Updates & Miscellaneous Features
Interesting New Book
Diver David Grindberg
has recently published
his first novel,
Rapture of the Deep
While diving is involved, the story is not strictly abut diving.
Author David Grindberg explains:
"The book is about relationships, their complexities, human nature, and what's beneath the surface of everyday life. Diving becomes a metaphor in service of that project."
Simply click the book cover to find out more, and order a copy online.
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The Essence of "Tropicality"
Never heard of Tropicality? Neither did I, until I made it up. But that's the feeling I got when I saw Barbara Petersen's recent art work, featuring a salt-rimmed margarita nestled between an assortment of shells, including a conch, a sand dollar and a sea urchin skeleton, while a sailboat navigates a Caribbean wind-swept sea in the background.
Barbara calls it, Margaritas on the Wild
Kansas native Barbara Petersen divides her dive time between Bonaire and Cozumel, two locations that definitely provide inspiration.
If you'd like to see more of this talented artist's creations, simply click on the painting to visit her website.
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A Different Kind of Diving Looking for something a little different to get your blood pumping? The folks at ScubaDiveAsia
posted an interesting photo story about diving in Mozambique. Click on this link to learn more:
Japan Refuses To Stop Whaling
Just when you thought the whales were safe thanks to last month's World Court ruling, Japan announced plans to resume whaling. Click the link for details:
Whale Hunt Resumes!
This story provides details about the first 30 whales killed for "research" as the hunt resumed:
Japan Kills 30 More Whales
In case anyone forgot what Japanese "whale research" looks like, here it is:
Japanese whalers preparing mother & baby whales for "research."
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Sea Shepherd Update
Check out the latest news from the
Sea Shepherd Conservation Organization:
Sea Shepherd News
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Lionfish Battle Update
Cozumel is Winning!
In her fabulous Cozumel Newsletter,
Cozumel 4 You,
Laura Wilkinson reports that
Cozumel's lionfish population is decreasing:
Cozumel lionfish hunters and restaurateurs have reason to celebrate: their efforts to reduce the lionfish presence in our area are successful. In a recent press release Nayeli Hernandez, a representative from CONANP announced that the lionfish population has decreased significantly within the protected areas in Cozumel compared to other Caribbean areas.
In fact, CONANP studies have shown an average of 30 lionfish/hectare in Cozumel areas as opposed to the 40-50 lionfish/hectare average in other areas. Keep up the good work and continue to hunt and enjoy this delicious reef predator.
In case anyone isn't up to speed on why lionfish are bad for eco systems where they are not meant to be, click here for the facts:
About The Lionfish Invasion
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