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Lundy Splash-In to be run on Facebook this year
The famous Lundy underwater photography splash-in competition is to be run as an online competition this year. Instead of a single day where a handful of divers have competed in the waters surrounding this amazing marine reserve, this year, underwater photographers will be able to enter images taken in these waters. This should increase the number of divers competing in the competition and also promote the island better.
Lundy splash-in 2016 Competition
Categories
- Mega to Macro: close-up images of marine species
- Spirit of the Marine Protected Area: portraying the Marine Protected Area and its spectacular underwater scenery, these may include shots with divers in the frame.
- Marine Abstract: be as imaginative as possible!
- Simply marine: images in their original, natural form
Rules
- All shots must be taken within Lundy’s Marine Protected Area and must not have been entered into a previous Lundy Splash In. Both underwater and surface shots are acceptable (but remember, the protected area only extends up to high water mark, so all images must be below high water mark)
- All photos must have been taken by the person entering them into the competition.
- Entries are to be posted into the ‘Lundy Splash In! photography competition 2016’ group either by the entrant or by the organisers on their behalf. For those without a Facebook account please send your images on a disk or usb stick to Warden, Lundy Island, Bideford EX39 2LY. Please do not email them to the Warden due to the limited broadband width on the island.
- The organisers reserve the right to disallow images they believe that they have been overmanipulated. Entries into the Mega to Macro, Marine Abstract and Spirit of the MPA categories can be adjusted in the following ways:
- Limited removal of backscatter – this does not include changing the background or removing elements of the original image
- Minor adjustments to contrast, brightness, saturation, tone, colour balance and temperature.
Please remember that this is a photography competition and whilst some minor manipulation is permitted, this is not a substitute for good photography.
Images for all categories including the ‘Simply marine’ category can be:
- Rotated
- Cropped slightly
- Colour, black & white or sepia
- The judging panel will review all images once all competitors have submitted their images and their decision is final. The popularity of images on the Facebook page will be taken into consideration.
- Whilst entry into the competition is free, donations to The Lundy Fund are always welcome.
A winner from each category will be chosen to go forward to be named the overall winner, who will receive a goody bag of prizes from our sponsors.
Splash In 2016/Competition Rules: In entering Splash-In the entrant accepts that their pictures may be used by The Lundy Company, The Landmark Trust or Natural England in publicity relating to the event and other activities royalty free (although the copyright will remain with the photographer). Winning pictures may be published in dive magazines, on relevant websites and in the Lundy calendar. The organisers would like to thank all sponsors for their kind donations. Please abide by Lundy’s Codes of Conduct and the Underwater Photographers Code of Conduct. Respect, Protect and ENJOY!
GOOD LUCK!
Photos: www.frogfishphotography.com
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Renowned anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been released from custody in Greenland after spending five months in detention. Denmark’s Justice Ministry rejected Japan’s request for his extradition, citing insufficient guarantees that his time already served in custody would be credited against any potential sentence.
The 74-year-old Canadian-American was arrested on July 21 in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, when his ship docked to refuel. His arrest was based on a 2012 Japanese warrant related to a 2010 encounter in Antarctic waters. Japan alleged Watson obstructed operations and caused damage to a whaling research ship during efforts to disrupt illegal whaling. Watson has consistently denied these claims, maintaining his commitment to marine conservation.
Denmark, which oversees extradition matters for Greenland, concluded that while the legal conditions for extradition were met, the lack of assurances from Japan regarding time-served credit made extradition untenable.
In a video shared by his foundation, Watson expressed gratitude and relief, saying, “After five months, it’s good to be out… and good to know they’re not sending me to Japan.” He added that the most difficult part of his time in custody was being separated from his two young sons.
Watson is a pioneering figure in marine conservation, known for founding the Captain Paul Watson Foundation in 2022 after decades of activism with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His bold efforts to defend marine life have earned him widespread support, including from celebrities and conservationists. His work has also been featured in the acclaimed reality TV series Whale Wars.
Watson’s lawyer, Jonas Christoffersen, praised the decision, stating, “We are happy and relieved that Paul Watson is now free.” He added that Watson is eager to reunite with his family and continue his vital work.
The arrest occurred while Watson’s vessel, the M/Y John Paul DeJoria, was en route to the North Pacific with a team of 26 volunteers to intercept a Japanese whaling ship. His foundation described the arrest as politically motivated and emphasized that Watson’s actions were focused on ending illegal whaling practices.
Japan resumed commercial whaling in 2019 after leaving the International Whaling Commission, asserting that whale meat is a cultural tradition. Conservationists, however, continue to challenge these practices, highlighting their impact on marine ecosystems.
Despite the challenges, Watson remains steadfast in his mission to protect marine life and bring attention to whaling practices. His dedication to ocean conservation has made him a globally respected advocate for the environment.
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