February 18 2009 Cayman IslandsNew International scuba Diving Hall Of Fame Inductees The International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF) has recognized four international pioneers and two Cayman Island honorees for their contributions to the recreational scuba diving industry. In a ceremony held on Grand Cayman Island on January 29, 2009, awards for the Inductees and local Ministry of Tourism Honorees were presented by the Hon. Charles E. Clifford, JP, Minister for Tourism, Environment, Investment & Commerce in Cayman.  The Honorable Minister praised the newest Inductees as dedicated and professional individuals who have taken their love for diving and applied it through various disciplines to promote awareness of the aquatic environment, maintain the admirable safety record of diving, and establish a foundation for the worldwide development of the sport.  The evening’s Master of Ceremonies was Leslie Leaney, President of the Historical Diving Society in the US. Leslie is a NOGI award winner and member of the Board of Directors for the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.  International Inductees for 2009 are: more..  Full story...

August 25 2008 HawaiiArchaeologists have located British whaler sunk by bad weather in 1837 off Kure Atoll Artefacts from the remains of a wreck believed to be of the British whaling vessel Gledstanes lost for 171 years have been found off Kure Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The artefacts include four large anchors, cannons and cannonballs. The Gledstanes is the fourth whaling vessel found in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, evidence of the area's significance as a 19th-century whaling area.  The divers who found the shipwreck were taking part in the 2008 Maritime Heritage Expedition, sponsored by NOAA's National Marine Sanctuaries.  Full story...

February 3 2009 AustraliaAre YOU the Face of Australia?The Underwater Channel (UWC) in association with PADI is looking for you! The Underwater Channel (www.theunderwaterchannel.tv) in association with PADI (www.PADI.com) are looking to light up diving in Australia for UWC’s viewers around the world!  To do so we have launched an international competition to find an experienced and knowledgeable Aussie diver with bags of confidence and charisma to join The Underwater Channel’s team of presenters (aka Faces!) around the world to become the Face of Australia.  After an initial pre-selection of 6 semi-finalists a series of TV programs will be broadcast on UWC with a UWC/PADI judging panel who will feature the videos and comment (in a friendly fashion) upon the applications!  The viewing public will then be invited to vote, first for the semi-finalists and finally for the winner!   The Face of Australia will be chosen by our viewers!more...  Full story...

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Dolphin ‘husband’ dies
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Cindy the dolphin, who British millionairess Sharon Tendler ’married’ last year, died on June 18 and was buried at sea. He had been having problems eating and sometimes vomited. Workers at Dolphin Reef, Eilat placed his body in a boat and buried it at sea.
 
Aquariums harbour disease
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Following up on the suspicion of British colleagues, Australian researchers have proved a link between salmonella and home aquariums by showing that the strains of drug-resistant salmonella found in patients and in their home aquariums were the same.

The researchers stress that sensible hygiene, including washing hands after touching the water or gravel and making sure the water did not splash onto surfaces where it could contaminate food , should be followed.

The strain of salmonella, known as Salmonella enterica serovar paratyphi B, commonly known as Salmonella Paratyphi B, is thought to have originated in Southeast Asia where antibiotics are widely used in fish aquaculture.
 
Diving into tourism proves successful
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New Zealand - A Northland dive company has scooped the country's top tourism prize this week

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AU$5 fine for illegal fishing
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Despite being caught within Australian waters with AU$10,000 worth of Australian fish, a trio of
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Seven illegal trawlers apprehended
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With hulls filled with around 4,300kg of fish, seven illegal Indonesian fishing boats and 67
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Massive operation catches illegal fishermen
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A two-week combined air and sea operation codenamed ‘Breakwater’ in Australia's northern

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The Allure of East Kalimantan
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Nestled within the clear waters of Maratua Atoll lies Nabucco Island.

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Puri Jati: The Critter Cradle
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Bali’s latest muck diving site is an eye-opening treat! “Looks like we will be landing on Thursday and will have three or four days to do a spot of diving,”

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Puerto Galera
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Diving in Puerto Galera with any frequency is enough to spoil the most jaded of divers. No matter how many times you visit, there is always something new to see. Early in 2001. I made my first visit here while based in Manila on an extended business trip. After a hiatus of several years, I decided to get back into diving again. Easy to reach from Manila, Puerto Galera turned into my weekend dive destination.
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