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Earth Day on Antarctica - Palmer Station Celebrates With an Underwater Clean Up

Tuesday, April 24, 2007 | Posted to Diving and UW activities

Residents at Palmer Station, a year-round U.S. research station on the Antarctic Peninsula, removed old debris from the sea floor near the station in late April 2007, as a part of an annual Earth Day clean up.

Russia to Build Underwater Tunnel to Alaska

Monday, April 23, 2007 | Posted to Places underwater

Official from the Russian Economy Ministry told reporters on Wednesday, April 18, that Russia plans to build the world’s longest tunnel, a transport and pipeline link under the Bering Strait to Alaska, as part of a $65 billion project to supply the U.S. with oil, natural gas and electricity from Siberia.

Whale Off Central Oregon Coast Needed Rescuing, Disappears

Monday, April 23, 2007 | Posted to Creatures of underwater

Late Friday afternoon, as a myriad of frenetic activity was happening on the north Oregon coast that involved baby seals or deceased animals washing up, the Seaside Aquarium got yet another call about a marine animal emergency. This time, it was on the central coast.

Maui's a jewel - best travels on the surface or under!

Monday, April 23, 2007 | Posted to Places underwater

It's hard to worry about life as you shadow a translucent needlefish or ponder the odd whisker-like growths of a Hawaiian turkeyfish. A first encounter with underwater Maui makes most people frantic to find a tropical fish reference guide to put a name to all those exotic species. More than 30 per cent of the fish that dart among the coral reefs surrounding Maui are found nowhere else on Earth.

Aquarium takes bizarre to new level

Monday, April 23, 2007 | Posted to Places underwater

The National Aquarium in Baltimore is intentionally trying to weird you out. Their latest advertising campaign, launched by gkv communications and MGH on March 26, demonstrates what would happen if the habits of underwater creatures took place in the real world.

Shadow Divers

Monday, April 23, 2007 | Posted to Diving and UW activities

The true adventure of two men who risked everything to solve one of the last mysteries of World War II.

Shark That Walks on Fins Is Discovered

Monday, April 23, 2007 | Posted to Creatures of underwater

Scientists combing through undersea fauna off Indonesia's Papua province said Monday they had discovered dozens of new species, including a shark that walks on its fins and a shrimp that looks like a praying mantis.

11 interesting facts about whales

Friday, November 03, 2006 | Posted to Creatures of underwater

Whales are largest mammals on the planet. In this article we tell the fast most famous and interesting facts about this gorgeous sea creatures.

Hard Earned Scuba Diving Tips for New Divers

Sunday, October 29, 2006 | Posted to Diving and UW activities

Learning to scuba dive was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Even these days, every time I go diving, the thrill is just like the first dive.

Great water monsters and mer-folk

Sunday, October 22, 2006 | Posted to Creatures of underwater

Water-dwelling beasties abound in Scotland. Monsters and mermaids frolic and swim in our lochs and seas from the Highlands to Lowlands. Some are shy, while others seem to bask in the limelight.

Treasures of "gold" ship "Fleur De La Mar"

Monday, October 16, 2006 | Posted to Treasures underwater

It was not ordinary trip. In 1512 flagship “Fleur De La Mar” of Portuguese squadron sailed form Malacca Sultanate placed on south-west coast of Malacca peninsula but never reached the land.

To the safes of "Titanic"

Sunday, October 15, 2006 | Posted to Treasures underwater

According to evidences of survived passengers of first and second class and data leak hitting press, on “Titanic” board where contained a lot of treasures.

10 Easy Steps to Help Protect Coral Reefs

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 | Posted to Places underwater

Do you want to make a difference every day? Want to learn about simple, effective actions you can take to help save coral reefs and the fish, animals, and plants that depend on them? You've come to the right place!

How to choose a diving wrist-watch - usefull hints

Sunday, October 01, 2006 | Posted to Diving and UW activities

In this article we discuss constructional features of diving watches. There are numerous choices of diving watches but not all of them meet requirements of pro scuba diver. What details we should pay attention while carefully choosing diving wrist-watch?

The Story of Touching a Wild Gray Whale

Sunday, October 01, 2006 | Posted to Creatures of underwater

A dedication to Luna, a magical Orca whale who died Friday, March 10th in Canada.

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