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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

Diving related organizations

Cave diving Cave diving training organizations: CDAA – Cave Divers Association of Australia (http://www.cavedivers.com.au) CDG – Cave Diving Group (http://www.cavedivinggroup.org.uk/) GUE – Global Underwater Explorers (http://www.gue.com) ITDA – International Technical Diving Association (http://www.itdahq.org/) IANTD – International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers (http://www.iantd.com) NACD – National Association for Cave Diving (http://www.safecavediving.com/ ) NSS-CDS – National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section (http://www.nsscds.com/) PSAI – Professional Scuba Association International (http://www.psai.com/) UTD – Unified Team Diving (http://www.unifiedteamdiving.com/ ) TDI – Technical Diving International (http://www.tdisdi.com/ ) TSA – Trimix Scuba Association NAUI Tec- National Association of Underwater Instructors (http://www.naui.org/Technical_divers.aspx) ANDI – American Nitrox Divers International (http://www.andihq.com) ISE – Inner Space Explorers (http://www.is-expl.com) NASE – National Academy of Scuba Educators (http://www.naseworldwide.org/)   Technical diving Technical diving training organizations: ANDI – American Nitrox Divers International (http://www.andihq.com) BSAC – British Sub Aqua Club (http://www.bsac.com) PADI TecRec (DSAT) – Professional Association of Diving Instructors (http://www.padi.com/scuba/padi-courses/technical-courses/default.aspx) GUE – Global Underwater Explorers (http://www.gue.com) IANTD … Read entire article »

Filed under: Divemaster, Diver, Divetalking, Education, Featured, ocean, Open Water, Reference, Scuba Training and related organizations, Training

Diving related Organizations

There are a number of scuba and related organizations around the world. Most of them have high standards and provide comprehensive diver training. Is there enough difference that it really matters which on you are certified through? The agencies around the world pretty much meet the same basic standard for open water scuba instruction. Open water courses include a syllabus of diving theory (physics, physiology, and so on) along with practical skills. Classroom or homework supports the student whether a rookie or experienced diver who is looking for more. Some agencies allow leave the number of lecture hours and pool sessions at the instructor’s discretion. Also, it is not uncommon to see some instructors exceed an agency’s minimum standards. In my humble opinion being restricted to teach just the minimum, no more, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Diver, Divetalking, Education, Instructor, Open Water, Rebreathers, Recognition, Reference, Scuba Training and related organizations, Training

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

Federal rule could upend states’ shark fin bans

[singlepic id=939 w=320 h=240 float=center] SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Several members of Congress representing coastal states are voicing concern about a proposed federal regulation that could pre-empt state bans on buying or selling shark fins. Democratic Rep. Jared Huffman of California is being joined by representatives of New York, Florida and Guam in seeking changes to a proposal they say would take away a state tool to protect shark populations. California, Hawaii, New York and several other states have passed regulations on the sale and trade of shark fins, which are used in a soup considered an Asian delicacy. California’s ban on the sale, trade and possession of shark fins will go into effect Monday after a compromise allowed time for restaurants and businesses to use up their existing supplies. A letter from the … Read entire article »

Filed under: Adv. Open Water, Artificial Reefs, Conservation, Divetalking, Earth, Education, extinction, Featured, ocean, Open Water, Preservation, Products, Recognition, Reference, Report, Sharks, Stories

[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

Rip Current Awareness Week 2013

Would you know how to identify a Rip Current? How about how to assist someone if you observe them caught in one? Would you know what to do if you were caught in a Rip Current? Click on the link to watch a small video about Rip Current. It could save a life. The Grip of the Rip … Read entire article »

Filed under: Alert, Divetalking, Earth, Education, Events, Featured, ocean, Reference, Training

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

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