I often answer questions while feeding the fish and marine life when diving at Shedd Aquarium.  One of the most frequently asked questions is, “aren’t you afraid to be diving with those hammerhead sharks?”  I generally answer the question in 2 parts.  First these are not hammerhead sharks, they are Bonnethead sharks, and no I am not afraid, we humans are not on their food chain.

The bonnethead, Sphyrna tiburo, also called shovelhead, is a smaller version …

Whether you are a scuba diver, snorkeler, swimmer or someone who like to see interesting marine life you should be concerned.  As reported here previously, the ocean and life in it are in trouble.  Over 70% of the world is covered by water and about 95% is still unexplored, yet soon there may be not be much to explore or see.

Science Magazine is reporting the …

What do you know about NOAA?  First, do you know what NOAA stands for? Second, do you know what NOAA does and third do you know how you can be part of NOAA?

NOAA is the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, a division of the US Department of Commerce.  “NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed of the changing …

In our previous article we talked about diving the ABC island.  Now get ready to see them.  Here are 3 short video on each. 

Aruba http://youtube.com/watch?v=oOUN0QeOUqQ&feature=related

Bonaire http://youtube.com/watch?v=nEe9WWAvJ8c

Curacao http://youtube.com/watch?v=djx4tXy10sU

Census of Marine Life-affiliated scientists consolidating world databases of ocean organisms have demoted to alias status almost one-third of all names culled from 34 regional and highly specialized inventories.

The new World Register of Marine Species contains about 122,500 validated marine species names (experts having recognized and tidied up some 56,400 aliases - 32% of all names reviewed). It also contains some 5,600 images, hyperlinks to taxonomic literature and other information.

Marking the World Register’s …

Previously, I wrote a few articles about one of my favorite marine animals, the Whale Sharks.  Recently I came accross this wonderful video of divers swimming with a 45-ft. Whale Shark in the Galapagos.  I also found out that Project AWARE has a Whale Shark project which can give you infomation about diving with these wonderful animals.

Many of us have had an opportunity to dive with dolphins.  Some people do it at a place specific for swimming or snorkeling with dolphins, but there is no greater thrill than diving with dolphins in open water.  Check out this video to get an idea of what divers experience when diving with dolphins in open water.  http://youtube.com/watch?v=Hq7nHw1v6YY

The May/June issue of Alert Diver (DAN’s magazine) contained an article by Erin Zeigler Making the Quarry Scene.  In the Chicago area, Haigh Quarry is a great place for to go for dive training or just fun diving.  The quary has plenty of marine life to look at with Blue Gills, Bass, some very large Catfish and even Paddlefish and Muskie.  Visibility can be 40-50 feet in the morning.

In addition, there are many other …

The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, announced it will increase its size of 8 million gallons of water to 9.5 million, by adding a dolphin habitat which will include a dolphin show and encounter.  Already, billed as the “world’s largest aquarium, the expansion will increase the size and number or animals available for viewing.

Previously scubaology.com wrote about the Whale Sharks at the Georgia Aquarium.  The Georgia Aquarium has appeared as one of …

Gizmodo recently reported on and articficial Jellyfish by Festo.  “AquaJelly is an artificial autonomous jellyfish with an electric drive and an intelligent, adaptive mechanical system. AquaJelly consists of a translucent hemisphere and eight tentacles used for propulsion. At the centre of the AquaJelly is a watertight, laser-sintered pressure vessel. This comprises a central, electric drive, two lithium-ion-polymer batteries, the charge control device and the servo motors for the swashplate.”

Now you can …