UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO PORTAL
RSS & Widgets
Depth Of Field
The range of distance within the subject that is acceptably sharp. Technically the human eyes cannot distinguish very small degrees of unsharpness, some subjects that are in front ... More.
Wakatobi Resort & Pelagian Dive Yacht, IndonesiaCome join us at the DivePhotoGuide / Wakatobi Underwater Photo & Video Festival in April 2008. There's plenty of opportunity to participate and hone your underwater photo or video skills among some of the healthiest reefs in the world.
Aug 26
Hawaiian Monk Seal, monk seal death, fisherman net dangers, oahu, Gates, DEMA, DEMA 2008, RED ONE, Sony, PMW-EX1, NYUPS, Bali, Wobbegong, wobbegong shark, Clark Little, Surfing, Surf Photography, Television, Elephant Seal, White, Rare Sighting, California, Squid Invasion, Threatening Fish Sticks, Hake Population, Scubaportal, Eudi, Rome, Italy, Event, Dive Expo, OWU, our world underwater, photo competition, society, contest, chicago, UWP Mag Issue#37
Turtle Nests Take A Hit By Storms
Its hurricane season, and that means, inevitably oceans are going to be changed. However, it was on land that sea turtles took the hit. In Florida, the turtle nests were pounded with strong waves caused by the storms which left the nests constantly wet.
The soaked nests meant that little oxygen could get to the eggs, leaving them infertile. Hurricanes are natural threats to turtles, but for a species that has been depleted through human carelessness, a hit like this, needless to say, is not good.
On some beaches, over 50 nests were lost. Good news is that 9,000 turtles hatched before the storm hit. I am not sure the total of ones that did not make it.
The soaked nests meant that little oxygen could get to the eggs, leaving them infertile. Hurricanes are natural threats to turtles, but for a species that has been depleted through human carelessness, a hit like this, needless to say, is not good.
On some beaches, over 50 nests were lost. Good news is that 9,000 turtles hatched before the storm hit. I am not sure the total of ones that did not make it.
Be the first to add a comment to this news item.
You must be logged in to comment.
