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Art Imitating Life in the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reefs

July 31, 2011

It is always uplifting to see a truly creative form of art, especially one unequaled by any other in the world. It is even more amazing when you discover an installation is created by the world. The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reefs are a truly stunning collaboration by handicrafters from all around the globe, using a technique [...]

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What’s in Your Wallet? Certification Cards Go Digital

June 29, 2011

When you were first certified as a diver, you were constantly reminded to carry your SCUBA diver certification card with you any time you intended to buy SCUBA gear, go on a dive trip or get your air filled. While the verification of certification can sometimes not live up to the rigorous expectations set forth during your [...]

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Search and Recovery Saves the Day

June 26, 2011

Of the many valuable skills you can learn through various certifications of SCUBA diving, search and recovery is one that should not be overlooked. You never know when something precious may slip under the waters of your favorite lake or pond, seemingly lost forever. One Alabama resident learned this the hard way — but there [...]

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Memory Card Holds Up After a Long Trip at Sea

June 23, 2011

Sometimes it is amazing what technology is capable of, and what people are capable of accomplishing with that technology. Few people know this better than Peter Govaars, and the family of the girl whose images were recovered from an incredible discovery. Govaars was strolling along Hidden Beach in Aptos, California, just outside of Santa Cruz, [...]

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The Great Aquaculture Debate

June 22, 2011

As the human population continues to expand, sustainable practices are getting more attention in light of the planet’s dwindling natural resources. Innovation in regard to our energy and food sources has been prominent in the last few decades, and aquaculture currently holds the spotlight. The explosive growth of aquaculture has called into question the methods [...]

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Volunteer Your SCUBA Skills

June 18, 2011

With the beginning of summer comes a wealth of opportunity to engage in outdoor activity, and SCUBA diving is high on that list for many people. Besides taking vacations and diving locally for fun, there are always various ways in which you can keep up your SCUBA skills while providing help to those who need [...]

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The Unknown Cost of Man-Made Pollution

June 17, 2011

Since the devastating earthquake of March 2011 took place off the coast of Japan, much attention has been given to what the effects of nuclear waste will be on the ocean and its inhabitants. There has been wild speculation on the short and long term effects of radioactive materials leaking into the ocean, with some [...]

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SCUBA Offers Therapeutic Value

June 13, 2011

It is well known in the SCUBA community that diving produces feelings of tranquility, curiosity, and the joy of discovery on each dive. But try to imagine the feelings you would have about diving if it offered you more freedom of mobility than anywhere on land. For many people suffering from debilitating injuries and paralysis, [...]

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The Seawater Greenhouse

June 10, 2011

As the world becomes ever more populated, resources that are necessary to sustain life are facing depletion at an accelerated rate, causing widespread panic in areas that are most affected by these shortages. While conservation is important and should be practiced however possible, there are some innovative techniques that are gaining attention from populations that [...]

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