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 …

Recently Lori Rackl, Travel Editor for the Chicago Sun-Times wrote about her trip to the Galapagos Islands.  At the Galapagos Islands you can see reef fish, sea lions, sting rays, golden rays, eagle rays, invertebrates, morays, garden eels, turtles, marine iguanas, white tip reef sharks, hammerheads, whale sharks, whales, pelagic fish — all this adds up to just one thing — Galapagos Islands Scuba Diving. Being voted one of …

Photo courtesy of AP

A group of New Zealand led scientists spent about 50 days exploring the Antarctica.  What they found, was a variety of new unknown species.  The picture above shows some of the giant star fish found in the Ross Sea.  Check out the article to read about what else …

Ever hear of the Menhaden?  This small filter feeder that eats phytoplankton algae, is considered one of the most important fish in the Atlantic Ocean.  The Menhaden is also an important source of food for many other species of fish.  These important algae eater are being fished to extinction in the Mid Atlantic.  Now legislation is being introduced to ban all fishing of this …

The Manila Times  recently reported on an Dec. 2007 article in Science Daily, that coral reefs around The Philippines could be gone in 50 years .  “It’s vital that the public understands that the lack of sustaina­bility in the world’s carbon emissions is causing the rapid loss of coral reefs, the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystem,”

Scubaology reported eariler this year about the coral reef problems resulting from climate warming.  Without the …

reprinted from Cayman Net News Online

The Cayman Islands, long recognized as the premier destination for scuba divers, is now leading the way in sustainable initiatives to ensure that its famous coral reefs and crystal clear waters remain pristine for generations to come.

Spearheading the effort, Steve Broadbelt, owner of Ocean Frontiers in East End, has proposed a five-year plan to …

What happening to our marine life in the oceans?  Fellow Shedd diver Bob Bienick captured this picture of a Hammerhead Shark on a recent dive trip to Socorro Islands 260 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas.

This beautiful big animal was caught and left to die in a fishing net.  The divers found these and other dead animals such as large mantas tangled in nets.  I hope this picture will …

I recently spent 10 days in Costa Rica on land, going from the capital San Jose, to Tortuguero on the Atlantic side.  Here we saw the baby Green and Hawksbill turtles.  Then we spent time crossing to the Pacific side viewing the volcano at Arenal, The Cloud Forest and many other sites.  But Costa Rica is also know for diving and seeing Big Animals.

Costa Rica is the ultimate Latin …

This summer, while completing the second phase of a two-year broad scientific survey of the waters around the Aleutian Islands, scientists have discovered what may be three new marine organisms. This year’s dives surveyed the western region of the Aleutians, from Attu to Amila Island, while last year’s assessment covered the eastern region.

During the dives, two potentially new species of sea …

It is almost that time of year again.  In the next few weeks the Manatees will be moving into Flordia’s Crystal River and Homosassa River to avoid the cool temps of the Atlantic Ocean.  If you want to snorkel with these gentle fun-loving creatures, (they don’t like bubbles very much) plan your trip now.   The Three Sisters and King’s Spring area in the Crystal River, and the Homosassa Springs …