported by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Ministry of Industry and […]
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Dive Legend Bob Halstead Passes Away
The dive community lost a legend in December when prolific author and photographer Bob Halstead passed away. Award-winning dive pioneer — and inventor of the term “muck diving” — Bob Halstead passed away in December 2018. Halstead, 74, was a […]
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jean-Michel Cousteau Collaborate for New Ocean Documentary
For one night only, the new 3D film, Wonders of the Sea will play in 500 theaters across the US. From Fiji to the Bahamas, renowned explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau and his children embark on a voyage to discover the ocean […]
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How to Identify Mountainous Star Coral
Orbicella faveolata is an important reef-building coral that forms large, mountainous colonies. Juvenile corals are rather mundane, while adult colonies can grow to an impressive size. Orbicella grows by encrusting. A new colony can start from a single polyp, which […]
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Source of Many Ills
IUU issue and my concern about this issue pic.twitter.com/TlzxSLBCiC — Bayram Öztürk (@profbozturk) 21 Aralık 2018 Prof.Dr.Bayram Öztürk
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Coming up next month in Antalya
SPA RAC
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Ray of hope: scientist use contraceptive to curtail ‘highly fertile’ fish
Researchers at a Dutch zoo have used a contraceptive method to control the breeding habits of a highly fertile species of ray for the first time. The breakthrough by biologist Max Janse and vet Henk Luten at Burgers’ Zoo in […]
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Has Tom Butler ridden the 100-foot wave at Nazaré?
On December 14, the athlete from Cornwall ran away from a raging bull that was estimated at 100 feet by several independent sources. “It was one to tell the grandkids about,” Butler stated. The 29-year-old big wave surfer from Newquay […]
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Dolphins love watching TV too (and males are far more likely to settle down in front of a show)
Researchers played videos on a TV screen through underwater windows Played scenes from Sir David Attenborough’s Planet Earth and Spongebob Squarepants among other shows Among bottlenose dolphins, males watched the television longer Dolphins did not appear to have favorite shows […]
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How a Female Dolphin May Use Her Vagina to Choose the Father of Her Calf
THERE’S AN AWFUL LOT WE don’t know about dolphin and porpoise sex. It mostly takes place underwater (though some versions involve a leap), and at seemingly random intervals. Different species also do it different ways—belly to belly, or perhaps a […]
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Removing Hooks
Bu gönderiyi Instagram’da gör I have been receiving a lot of requests about teaching or helping others to remove hooks from sharks. Removing hooks is a very small part of my whole work and even a small part of the […]
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Shark Conservationist Mauricio Hoyos Named Scuba Diving Sea Hero
Year Dive Certified: 1997 Age When Certified: 21 years Dive Certification Level: Master Scuba Diver Words to Live By: “No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced.” ― […]
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5 Tips for New Divers
I remember it like it was yesterday — my first open-water ocean dive. I was in the Bahamas, and intently listening to the divemaster’s briefing. He explained we’d be making our first dive at the top of a wall. We […]
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Pro Tips for Shooting Silhouette Photos Underwater
Photographers use many tools to create engaging images — one of the most important is the use of fellow scuba divers. Divers are dynamic in their ability to add interest to an otherwise mediocre image. Incorporating a diver silhouette can […]
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Sea Experience Partners with Ocean Education International
Sea Experience of Ft. Lauderdale, long renowned as an innovative career training center, announces an exciting new partnership with Ocean Education International and its founder, dive industry guru Dr. Alex Brylske. Beginning in mid-2019—in celebration of the 30th anniversary of […]
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Project AWARE Teams Up with Better Blue to Empower the Chinese Dive Community
In June of this year, Project AWARE expanded its conservation efforts in China through a new partnership with the Better Blue Project, a part of the China Next Foundation. This partnership allows Project AWARE to expand their global movement; educating […]
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How To Identify Smooth Flower Coral
Eusmilia is easy to spot, with its large tubular corallites and pale-yellow color. Being the only species like it in the Caribbean, this recognizable coral should be easy to spot and a joy to photograph. Eusmilia colonies can grow into […]
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Cave Diving In The Urals
I’ve been living in the Urals for 31 years but the region keeps on surprising me. The recent revelation was diving in the Urals. As you might guess, Russia is not a diving country. There is Lake Baikal, of course, […]
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Orcas chase fisherman off of Baja California coast
SAN DIEGO – Four San Diego fishermen got the show of a lifetime over the weekend when they were fishing in Mexican waters south of the Coronado Islands. Tyler Bartholomew was celebrating his 40th birthday with his friends by trolling […]
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Hundreds of Dead Sea Turtles Found off Coast of Mexico
En coordinación con #ProteccionCivil de San Pedro Mixtepec y @SEMAR_mx se labora en la liberación de tortugas atrapadas en redes de barcos atuneros frente a la barra de Colotepec @alejandromurat @Heliodoro_hcde pic.twitter.com/N0mMWnP8Cz — ProtecciónCivilOax (@CEPCO_GobOax) 28 Ağustos 2018 The images […]
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Breathing from a Free-Flowing Scuba Diving Regulator
A second-stage regulator free-flow happens when the downstream valve in the second stage sticks wide open. Most of us have experienced that at one time or other at the surface. You place your regulator in the water at the surface […]
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Underwater Photographers Dish on Their First Liveaboard Trips
We asked 17 professional photographers to take a trip down memory lane and recall their first liveaboard trip. From life-changing moments to one-of-a-kind wildlife sightings, as divers, these are the stories we love to hear about. Photo Pro: Rodney Bursiel […]
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Conservation At The Heart Of Her Business
Nic Emery lives and breathes diving. From her very first underwater breath, she knew that she’d be an instructor. In 2012 she made the big decision to leave her job as a teacher and move across the world to Tioman […]
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How to Prepare For a Successful Dive
Below are some things to keep in mind as a dive leader preparing for a dive. The below tips will depend on such things as the level of training of the divers and the type of dive you are leading. […]
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Tips for Dealing with a Lost Dive Buddy
I don’t know about you, but when I first started diving, I stuck to my dive buddy like someone had Krazy-Glued us together. Over time, I gained confidence and no longer needed to be only a fin’s-length away — still, […]
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Expedition Reveals New Hope for World’s Coral Reefs
MANADO, Indonesia — Scientists using artificial intelligence and underwater scooters to assess reef health after global warming sparked bleaching that killed a very large number of the planet’s shallow-water corals have found surprisingly healthy reefs off Indonesia. Marine scientists from […]
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Tips for Calming a Panicked Scuba Diver
Panic is a sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear, and full-blown panic underwater can be extremely dangerous to not only the panicking diver but also to his or her buddy or anyone attempting to assist. Here are the steps that will […]
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Is This the First Photo Ever Taken of a Great Hammerhead with Mating Scars?
With three knots of wind, a rising tide and minimal cloud coverage, I eagerly walked out into the shallow waters of Bimini, Bahamas in search of adventure. Just 20ft out and snap, the handle of my underwater camera housing broke […]
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Despicable Viral Video Shows Scuba Divers Riding Juvenile Whale Shark
Several divers have been arrested in West Papua, Indonesia, after a video posted on Twitter showed the divers riding a whale shark in Cendrawasih Bay, according to a report in the Asian online journal Coconuts. The video, which swiftly went […]
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Is This the First Photo Ever Taken of a Great Hammerhead with Mating Scars?
With three knots of wind, a rising tide and minimal cloud coverage, I eagerly walked out into the shallow waters of Bimini, Bahamas in search of adventure. Just 20ft out and snap, the handle of my underwater camera housing broke […]
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Capture, Clean and Cook Your Own Lionfish at Key Largo Derby
Reef Environmental Education Foundation is to present the final leg of its 2018 Florida Lionfish Derby Series Friday through Sunday, Sept. 14-16, at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo. Divers can participate to help preserve Keys reefs […]
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Three entangled whales spotted off NSW coast
The animals — two adults and one smaller whale — have been reported three times to the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) since Sunday. Those who spotted them said they were wrapped in ropes and some had white floats […]
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More Than 17,500 Square Miles Protected for Hawaii’s False Killer Whales
Monday the National Marine Fisheries Service designated 17,500 square miles of ocean as protected critical habitat for Hawaii’s false killer whales, a dolphin species whose numbers have dwindled to around 150 in the wild. The new rule, responding to legal […]
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Want to know where sharks are? Check this new interactive map
If you want to know whether you’ll need a bigger boat, this new shark map might be for you. The largest international ocean conservation and advocacy organization, Oceana, has created a new interactive map with animated shark tracks and commercial […]
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Wave after wave of garbage hits the Dominican Republic
By Palko Karasz, New York Times Come for the beaches, say tourism ads for the Dominican Republic. But it has some beaches you might want to skip right now. The Caribbean nation is known for sapphire seas and ivory […]
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War hero spends two days and nights with sharks for documentary
A war hero has spent two days and nights swimming among sharks for a new documentary. James Glancy, 35, of Wimbledon, served three combat tours in Afghanistan as an officer in the Royal Marines and Special Forces, and was awarded […]
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The Depth to KATE JONKER
Kate Jonker’s ears were ringing. Tunnel vision had set in, and she was dizzy. Not a good sign while attempting to dive 40 metres under the ocean. Jonker had developed nitrogen narcosis, a condition that temporarily alters the consciousness of […]
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Hawaii’s newest species named in honor of President Obama
Today, scientists from the Bishop Museum, NOAA, and the Association for Marine Exploration published the description of a new species of coral-reef fish that they named in honor of President Barack Obama. The fish, which now bears the formal scientific […]
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Iceland pledges inquest after blue whale scandal
Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir confirmed at last week’s NATO summit that her country would launch an investigation into Iceland’s controversial whaling industry, following the killing of what is thought to be a protected blue whale. German conservation group Hard […]
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Right whales give scientists a way to collect data: They blow it into the air
Scientists no longer have to collect poop to get key data on the health of endangered right whales. A new study indicates that under the right conditions, scientist can get real-time hormonal data by collecting the spray from whales’ blowholes. […]
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GRAPHIC: Shark bite victim describes attack, says it won’t keep him from water
JACKSONVILLE, FL (WJXT/CNN) – Two shark attacks within minutes of each other on Friday in the waters off Fernandina Beach. One of the victims, Dustin Theobald, was expected to be released Tuesday. Another person, who was bitten by a shark […]
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Fishermen spot giant squid, turns out to be a ‘badly-decomposed’ whale
The whale, now missing its head and tail, died in June, likely after collision with large vessel. What fishermen thought was a rarely-seen sea creature on Tuesday turned out to be a badly-decomposed cetacean. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration […]
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500-pound goliath grouper eats shark as shocked Florida fishermen watch: ‘He just sucked it in’
There’s a reason goliath groupers are called the garbage disposals of the sea — they eat everything in sight, including sharks apparently. A group of fishermen were able to witness a 500-pound grouper’s “rare” meal during a fishing trip off […]
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Florida scientists discover new ‘alien-like’ shark with huge eyes
Just when you thought it was safe to go into the water – Florida scientists have discovered a new species of dogfish shark with enormous eyes. The new species, known as Squalus clarkae, named after marine biology pioneer Eugenie Clark, […]
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A world without porpoise: the killings that made us blubber
Barely a generation ago, Danish fishermen were accidentally killing 7,000 of the sea creatures every year, but underwater alarms are now warning them off from entering heavily-netted areas. Denmark doesn’t kill whales; it likes them. That much was clear when […]
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She said she didn’t know it was illegal to take conchs. She’s heading to jail anyway.
A Texas woman will spend 15 days in jail as punishment for taking 40 queen conchs from the waters that surround Key West with a plan to clean them and give the shells away as gifts. Diana Fiscal-Gonzalez, 30, of […]
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Russian warship carrying £100BILLION worth of GOLD found off South Korea
It is thought that the battle ship, which was discovered off the island of Ulleungdo, was sunken during the Russo-Japanese War and could have had the gold of an entire flotilla on board. The Dmitrii Donskoi was an armoured cruiser […]
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Why do dolphins surf waves?
They don’t need surfboards or any watercraft, and they’re as good any as any human surfer. Here’s why dolphins love to surf. Why do dolphins like to catch and surf ocean waves? Are they doing it just for fun? Are […]
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Is It Safe to Dive while Pregnant?
Not only should pregnant women refrain from diving, women who think they may be pregnant or are trying to become pregnant should likewise avoid it. For ethical reasons there has never been experimental research investigating the effects of diving on […]
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Sick Lionfish Bonaire worldwide phenomenon. Is there hope?
For some months now, sick or injured lionfish have been found off the coast of Klein Bonaire. The injuries are all the same. The animals are found floating on the surface, with superficial skin injuries. Lionfish Hunters posted it on […]
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When a crocodile bites an electric eel
The crocodile hesitates while, but eventually strikes. His fate is immediately sealed. The animal gets electrocuted and stiffens. An adult electric eel can produce an shock of up to 550 volts. Strong enough to stun and sometimes even kill a […]
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Diving Superior Producer Curacao allowed once again
Diving the Superior Producer on Curacao is allowed once again. You may dive in the vicinity of the piers close to the wreck and on the wreck itself, but only if there are no ships moored. Just as before. Forgotten […]
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Scuba diver dies at Malta, Cirkewwa
A scuba diver died on tuesday at dive site Ċirkewwa, on the island of Malta. The fifty-year-old Englishman encountered difficulties while diving and was brought to the shore. There he received first aid and was transported to the Mater Dei […]
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How to Care For Your Dive Computer
Dive computers made for scuba divers are built to withstand extreme environments, including the knocking-about it might get in your dive bag. But it’s important to get into the habit of caring for your dive computer so that it will […]
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Marine Species ID: Hawksbill Turtle vs. Green Turtle
Every encounter with an endangered sea turtle is special, but it can be tough to detect which species you actually saw. If the turtle is about 3 feet long, has a brown hard upper shell with streaks and four costal […]
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Ask DAN: How Should I Equalize?
“After a decade-long layoff from scuba diving, I’m planning to take a refresher course and get back in the water. But I’ve noticed that when I swim in the pool and snorkel on vacation, I tend to feel discomfort and […]
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One Million Less Pieces of Trash in our Ocean – Thanks to an Army of Activist Divers
One million pieces of trash – well 1,000,114 to be exact. It’s hard to imagine! That’s roughly the weight of 16 and a half jet fighters, or 10 humpback whales or 205 family cars. Yet that is exactly what scuba […]
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Congratulations
Kate Jonker
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Conservation Spotlight: Oceanic Society
MISSION: “To conserve marine wildlife and habitats by deepening the connections between people and nature.” HQ: San Francisco Bay Area YEAR STARTED: 1969 CONNECT: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter PROJECT: Oceanic Society supports its mission by partnering with travel operators, […]
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Red Sail Sports Teams Up With Plastic Free Cayman
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (March, 2018) – As the largest resort watersports operator on Grand Cayman, Red Sail Sports is also a leading advocate for marine conservation. Well-trained staff and a sizeable fleet give Red Sail Sports the flexibility to […]
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The Ghost Nets of Greece
Alexandros Malagaris, the ocean has always been his playground. “I was born and raised on the island of Samos in the east Aegean sea and certified as an Open Water Diver back in 1995,” says Malagaris. Fast forward, 23 years […]
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THE UNEXPLORED
A special cave diving documentary Unique in many ways this film is about cave diving and much more. Far from the mainstream and truly independent, “The Unexplored” presents the cave diving in a very direct and personal way, through the […]
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Irish Dolphin hit by a propeller
Irish #Dolphin hit by a propeller. Our #boat code of conduct help’s avoid nasty accidents like these! @SeaSearchIre pic.twitter.com/v4c36BkVUk — Sea Watch Foundation (@SeaWatchersUK) 14 Haziran 2016 Sea Watch Foundation
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Deep-diving dolphins plan and optimise hunting strategies ahead of time
They only get one lung full of air for each dive, so the marine predators have developed ways to find and snap up their squid meals as efficiently as possible. A dolphin species has joined the ranks of animals that […]
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One of our reporters spent a day learning how to escape from a sinking helicopter “Watch the video”
It’s one thing to unbuckle a seat belt. It’s another thing to do it while floating upside down inside a helicopter cabin partially submerged in water. I learned that lesson quickly on a January afternoon in the training pool at […]
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Exclusive “Mysterious Orcas Filmed Underwater for First Time”
By Erica Tennenhouse PUBLISHED MARCH 1, 2018Around 6 a.m. one morning last December, an announcement came over the loudspeaker of a ship heading from Antarctica to South America: Everyone was to go up to the deck. The ship’s 148 passengers—mostly […]
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Divers in Palau recover remains linked to missing WWII air crews
FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — A joint underwater recovery team of soldiers, sailors, airmen and civilians recently completed an intense two-month excavation of sunken World War II airplanes in Palau, retrieving remains that could belong to long-lost American air crews, the […]
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Shark migration season begins in Southeast Florida
They’re back! In the largest migration in U.S. coastal waters, blacktip sharks are headed south in the thousands for their annual migration off Florida’s southeast coast. For eight consecutive years, Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., an internationally renowned shark researcher at Florida […]
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Ocean Helper
A colossal ‘sea of plastic’ which stretches for miles has been found floating in the Caribbean. So is it time to change our plastic bottle behaviour? (Via BBC Radio 5 live) BBC News
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Swimming with sharks in cage diving can change our attitude towards them, Flinders University study shows
ARE sharks the new dolphins? A new study involving Flinders University shark experts shows that the more people dive with great whites the more likely they are to have a favourable view of the animals, similar to that traditionally reserved […]
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‘We just dance and dive together’
This is the amazing moment an underwater swimmer helps a 700lb tiger shark roll in the sea – while many more of the usually-terrifying creatures surround them. The incredible footage published on SDM diving’s Instagram page shows the animal stalking […]
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First images of creatures from Antarctic depths revealed
The images below are the first of creatures found in a previously unexplored region of the Antarctic seabed offering a fascinating glimpse of life in one of the most remote and pristine places on the planet. The rare species were […]
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25 Volcanic Dive Sites
Volcanoes have the power both to destroy and create. For those who live on their slopes, an eruption can be terrifying, but volcanoes have also formed much of our landscape. Islands like Hawaii are built by the constant flow of […]
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British businessman fights off a 12ft SHARK by punching it in the face after it sinks its teeth into his leg while he snorkelled off the Galapagos Islands
A British businessman has described how he fought off a shark by punching it in the face after it sunk its teeth into his leg while he snorkelled off the Galapagos Islands. Andrew Newman, from London, said three ligaments were […]
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Actress Nina Dobrev Joins the Fight to Save Sharks
Nina Dobrev is taking on her most important role yet — ocean advocate. As the newest Oceana Ambassador, the 28-year-old former “Vampire Diaries” actress is helping to advocate for legislation that would ban the sale of shark-fin products in the […]
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seizes Nearly 7 Tons of Cocaine and Rescues Loggerhead Sea Turtle
When the U.S. Coast Guard located 1,800 pounds of cocaine floating in the eastern Pacific Ocean last month, they weren’t expecting to also free a loggerhead sea turtle that could have easily died without their intervention. While on patrol Nov. […]