Archive for July, 2010

Science of diving manual released

A manual to mentally prepare people for diving experiences is being released by Scuba Schools International (SSI). The book, entitled the Science of Diving Student Manual, is not just directed at professionals but at recreational divers as well, so get your flippers and goggles on and dive in to the 280 page resource. The much-anticipated manual is [...]
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The Race Is On – Join bite-back.com

Despite some ongoing advancement it’s easy to argue that marine conservation is about 30 years behind its land-based equivalents. Somehow fish and marine habitats simply don’t have it going on for them the same way as lions, tigers, elephants and rainforests do. But the race is on and marine conservation must catch up and quickly, especially [...]
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Baltic Seabed, Home to the World’s Oldest Champagne

30 bottles of champagne that was thought to date back to before the French Revolution was found by divers on the Baltic seabed. They opened a bottle and found that is was still in good condition. The believed it was made between 1782 and 1788 by Clicquot (non known as Veuve Clicquot.) Because of it’s shape, the [...]
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Yacht Wrecked By 40-Ton Whale

Last week a Yacht was wrecked off the South African coast after a 40-ton whale jumped from the waters and smashed down on top of a sailing instructors boat. Sailing instructors Paloma Werner and Ralth Mothers were watching the Whale moving in the waters, admiring it, when it set a course for their vessel, the 32ft [...]
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Bio Bay – Puerto Rico
Bio Bay – Puerto Rico

Not exactly SCUBA specific but pretty amazing nonetheless, the bioluminescent bay in Puerto Rico literally glows a neon blue when you move in it. The bay is situated within the Vieques island near Mosquito bay. Whether you decide to take a swim or go for a snorkel you are going to be in for the [...]
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Shark Week Is Coming

Shark week is coming on the Discovery Channel. To celebrate this yearly event Discovery Channel at Silver Springs has been decorated with a giant shark! The image speaks for itself really. Click here to see some of the previous shark week videos from the Discovery Channel. Image snapped by DistrictDon
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The Marine Conservation Society

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the leading UK charity that champions our seas, shores and wildlife. As an island nation the health of our seas and coastlines very much reflects the health of our country. Currently UK seas are under enormous pressure – pressure brought on by US. For years we thought the sea could [...]
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Leaping Calf Spotted in New Quay

Cardigan Bay Dolphin watchers were given a real treat when they spotted a leaping calf in the water. The calf, spotted in New Quay Harbour in Ceredigon, was said to only be a few days old according to the marine conservation charity, Sea Watch. The animal wasn’t on it’s own either, it’s mother and two other dolphins [...]
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The London Diving Chamber iPhone App

If you have got an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, then this application is a must have for all divers. The London Diving Chamber (LCD) application is a fantastic resource for scuba divers. It gives advice and really easy-to-follow instructions, should you find yourself in an emergency, whether you or a fellow diver has a problem [...]
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Would You Kiss a Shark?

This may seem like a bit of a silly question because most of us would surely say no? Well one guy from Florida did kiss a shark… on the mouth, and this is what happened ( don’t worry, it’s not gory)… What we want to know is; do you think the guy simply loves nature and [...]
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