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Micro plastics ‘pose toxic threat to marine biodiversity’
Tiny particles of waste plastic that are ingested by shoreline “eco-engineer” worms may be negatively affecting biodiversity, a study says. So-called microplastics may be able...
Barge stacked with chicken cages becomes Georgia’s newest reef
A hopper barge laden with chicken cages became Georgia’s newest artificial reef when the Department of Natural Resources sank it about 10 miles off Tybee...
A dream comes true for Calgary diver as she swims with great whites for TV show
Being human bait for great white sharks was a dream come true for Calgarian Samara Sinclair. Last month, the 13-year scuba diver enjoyed the experience...
Two abalone divers found dead off Northern California coast
Two abalone divers died in California last week in separate incidents at popular diving locations off the Northern California coast, officials said. The deaths follow...
Campaigners say protective measures are a death sentence for rare species of dolphin
Measures to protect one of the world’s rarest dolphins have been denounced as a “death sentence” by campaigners. Only 55 adult Maui’s dolphins are known...
Olympic flame carried underwater in world’s deepest lake
The Olympic flame has been carried underwater in Lake Baikal – the world’s deepest lake – as part of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay....
SSI Launch Educational Freediving DVD
Our friends over at DeeperBlue.com are reporting that SSI has launched a DVD education system specifically around Freediving. Shot on-location in Egypt at the Only One...
Tesco Stores in China accused of butchering and suffocating Turtles in front of customers
Tesco is at the centre of cruelty allegations over its stores in China, where turtles are being butchered or suffocated in front of customers. In...
Robot turtles can help researchers see inside shipwrecks
Researchers wanting to explore shipwrecks on the ocean floor will soon have a new tool: a robot turtle. The u-CAT design is based on sea...
Google Earth Images Reveal Fisheries Are Catching More Than They’re Reporting
Don’t tell tall tales about your next fishing trip, because Google Earth might just grass you up. Every year the nations surrounding the Persian Gulf...
