Deep sea mining ‘gold rush’ moves closer By David Shukman Science editor, BBC News Deep sea mining ‘gold rush’ moves closer The idea of exploiting precious metals on the ocean floor has been considered for decades The prospect of a deep sea “gold rush” opening a controversial new frontier for mining on the ocean floor [...]
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Scientists map global routes of ship-borne invasive species
Scientists map global routes of ship-borne invasive species By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, BBC News The rapid rise in cargo shipping has helped the spread of invasive species around the world Scientists have developed the first global model that analyses the routes taken by marine invasive species. The researchers examined the movements of cargo [...]
Amazing places to swim with sharks
Amazing places to swim with sharks From Foxnews.com Published April 30, 2013 TheActiveTimes iStock 4 Lemon Sharks: The Florida Coast, USA Nothing sends ocean swimmers fleeing for shore faster than a fin sighting. The word shark alone is enough to scare most people, immediately calling to mind the menacing theme song for [...]
Overfished and under-protected: Oceans on the brink of catastrophic collapse
Overfished and under-protected: Oceans on the brink of catastrophic collapse By Tom Levitt, for CNN updated 11:07 AM EDT, Wed March 27, 2013 The world’s oceans are facing a bleak future, say marine scientists, unless we rebuild its abundance, variety and vitality. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Healthy species-abundant oceans key to long-term human survival Overfishing and climate [...]
Scuba Diving History
Scuba Diving History Early Diving Gear Scuba Diving history, ancient swimmers used cut hollow reeds to breathe air, the first rudimentary snorkel used to enhance our abilities underwater. Around 1300. Persian divers were making rudimentary eye goggles from the thinly sliced and polished shells of tortoises. By the 16th century, wooden barrels were used as [...]
Coral Reefs Begin to Recover | Project AWARE
Coral Reefs Begin to Recover in the Maldives Nov. 11/12 In the News Source: Miniva News Byline: Luke Powell Scientists have witnessed a “promising” recovery in the coral reefs around the Maldives, a recent survey has revealed. Meaning ‘little boy’ in Spanish, El Niño is a phenomenon which damaged more than 95 per cent of [...]
Atlantic Tuna Commission Fails Sharks
Atlantic Tuna Commission Fails Sharks Nov. 19/12 In the News 17 Fishing nations at the annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) reached consensus on just one of seven proposals for action on sharks. By the end of the eight-day meeting today, ICCAT Parties could only agree [...]
Bohio Resort Grand Turk May 11th – May 18th 2013
Bohio Resort is the Best Grand Turk Beachfront Hotels & Dive Operation. Jupiter Dive Center is going to Grand Turk for warm sunny days, crystal clear blue water, white sand beaches, a great atmosphere, and some of the best scuba diving in the world. If that’s what you’re after, look no further than [...]
Brac Reef Resort Cayman Brac July 13th-20th 2013
Come join us at the Brac Reef Resort July 13th-20th 2013 . Come dive at the Brac Reef Resort Cayman Brac July 13th-20th 2013. 7 Nights accommodations double occupancy. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. 6 days 2 tank morning boat dives. 5 days 1 tank afternoon boat dives. Round trip airport transfers. Government [...]
Solomon Islands September 2013 (10 Day Live-Aboard) with 3 days in Fiji.
Solomon Islands and Fiji September 12th -28th 2013, $5,700.00pp double occupancy plus airfare. Depart LAX September 12th, arrive in Fji on September 14th. 3 Days in Fiji at Musket Cove Resort, 6 dives, 3 meals a day plus transfers. September 17th Fly to Honiara board the Bilikiki for 10 days of diving and eating. [...]
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