News for Underwater Journal, FL www.underwaterjournal.com http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu 03 May, 2012 17:35:29 -0800 Thu 03 May, 2012 17:35:29 -0800 Underwater Journal News Located oceanside, the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino is the perfect base for vacationers drawn to the sleepy island of Bonaire and world-class Caribbean diving. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?BONAIRE-:-DIVI-FLAMINGO-BEACH-RESORT-AND-CASINO http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?BONAIRE-:-DIVI-FLAMINGO-BEACH-RESORT-AND-CASINO Thursday May 3rd, 2012 This resort's unspoiled northern location offers the genuine warmth and friendliness of the Fijian people. Koro Sun offers a truly native experience, dedicated to adventure, rejuvenation, and romance. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?FIJI-:-KORO-SUN-RESORT-(SAVUSAVU) http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?FIJI-:-KORO-SUN-RESORT-(SAVUSAVU) Thursday May 3rd, 2012 Dive into the exciting depths of Beqa lagoon with pristine reefs and famous shark encounters. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?FIJI-:-BEQA-LAGOON-RESORT-(BEQA-ISLAND) http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?FIJI-:-BEQA-LAGOON-RESORT-(BEQA-ISLAND) Thursday May 3rd, 2012 Plaza Resort Bonaire is a tranquil oceanfront resort on one of Bonaire's finest beaches, with an adjacent house reef that is perfect for shore diving. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?BONAIRE-:-PLAZA-RESORT-BONAIRE http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?BONAIRE-:-PLAZA-RESORT-BONAIRE Thursday May 3rd, 2012 Ocean Reef Group is conducting training and certification for their Integrated Diving Masks with underwater communications for course directors and instructors with PADI and other recreational dive agencies. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?INTEGRATED-DIVING-MASK-TRAINING-AND-CERTIFICATION-COURSES-WITH-UNDERWATER-COMMUNICATIONS http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?INTEGRATED-DIVING-MASK-TRAINING-AND-CERTIFICATION-COURSES-WITH-UNDERWATER-COMMUNICATIONS Saturday April 14th, 2012 Free Nitrox and Late Checkouts - through December 31, 2012. From $1,299 pp/dbl. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?YAP,-MICRONESIA http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?YAP,-MICRONESIA Wednesday March 7th, 2012 Dive Rite is coming to Buddy Dive to give workshops, presentations, clinics about tech diving and try outs of the latest technology and newest equipment. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?BUDDY-DIVE-TECH-DIVING-EVENT-2012- http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?BUDDY-DIVE-TECH-DIVING-EVENT-2012- Sunday January 22nd, 2012 Enriched Air/Nitrox Class and Riverwalk Dive Center http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?GET-MORE-DIVE-TIME http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?GET-MORE-DIVE-TIME Tuesday January 17th, 2012 Stay For Seven Pay For Six, Dive and Adventure Package - December 27, 2011-May 31, 2012. From $943 pp/dbl http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?DOMINICA http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?DOMINICA Tuesday December 20th, 2011 Weighs less than 3/4 of a pound! Reef Fish Identification Travel Edition - Caribbean Bahamas South Florida http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?JUST-IN-TIME-FOR-CHRISTMAS http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?JUST-IN-TIME-FOR-CHRISTMAS Monday November 28th, 2011 We are one of only two full service dive centers in Jupiter, Florida. Our boats are docked only steps away from our shop. Book on-line at Riverwalk Dive Center. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NEWS-FROM-RIVERWALK-DIVE-CENTER http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NEWS-FROM-RIVERWALK-DIVE-CENTER Monday November 28th, 2011 Already dreading the rain, snow and wind? Escape to the hot sun, white sand and clear blue waters of Roatan! http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?AKRs-WINTER-GET-AWAY-SPECIAL-BUY-1-AND-2nd-PERSON-GETS-50-PERCENT-OFF http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?AKRs-WINTER-GET-AWAY-SPECIAL-BUY-1-AND-2nd-PERSON-GETS-50-PERCENT-OFF Friday November 18th, 2011 Get ready to experience the thrill of drift diving! http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?$500-PRICE-ROLLBACK-FROM-DANCER-FLEET http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?$500-PRICE-ROLLBACK-FROM-DANCER-FLEET Saturday November 5th, 2011 The Aquatica Team is proud to announce the release of the Aquatica AN-5n housing for the Sony NEX-5n camera. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?AQUATICA-AN:5n-HOUSING-FOR-THE-SONY-NEX:5n-CAMERA http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?AQUATICA-AN:5n-HOUSING-FOR-THE-SONY-NEX:5n-CAMERA Saturday October 29th, 2011 At DEMA 2011 in Orlando Florida, Hollis Gear will unveil a range of new products including a "game changer" in the world of Rebreather technology. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?HOLLIS-GEAR-ANNOUNCEMENT http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?HOLLIS-GEAR-ANNOUNCEMENT Saturday October 29th, 2011 Once again Amphibico has pushed its limits and now is offering the latest technology for underwater viewing. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?AMPHBICO-ANNOUNCES-3.5 http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?AMPHBICO-ANNOUNCES-3.5 Saturday October 29th, 2011 The Dancer Fleet Fall 2011 Magazine is available online in a New "Flip Book" edition! http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NEW-DANCER-FLEET-MAGAZINE-FLIP-BOOK-AVAILABLE-ONLINE http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NEW-DANCER-FLEET-MAGAZINE-FLIP-BOOK-AVAILABLE-ONLINE Thursday October 27th, 2011 The Cruise News, Fall 2011 issue is now available in the New "Flip Book" edition online. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NEW-CRUISE-NEWS-ONLINE-FLIP-BOOK-FROM-AGGRESSOR-FLEET http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NEW-CRUISE-NEWS-ONLINE-FLIP-BOOK-FROM-AGGRESSOR-FLEET Thursday October 27th, 2011 This year at DEMA KISS Rebreathers will be featuring their usual products along with the new GEM in some new configurations. The Winter Special, taking place now through December 15, 2011 includes a $400.00 CDN discount off either a Classic or Classic Explorer KISS CCR. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?KISS-REBREATHERS http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?KISS-REBREATHERS Monday October 24th, 2011 Learn to Take Winning Images with your DSLR camera in 2 & 4 Day Underwater Photography Workshops in the Florida Keys with professional photographer Carlos Estape. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?BASIC-AND-ADVANCED-DSLR-UNDERWATER-PHOTOGRAPHY-WORKSHOPS-IN-THE-FLORIDA-KEYS http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?BASIC-AND-ADVANCED-DSLR-UNDERWATER-PHOTOGRAPHY-WORKSHOPS-IN-THE-FLORIDA-KEYS Monday October 17th, 2011 In the clear water with bright white sand bottom the tiger and lemon sharks glide smoothly around and above. Divers settle in and watch the graceful creatures gather. In another area we dive on beautiful healthy reefs and witness the reef sharks in their habitat. In deeper water we seek the elusive hammerheads. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?TIGER-SHARK-DIVE-EXPEDITION-IN-THE-BAHAMAS http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?TIGER-SHARK-DIVE-EXPEDITION-IN-THE-BAHAMAS Monday July 25th, 2011 Discover why the Philippines is one of the fastest growing dive destinations for North American divers. Part of the famed Coral Triangle, a concentration of undersea biodiversity, the southern dive regions of the Philippines literally teem with more than 1,200 species of marine life. Get some great package prices, like Turtle Bay fro $770 pp/dbl. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?INCREDIBLE-PHILIPPINES-PACKAGE-PRICES http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?INCREDIBLE-PHILIPPINES-PACKAGE-PRICES Thursday July 14th, 2011 Pompano Dive Center is offering a two day wreck diving extravaganza. Dive the Hydro Atlantic June 18 and the Lowrance (depth range 140 - 210 ft) June 19. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?WRECK-DIVE-SPECIAL http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?WRECK-DIVE-SPECIAL Wednesday June 1st, 2011 CompRep Services LLC is now offering a special course price for Dive Retailers and Industry professionals for PSI Visual Cylinder Inspection training from May 2011 through December 2011. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?SPECIAL-OFFER-FOR-DIVE-INDUSTRY-PROFESSIONALS http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?SPECIAL-OFFER-FOR-DIVE-INDUSTRY-PROFESSIONALS Friday May 13th, 2011 August 1 - August 6, 2011: $1550 Key West Departure Aboard the Mighty Vessel Spree http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NAUTICAM-DEMO-DAYS-IN-THE-DRY-TORTUGAS-ON-SPREE http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NAUTICAM-DEMO-DAYS-IN-THE-DRY-TORTUGAS-ON-SPREE Tuesday May 10th, 2011 Divers Alert Network(R) (DAN(R)) found yet another way to serve its members this week with the launch of a new online store. DAN(R) Education has opened opportunities to become a DAN Instructor Trainer to a wider set of skilled and experienced teachers and is on the road this summer in an effort to support active DAN Instructors and Instructor Trainers as well as dive professionals. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?SAFETY-STOP-:-NEW-ONLINE-STORE,-NEW-INSTRUCTOR-TRAINER-STANDARDS,-EDUCATION-OPPORTUNITIES http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?SAFETY-STOP-:-NEW-ONLINE-STORE,-NEW-INSTRUCTOR-TRAINER-STANDARDS,-EDUCATION-OPPORTUNITIES Monday April 25th, 2011 Need a gift for someone special, a friend or family member? If it's a snorkeler, wake boarder, weekend warrior scuba diver, kayaker, surfer dude, cave diver or professional videographer, Submerge Camera has a great solution for your giving convenience. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?SUBMERGE-YOURSELF http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?SUBMERGE-YOURSELF Thursday April 14th, 2011 From the moment the Turks & Caicos Aggressor II slips from 3,000 feet of ocean, to the shallower 60 feet of the Silver Bank, evidence of the whales surround her. These majestic creatures effortlessly propel their massive thirty five foot bodies into the air as they breach the water's surface. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NEW-HUMPBACK-WHALE-EXPEDITION-ONLY-$1,895 http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NEW-HUMPBACK-WHALE-EXPEDITION-ONLY-$1,895 Sunday March 6th, 2011 The Galapagos Aggressor I & II are offering a new itinerary which began February 1, 2011. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?GALAPAGOS-AGGRESSOR-I-&-II-ANNOUNCE-2011-ITINERARY-CHANGES http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?GALAPAGOS-AGGRESSOR-I-&-II-ANNOUNCE-2011-ITINERARY-CHANGES Wednesday February 23rd, 2011 Book a vacation for travel between August 13 and December 24, 2011 and receive 25% off the second package!!! http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?BRING-A-FRIEND-SPECIAL:-SAVE-BIG-WITH-LAGUNA-BEACH-RESORT-IN-UTILA,-HONDURAS http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?BRING-A-FRIEND-SPECIAL:-SAVE-BIG-WITH-LAGUNA-BEACH-RESORT-IN-UTILA,-HONDURAS Monday January 31st, 2011 Book a vacation for travel between May 7 and May 23, 2011 and receive 50% off the second package!!! http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?MAY-MADNESS-AT-LAGUNA-BEACH-RESORT-IN-UTILA-HONDURAS!!! http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?MAY-MADNESS-AT-LAGUNA-BEACH-RESORT-IN-UTILA-HONDURAS!!! Monday January 31st, 2011 We've announced special rates for limited weeks on all of our vessels worldwide in 2011! Not only can you experience terrific diving close to home but you can save. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?SAVE-$500-TO-$1,000+-WITH-EXPLORER-VENTURES http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?SAVE-$500-TO-$1,000+-WITH-EXPLORER-VENTURES Monday January 31st, 2011 It may be still chilly where you are - but here in the Caribbean it's summer! Turn your chills into thrills and join us at Anthony's Key Resort by taking advantage of our affordable 2nd Person stays for half off Specials. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?SPRING-SPECIAL-TIME-LIMITED-SECOND-PERSON-HALF-OFF http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?SPRING-SPECIAL-TIME-LIMITED-SECOND-PERSON-HALF-OFF Wednesday January 26th, 2011 This "diver's paradise" has set the standard for dive destinations around the world by implementing strict marine protection policies over 30 years ago and establishing one of the world's first marine parks. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?TRAVEL-WITH-JUPITER-DIVE-CENTER,-LET-US-TAKE-CARE-OF-ALL-THE-PLANNING http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?TRAVEL-WITH-JUPITER-DIVE-CENTER,-LET-US-TAKE-CARE-OF-ALL-THE-PLANNING Thursday January 20th, 2011 Aquanauts Grenada and Lumbadive Carriacou have teamed up to provide dive travellers with a two island experience in a 7 day vacation. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?2-ISLANDS-IN-ONE-HOLIDAY-:-GET-THE-BEST-OF-THE-WRECK-CAPITAL-OF-THE-CARIBBEAN-AND-THE-ISLAND http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?2-ISLANDS-IN-ONE-HOLIDAY-:-GET-THE-BEST-OF-THE-WRECK-CAPITAL-OF-THE-CARIBBEAN-AND-THE-ISLAND Thursday January 20th, 2011 PSI Visual Cylinder Inspection Safety Training is considered the benchmark for proper inspections and protocols associated with the inspection and re-qualification of High Pressure Gas cylinders in many industries. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?PSI-IN-ROATAN http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?PSI-IN-ROATAN Tuesday January 11th, 2011 Explorer Ventures is offering savings for each month in 2011. Now is the time to book the live-aboard trip you've been dreaming about and save big. Start in February with a Galapagos adventure aboard the Humboldt Explorer. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?ARRIVE-AS-OUR-GUEST-AND-LEAVE-AS-OUR-FRIEND! http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?ARRIVE-AS-OUR-GUEST-AND-LEAVE-AS-OUR-FRIEND! Tuesday January 11th, 2011 Bahamas, Bonaire, Dry Tortugas, Roatan and more. Check out Divers Direct's affordable and exciting dive travel opportunities. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?2011-DIVERS-DIRECT-TRAVEL-SPECIALS http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?2011-DIVERS-DIRECT-TRAVEL-SPECIALS Friday December 31st, 2010 Over 40 years! That's right, Anthony's Key Resort has been the premier Roatan diving destination resort for more than 40 years, delivering the spirit of adventure for visitors to Honduras' Bay Islands. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?CAPTURE-THE-SPIRIT http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?CAPTURE-THE-SPIRIT Thursday December 30th, 2010 Treat yourself to an early Christmas present by booking one of the following weeks and save up to $600. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?12-WEEKS-OF-CHRISTMAS-SPECIALS-WORLDWIDE,-YEAR-'ROUND-SAVINGS http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?12-WEEKS-OF-CHRISTMAS-SPECIALS-WORLDWIDE,-YEAR-'ROUND-SAVINGS Friday December 24th, 2010 If you're looking for a career in scuba diving, look no further than Sea Experience! Don't you deserve the best training for your future career, whatever your goal is? Our career programs are conducted by some of the most experienced instructors in the industry. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?PADI-SCUBA-INSTRUCTOR-TRAINING-IS-BACK-AT-BAHIA-MAR-BEACH-RESORT-IN-FORT-LAUDERDALE http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?PADI-SCUBA-INSTRUCTOR-TRAINING-IS-BACK-AT-BAHIA-MAR-BEACH-RESORT-IN-FORT-LAUDERDALE Thursday December 9th, 2010 Winter is in the air and you may be thinking of escaping to a warmer place. AKR is making this even more affordable by offering our 2nd Half Off Winter Escape Special. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?2ND-PERSON-HALF-OFF-ESCAPE-TO-THE-SUN-SPECIAL http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?2ND-PERSON-HALF-OFF-ESCAPE-TO-THE-SUN-SPECIAL Wednesday December 8th, 2010 You can explore the lush walls and reefs of Turks & Caicos and Utila in January and you will save 25 percent off the standard charter rate. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?SAVE-25-PERCENT-IN-TURKS-AND-CAICOS-AND-UTILA http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?SAVE-25-PERCENT-IN-TURKS-AND-CAICOS-AND-UTILA Wednesday December 8th, 2010 Pompano Dive Center Holiday Diver Appreciation special offers you great holiday gift options! We've got Dive-in Gift Certificates, wreck dive discounts and a lot more for you and your dive buddies. Get some dives in and chill out during the holiday season. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?POMPANO-DIVE-CENTER'S-HOLIDAY-SAVINGS http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?POMPANO-DIVE-CENTER'S-HOLIDAY-SAVINGS Saturday December 4th, 2010 Explorer Ventures offers an opportunity you can't refuse. Experience the Humboldt Explorer for travel Jan 31- Feb, 2011 Feb 21 to 28, 2011 , Feb 28 to Mar 7, 2011 Mar 21 to 28, 2011 , May 2 to 9, 2011. The wonders of the Galapagos diving experience will be with you for a lifetime. What are you waiting for! http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?1000-DOLLARS-OFF-GALAPAGOS-ABOARD-HUMBOLDT-EXPLORER http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?1000-DOLLARS-OFF-GALAPAGOS-ABOARD-HUMBOLDT-EXPLORER Friday November 5th, 2010 Treat yourself to an early holiday present, or book a holiday gift! Aggressor Fleet has some great weeks set aside for incredible savings. Celebrate 12 Weeks of Christmas Specials by planning your 2011 vacation now. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?AGGRESSOR-FLEET-HOLIDAY-SPECIALS-SAVE-UP-TO-$600 http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?AGGRESSOR-FLEET-HOLIDAY-SPECIALS-SAVE-UP-TO-$600 Tuesday November 2nd, 2010 Extreme thrill seekers are invited aboard the new Baja Aggressor dive yacht for Great White Shark excursions at Guadalupe. The new Baja Aggressor dive yacht offers two exciting itineraries exploring the waters of Isla Guadalupe and Socorro Island. Now is the time to take advantage of the extended 1995.00 introductory special. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NEW-BAJA-AGGRESSOR-EXTENDS-GREAT-WHITE-SHARK-SEASON,-SAVE-$700 http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NEW-BAJA-AGGRESSOR-EXTENDS-GREAT-WHITE-SHARK-SEASON,-SAVE-$700 Thursday October 7th, 2010 Pompano Dive Centers customer appreciation special offers you a chance to get some dives in and chill out before the rush of the holiday season. Dive for just 45 dollars. Pompano Dive Center Customer Appreciation Special offers you a chance to get some dives in and chill out before the rush of the holiday season. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?DIVE-FOR-45-WITH-POMPANO-DIVE-CENTER-FALL-SPECIAL http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?DIVE-FOR-45-WITH-POMPANO-DIVE-CENTER-FALL-SPECIAL Tuesday October 5th, 2010 Big 105.9s Paul and Young Ron in the Morning are once again offering their "Come Along" adventure October 21 - 24, 2011 to Atlantis Paradise Island. This could be some of the most exciting dives you will ever do. Stuart Cove's Shark Adventure is a 2 tank dive program which introduces thrill seeking divers to wild sharks and provides a close up http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?COME-ALONG-WITH-BIG-105.9-FM-and-DO-SOME-BAHAMAS-DIVING-WITH-STUART-COVE'S http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?COME-ALONG-WITH-BIG-105.9-FM-and-DO-SOME-BAHAMAS-DIVING-WITH-STUART-COVE'S Friday September 24th, 2010 Underwater voyeurs are to vie for spots to dive Florida Keys reefs to view the annual coral "love affair" traditionally sparked by the August and September full moons. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Florida-Keys'-Annual-Coral-Spawn-to-Build-Reefs http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Florida-Keys'-Annual-Coral-Spawn-to-Build-Reefs Wednesday June 24th, 2009 Celebrating our 30th year, Zeagle Systems Inc. is pleased and excited to announce the acquisition of Pinnacle Aquatics, manufacturer of the most innovative thermal protection products in the world. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Zeagle-acquires-Pinnacle-Aquatics-Wetsuits http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Zeagle-acquires-Pinnacle-Aquatics-Wetsuits Friday June 19th, 2009 The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) said Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, intends to ask a summit on Tuesday to grant it permission to hunt a quota of 50 humpbacks over five years. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Greenland-Plans-to-Resume-Hunt-for-Humpback-Whales http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Greenland-Plans-to-Resume-Hunt-for-Humpback-Whales Wednesday June 17th, 2009 Local captains say out-of-towners clear reefs of fish in a matter of days. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Florida-Spear-fishermen-Face-Probe http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Florida-Spear-fishermen-Face-Probe Wednesday June 17th, 2009 A team of divers is set to plunge into Lake Ontario near Kingston, Ont., next week in a bid to confirm the discovery of a legendary Canadian-built ship from the War of 1812, the HMS Wolfe. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Divers-hope-to-identify-1812-warship-in-Lake-Ontario http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Divers-hope-to-identify-1812-warship-in-Lake-Ontario Thursday June 11th, 2009 Film warns of "world without fish" http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Film-warns-of-WORLD-WITHOUT-FISH http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Film-warns-of-WORLD-WITHOUT-FISH Thursday June 11th, 2009 Giant jellyfish are taking over parts of the world's oceans as overfishing and other human activities open windows of opportunity for them to prosper, say researchers. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Proliferation-of-Giant-Jellyfish-due-to-overfishing http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Proliferation-of-Giant-Jellyfish-due-to-overfishing Thursday June 11th, 2009 According to sources with the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) that as things stand they are going to propose regulations on several varieties larger coastal species like lemons, bull, sandbar, dusky, hammerhead, tiger, etc., designed to "ac http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?New-shark-fishing-rules-Proposed-for-Florida-fisherman http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?New-shark-fishing-rules-Proposed-for-Florida-fisherman Thursday June 11th, 2009 A global survey of coral reefs has shown that, while reefs face many threats, fears of a takeover by seaweed have so far not been realized. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Despite-fears,-coral-reefs-have-not-been-overgrown-by-seaweed http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Despite-fears,-coral-reefs-have-not-been-overgrown-by-seaweed Thursday June 11th, 2009 The bluefin has been listed as an endangered species for over a decade by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?It's-Not-Too-Late-to-Save-the-Tuna http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?It's-Not-Too-Late-to-Save-the-Tuna Thursday June 11th, 2009 The Center for Biological Diversity, Oceana and the Turtle Island Restoration Network filed a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service... http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Conservation-Groups-Sue-U.S.-Government-for-Failure-to-Protect-Sea-Turtles http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Conservation-Groups-Sue-U.S.-Government-for-Failure-to-Protect-Sea-Turtles Friday June 5th, 2009 Undersea Voyager Project (TAHUV) survey mission Lake Tahoe was a success. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?UVP's-first-Mission-in-Lake-Tahoe-a-success http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?UVP's-first-Mission-in-Lake-Tahoe-a-success Friday June 5th, 2009 A new wreck will soon be added to roster of wrecks in the water's of Broward County Florida. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Smuggler's-freighter-to-become-artificial-reef http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Smuggler's-freighter-to-become-artificial-reef Thursday June 4th, 2009 The End of the Line is a film packed with footage of big-scale fishing in oceans around the world. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Film-warns-of-a-world-without-fish http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Film-warns-of-a-world-without-fish Tuesday June 2nd, 2009 Cooler sea temperatures and a possible El Nino prompted the Colorado State University forecast team to reduce its Atlantic storm season prediction. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?U.S.-Forecaster-Reduces-Atlantic-Hurricane-Prediction http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?U.S.-Forecaster-Reduces-Atlantic-Hurricane-Prediction Tuesday June 2nd, 2009 The new Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg artificial reef was scheduled to open to the public Saturday morning, project officials said Friday. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Vandenberg-is-down-and-open-for-business http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Vandenberg-is-down-and-open-for-business Monday June 1st, 2009 KEY WEST, Florida Keys -- The new Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg artificial reef is scheduled to open to the public Saturday, May 30th, project officials said Friday. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Key-West's-New-Vandenberg-Artificial-Reef-Set-To-Open-Saturday,-May-30 http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Key-West's-New-Vandenberg-Artificial-Reef-Set-To-Open-Saturday,-May-30 Saturday May 30th, 2009 - Opens the doors to the entire world market. Poseidon Discovery now has all the certifications required to be sold throughout the world, says Kurt Sjoblom, CEO of Poseidon Diving Group. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?CE-marking-strengthens-Poseidon-Discovery's-competitiveness http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?CE-marking-strengthens-Poseidon-Discovery's-competitiveness Saturday May 30th, 2009 Conservationists fear a falling shark population is prompting Asian chefs to look for manta and devil rays to help meet the voracious demand for shark fin soup http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Manta-rays-next-on-restaurant-menus? http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Manta-rays-next-on-restaurant-menus? Saturday May 23rd, 2009 NOAA archaeologists will be in the Florida Keys this month training members of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers in underwater archaeology. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NOAA,-National-Association-of-Black-Scuba-Divers-Explore-Shared-History http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?NOAA,-National-Association-of-Black-Scuba-Divers-Explore-Shared-History Friday May 22nd, 2009 Just in time for summer, National Geographic has joined with FAI to produce National Geographic Snorkeler(TM), a new line of carefully crafted snorkeling and swimming equipment for snorkelers. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?National-Geographic-Presents-New-Snorkeler-Product-Line http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?National-Geographic-Presents-New-Snorkeler-Product-Line Thursday May 21st, 2009 On May 1, 2009 the Florida legislature unanimously passed bill CS/CS/HB 1423 to create the Florida Coral Reef Protection Act. The Florida Coral Reef Protection Act enhances Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (FDEP) ability to protect and pre http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?More-Protection-For-Florida-Reefs? http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?More-Protection-For-Florida-Reefs? Thursday May 21st, 2009 U.S. scientists say they have discovered marine mammals are being exposed to a cocktail of pesticides, as well as new contaminants. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Pesticides-Found-In-Marine-Mammal-Brains http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Pesticides-Found-In-Marine-Mammal-Brains Wednesday May 20th, 2009 According to experts, more than half of the world's coral reefs could disappear in the next 50 years. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Discovery-of-Heat:tolerant-Coral-Reefs-That-May-Resist-Climate-Change http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Discovery-of-Heat:tolerant-Coral-Reefs-That-May-Resist-Climate-Change Tuesday May 19th, 2009 After half a century of searching, scientists may have finally discovered where one population of North Atlantic basking sharks, the world's second largest shark, maybe disappearing to each winter. And it looks like it could very be deep in the Caribbean. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Basking-Sharks-Secret-Hideout-Finally-Discovered? http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Basking-Sharks-Secret-Hideout-Finally-Discovered? Monday May 11th, 2009 Aquatica Digital has been providing for both the recreational and professional diver high quality underwater photographic systems for over 25 years. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Aquatica-re-enters-video-with-their-new-HD-WAVE http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Aquatica-re-enters-video-with-their-new-HD-WAVE Friday May 8th, 2009 Populations of the world's largest fish, the whale shark, are increasing at Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef, scientists report. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Whale-Sharks-on-the-Rise? http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Whale-Sharks-on-the-Rise? Thursday May 7th, 2009 Thomas Peschak, chief photographer of the Save Our Seas Foundation, has a 15-page article in Africa Geographic about shark nets at beaches on the western Cape of Africa and the subtropical waters off KwaZulu Natal. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?History-and-Impact-of-African-Shark-Nets http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?History-and-Impact-of-African-Shark-Nets Saturday May 2nd, 2009 The Delray Beach ocean outfall stopped pumping inadequately treated sewage into the ocean from a pipe that has spewed millions of gallons a day of pollutants into the ocean for more than 40 years. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Delray-Beach-Ocean-Outfall-Closed http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Delray-Beach-Ocean-Outfall-Closed Friday May 1st, 2009 Post Hurricane Paloma, Brac Reef Beach Resort awaits approval (April 30, 2009) to announce it's re-opening in the Cayman Islands, BWI. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Brac-Reef-Beach-Resort-set-to-re-open http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Brac-Reef-Beach-Resort-set-to-re-open Thursday April 30th, 2009 If the world is going to limit global warming to just a few degrees, it has to slash carbon dioxide pollution much more than now being discussed, two new science studies say. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?CO2-Must-Be-Slashed-More-to-Limit-Warming http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?CO2-Must-Be-Slashed-More-to-Limit-Warming Wednesday April 29th, 2009 Reef fish who are stressing about environmental changes are creating irregular offspring, said a new Australian study. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Stress-Gives-Reef-Fish-Wonky-Ears http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Stress-Gives-Reef-Fish-Wonky-Ears Monday April 27th, 2009 About two months ago Jim Abernethy observed a seven foot lemon shark with a rope tied around its neck that was cutting deep into its skin in front of the pectoral fins which Jim could see that it was cutting into the shark' gills as well. http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Lemon-Shark-Rescue http://www.underwaterjournal.com/scuba-news/?Lemon-Shark-Rescue Sunday April 12th, 2009