Corals threatened 

For the first time in history, the IUCN Red List of threatened species includes three corals.A study sponsored by Conservation International (CI) and implemented jointly with the IUCN (World Conservation Union)

Text and photos by: Beth and Shaun Tierney

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Looking down over the wall from the shallows, we watch the most impressive of fish displays. Masking the deep blue water, ribbons of redtooth triggers swim above waves of rainbow runners who mingle with masses of lined snapper.

A Yorkshire fisherman got more than he bargained for when he caught a large thresher shark, weighing 1,000lb just 200 yards off the Yorkshire coast. According to one newspaper, Pip Farline had to call other fishermen to help him haul in the shark.

DAN and SSI are to work together to promote diver safety. SSI dive stores will encourage divers to participate in DAN safety and protection programmes.

Fijian PADI Instructors

PADI IRRA Resort, Pro Dive Taveuni proudly reported recently that they had two new Fijian PADI Dive Instructors.

Malta
Wreck sunk for divers off Malta attracts looters
A recently scuttled P-29 wreck has proved popular with divers, but it has also attracted looters who have been stealing whatever they can break off or unscrew.

UK

Creative UK underwater filmmaker and photographer dies

Award-winning underwater filmmaker, photographer and environmentalist Mike Portelly, 55, died in early July after a long fight with cancer.