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01AprApril 1, 2024

Scuba Diving in Red Sea: A Guide to its Underwater Marvels

The Red Sea, known for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life, has firmly established itself as a premier scuba diving destination on the global stage. Divers and marine enthusiasts flock to this unique spot, drawn by its unparalleled biodiversity, stunning underwater landscapes, and profound historical significance. Here, the collision of natural beauty and historical depth creates an underwater realm that is as educational as it is exhilarating. From coral reefs teeming with colourful fish to sunken wrecks whispering tales...

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01AprApril 1, 2024

"Mako shark swimming near the surface out in the open ocean. This image was taken on a baited shark dive 50 kms offshore past Western Cape.https://www.gettyimages.com/search/photographer?photographer=Lindsay%20Maiko%20Pflum - Photo by wildestanimal at getty images"

The Mako Shark: Speed, Agility, and Mystery of the Deep

Meet the mako shark, the ocean's speedster! Known for being one of the quickest and most fascinating hunters underwater, this shark grabs everyone's attention. Imagine a fish that zooms through the water as fast as a car on the highway; that's the mako shark for you. It's not just any shark; it's a marvel of nature, combining speed, power, and grace like no other. Two main types of mako sharks awe us with their incredible feats. First, we have the shortfin...

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01AprApril 1, 2024

Frilled Shark: Unveiling the Secrets of the Deep-Sea Enigma

The Frilled Shark stands as a remarkable creature in the marine realm, intriguing scientists and ocean enthusiasts with its prehistoric features. This deep-sea dweller, known for its distinctive, frilly gills, embodies a living glimpse into the ancient past. It evoking a sense of mystery and ancient lineage. The shark's rarity and elusive nature add to its intrigue. Each encounter provides valuable insights into shark evolution. Its unique features, like the unusual prey capture method and serpent-like body, fascinate researchers. These...

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28MarMarch 28, 2024

A squat lobster spotted in coral at a depth of 669m on one of the seamounts (Photo: ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean Institute)

Scientists have discovered over 100 new species off the coast of Chile

During a Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition led by Dr. Javier Sellanes from Chile's Universidad Católica del Norte between January and February 2024, an international team of scientists discovered potentially over 100 new species living on seamounts off the coast of Chile. The team, exploring vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems, observed these species, including deep-sea corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods, squat lobsters, and others that are likely new to science. This exploration targeted the seamounts along the Nazca and Salas y Gómez...

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23MarMarch 23, 2024

The orca Starboard carrying the great white shark's liver in its mouth (Christiaan Stopforth & Francesca Romana Romeiro /

Solo Orca Killed Great White Shark in 120 Seconds

For the first time last year, a male killer whale was observed single-handedly taking down a great white shark by removing its liver, a process that remarkably took just two minutes. This event, detailed in a new study, showcases a level of predatory skill previously unseen. Dr Alison Towner, an ichthyologist at Rhodes University and lead researcher of the study published in the African Journal Of Marine Science, highlighted this incredible act of predation off Mossel Bay, South Africa. It underscores...

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22MarMarch 22, 2024

A pink handfish looks as surprised as the wreck-divers who spotted it were (James Parkinson)

Tech Divers Spot Unique Walking Fish at Tasman Wreck

Technical divers exploring an ancient 19th-century shipwreck near Tasmania encountered several instances of a rare, endangered fish previously seldom observed. The pink handfish, distinguished as one of the 14 identified handfish species near the southern Australian island-state, uniquely 'walks' across the ocean floor with its pectoral fins, eschewing traditional swimming. The exploration team, comprising divers James Parkinson, Brad Turner, and Bob Van Der Velde from the Eaglehawk Dive Centre and Scuba Diving Tasmania, organized this particular wreck dive as a part...

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12MarMarch 12, 2024

“NOAA Offers $20,000 Reward for Info on Injured Sawfish”

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA is offering a reward of US$20,000 (~€18,462) for information leading to the identification of the person(s) who injured and killed an endangered sawfish in the Florida Keys. “We’re investigating the death of an endangered sawfish in the Florida Keys. After witnesses reported a struggling sawfish, NOAA Office of Law Enforcement officers and a [US Fish and Wildlife Service] refuge officer discovered the sawfish was missing its rostrum (the “saw” part of its nose)....

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01MarMarch 1, 2024

A chaunax, a bony fish of the sea toad family, seen at a depth of 1,389m on Seamount SF2 inside the Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park (Schmidt Ocean Institute CC BY-NC-SA)

100 Possible New Species Were Found Off The Coast Of Chile.

Scientists from around the world think they may have found more than 100 new kinds of marine life living on seamounts in the southeast Pacific, near Chile. Schmidt Ocean Institute recently went on an expedition that found many deep-sea corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods, squat lobsters, and other species that are likely new to science. And there will likely be more to find because a second expedition starts today (February 24). Squat lobster in coral at 669m on Seamount JF2 (ROV...

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27FebFebruary 27, 2024

Net on the myystery wreck (Black Sea Divers Sports Club / IHA)

The Identity Of The Black Sea Wreck Is Obscured By Ghost-Nets

Members of the Black Sea Divers Sports Club have discovered a mysterious steamship wreck, measuring 100 meters in length, submerged at a depth of up to 55 meters in the Turkish section of the Black Sea. However, before they can determine the ship's origins or date it, they must tackle the challenge of removing the extensive ghost nets that envelop it. The discovery occurred while the divers were assisting local fishermen from Hopa, located in the Artvin province on the southeastern...

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26FebFebruary 26, 2024

Life Aboard a Pirate Ship: Beyond the Myths

For centuries, pirates have captured our imaginations with tales of buried treasure, swashbuckling adventures, and eccentric personalities. Popular culture often portrays them as lawless scoundrels, living a life of freedom and riches on the high seas. However, the reality of life aboard a pirate ship was far from the romanticized image we often see. This post delves beyond the myths to explore the daily routines, unique governance structures, and complex social dynamics that truly defined the lives of these historical...

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