Monthly Archives: September 2009

Palau to create “shark sanctuary”

According to the BBC, Palau is intending to create the world’s first shark sanctuary by banning all commercial shark fishing in its waters. Johnson Toribiong, Palau’s President, announced this on Friday at the UN General Assembly. It will protect 600,000 … Continue reading

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Plastics and Project Kaisei

Last Thursday SCDC organised a talk by Nico Zurcher about the extent to which smaller less noticeable plastics affect our oceans and environment. It was a fascinating talk based on some of the research that Nico did examining Hong Kong … Continue reading

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Alabama may charge diver with murder

In June Dave Watson was convicted of manslaughter in Queensland. This followed the death of his wife in October 2003 on a diving holiday which was their honeymoon. The Queensland coroner felt that it was likely that Mr. Watson had … Continue reading

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Paddleboard champion meets humpback whale

World paddleboard champion (what’s a paddleboard?), Jamie Mitchell, was being filmed for a documentary when a pod of humpback whales began playing around him. There were about 4 whales, presumably migrating to warmer waters around northern Australia for calving. You … Continue reading

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NZ diver almost drowns in weed

When we think of entanglement hazards in Hong Kong, we’re normally thinking about fishing nets, but a diver in Wellington got trapped in weeds at Owhiro Bay earlier today. He’s now in a serious condition in Wellington hospital. There is … Continue reading

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New coral species found in Galapagos

Scientists working in the Galapagos have found 3 new species of coral and one that had been thought to be extinct. The area they were researching was near Wolf and Darwin islands, which are in the north-east of the island … Continue reading

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RGS Lecture: One Planet Economy

On Thursday the Royal Geographical Society of Hong Kong is presenting a lecture by Dr. Alan Knight, who has spent nearly 20 years in sustainable development in the fields of retail, global finance and advising government. He specialises in working … Continue reading

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Leopard seal photos

The BBC has some good photos of leopard seals in South Georgia (for any Argentinians who may not be familiar with the name, that’s “South Georgia”!). The photographs were taken at Bird Island and include one of a leopard seal … Continue reading

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Diving, Resort and Travel Expo coming to Hong Kong in July 2010

Thanks to Wing, who has just forwarded me some information about the Diving, Resort and Travel 2010 Expo, which will be held on 16th – 18th July 2010. It is being supported by the Hong Kong Underwater Association and the … Continue reading

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Coral reefs around the world

The Guardian has got an interactive map of 10 coral reefs around the world, with a brief description of them and the pressures they are facing as a result of climate change. They reckon you should go and see them … Continue reading

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Arctic jelly photos

The BBC have some great photos of some jelly-like animals that were found during submersible dives to the depths in the Arctic. Take a look at the BBC website.

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Scuba STAR Network’s air quality survey

Scuba STAR Network’s air quality survey must be coming to an end soon as it’s for July / August. So here’s a last minute chance to contribute. You can fill in the online survey from their website.

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