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Can you identify the species?
It is one of the most endangered species of sea turtles. The Sea Turtle Organization … Read entire article »
Filed under: Conservation, Divetalking, Education, extinction, Featured, Kemp Riley, ocean, Reference, Turtles
Short Video of the Devils Eye System, Ginnie Springs, Florida, USA
A short video of Devils Eye Cave System, Ginnie Springs, Florida … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cave, Cavern, Divetalking, Earth, Education, Featured, Video
Muck Diving – Lembah Indonesia
http://vimeo.com/70560328 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Divetalking, Earth, Featured, Indonesia, ocean, Photography, Reefs, Video
Lionfish Found at Disturbing Depths
by Megan Gannon, News Editor Live Science The relentless scourge of lionfish has crept to unexpected depths: Off the coast of Florida, researchers say they found the venomous invader thriving around a sunken ship at 300 feet (91 meters) below the water’s surface. [singlepic id=945 w=320 h=240 float=right] “We expected some populations of lionfish at that depth, but their numbers and size were a surprise,” researcher Stephanie Green, of Oregon State University, said in a statement. Last month, Green and colleagues investigated the seafloor near Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in a deep-diving Antipodes sub. At 300 feet (91 m) deep, the team witnessed a large number of the spiny fish near the intentionally sunken Bill Boyd cargo ship, an artificial reef created in 1986. [See Photos of Lionfish & Other Freaky Fish] While lionfish are typically … Read entire article »
Filed under: Conservation, Diver, Divetalking, Earth, Education, extinction, Featured, Fish, Lionfish, Preservation, Reefs, Reference, Report
Lionfish prove to be formidable component to sharks
Jeanna Bryner, Managing Editor Live Sciences The invasive lionfish is native to the Indo-Pacific region, though has been eating its way through reefs of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, scientists are finding. With no effective predators, fishing by humans may be the only way to control the population, say scientists. CREDIT: Abel Valdivia [singlepic id=743 w=320 h=240 float=left] The eye-catching red lionfish is eating its way through Caribbean reefs, and nothing, not even a toothy shark, seems able to stop the voracious fish, a new study finds. “Lionfish are here to stay, and it appears that the only way to control them is by fishing them,” said researcher John Bruno, professor of biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The research, detailed online July 11 in the journal PLOS ONE, focused on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Artificial Reefs, Divetalking, Education, Featured, Fish, Lionfish, ocean, Open Water, Reefs, Reference
Belize to export invasive species, lionfish
9th July 2013, Placencia, Belize – Along Belize’s world heritage site-listed barrier reef, coastal communities are making waves in fight against a rapacious predator. At 11am on Tuesday, 2 July, the first box of filleted invasive lionfish left Belize international airport bound for Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its contents: 5.2 kg of the invasive lionfish, Pterois volitans, a species that poses one of the greatest threats to the sustainability of coral reefs and fisheries throughout the Caribbean region. [singlepic id=941 w=320 h=240 float=left] First released accidentally into the Caribbean near Florida by aquarists in the 1980s, the predatory fish from the Indo-Pacific has no natural predators in the Atlantic, and an exploding population is steadily eating its way across the entire Caribbean Sea. From the Bahamas to Barbados, coral reefs – and the traditional fisheries they … Read entire article »
Filed under: Adv. Open Water, Artificial Reefs, Conservation, Divemaster, Diver, Divetalking, Earth, Education, extinction, Featured, Fish, Lionfish, ocean, Open Water, Preservation, Products, Reefs, Reference
Hollis Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Drowning Hazard
Name of product: Hollis DG03 Dive Computers Recall Details Units About 1,000 Description The recall includes Hollis brand DG03 dive computers with serial numbers 100 through 1142 that may be used with integrated transmitters that monitor tank pressure. The round black 2-1/2 inch diameter computer has a digital screen and is worn on the diver’s wrist like a watch. The name of the product, Hollis DG03, is printed on the front of the unit and the serial number is printed on the back of the unit. These computers allow scuba divers to measure the time and depth of a dive. Only dive computers with software labeled Revision 1A, viewed on the computer’s display are included in the recall. Incidents/Injuries Hollis has received two reports of dive computers malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported. Remedy Consumers should stop using the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Alert, Computers, Diver, Divetalking, Education, Featured, Products, Recall, Reference, Report
May we interest you in being an Editor?
Divetalking is looking for Editors. If you are passionate about our oceans and the life that lives within it and want to spread the word on worldly events, being an active part of sharing information to Divetalking subscribers and all those who visit our site, then an opportunity to be a Divetalking Editor is here for you. Send an email to Editor@divetalking.com with a brief bio to why you are the perfect candidate for the position. If you are the lucky one chosen, you will be someone responsible to posting reports, stories and more for the world to see. Cheers, Editor … Read entire article »
Filed under: Candidate, Divetalking, Featured, ocean, Reference
[singlepic id=938 w=320 h=240 float=center] Follow this link to read the story of how this dolphin died. Then return to Divetalking to share your comments and thoughts on the subject with your Divetalking community. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Conservation, Divetalking, Dolphin, Earth, Education, extinction, Featured, ocean, Report
**ALERT** RECALL DiveAlert Emergency Signaling Devices Recalled by Ideations Due to Drowning Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. [singlepic id=937 w=320 h=240 float=center] Recall Summary Name of product: DiveAlert and DiveAlert PLUS signaling devices Hazard: The signaling device can malfunction when used and restrict the diver’s air flow, posing a drowning hazard. Recall Details Units About 2,500 Description This recall involves DiveAlert and DiveAlert PLUS scuba dive signaling devices with model numbers DA2, DP2 or DV2. The signaling device is attached to the diver’s buoyancy compensator device (BCD) power inflator/alternate regulator system by a chrome-plated brass coupling and is used to activate a loud surface horn or an underwater percussion noise to alert others in the event of a diver’s emergency. The devices are also used in non-emergencies to get the attention of the pickup boat or … Read entire article »
Filed under: Alert, Divetalking, Education, Featured, Products, Recall
SS Ozama Discovered off South Carolina
Larry, The shipwreck that we’ve found and identified is the SS Ozama, which was lost in 1894 off Cape Romain, South Carolina. The lead story is now out, so there is no more hold. It was on Discovery News at http://news.discovery.com/history/archaeology/smugglers-shipwrecked-steamer-found-130602.htm [singlepic id=936 w=320 h=240 float=center] [singlepic id=934 w=320 h=240 float=left][singlepic id=935 w=320 h=240 float=center] An associate has started a Wikipedia page on the wreck giving a lot of my source material. That page is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Ozama_(1881). Thank you so much for your interest in this. Lee … Read entire article »
Filed under: 3D, Adv. Open Water, Artificial Reefs, Boats, Conservation, Diver, Divetalking, Featured, ocean, Preservation, Reefs, Report, Wrecks
DUI – CUSTOMER SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Sales Division. Diving Unlimited International, Inc. is a 50 year-old company that specializes in drysuits and keeping divers warm and protected in the world’s harshest environments. Our customers include devoted recreational, military, public safety, commercial and scientific divers. We take great pride in providing our customers the highest customer service and we do this directly and through 400 dealers throughout North America as well as export worldwide to over 40 countries. DUI is the world’s leader in drysuits and diver thermal protection. This is a full time position. We offer a competitive compensation package including health, dental, and life insurance and 401K after 90 days of employment. Required Skills and Experience: Knowledge of diving Ability to travel to our trade shows and events and participate … Read entire article »
Filed under: Candidate, Diver, Divetalking, Drysuits, DUI, DUI, Featured, ocean, Open Water, Promotions, Reference