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Updates &
Miscellaneous Features
Wild and Whacky
These divers, shark-cage diving off Guadeloupe Island in Mexico got an unexpected bonus when a large Great White shark paid them a visit:
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Great White Shark, Guadeloupe Mexico |
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The One That Got Away
How many times have your fisherman friends told you about "the one that got away"?
Well, this giant silver king may be telling his fish-buddies about "the guy who got away."
Fish Goes "People-ing"
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Giant Squid Filmed Live
Several Sea-gram readers sent in this story about a live giant squid filmed for the first time:
Giant Squid
Watch the complete story on Discovery channel, January 27th.
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Giant Bluefin Tuna
Brings Record Price
Sharks aren't the only oceanic inhabitants facing extinction due to human greed and stupidity.
A 489 pound bluefin tuna recently fetched $1.76 million at a Tokyo market recently -- that computes to over $3,600 per pound. Japan consumes 80% of the world's sushi.
Pacific and Atlantic bluefin stocks are below 10% of original levels, and declining.
Here are two bluefin stories:
Giant Bluefin in Danger
PEW Environmental Trust
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Sea-gram reader Jim Collign sent in this unique youtube video.
Imagine driving a road built on several small islands and reefs, along the Norwegian coast:
Drive This Road
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Eat 'em to Beat 'em
So far the evidence from scuba diving hotspots like Cozumel and Bonaire is that aggressive lionfish eradication programs are holding populations in check.
Sea-gram fan Jeff Rein sent in this lionfish update, including recipes and a short lionfish cleaning and preparation video:
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Shell Oil's Environmental
Tax Dodge Disaster
Many of you may have read about Shell Oil's big rig that recently ran aground in Alaska.
Interesting footnote to the story, sent in by Sea-gram fan Jeff Reid, is that Shell decided to move the rig during a storm just to avoid a $7 million tax bill if the rig had remained in Alaska:
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Sea Shepherd Update
It's that time of year again, when the Sea Shepherds are facing off with Japanese whalers in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary.
For the latest news on their 9th anti-whaling campaign, and about their efforts to save dolphins, seals and sharks, click below:
Sea Shepherd 2012/13
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Want to visit Cozumel?
Here are two great rental options:
1. For beachfront:
A fun dive site, where you can rent my beach front condo at the Residencias Reef, view great dive photos, and more!
2. For Downtown Fun:
www.casadejefe.com
A great place if you want to be close to the action.
Want to Buy in Cozumel?
Contact Nancy Edwards, at:
www.cozumelliving.com
Jaime Rameriz at Residencias Reef
jaimeresidencias@gmail.com
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GUEST LINKS
For the best in scuba diving, including basic & advanced lessons, continuing education, equipment sales & repair, world-wide dive adventures, and more, visit Scuba Network of Long Island, located on Old Country Road in Carle Place.
More information on their website:
A great organization for
Long Island Divers:
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DivingThailand?
Former Long Island diver Nicole Simmons works at a great dive operation. Check them out:
www.ppseafrog.com
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New Dive Magazine!
The Winter Issue of
Depth Magazine is now available. Check it out:
Depth Magazine
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