Monthly Archives: February 2010

Juvenile Whale Shark Killed in Philippines

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Neil Hambleton

An 18 foot whale shark was found last week in Bahay Kambing, a cove in the municipality of Tingloy, by some divers, including several from Hong Kong. Its dorsal and pectoral fins had all been cut off and there were … Continue reading →

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Whitiangi divers hassled by bronze whaler

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Neil Hambleton

Two cousins, diving at the Twins near Whitiangi in the North Island of New Zealand, were hassled by a 2 metre bronze whaler on Monday (15 Feb) afternoon. They were about 10 metres from their boat when the shark approached … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong photographer on diving expedition the Antarctic

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Neil Hambleton

The Standard are reporting that Elizabeth Quat will become the first woman from Hong Kong to be involved in a diving expedition to the Antarctic for research purposes. The article isn’t actually clear on whether she will actually be diving … Continue reading →

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Tusa RS670 regulator recall

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Neil Hambleton

Tusa are recalling some RS670 regulators sold between May and September 2009 because of loosening of the BLC plug on the first stage. This can apparently cause a high pressure leak leading to an unstable intermediate pressure. Approximately 60 first … Continue reading →

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