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CONSERVATION

Oceana Challenges Government Decision Allowing Eight U.S. Fisheries to Harm 14 Times More Threatened Sea Turtles Oceana Challenges Government Decision Allowing Eight U.S. Fisheries to Harm 14 Times More Threatened Sea Turtles

Media Release: New England and Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Allowed to Injure and Kill... 

Arctic Report Card 2011 Arctic Report Card 2011

Persistent warming has caused dramatic changes in the Arctic Ocean and the ecosystem... 

Geoengineering solutions to climate change cannot stop the increasing acidity of the oceans, conservationists warn Geoengineering solutions to climate change cannot stop the increasing acidity of the oceans, conservationists warn

Large scale “geoengineering” solutions to climate change will not reverse... 

Give sharks a fighting chance. Sign the petition today. Give sharks a fighting chance. Sign the petition today.

I’m appalled at the failure of the world’s environment leaders to increase trade... 

Recommendations for a 100% renewable energy future: WWF report Recommendations for a 100% renewable energy future: WWF report

“By 2050, we could get all the energy we need from renewable sources.” –... 

WWF Canada: Arctic Sea Ice Levels Plunge to Historic Low WWF Canada: Arctic Sea Ice Levels Plunge to Historic Low

(OTTAWA – September 15, 2011) — The extent of Arctic sea ice has hit the... 

BC divers call for ban on sales of shark fins in Canada BC divers call for ban on sales of shark fins in Canada

Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May has called for an end to shark finning... 

Illuminating the deep sea: First light at the ALOHA Cabled Observatory Illuminating the deep sea: First light at the ALOHA Cabled Observatory

Deployment of the junction box which connects the power and data cable to the sensors... 

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SCUBA

Cousteau Divers creates participative science program Cousteau Divers creates participative science program

Pierre Cousteau, the youngest son of legendary SCUBA pioneer  Read More →

New Project AWARE Action Plan Galvanizes Scuba Divers for Ocean Protection New Project AWARE Action Plan Galvanizes Scuba Divers for Ocean Protection

AWARE divers poised to protect the ocean planet  Read More →

Kittiwake – Cayman’s New Artificial Reef Kittiwake – Cayman’s New Artificial Reef

Since its sinking on January 8, 2011 the Kittiwake has garnered a lot of attention... 

Expedition adventures: diving with purpose Expedition adventures: diving with purpose

Interested in a different take on the typical dive holiday?  Read More →

Just say “No” to Starbucks and all-inclusives Just say “No” to Starbucks and all-inclusives

Anyone thinking of starting diving should get certified and into the water before... 

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EVERYTHING ELSE

Video: Save the Whales Video: Save the Whales

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Eat this fish: Tasty Lionfish serving suggestions Eat this fish: Tasty Lionfish serving suggestions

Lionfish "suimono" or soup. by panduh via flickr The rapid expansion of both numbers and territory of the invasive Lionfish are well documented. NOAA now appears to be putting that human tendency to eat things to extinction to good use by teaming up with Sea to Table and REEF – The Reef Environmental Education Foundation to provide a... [Read more of this article]

A Google Doodle and other honors for Cousteau A Google Doodle and other honors for Cousteau

Last Sunday marked the 100th anniversary of the birthday of Jacques Yves Cousteau. Besides “the doodle”, many stories and accolades from around the world recall the famous French explorer. A Reuters article details U.S. Congressional honors, sea-going missions and fundraising to restore the world’s most famous marine exploration ship... [Read more of this article]

World Turtle Day – Sunday May 23rd World Turtle Day – Sunday May 23rd

I’m not sure that the news of World Turtle Day has made it everywhere around the globe, so I’ll do my part to spread the word – mostly because I like turtles. Check out “Build a sand turtle to save our flatbacks!” and join the Sea Turtle Restoration Project in celebrating with a beach clean up and bag the plastics event in... [Read more of this article]

More Cozumel Closeups – Video Post

More great underwater work in this video shot in Cozumel by Randy Travis (AKA rjt98 on YouTube.). Thanks Randy, keep ‘em coming. Randy works at Blue Angel in Cozumel shooting video for guests. Share your videos, photos and stories about ocean conservation and scuba diving. Become a member of discover5oceans  Read More →

Cozumel Closeups – Video Post

Lots of great hi-res macro work in this video shot in Cozumel by Randy Travis (AKA rjt98 on YouTube.). Thanks Randy. Randy is currently working at Blue Angel in Cozumel shooting video for guests. Share your videos, photos and stories about ocean conservation and scuba diving. Become a member of discover5oceans  Read More →

The Reefs of Cozumel – Video Post

An excellent video by Marc Blackwood on YouTube and Vimeo (he’s got another one featuring Cenote Kukulkan). Scenes from Palancar Caves and Bricks, Santa Rosa Wall, Punta Sur, Paraiso Norte, Paradise, Yucab, Yucab Wall, Villa Blanca, Las Palmas Wall, Chankanaab, Tormentos, Punta Tunich, Paso del Cedral, La Francesca and Dalila. Share your videos,... [Read more of this article]

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