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6 Ways You Can Help Save Captive Killer Whales Right Now
If you’ve ever wondered what one person can do for caged orcas, this is for you. By David Kirby David Kirby has been a professional journalist for 25 years. ‘What Can I Do?’ Ever since my book Death At SeaWorld was released, nearly a year ago, I have received countless emails from concerned readers, who were so disturbed by the lives of killer whales in glass and concrete tanks owned by powerful corporations that they wanted to do something to help. But how? Emily Vargo, a Spanish teacher from Maryland, for example, told me about how her father, a former SeaWorld employee, who is now “very critical of the treatment of park animals,” read her excerpts from the book. “I cried and asked him to stop—I couldn’t take it!” she wrote. “I just wanted to write … Read entire article »
Filed under: Alert, Article, Conservation, Divetalking, Dolphin, Earth, Education, extinction, Killer Whale, ocean, Orca, Preservation, Recognition, Reefs, Reference, Report
Hollis Explorer Counter Lung Recall
Hollis is recalling Explorer counterlungs due to a leaking issue caused by weak welding around the retainer fitting. Here is the official press release: Discontinue use of your Explorer until new counterlungs are installed. Continued use of the original parts could lead to flooding of the counterlungs, Pre-Dive Check failures, and possible drowning. We have received some counterlungs back due to leaking. We have traced this problem back to one production lot of counterlungs that had weak welds around the retainer fitting. Affected counterlungs can develop leaks over time. Explorers within the serial number range provided below are the only units shipped with these counterlungs. We will send send a free pair of counterlungs to owners of units within the serial number range below. Owners of effected units are asked to complete the return form … Read entire article »
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DiveAssure Now Offers LIVE-ABOARD RIDER Option
DiveAssure is thrilled to announce a revolutionary and unique new plan that has been designed specifically for liveaboard diving trips- The Liveaboard Rider. The new plan can now be added to our two top dive-travel plans and provide the ultimate coverage for liveaboard trips. This unique insurance product has been designed by DiveAssure to cover scenarios specific to liveaboard trips that are not covered by any other travel insurance program on the market. Adding the new Liveaboard Rider to our Deluxe or Elite programs will further enhance their already superior primary coverage and protect divers against unforeseen scenarios such as: · Missing the liveaboard departure due to airline delays and/or missed connections · Lost diving days due to various reasons such as: o Inclement weather o Mechanical breakdown of liveaboard vessel o Mechanical breakdown of air supply … Read entire article »
Filed under: Adv. Open Water, Article, Diver, Divetalking, Education, Featured, Insurance, Open Water, Photography
Narcosis, The Great White Seen at Ginnie Springs
**** FLASH ***** Narcosis the Great White discovered at Ginnie Springs. The individuals who found Narcosis writes: “My son-in-law and I found Narcosis in the bowels of Ginnie Springs. He attacked us….but we were able to fend him off. He still calls Ginnie home.” See the clip of the attack. Though Narcosis has thought to have been docile, this is the first report of an attack. Though there is no real danger of injury from Narcosis, she is still considered a safe and friendly Great White and loves to interact with divers. So, should you find Narcosis during your dive within the Ginnie Cavern, snap a photo and send it to Divetalking along with a brief description of the occurance. We will post your find here on Divetalking. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cavern, Diver, Divetalking, Earth, Education, Featured, Fish, Games, Open Water, Photography, Promotions, Recognition, Report, Springs
Aquatica Housing + Canon 5D Mark II For Sale
Everything you see in the pictures is for sale. Everything works! Even the optional equipment. Click on any picture for a larger view [singlepic id=995 w= h= float=left][singlepic id=996 w= h= float=left] [singlepic id=997 w= h= float=left][singlepic id=998 w= h= float=left] This is a great rig for someone wanting to get into digital photography, both above and below the surface. An Aquatica Housing for a Canon 5D Mark II with dual Nikonos ports Ultralight Arms + all Clamps Focus light mount Canon 5D Mark … Read entire article »
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The Cave at Blue Grotto
For many years, Blue Grotto, located in Williston Florida was known for the large and spacious cavern. Through the years, Open Water divers, cavern, cave and students made their way to train, explore and work on their skills. [singlepic id=993 w= h= float=center] Hidden in the back of the property was a a secure pathway leading down to an area closed to all divers. A Cave. When Blue Grotto was sold and transferred to new ownership in 2013, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cave, Cavern, Diver, Divetalking, Earth, Education, Featured, Open Water, Promotions, Recognition, Reference, Report, Springs
Cozumel Lionfish Invasion
Divetalking has just returned from 8 days of diving the various reefs along the marine park corridor and have concluded the program put in place to control the Lionfish population is performing very well. During the 8 days of diving in the park, we came across very little lionfish, harvesting a total of 17 during the weeks dives. We did note they appear to be in groups, meaning there would be a number of lionfish clumped in an area, then periods of no lionfish. Most lionfish were in the depths 80+ foot, some can be found in the 50+ foot range and were usually smaller in nature. Congratulation to the people of Cozumel in promoting a program which appears to be working well within the marine park in controlling the lionfish population. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Conservation, Divetalking, Earth, Education, extinction, Lionfish
Narcosis, the Great White is found
This past weekend, Divetalking received texts containing two photographs of a diver, Tom Booker holding the Great White Narcosis. Narcosis was found in the Ginnie Springs. She is the cousin of Deco, the Great White that once lived in Ginnie Springs and has since migrated to and last seen in the Virgina area. Narcosis was last reported as being sited in January 2013.. 11 months later she is discovered once again. A third great White is located … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cavern, Contest, Diver, Divetalking, Featured, Open Water, Promotions, Recognition, Report, Sharks, Springs
Mexico tourism tax increase from 14 to 19%
We have just been informed that the tourism tax for the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico is about to increase from 14 to 19%. This will effect Cozumel, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Isla Mujeres. This higher tax rate is slated to take effect on January 1, 2014. Most hotels are not allowing to prepay to avoid the increase. … Read entire article »
POSEIDON SE7EN
Poseidon Diving Systems Introducing the POSEIDON SE7EN [singlepic id=985 w= h= float=center] GET CLOSER TO MARINE LIFE MUCH MORE TIME UNDERWATER PATENTED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY PLUG AND PLAY EXPANDABLE SYSTEM (REC & TECH OPTIONS) PROVEN PERFORMANCE The POSEIDON SE7EN comes with a great range of options, accessories and upgrades. Fully customizable, the next generation rebreather can be configured as a recreational rebreather or a full-spec, 100M-rated technical rebreather We would like to hear from you! If you have any suggestions please let us know by Emailing Suzette! We would like to know … Read entire article »
Filed under: Divetalking, Featured, ocean, Open Water, Products, Rebreather, Rebreathers, Reference
Lionfish, It’s whats for dinner
[singlepic id=743 w= h= float=center] You’re just know hearing our this fish called a Lionfish. Perhaps you already know what a Lionfish is. Perhaps you have never harvested, or even tasted lionfish. So where do you find lionfish to eat? You can acquire the sumptuous delicacy by harvesting them yourself or from divers who do harvest. Perhaps stores in the area offer lionfish. What is becoming more popular is finding lionfish on the menu, at local restaurants around the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Conservation, Divetalking, Earth, Education, Featured, Fish, Lionfish, ocean, Reefs, Reference
Dolphin Slaughter Fueled by Illegal Shark Trade
Posted by Alexis Manning in Ocean Views on October 24, 2013 Dolphins in Peru are having their lives cut short as fishermen take to the seas, illegally harpooning and killing the animals in order to harvest their skin for shark bait. Sharks are a profitable commodity to fishermen, as their meat has long been considered an expensive delicacy in Asia, and now, a new report by the investigative group and conservation NGO Mundo Azul suggests that this … Read entire article »
Filed under: Conservation, Divetalking, Dolphin, Donation, Earth, Education, extinction, Featured, Fish, ocean, Preservation, Reference, Report, Stories
Kenny Chesney Helps Build Two Reefs in Jacksonville’s St John River
By Wendy Spicher Kenny Chesney’s love of the ocean, the islands and being out on the water inspired the Luttrell, Tennessean to get involved with the Coastal Conservation Association’s project to place two man-made reefs in the heart of St John’s River, less than half a mile from the downtown I-95 bridge. Teaming with the national Building Conservation Trust, Kenny is matching the funds raised to help CCA complete their project. “When you can have a hand in stewarding the health of the ocean,” Kenny said, “you’re insuring the survival of something very necessary for all of us, whether you’re a beach person or someone that won’t go near the water. The ecological balance is very delicate, especially in Florida, so I am honored to help them achieve this goal.” The reefs – … Read entire article »
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[singlepic id=242 w= h= float=center] One way to remain updated to new articles placed on Divetalking is to register with Divetalking. Registering with Divetalking is FREE and notifications on new posts are sent to the email address you provide during your registration. The email address you provide informs Divetalking where to send your initial password along with any password change requests you may make in the future. Another benefit of subscribing through the Registration process is the … Read entire article »
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Airlines Might Just Hold the Secret to Ending Dolphin Captures at the Cove
By David Kirby If a dolphin were captured by Japanese fishermen and sold at great profit to a faraway amusement park, but no one was willing to fly the animal there, would the fishermen want to capture more dolphins? Probably not. That thinking has fueled a growing international effort to convince the world’s airlines and airfreight companies not to fly marine mammals captured from the wild to theme parks and aquariums. Citing the severe stress placed on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Conservation, Divetalking, Dolphin, Donation, Earth, Education, extinction, Featured, ocean, Open Water, Preservation, Recognition, Reference, Report
Lionfish workshops throughout the Southeast United States
Greetings Lionfish Enthusiasts! As part of our efforts to address the lionfish invasion to the western Atlantic, REEF received a grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Service Aquatic Invasive Species Program to organize and lead lionfish workshops throughout the Southeast United States. Workshop topics include background of the invasion, lionfish biology, ecological impacts, current research findings, market development, and ways to get involved, with an emphasis on safe collecting and handling tools and techniques. We have … Read entire article »
Filed under: Conservation, Convention, Divetalking, Earth, Education, Events, Expo, Featured, Fish, Lionfish, ocean, Open Water, Reefs, Reference, Report, Training
