It’s no secret that floating garbage patches filled with plastic can be found in many if not all of the worlds oceans. Increasingly we are seeing new solution to the gargantuous task of cleaning up plastic litter in the marine environment. Scientist have…
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Suunto Introduces The Zoop Novo and Vyper Novo Dive Computer
Suunto Popular dive computers the Suunto Zoop and Suunto Vyper have a brand new look and extended set of features. Last week Suunto unveil two new big-display dive computers the Suunto Zoop Novo and Suunto Vyper Novo and these new and improved wrist…
Scubafish 12th annual Clownfish release day in Koh Haa Thailand
Scubafish is a small, eco-friendly, PADI 5 Star Dive Resort in Koh Lanta Thailand with an emphasis on conservation and a relaxed personal service. Each year since 2004 Scubafish has been introducing nursery raised clownfish into the surrounding lagoon. Last…
Manta rays can recognize themselves in a mirror
Giant manta rays have proven to be the first elasmobranch species to recognize themselves in a mirror. These results suggest that manta rays may be self-aware. Only a few animals, mostly primates, have passed the mirror test which is widely used as a…
Stranded Sea Turtle rescued off Benguerra Island Mozambique.
A green sea turtle was found sitting high and dry off Benguerra Island this weekend stranded on one of the many sand bars during low tide. Thanks to some quick thinking from the Bazaruto National Park officials and resort employees the…
Plastic eating bacteria discovered in Japan
A new study from Japan has found microscopic bacteria which can break down a popular plastic call PET. The findings, published in the academic journal ‘Science‘ on Friday, say that the new bacteria Ideonella sakaiensis breaks down the plastic by using…
Shipwreck from Vasco da Gama’s Armada discovered off the coast of Oman
On Tuesday, Oman’s Ministry of Heritage & Culture (MHC) in partnership with Blue Water Recoveries Ltd (BWR) of West Sussex, UK announce the discovery of the nau Esmerelda. The ship which sank in May 1503, was part of a Portuguese…
“Drowned Apostles” found off Australian coast
Scientist have just extended the range of Australia’s iconic Twelve Apostles. In a recent discovery, University of Melbourne PhD student Rhiannon Bezore discovered five interesting limestone stacks 50 meters (165 feet) under water. Rhiannon found the “drowned” limestone stacks when you she…
Dive marshals to protect coral reefs in Sipadan
Four dive marshals from Malaysia have been appointed Sipadan’s first underwater enforcers. The team has been put in place to monitor divers and ensure they do not destroy or damage the coral reefs around the world-famous Sipadan Island. Sipadan is a…
Scuba diver sucked into a nuclear plant water pipe files lawsuit
On July 12 2015, Christopher Le Cun said he was sucked into an intake pipe at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant in Southern Florida. In a video posted on the WPTV news website Christopher recounts the terrifying experience as he was…