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This is an island in the ocean about 2000 km from any other coast line. Nobody lives on it, only birds and yet ............... You will not believe your eyes!!!!!!! Post your comments below. What should we do? What should be done? … Read entire article »
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FWC commission trying to pass legislative to close fishery…
Tomorrow is a big day for fishermen who like to eat what they catch. At stake The FWC commission is trying to pass legislative to create a mechanism that grants them the ability to close a fishery to harvest not just for biological reasons but for “marketing purposes”, “tourism strategy” and in effect any personal or political reasons without any scientific justification or checks on their actions. That’s right, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Bonefish Tarpon Trust and other special interest groups are trying to push an agenda to classify fish such as Permit and Cobia as Gamefish or Sportfish. Doing so would eliminate harvest for food and turning the fishery in to catch and release only and thus illegal to harvest by spear. Cobia and Permit are great table fair food fish and neither are in jeopardy of over fishing or … Read entire article »
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Understanding the Recreational Dive Planner, RDP
You are searching on the subject of the Recreational Dive Planner also known as the RDP. You found a good source for that information here at Divetalking. During this Session, you will learn about the various ways to use the Diving Science & Technology Corp Recreational dive tables supported by PADI. From here on the DSAT Recreational dive tables sanctioned by PADI will be called, RDP. Proper safety procedures and equipment should be utilized at all times … Read entire article »
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Scuba Show Long Beach Calf June 8-9, 2013
We hope you will join us at SCUBA Show 2013, in its 26th year. The dates are June 8-9 at the beautiful Long Beach Convention Center. 76,000 square feet of exhibit space will host hundreds of diving companies and resorts from around the world. Experts will talk about and display the latest diving equipment, beautiful and exciting dive travel destinations, dive education, underwater photography and much more. There will be special guests, dozens of fun and educational seminars, tens of thousands of dollars in door prizes, live California seafood cooking demonstrations and a continuous film festival on a three-story screen. And with audience participation, a famous marine artist will create a large work of art that will be auctioned at the end for charity. Buy Tickets … Read entire article »
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Dive and Travel Expo – Tacoma and Santa Clara
Tacoma Attendees The Northwest Dive & Travel Expo 2013 will take place this year at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center April 20 & 21 2013 and this year the expo is offering visitors more information, more dive industry connections and more fun! Santa Clara Attendees The Northern California Dive & Travel Expo 2013 will take place this year at the Santa Clara Convention Center May 4 & 5, 2013. With the first year gone, and a resounding success, we are looking forward to the second year of this unique show … Read entire article »
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Texas Dive Show Feb. 22-23, 2013
Feb 22 & 23, 2013 Hours: Friday, 5 pm-8 pm and Saturday, 10 am-5 pm … Read entire article »
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Beneath the Sea March 22nd – 24th, 2013
Show Dates Are March 22nd – 24th, 2013 Breaking News 2013 EZine Online Exhibitors Decorators Kit Order Exhibitor Badges Jorge Beale Hyperbaric Medical Scholarship – Deadline March 1, 2013 BTS 2013 Promotional Video Public Safety Diver Marine Careers – Register Today Marine Careers Program Flyer Purchase 2013 Advanced Discounted Tickets by March 8th and Save! 2013 Exhibitors Brochure 2013 Hotel, Air & Auto Information … Read entire article »
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Northeast Florida Lionfish Blast Tournament 2013
TISIRI is at it again! Leading the Northeast Florida Lionfish Blast Tournament coming this March, through April 2013 to NE Florida. The invasive lionfish epidemic in the western Atlantic is an ever growing problem. Northeast Florida is no exception, and if you follow our efforts at TISIRI you know we routinely attempt to harvest lionfish from our local reefs. Unfortunately, lionfish populations are so prolific more effort is needed in hope to have an effect on the detriment the species is causing. In an effort to encourage as much manpower as possible to harvest lionfish, a tournament awarding attractive prizes will be held throughout the month of April 2013. The event is called the Northeast Florida Lionfish Blast and is open to lionfish hunters offshore the coast of Jacksonville and St. Augustine. … Read entire article »
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Dubai’s first underwater hotel
Dubai is no stranger to breaking records. First, they built the world’s largest mall, then they built the world’s tallest building… And now, if plans come to fruition, the emirate could become home to the world’s largest underwater hotel. [singlepic id=839 w=320 h=240 float=center] The Water Discus hotel has been designed by Polish company Deep Ocean Technology (DOT) with the help of Swiss firm BIG InvestConsult AG. The hotel will comprise of two discs – one under the water, and one suspended above the water. The discs will be connected by five legs, and a vertical shaft in the centre housing stairs and a lift. [singlepic id=847 w=320 h=240 float=left][singlepic id=846 w=320 h=240 float=center] The underwater section will be up to 10 metres beneath the sea surface, and contain 21 double rooms adjacent to … Read entire article »
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Reef Cleanup January 12, 2013 off Jacksonville Florida
Reef Cleanup January 12, 2013 off Jacksonville Florida Here is another rendition of the site. TISIRI … Read entire article »
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Come learn about marine research from the scientists themselves
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Killer whales trapped in Quebec sea ice
[singlepic id=834 w=320 h=240 float=center] MONTREAL (AP) — A community in Quebec’s Far North is calling for outside help to free about a dozen killer whales trapped under a vast stretch of sea ice. Locals in Inukjuak said Read and see more at the following link... Associated Press … Read entire article »
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iGills
[singlepic id=823 w=320 h=240 float=center] [singlepic id=830 w=320 h=240 float=left] [singlepic id=832 w=320 h=240 float=right] Tech SpecsBuy Now iGills Smart Diving System Specs (with iPhone 4S) Dive Computer Full featured non-air integrated recreational dive computer Air, Nitrox, and gauge modes Buhlmann ZH-L16, 16 compartment algorithm Halftimes: 5, 8, 12.5, 18.5, 27, 38.3, 54.3, 77, 109, 146, 187, 239, 305, 390, 498, 635 minutes N2 Loading tracked for 24 hours after last dive Configurable metric or imperial units for depth and temperature Automatic altitude compensation Surface interval clock Ascent and nitrogen loading indicators Safety stop countdown Visible alerts for Depth, NoDeco, MOD Fully upgradeable as new iGills apps are released Not designed for decompression or commercial diving Display Bright and beautiful Retina display 3.5 inch diagonal 960 by 640 pixel resolution Camera 8 megapixel Autofocus Excellent macro performance Flash not supported Video High Definition (1080p) 30 frames per second Video stabilization Video torch not supported Digital Logbook Automatic dive event creation Dive location GPS tagging All pictures and … Read entire article »
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