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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Creatures from the ocean depths
The BBC are featuring some photos of deep sea creatures from the International Census for Marine Life. You can see their photos on the BBC website.
Photos of vulnerable UK marine life
Something that might interest UK divers – the BBC has a series of photographs of vulnerable marine creatures on its website.
Caesarian by shark bite
In an Auckland aquarium visitors spotted four baby sharks spilling out of a wound in the side of a pregnant female. The wound was caused by a bite from another shark. Staff removed the female and the four baby sharks, … Continue reading
Wildlife photos from the Yucatan peninsula
Not specifically diving photos, but there are some great wildlife shots from the BBC’s website.
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One species of manta, or two?
Last year in July, Dr. Andrea Marshall reported to the American Elasmobranch Society’s annual conference in Montreal her view that there are actually two species of manta ray. Until then people had believed there was only one species – Manta … Continue reading
BBC camera crew films smalleye stingray for the first time
A BBC camera crew have managed to film a smalleye stringray, which is largest of the 70 known species of stingray, growing up to a 2 metre wingspan. The stingray was discovered in 1908 and has only ever been seen … Continue reading
SCDC Trailwalker Team
Divers used to be a fairly sedentary bunch. Heavy exercise meant carrying 2 pints of bitter and a meat pie from the bar to a table and was only to be attempted if you couldn’t find a waiter to carry … Continue reading