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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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
In 2008, the United Nations declared June 8 as World Oceans Day. It is designed to raise awareness of the challenges our global community faces in connection with our oceans. As the UN points out: The lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe, the oceans are also a major source of [...]
Every kid has that fantasy of doing something so incredible that they will catch the attention of the Guinness Book of World Records. Some of those kids grow up to be SCUBA divers, and never lose sight of that dream. A bunch of these grownups in the UK formed a group and have decided to [...]
May 28, 2011 marked a special occasion for Athens Scuba Park in Texas: the day a plane sank and everyone watched and cheered. Built in 1987 by a devoted SCUBA diver, Athens Scuba Park is located in a warm spring-fed lake about 73 miles southeast of Dallas, TX. Since its inception, the lake has become [...]
Have you ever thought that your SCUBA skills could be put to better use than only diving recreationally? Well, if you are a certified diver with solid dive experience, there are many ways in which you could actually utilize what you know to help others, as well as putting some money in the bank. Divers [...]
A new species of fish has been put on the list of Top 10 New Species of 2011: the Louisiana pancake batfish. Originally thought to be part of a known species of batfish, it was recently concluded that this indeed was its own species. The pancake batfish is a member of the anglerfish family. This [...]
You may have heard reports of the lionfish epidemic taking place over the last several years in the Atlantic Ocean, but perhaps you aren’t aware of why such a beautiful creature could be the subject of an aquatic witch hunt. In fact, more attention than ever is being focused on the capture and eradication of [...]
Remember how much fun treasure hunts were as a kid? Well just because you grew up doesn’t mean the fun is over. Geocaching is one of the hottest trends right now, but it isn’t restricted just to land. There is a whole new wave of the activity especially for divers: dive caching. Dive caching involves [...]
