Is That A Starfish On My Face? #Underwater Sculpture : NPR
Via Scoop.it – Coral Reef Ecology
Unappointed and spontaneously in their different ways, artists from all over the world are trying to remind us that coral reefs are in trouble and keep us from making things worse.
Via www.npr.org
Another Successful PADI Ice Diver Specialty Class Completed
This past weekend saw another successful completion of a PADI Ice Diver Specialty Class, with our own Carl Lange, Kira Kaufmann and Michael Haynes conducting the dives for the class. The weather was very nice for this time of year, and everyone who completed the class learned about ice conditions, proper safety procedures and ice diving emergencies. Congratulations everyone! Here are some photos from the weekend. Find out more about the Ice Diver Specialty Course?
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- Waiting to go in
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- Standing by
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- Let’s go!
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- Kira tending lines
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- Brrrr…..
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- West Bend Fire Department’s finest
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- Gearin’ up
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- This is fun!
Google Street View Goes Undersea Mapping #Great_Barrier_Reef
Via Scoop.it – Coral Reef Ecology
“Less than a month after Google Ocean drowned our dreams of Atlantis by updating a image that previously showed mysterious grid patterns on the sea floor, the search giant is back with an underwater Street View.”
Via www.technolog.msnbc.msn.com
What’s the Total Value of the World’s Sunken Treasure?
Via Scoop.it – ScubaDiving
Three historic shipwrecks have been in the spotlight recently, with cargoes of platinum ingots, gold, and silver estimated at $4.5 billion in total. These huge hauls made us wonder: Just how much money is buried at sea?
Via www.popularmechanics.com
Swimmers’ Sunscreen #Killing Off #Coral
Via Scoop.it – Coral Reef Ecology
Common sunscreen ingredients awaken dormant viruses in the algae that keep corals alive, killing the algae and causing reefs to bleach, a new study says. (National Geographic article about chemicals in sunscreen killing off coral reefs.
Via news.nationalgeographic.com
Podcast of Life: #Coral_Reefs | The Ocean Portal | Smithsonian Institution
Via Scoop.it – Coral Reef Ecology
Coral reefs are bustling cities of marine life, until rising ocean temperatures turn them into ghost towns. Can reefs spring back from devastating bleaching events? In this episode of the Podcast of Life, Ari Daniel Shapiro and researcher Dr. Randi Rotjan of the New England Aquarium, journey to the remote Phoenix Islands to find out.
Via ocean.si.edu
Even sharks have social networks – msnbc.com
“Researchers discover reef-associated shark species form stable, long-term social bonds ” Who knew?
Even sharks have social networks – Technology & science – Science – DiscoveryNews.com – msnbc.com.
PADI e-Card Replacement Certification Card Now Available
You now have the option of selecting between a PADI eCard™, a plastic replacement card or both!
Not sure what to choose?
Read more 
Corals inflate to escape being buried alive in sand – BBC News
Via Scoop.it – Coral Reef Ecology
BBC NewsCorals inflate to escape being buried alive in sandBBC NewsBy Victoria Gill Science reporter, BBC Nature Coral might appear solid and inanimate, but surprising new footage of a mushroom coral inflating itself to escape a sandy burial has brought the organism to life…
Via www.bbc.co.uk
Discount Admission for DAN Members at Our World Underwater
Come join your fellow divers at Our World Underwater in Rosemont, Ill., on Feb. 17-19, 2012. As a DAN Member, you even get a discount on admission! Just bring your DAN Member card to the show Ticket Booth and receive $5 off daily general admission or $10 off the weekend pass (not valid with other discounted offers).
DAN has lots to share with you in 2012, so make a plan to stop by the DAN Booth (#502) and:
- Renew your membership
- Check out new products
- Learn about DAN’s enhanced travel insurance program
DAN is also hosting a special Friday evening event where you can meet DAN medical information specialists and trainers. You’ll get answers to your most frequently asked questions as well as learn how DAN training courses can benefit you as a recreational diver.
Finally, have you ever wanted to be a contributor to Alert Diver magazine? A member of the editorial staff will be at the show to hear your ideas and discuss potential opportunities for adding your talents to DAN’s marquee publication. All potential contributors should be prepared to share writing samples and/or a photography portfolio as well as story ideas and pitches. To book an appointment, please email Maureen Halsema or call (919) 684-2948 ext. 626.
It’s all waiting for you at Our World Underwater, so grab your DAN card, get your discount, and come enjoy the show. We’ll see you there!
| Event: | Our World Underwater |
| When: | Feb. 17-19, 2012 |
| Location: | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill. (Directions) |
| DAN Booth: | 502 |