Reef Research and Reef Building Opportunities
Hello, I want to provide you with an update to our artificial reef projects. To date, we have 100’s of tons of concrete looking for a home. We have willing receipients, we have no money for the projects. While we investigate available avenues for the income, we continue to hunt for material suitable for reefing. Though concrete is a favorite, other material may do, such as steel. Should you learn of any opportunity around the state of Florida in need of experience people to work side by side in placing a reef in your area, please feel free to contact me or visit the TISIRI web site. If you line in or near Jacksonville, Florida and would like to become involved with reef research and artificial reef creation, please visit the Jacksonville Reef Research … Read entire article »
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REEF Making It Count — February 2011
Making It Count – February 2011 Exciting Results from the 2011 Grouper Moon Project By Brice Semmens, Ph.D., Grouper Moon Project Lead Scientist Researchers and volunteers from REEF, along with staff from the Cayman Islands Department of the Environment, have just wrapped up another year of study on Nassau grouper spawning as part of the Grouper Moon Project. Our work this year focused on the spawning aggregation in Little Cayman, which is the largest (and one of just a few) known remaining aggregations of Nassau grouper in the Caribbean. Highlights from this year’s work include:- REEF launched the Baby Grouper Adrift! webpage, which shows the results of state-of-the-art satellite drifter research being conducted. Working with scientists from Oregon State University, the Adrift project aims to better understand where Nassau grouper larvae end up … Read entire article »
Filed under: Adv. Open Water, Artificial Reefs, Events, Grouper, Open Water, Promotions, Reefs, Reference, Report
It’s been a bit slow
The boat we were hoping for as our next reef project has been sold for scrap. We’re planning a visit to the vessel today to see how much has been disassembled. We also left one of the hosts to our documentary on the beach and a second reason to stop by and visit, to pick up Mr. Dry Scales. If you are interested in creating a subject and keeping it updated at divetalking, Just create an account for yourself and get started in posting. If there is a need for something, just ask and I will work with you to help organize your posts. Thank you for stopping by and please check back with us for any updates. Larry … Read entire article »
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Dr. Christian J. Lambertsen layed to rest.
I tribute to a forgotten and perhaps an unknown hero. [singlepic id=123 w=320 h=240 float=] Christian J. Lambertsen, who as a medical student in 1939 invented a revolutionary underwater breathing system used by the military in World War II and who later helped coin the popular acronym to describe his device and others like it – scuba – died of renal failure Feb. 11 at his home in Newtown Square, Pa. He was 93. In 1939, Dr. Lambertsem invented the Lambertsen Amphibious Respirator Unit, or LARU which was turned down by the military for its use. Dr. Lambertsen’s LARU let divers swim freely and stealthily. It used pure oxygen and was a closed system. Equipped with a carbon dioxide filter, it enabled the diver to re-breathe … Read entire article »
Divers want marine sanctuary in waters around Blue Heron Boulevard bridge
RIVIERA BEACH — Scuba divers are asking Palm Beach County to begin the process of designating the waters around the Blue Heron Boulevard bridge and Phil Foster Park as a marine sanctuary. The move is intended to stop the collection of tropical fish for aquariums. County Commissioner Karen Marcus said divers approached her to request the sanctuary designation, which the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission would have to approve. She was surprised to learn that the waters around the park and the bridge have become an internationally recognized hot spot for divers and underwater photographers. “This is a beautiful place, and I think biologically it’s very important,” said George Burgess, a zoologist who studies fish and the director of the Florida Program for Shark Research … Read entire article »
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Urgent Legislative Alert Regarding Goliath Grouper
Next week, the State of Florida will decide the goliath grouper’s fate. Since 1990, possessing or harvesting this fish has been prohibited by law. After reviewing the available studies and reports, the PADI organization believes it is prudent to maintain the current “no-take” status quo until compelling evidence that the population has satisfactorily recovered to levels that would sustain harvesting is presented. The PADI organization believes it is premature to opening the fishery now because: – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s staff analysis indicates there is insufficient data to use detailed assessment methods, thus requiring more assumption-based (rather than data-based) assessments. 2011 Goliath Grouper presentation – page 9<http://myfwc.com/docs/CommissionMeetings/2011/Feb/GoliathGrouperStock_presentation.pdf> – In the required formal review of the State’s goliath grouper population assessment, the appointed independent scientific panel deemed the assessment was not suitable because of these data … Read entire article »
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SANCTUM – Debuts in Gainesville, Florida honors Wes Skiles
By Mina Radman North Florida Herald | 0 comments Lara Hickox Sanctum producer Andrew Wight stands in front of a mobile movie trailer at the premiere of the movie in Gainesville, Fla. Wednesday, Feb. 2. The movie was debuted in Florida in honor of the late Wes Skiles, an underwater cave diver who got caught in a cave along with Wight during a bad storm. The movie is loosely based on their experience. Scuba divers know the number one rule of the art: don’t hold your breath. But scuba diver Eileen Ahlquist, a Gainesville resident, had to remind herself to breathe while watching the preview screening for the new Universal Pictures film, Sanctum. “Since the film is in 3D, you feel like you’re there,” Ahlquist said. “I … Read entire article »
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South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
January/February 2011 Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting Series The Council will hold a series of public hearings and scoping meetings regarding fisheries management measure proposed for several federally managed species, including those within the snapper grouper management complex, dolphin (fish), wahoo, golden crab and octocorals within the South Atlantic region. These measures will impact both commercial and recreational fishermen. Members of the public are invited to attend the meetings at any time between the hours of 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM to learn more about the proposed actions and provide formal comments to Council members in attendance (See schedule below). Written public comments will be accepted until February 14, 2011. Email addresses for individual amendments are included below. Hard copies may be mailed to the Council office using the … Read entire article »
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ScubaExtreme 3rd Annual Rainbow and Crystal River trip 2011
Here are some pictures from our weekend trip. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Events, Featured, Manatee, Photography, Report, Travel, Trip Report
Right Whale found dead and on Crescent Beach
This is tragic. The Northern Right Whales are an endangered species. There are only 100’s known in existence today. Prior to the beginning of the 19 century they were in the thousands. North Atlantic populations have been decimated over-exploitation by the whaling industry. The species gets its names from early whalers, who considered them to be the “right” whales to hunt. Their slower pace, the fact that they come close to land, along with their tendency to float after being killed and the product exploit, their oil made them lucrative targets. Today, they are a protected and endangered species. During this time of year, the female Right Whale migrates south to breed. Following the eastern seaboard of the United States from the coastal waters off New England to south Florida, … Read entire article »
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Saltwater fishermen offered a chance to comment on proposed federal regulations
Catch share, trip limits are among proposals that would affect saltwater anglers Saltwater Fishermen Feedback Public meetings about proposed federal saltwater fishing regulations will be from 3 to 7 p.m. as follows in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida. – Thursday at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave., Pooler, Ga. – Monday, Jan. 31, at the Jacksonville Marriott Hotel, 4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville. – Written comments via letter or e-mail will be accepted through 5 p.m. Feb. 14. Copies of the fishing management documents and details about submitting comments are available at the council’s website, www.safmc.net. – Additional information is available by calling the council toll-free at (866) SAFMC-10 or (843) 571-4366. Source: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council BRUNSWICK, Ga. – Federal authorities want … Read entire article »
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Delays in updating divetalking.com
Hi I want to appologize to my readers and thank you for stopping by divetalkikng.com. I have not posted anything in the last week and have neglected other aspect of this site. Not an excuse but I went through surgery and have been well medicated. I have taken myself off the narcotics this week and I am getting back into the grove of things. My mind is becoming more focused and I do not feel as lethargic as I have the past week. I will provide updates, or perhaps catchup on subjects at this site after this weekend, my birthday weekend. Thanks again for sticking in there and visiting divetalking. Best regards, Larry … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF Almost Realtime updates – STOPPED. Placed 01/17/2011@16:52EST
TUFF-E-NUFF has left port this morning around 6am EST on her way to her new duty station. Sea conditions were as predicted, and are getting rougher. I have received a number of calls from the guys hitching a ride on TUFF-E-NUFF and the ride is making them nervous. Sea and wind conditions are picking up and a storm is on the horizon. TODAY SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTH 15 KNOTS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 3 TO 4 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD 9 SECONDS. A MODERATE CHOP ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERS. SHOWERS AND CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. TUFF-E-NUFF is being pulled to the site and they have a good couple of hours of travel time remaining, if they do not abort due to bad sea conditions. The site is located at 27 12.6 – … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF Update on Placement
Saturday, the TISIRI team arrive at 10:30AM to find TUFF-E-NUFF moored along the end of the dock at Harborview Marina. Moored behind he was the Dawn Star, the Tug that towed TUFF-E-NUFF from St. Mary’s GA. to it’s present location. The day started off cool, but in a matter of minutes, we were all pulling off our warmer clothing and down to the T-shirts we went. The day was beautiful, sunny and warm. Sunday should be even better as far a weather goes. Now, this was the part that tugged at the heart. Friday January 14 friends and family of Kyle boarded TUFF-E-NUFF and written all long the port side and various locations in the tug are the fairwells, the notes and messages written to Kyle. Please see the pictures from ALL the … Read entire article »
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TUFF-E-NUFF to be placed this Sunday January 16, 2011
SUNDAY NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. Right now it looks like an early morning departure, perhaps 4-5am EST from Harbor Branch Sunday January 16, 2011. The local and time are not official at the time of this post, just what has been discussed to date. If you or someone you know has a boat and would like to watch and film this event, feel free to contact me for up to date information at CONTACT LARRY. You can get location and time of departure. Sea conditions as of Thursday Jan 13, 2011 18:40pm EST SATURDAY NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 4 FEET. A LIGHT CHOP ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERS. SATURDAY NIGHT NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 4 FEET. MOSTLY SMOOTH ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERS. SUNDAY NORTHEAST WINDS 5 … Read entire article »
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