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Saga Announces Adapters For Inon Fisheye Macro Relay Lens
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Saga announces adapters for the Inon UFL-MR130 EFS60 Fisheye Macro Relay Lens that will work on many popular housings
Going Nudi Part XI: Back To Anilao
SPECIAL FEATURES
Mike Bartick returns to Anilao in search of new, rare and unusual nudibranchs
Underwater Photography With Models
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Adding a "human element" to your images can make a big impact
Tim Rock Reviews Doug Sloss's Photoshop CS4 For The Underwater Photographer
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Tim Rock tests Doug Sloss's new DVD, Photoshop CS4 For The Underwater Photographer, the results would be "life changing."
Underwater Snoot Photography
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Keri Wilk explains the secrets to using snoots in underwater photography
Panasonic Unveils Lumix DMC-G2 and DMC-G10 Micro-Four Thirds Cameras
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Panasonic announced two new Micro-Four Thirds cameras, the Lumix DMC-G2 and DMC-G10
Wreck of P-47D Thunderbolt - By Jim Garland
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Jim Garland tells us about the process behind creating the winning image of DPG's December Monthly Photo Contest
Underwater Photography Mag Issue #53 Is Available For Download
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Underwater Photography Mag issue #53 is now available for immediate download
Underwater Images 2010 Call For Entries
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The Underwater Images 2010 Competition is now accepting entries. You can submit images until the deadline, April 1, 2010.
Canon Announces Firmware Update For EOS 5D Mark II That Increases Movie Capabilities
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Canon announces Firmware 2.0.3 for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II that will allow full 1080p HD video recording at 24, 25 and 29.97fps.
New Rules For Monthly Photo Contests
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The rules for DPG's monthly underwater photo contests have been updated
SeaLife Makes Things Easy With The New DC1200
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SeaLife announces the new DC1200 with improved ergonomics to make underwater photography as simple as possible
Free Diving Photography
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Learn the nuances of underwater free diving photography in this guide by professional free diver photographer Ethan Daniels
Samsung Announces AQ100 Waterproof Camera
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Samsung has announced the AQ100, an ultracompact waterproof camera that operates to a depth of 3 meters
Sperm Whales May Team Up On Deep Sea Squid
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A new study suggests that sperm whales hunt collaboratively with each one taking on a different role
CompactFlash 5.0 Specifications Offer Petabytes Of Theoretical Storage
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The CompactFlash Association (yes, this exists) has announced the CF5.0 specifications which will offer greater storage capacities and transfer speeds
Our World Underwater 2010 Film Festival
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Coverage of The Our World Underwater Film Festival
Our World Underwater 2010 Show Coverage
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DivePhotoGuide returns to Our World Underwater and provides show coverage
2010 Our World Underwater Photo & Video Competition Winners Announced
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The winners of the 4th annual Wetpixel & DivePhotoGuide international underwater photography & video competition in association with Our World Underwater have been announced
Sony Unveils World's Thinnest Waterproof Camera - The DSC-TX5
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Sony Announces the DSC-TX5, the worlds thinnest waterproof camera
Inon Releases X-2 Housing For The Panasonic GF1 Micro-Four Thirds Camera And More
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Inon announced several products at the Diving Festival in Tokyo last week including a housing for the Panasonic GF1, base adapters to add Inon close up lenses and strobes to Panasonic Lumix and...
Sony Announces Plans For A Compact Interchangeable Lens APS-C Sensor Camera
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Sony announces its plan to release a compact interchangeable lens camera with a large APS-C sensor
Sigma Announces 8-16mm Wide Angle Lens
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Sigma unveils an ultrawide 8-16mm f4.5-5.6 rectilinear wide angle lens
Improve Your Underwater Photography With Jason Heller in Indonesia This May
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DPG's Jason Heller will be the Photographer In Residence at Kima Bajo Resort & Spa and Eco Divers in Northern Sulawesi from May 17-24, 2010. He will offer seminars and will be available...
DPG Contributor Aaron Wong 2010 Photo Workshops
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Aaron Wong Underwater Photography workshops in 2010
January 2010 Monthly Photo Contest Winners
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Winning images for January 2010's underwater photo contest have been selected
Experiments in Underwater Photography
SPECIAL FEATURES
Long time underwater photography pro Stuart Westmorland tells the story of how he became an underwater photographer and found his own style
Beneath The Sea 2010 International Imaging Competition Winners Announced
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The winners of the Beneath The Sea 2010 International Imaging Competition, one of the major competitions for underwater photography, have been announced
SD Card In Ocean For Over A Year Retains Photos
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A trawler found a camera that may have been in the ocean for over a year, but the pictures have survived
New World Publications Announces Sensational Seas Two DVD Trailer
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New World publications announces Sensational Seas Two DVD trailer - full production to premier at Beneath The Sea in March
Apple Announces Aperture 3
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Apple unveils Aperture 3, the latest version of their popular digital image workflow and editing software
Canon Announces Rebel T2i
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Canon announces the he Rebel T2i (EOS 550D)
New Feature: Geo Tag Your Images!
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A new feature to DPG lets you tag your image with the geographical location in which you shot it. Once you have done so, a Google Map will display underneath your image pinpointing the...
Olympus Announces PT-EP01 Underwater Housing For The PEN E-PL1 Micro Four-Thirds Camera
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Olympus has announced the first housing for an Olympus Micro-Four Thirds camera, the PT-EP01 for the E-PL1 camera
Olympus Announces The E-PL1 - An Affordable Micro-Four Thirds Camera
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Olympus has announced the E-PL1 which is less expensive addition to their PEN Micro-Four Thirds cameras. They also announced an underwater housing for the model.
A Victorious Veto in Palau
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Palau's President, President Toribiong, has vetoed Bill No. 8-50 which would undermine two important laws that are protecting Palau's waters and fisheries
Fujifilm Gets Rugged With The FinePix XP10
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Fujifilm has announced their first rugged compact camera, the FinePix XP10
Olympus Announces The Tough 8010 & 6020 Waterproof Cameras
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Olympus unveils two new waterproof, rugged cameras depth rated to 33ft.
Acoustic Engineer Creates Stunning Visual Representations Of Cetacean Songs
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Acoustic Engineer makes scientific art out of whale and dolphin songs
Chris Crumley Featured On Diverwire.com
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Scott Jones writes about underwater photographer Chris Crumley and his success in shooting people underwater
Panasonic Announces New Point And Shoot Cameras
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Panasonic reveals new rugged compact camera and a point and shoot with a built in GPS
The Mystique of San Miguel
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Mike Bartick dives San Miguel, California to photograph unique penpoint gunnels, nudibranchs, kelp forests and more
Underwater Photography Competition Ethics
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Two of the major competitions for underwater photographers, the Wildlife Photographer of The Year and the Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society, have recently announced that their contest...
Male Cleaner Fish Punish Female Cleaner Fish When They Misbehave
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Male cleaner fish will punish a female cleaner fish if it chases away their meal
SeaLife Offers A Rebate To Those Upgrading Cameras
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SeaLife has announced the details of a rebate program that gives users of their cameras an incentive to upgrade
Cayman Island 2010 Underwater Film Festival Photo Contest
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The Cayman Island's 2010 Underwater Film Festival Photo Contest is accepting submissions.
Review Of Canon 7D For Underwater Photography And Video
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Berkley White at Backscatter reviews the Canon 7D and Aquatica 7D housing for both underwater video and stills
One Day Until Deadline For OWU And DEEP Indonesia Competitions
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All entries for the Our World Underwater and DEEP Indonesia competitions must be submitted by January 15th
Nikon D3s Underwater Housing Woes: Underwater Photography Challenges
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Underwater photographers shooting Nikon's top of the line flagship D3 / D3x series are in for an unexpected let down as it relates to housings for the new Nikon D3s. The addition of HD video,...
Cold and Color Under The Ice
SPECIAL FEATURES
Rick Morris tells us what it it took for him to dive and shoot in the harsh Arctic environment
December 2009 Monthly Photo Contest Winners
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Winning images for December's underwater photo contest have been selected
CES 2010 Madness - New Photo Products Being Released Daily
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CES 2010 is underway and new photo products are being released daily. Check back here to find the latest products of interest to underwater photographers and videographers
JVC Announces GZ-HMI Camcorder With Improved Low-Light Performance
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JVC has announced the Everio GZ-HM1 camcorder which gets image stabilization, low light shooting, still image quality upgrades over predecessors
Sony Unleashes New Handycam Lineup For 2010
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Sony has announced 13 new handycams at CES 2010
Panasonic Announces New HD and SD Camcorders
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Panasonic has announced additions to both its HD and SD camcorder lines
Panasonic Unveils Integrated Full HD 3D Camcorder - Who Wants A Housing?
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Panasonic announces solid-state recording system will will offer full HD 3D production - for $21,000.
Panasonic Announces 10 New Compact Cameras
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Panasonic reveals 10 new point and shoot cameras at CES 2010
Samsung Reveals The NX10 "Hybrid" DSLR
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Samsung reveals the NX10 - a "hybrid DSLR" with a APS-C size 14.6 CMOS sensor with a mirrorless interchangeable lens
Canon Announces New 70-200mm Lens
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Canon has announced an upgrade to their 70-200mm lens, a popular model for professional land photographers
Sony Enters SD Memory Card Market
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Sony has announced that it will produce a line of SD memory cards
Deadline Looming For First 2010 Underwater Competitions
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The deadline for the first major international underwater photo and video competitions of the new decade, the Our World Underwater and DEEP Indonesia competitions, is January 15th.
Canon Announces New Line Of Nine VIXIA Camcorders
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Canon announces new line of nine VIXIA High Definition flash memory camcorders with new features.
Canon Announces Four New Powershot A-Series Cameras
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Canon introduces the A3100 IS, A3000 IS, A495 and A490 low-end point and shoot cameras
Lexar Upgrades Professional Line Of CF And SDHC Memory Cards
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Lexar has announced upgrades to its Professional line of memory cards that include increased speeds and capacities
Sony Announces The Alpha 450 DSLR
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Sony expands its Alpha line of DSLRs with the A450
Top 10 Underwater Photography Stories Of 2009
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DPG's top 10 underwater photography stories of 2009
Here's To A New Year of Underwater Photography
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A very happy New Year to all the underwater photographers and videographers from everyone at DPG
Interesting Laptop Bag From LapDome With Popup Shade
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LapDome laptop bag line includes has a popup tent to shade the sun and allow you to see the screen outside.
Nauticam Introduces The NA-7D Housing For The Canon EOS 7D
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Nauticam announces the newest addition to their product line, the NA-7D housing for the Canon EOS 7D
Interesting Photographs Of Life In Antarctica's Waters
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Interesting photographs of life found on the British Antarctic Survey
Expedition to Indian Ocean Returns With Amazing Photographs
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The Seamount expedition has returned with interesting findings
Stuart Coves Dive Bahamas Unveils New Video Channel
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Stuart Cove's have released a new video channel about the their world famous dives.
Adobe Releases Lightroom 2.6 And Camera Raw 5.6
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Adobe announced the release of Lightroom 2.6 and Camera Raw 5.6
How To Enter The DPG's Monthly Underwater Photography Contests
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Entering DivePhotoGuide's monthly contests has never been easier with the new image entering system
Galapagos Marine Life Being Hit Hard By Climate Change
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A new study has found that many Galapagos species have become extinct, and many more are threatened
Diving Southern California's Oil Rigs
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Mike Bartick dives one of Southern California's oil rigs, the Eureka, to explore its unique underwater photography opportunities
Japan Continues Whale Hunt, Austrailia Threatens To Take Action
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Australia's prime minister, Kevin Rudd, has threatened to take legal action against Japan if it continues its "research" whaling program
Largest High Tech Ocean Observatory Opens
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NEPTUNE Canada's new Pacific Ocean observatory uses 500 miles of data-transmitting cable and underwater cameras to monitor the ocean
Underwater Photography In The Arctic
SPECIAL FEATURES
Rick Morris profiles Shawn Harper, an underwater photographer who specializes in diving underneath the ice of the Arctic.
Cuba's Untouched Reefs
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Political tensions have kept American scientists from Cuba's unspoiled reefs, but a new partnership for marine research is trying to change that.
Norway To Increase Minke Whale Quota By 45% In 2010
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Norway increases its minke whale hunting quota to 1286 whales, up 45 percent from last year.
Underwater Photography To Monitor Deep Fishing In Antarctic
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A new voyage will try to measure the impact of bottom fishing in the Antarctic using underwater photography methods
JVC Announces The Everio GZ-HD620-The Smallest HDD Camcorder
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JVC has announced the latest edition of the Everio line, the GZ-HD620, which is also the world's smallest HDD video camera
Copenhagen Climate Change Conference- A Primer
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Underwater Photographers,videographers and ocean lovers should have their eyes peeled on the Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change for the next 10 days as the world's political leader's...
Underwater Photography DSLR Packing Checklist
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Missing one small piece of equipment on a trip can stop an underwater photographer cold. Download our underwater photography packing list for DSLR cameras
Blue Whales Are Singing A New Song
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A new study has found that blue whales are singing deeper songs, but scientists aren't sure why.
Update From RED On Ray Pro, Scarlet 2/3, New Lenses And More
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RED fans can rejoice over the new list of RED product and feature upgrades that were recently announced New information on the RED Pro, Scarlet 2/3",new prime lenses, Redmote Pro, Redicine-X,...
Olympus BioScapes 2009 Winners
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The winners from the Olympus BioScapes 2009 contest that feature microscope images of life science subjects. We have featured many of the winning images from the underwater world.
New Study Pinpoints Origins Of Hammerhead Shark Fins
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A new groundbreaking study has traced scalloped hammerhead shark fins that were being sold in the markets of Hong Kong to their geographic origin.
Three Week Voyage Explores Depths Of Coral Sea
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A team of scientist are using an ROV to search for life at the depths of the Coral Sea, up to 1000m deep.
Super Macro Underwater Photography - The Definitive Guide, Part 5
TECHNIQUES
The technical side of super macro underwater photography by Keri Wilk
The 36th World Festival of Underwater Images Coverage
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Gyula "Jules" Somogyi reports from The 36th World Festival of Underwater Images in Marseilles including coverage of the winners.
Random Ruminations On Underwater Photography
SPECIAL FEATURES
Andy Ferrari describes why he loves underwater photography in the first installment of the "Why We Do This" special feature.
Using Underwater Photography For Science
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Cal Mero tells us how photography can be useful for science in a case study about natural selection on damsel fish
Tsunami Warning
SPECIAL FEATURES
Cal Mero finds himself on a remote island when a tsunami warning surprises the village he is in. He tells the story that followed.
An Underwater Photographer's Guide To Borneo
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DPG editor Matt Weiss visit 's Sipadan to find those special underwater photography moments
Aquatica Canon 7D Housing Announced
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Aquatica announces their housing for the Canon 7D with fiber optic connectivity, angled menu buttons and the ability for a hydrophone to be used in conjunction with the video features.
Eilat Epson Red Sea Competition 2009: Day 6
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Wrap up from Eilat including the closing ceremony and winners announcement
Advanced Underwater Lighting Techniques
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Once you have mastered traditional underwater lighting techniques, you're ready to experiment with more advanced approaches to lighting that can add a creative look to your underwater images...
TTL Exposure Control
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All DSLR cameras have a senor that determines the proper amount of strobe light required to achieve a proper exposure, and squelches the strobe at the appropriate point. This is referred to as...
Color Temperature and White Balance
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In photography, underwater or otherwise, color temperature relates to the color cast of different light sources. To understand white balance, you must first understand color temperature. Due to the...
Preventing Backscatter
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Backscatter is the nemisis of underwater photography. Backscatter is the illumination of the particulate matter in the water between you and your subject. Learn how to prevent backscatter in your...
Underwater Photography In Ambient Light
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Shooting underwater photography in ambient light without strobes requires adherence to certain guidelines in order to produce good images...
Light Quality
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Creating pleasing underwater lighting is a subjective endeavor. Light quality is essentially a combination of: the size of your light source relative to the subject and the level of diffusion, the...
Underwater Strobe Positioning
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In underwater photography, the positioning of your strobes plays a vitally important role in the quality of your underwater lighting...
Underwater Strobes and Connections
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External strobes are an essential part of an underwater photographers gear kit. Underwater strobes are flash guns that provide the necessary artificial light to compensate for the absorption of...
Basic Principles Of Light Underwater
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Are your images feeling a little blue? Have you been wondering why the amazing colors from your dive never made it into your images? Water absorbs light very quickly due to the fact that water is...
DEMA 2009: Video Housings
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DivePhotoGuide coverage of the underwater video housings at DEMA 2009
DEMA 2009: Video Lights And Unique Video Systems
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DEMA 2009 coverage of various video lights and some interesting very nontraditional video systems
DEMA 2009: Underwater Photography Products, Accessories
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Complete coverage of the new underwater photography accessories at DEMA 2009
DEMA 2009: Underwater Photography Products, Compact Cameras and Beyond
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In this part of the DEMA 2009 coverage we focus on new housings for compact cameras and some of the unique underwater photography booths at the show.
DEMA 2009: Underwater Photography Products-SLR Housings
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Part I of our coverage of the underwater photography products at DEMA 2009 focuses on SLRs and includes Nauticam, Subal, Watershot, Sea & Sea, Seacam, Epoque and Aquatica
DEMA 2009: Entry Level Underwater Photography Products
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All the entry level underwater photo and video products of DEMA are highlighted in our comprehensive coverage of DEMA 2009
DEMA 2009 Show Coverage
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Welcome to the official DivePhotoGuide DEMA 2009 show coverage. Check back at this page for complete underwater photography and videography coverage of the show
Introduction to Digital Workflow
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Digital workflow is a fundamental part of the image making process, and one that is often overlooked by newer photographers. Over time you will amass hundreds or (more likely) thousands of images....
Quickly Removing A Color Cast
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Learn how to quickly remove a color cast from your underwater photographs in Photoshop from this tutorial by Doug Sloss
Editing Tutorial Intro
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Learn how to edit your underwater images using Photoshop
Reflections
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Reflections are a nice creative twist to your underwater photography. Learn why they occur and how to photography them in this guide by Keri Wilk
Wide Angle Tips and Techniques
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Shooting wide is both challenging and rewarding. You have learned that it requires attention to both the foreground and background and how the two work together to become a cohesive striking image....
File Types
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Not sure what RAW is? Confused about which format you should be shooting in? This guide will help you pick the right file type for your underwater photographs
Exposure Bracketing
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Bracketing can help ensure you get a good exposure. Learn how this technique can help your underwater photography
Metering
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A guide to metering for underwater wide angle photography
Abstracts
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Underwater abstracts can be challenging, but a successful one can be very rewarding. Learn how to create great underwater abstracts in this guide by Keri Wilk
New DivePhotoGuide.com Launching Next Week at DEMA!
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The team at DPG has been working feverishly for sometime on a bold new website. But this isn't just a new website, this is a major overhaul and a number of new features that we have been dying...
Snell's Window
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Snell's window is creative way to add that extra something to your underwater photographs. Learn how to create images with Snell's window in this article by Martin Edge.
Shooting Sunbursts
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Subursts can add a lot to your image, but they can be tricky. This guide by professional photographer Aaron Wong will help you learn how to shoot into the sun
Black And White Underwater Photography
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A guide to creating black & white underwater photographs by Jason Bradley
Silhouettes
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A guide to shooting underwater silhouette photographs
Bokeh
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A guide to shooting bokeh images underwater by Martin Edge
Over-Unders / Split Shots
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A guide to shooting over-unders / split shots, or, the half and half by David Doubilet
Close Focus Wide Angle
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Close focus wide angle underwater photography can be tricky at first, but once with some guidance it can be a great way to produce creative underwater images. Article by Alex Mustard
Tips And Techniques For Underwater Macro Photography
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Techniques and tips for underwater macro photography
Lighting Guide To Underwater Macro Photography
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A guide to lighting for underwater macro photography
Lighting Guide To Underwater Wide Angle Photography
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Wide angle underwater photography requires a particular approach to lighting. Learn how
Equipment For Wide Angle Underwater Photography
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Wide angle photography can be shot with a compact or DSLR camera. In either instance, there are additional pieces of equipment that you will need beyond the camera itself to provide the ability to...
Introduction to Wide Angle Underwater Photography
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Generally, any lens with a focal length less than the equivalent of 35mm is considered wide angle.
Equipment Guide For Underwater Macro Photography
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A guide to choosing the right equipment for underwater macro photography
Composition
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Composition can make or break your photograph. Creativity is paramount in composition, but there are some guidelines that can help.
Epson Red Sea Fish Of The Year Competition Finalists Announced
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The finalists for the fish of the year contest put on by the Epson Red Sea World Of Underwater Images competition have been announced
DEMA Show 2009 DPG & Wetpixel Cocktail Party
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For those of you attending DEMA Show 2009, DivePhotoGuide & Wetpixel will be hosting our annual DEMA Cocktail Party for the underwater imaging industry, and of course, you are invited!
Fujifilm Adds Fantasea Remora Flash As Newest Accessory
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Fujifilm selects the Fantasea Remora Flash as its newest underwater photo accessory
Photoshop CS4 For The Underwater Photographer DVD By Doug Sloss Available Now
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Doug and Lorenza Sloss release their DVD on Photoshop CS4 For The Underwater Photographer
Introduction To Underwater Macro Photography
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An underwater photographer's guide to macro photography
Adobe Announces Photoshop Lightroom 3 Beta
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New Lightroom beta delivers faster performance, refined image processing and streamlined publishing
Canon Announces The EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR Camera
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The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, 16-Megapixel Resolution, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity, and Full HD Video Recording at...
Japan Catches 59 Whales Off Northern Island
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Japan said Monday it has caught 59 whales — one short of the maximum allowed by international guidelines — under a research program that critics say is a cover for commercial whaling
NY Underwater Photo Society Special Event - Oct 30th
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NYUPS is proud to present “20,000 Bytes Under The Sea”, a special presentation by legendary National Geographic photographer and IMAX filmmaker, Emory Kristof
The 4th Edition Of The Underwater Photographer
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Martin Edge announces the 4th Edition of The Underwater Photographer.
EOS Rebel XS / 1000D Firmware Update
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Canon announces firmware update for the EOS Rebel XS/1000D
Nikon D3s Released - Pro DSLR With HD Video
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Nikon today announced the release of the highly anticipated D3s, building upon the mage quality and high speed performance inherited from the Nikon D3
Shutter Shark 2009 Photo Contest Winners Announced
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The winners of the second student amateur photography contest at the NSU Oceanographic Center, Shutter Shark 2009
Are whales Killing Porpoises On Purpose, Scientists Wonder
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Scientists are grasping for answers to explain why southern resident killer whales — a group of fish eaters that prefers chinook salmon — have also been observed toying with harbour porpoises...
Run-off Bill "A First Step" For Great Barrier Reef's Future
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The Great Barrier Reef's future looks a little brighter following the passing of a new bill in the Queensland Parliament this week. The new law targets reducing the run-off of nutrients, pesticides...
2010 Our World Underwater & DEEP Indonesia Competitions - $80,000 In Prizes
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We are proud to announce the launch of the 2010 UnderwaterCompetition.com series, with over $80,000 in prizes!
Underwater Photography Set In The UK Opens For Classes
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UK based underwater photography equipment specialists Ocean Optics and The Underwater Studio have opened what is believed to be the world's first purpose designed set for teaching and practicing...
Epson Red Sea Competition Deadline Looming
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The deadline for the mail-in portion of the 5th Epson Red Sea "World of Underwater Images" competition is October 15th
September Underwater Photo Contest Winners
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The winners of the September underwater photography "Eyes" contest have been announced!
Beneath The Sea 2010 Imaging Competition
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Beneath The Sea announces the 2010 imaging competition
Halcyon OPV Spring Recall
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Halcyon issues voluntary recall of select Overpressure Relief Valve (OPV) Springs
October Underwater Photo Contest Theme & Prize
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The theme for the October 2009 monthly underwater photo contest is "REEF SCENICS". The prize for October is an Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 waterproof camera (value $350)
Walruses Seriously Suffer From Melting Sea Ice
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Half a century after Pacific walruses began recovering from industrial-scale hunting, marine biologists are growing worried that they face a mounting threat from global warming
New Dive Tool- The ScubaSight Dive Mirror
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ScubaSight is a practical and innovative tool that allows divers to expand the field of vision underwater which is often limited by the bulky and unhandy scuba diving equipment
Underwater Museum In Mexico Constructed To Help Protect Reefs
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our sculptures in human forms, made of concrete, will be submerged in November in the Mexican Caribbean - the first of 400 figures that will comprise the world's largest underwater museum
Training Fish?
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Scientists try to train fish with sounds
Eel Reveals Its Migration Secrets
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The European eel's migration to the Sargasso Sea to spawn is one of nature's great unsolved mysteries.
U.S. Researches Net Nearly 20 Foot Giant Squid
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U.S. scientists in the Gulf of Mexico unexpectedly netted a 19.5-foot (5.9-meter) giant squid off the coast of Louisiana
Iceland Plans Huge Whale Meat Export To Japan
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Iceland's fin whaling company said on Friday it plans a huge export of about 1,500 tonnes of whale meat, mainly to Japan, after wrapping up its hunting season for this year
Super Macro Underwater Photography - The Definitive Guide, Part 4
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In Part 4 of the definitive guide to super macro underwater photography Keri Wilk provides insight into focusing techniques and general super macro tips
Adobe Releases Photoshop Elements 8
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Adobe announces the release of Photoshop Elements 8
World’s Largest Marine Protected Areas Sign Partnership Agreement
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Two of the world’s largest marine protected areas announced a historic alliance to enhance the management and protection of almost 300,000 square miles of marine habitat in the Pacific Ocean
Super Macro Underwater Photography - The Definitive Guide, Part 3
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In Part 3 of the definitive guide to super macro underwater photography Keri Wilk focuses on lighting techniques
New Species Discovered On Whale Skeletons
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When a whale dies, it sinks to the seafloor and becomes food for an entire ecosystem. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have discovered previously unknown species that feed only...
Rare Black Coral Found In Italy
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Italian researchers said on Thursday they had found one of the largest forests of rare black coral in the world off southern Italy and a related coral species never before studied in its natural...
PADI Diving Society's 2010 Member Card Photo Contest
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PADI Diving Society announces the 2010 Member Card photo contest. Winner gets of this unique competition gets their image on the PADI limited-edition Society membership card
Noam Kortler Presents "Treasures Of The Sea 3" Exhibition in Eliat
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Noam Kotler presents a unique underwater photographic exhibition, Treasures Of The Sea 3, in which images will be displayed underwater.
SanDisk Announces New Extreme Pro Compact Flash Memory Card
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SanDisk announces new flash memory card with SanDisk Power Core Controller that optimizes card endurance and boosts read/write speed to up to 90MB/s
Three New Coral Species Discovered In The Galapagos
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Scientists have discovered three new coral species - and one that was thought to be extinct - in an extensive survey of reefs around the Galapagos Islands
Are Killer Whales Yelling?
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Killer whales raise their voices to be heard over boat noise, and the effort may be wearing the whales out as they try to find food amid dwindling numbers of salmon, new research says
Europe Backs Worldwide Ban On Bluefin Tuna
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The European Comission has shown support for the worldwide ban of bluefin tuna, one of the worlds most threatened species
September Underwater Photo Contest Theme & Prize
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The theme for the September 2009 monthly underwater photo contest is "EYES"
August Underwater Photo Contest Winners
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Winners of the August 2008 DPG monthly underwater photo contest - theme, Nudibranchs
Visions Of The Sea Festival-2009
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Visions in the Sea is a festival of underwater photography being held in Manchester in November.
An Underwater Photographer's View Of Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
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Scott Bennett visits Walindi resort in Papaua New Guinea to explore its photographic opportunities
Underwater Australasia Photo Competition 2008-09 Winners
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Our friends over at Underwater Australasia have announced the winners of the 2008-2009 photo contest
Going Nudi In California: Part VII
SPECIAL FEATURES
Mike Bartick returns home to California after an excursion to the Philippines. His home coming is very rewarding with many nudibranchs to be found in the 7th installment of his "Going...
Panasonic Announces Latest Lumix G Series Camera And Two New Lenses
NEWS
Panasonic announces the release of the Lumix DMC-GF1 , a new compact micro-four thirds camera, and two new micro-four thirds lenses
Behind The Scenes Underwater Photography From Pinewood Studios
NEWS
Underwater photos from some of Pinewood Studios' most famous films are to go on display for the first time
Canon Announces The Highly Anticipated EOS 7D Mid Range DSLR
NEWS
Canon's release of the 7D takes direct aim at the Nikon D300s, which previously had a firm upper hand on mid-range DSLR quality. The EOS 7D has a vastly improved auto focus system from the 50D, a...
Underwater Photography Mag Issue #50 Available For Download
NEWS
Underwater photography magazine (UWP) has released issue #50 and you can now download it from their website.
Canon 7D Images and Specs Leaked
NEWS
Discovered on a Chinese forum, the alleged full specs of the Canon 7D have been (un)officially leaked
New Species Dsicovered - Eyeless, Fanged & Venemous Crustacean
NEWS
A species of crustacean with no eyes and venom-injecting fangs has been discovered in an underwater volcanic cave in the Canary Islands off the coast of North Africa
Sony Announces Three New DSLRs Including The Full Frame α850
NEWS
Sony announced the release of three new DSLRs-- the Easy-to-use α500 & α550 and the full frame α850
Fantasea Announces Wide Angle & Macro Lenses For The Canon G11
NEWS
Fantasea Line is officially the first underwater housing and accessories company to announce their readiness for the anticipated rush of underwater photographers using the Canon Powershot G11
When Titan's Attack - What Every Underwater Photographer Should Know
NEWS
Most underwater photographers who have spent any time in the Indo Pacific have come across the very photogenic Titan Triggerfish. They can be aggressive and have been known to attack divers
Underwater Photography Tells The Sad Tale Of The Ocean's Plight
NEWS
As underwater photographers, we travel far and wide for the privilege of unique encounters with marine life. When the encounters and conditions all come together, we sometimes even have the...
Scuba Diving World Record Set In Manado, North Sulawesi
NEWS
Indonesia plunged into the Guinness Book of Records Sunday after a mass dive as part of the Sail Bunaken 2009 event held in North Sulawesi - 2,861 people were diving simultaneously
150 Million Year Old Ink Found In Ancient Squid
NEWS
Palaeontologists have drawn with ink extracted from a preserved fossilised squid uncovered during a dig
Canon Announces Six New Compact Cameras
NEWS
Canon today announced six new point and shoot cameras aimed at both advanced and beginner users.
Canon Announces Top Of The Line Compact Camera-The Powershot G11
NEWS
Canon today unveiled the Powershot G11, successor to what many consider the best compact camera, the G10
Under The Sea 3D IMAX Movie Back In Theaters
NEWS
The IMAX 3D production: Under the Sea 3D is being released in theaters again for a limited time.
Attention Gadget Junkies: Remote Control Helicopter For Taking Aerial Photographs
NEWS
The Draganflyer X4 UAV helicopter is the newest Unmanned Aerial Vehicle designed by Draganfly Innovations Inc. for aerial photography and videography.
Aquatica AD90 Housing For The Nikon D90
SPECIAL FEATURES
Tim Rock reviews the Aquatica AD90 underwater housing for the Nikon D90
Ancient Whale Remains Found In California
NEWS
The partial remains of an ancient toothed whale species that roamed the ocean five million years ago have been discovered on a California beach
An Underwater Photographer's Guide To Humpback Whales In Tonga
TRAVEL
Karen Varndell writes about photographing humpback whales in Tonga.
45th Annual NCUPS SEA International Competition
NEWS
The Northern California Underwater Photographic Society Announces its 45th Annual International Underwater Photographic Competition and the Bob Commer Award of Excellence in Underwater Photography
Monthly Underwater Photography Contest Series
NEWS
We are proud to announce the guidelines for our monthly underwater photography contest series. The contests are free to enter and each month we will be giving away a valuable prize - because...
August Underwater Photo Contest Theme & Prize
NEWS
The theme for the inaugural month (August 2009) of our ongoing monthly underwater photo contest is Nudibranchs
Scottish Coral Reefs?
NEWS
Colorful reefs found in Scotland
Fisheries Service Proposes New Rules to Safeguard Puget Sound’s Killer Whales
NEWS
Endangered Whales Could Be Given Wider Berth, Safety Zone
Mid-Atlantic Trawl Fisheries Catching Illegal Levels of Loggerhead Sea Turtles
NEWS
Oceana Calls on Fishery Management Council to Help Protect Threatened Turtle Species
Nikon Announces First Compact Camera With Built In Projector
NEWS
The Coolpix S1000pj is the world's first camera with a built in projector
Giant Ocean-Trash Vortex Attracts Explorers
NEWS
It may lack the allure of the North Pole or Mount Everest, but a Pacific Ocean trash dump twice the size of Texas is this summer's hot destination for explorers
Scientists Refine, Redefine Seawater Equation
NEWS
UNESCO approves global team's tweaks to equation for improved climate projections
An Underwater Photographer's Guide To: Anilao, Philippines
TRAVEL
Mike Bartick heads to Anilao, Philippines to uncover its macro life
Nikon Releases D3000 Entry Level DSLR
NEWS
Nikon has announced the release of the D3000 entry level DSLR
Jellyfish Have Big Mixing Effect On The Oceans
NEWS
Pulsating jellyfish and their swim pals stir up the oceans with as much vigor as tides and winds, scientists have found
Fujifilm Launches A Pioneering Digital "3D System"
NEWS
Fujifilm launches a pioneering Digital "3D System" that lets you enjoy incredible 3D images with the naked eye
Nikon D300s and D3000 Expected To Be Announced July 30
NEWS
We have been hearing the rumors of the D300s for months now. It's for real folks, the Nikon D300s is coming VERY soon!
Rare, Very Unusual Squid Photographed
NEWS
The rarely photographed piglet squid was captured on film at a rescue aquarium.
Canon Announces Hybrid Image Stabilizer To Compensate For Two Types Of Camera Shake
NEWS
Canon announced the development of Hybrid Image Stabilizer (IS), the world’s first* optical image stabilization technology that compensates for both angle camera shake and shift camera shake
Olympus E-620 And Olympus PT-E06 Underwater Housing
SPECIAL FEATURES
Karin Brussaard reviews the Olympus E-620 and Olympus PT-E06 underwater housing
An Underwater Photographer's Guide To Shooting Monk Seals In Niihau, Hawaii
TRAVEL
Jeremy Cuff photographs Hawaiian Monk Seals and more in Niihau, Hawaii's "Forbidden Island"
Marine Microorganisms Survive Extinction By Living In Sediment
NEWS
Drifting across the world’s oceans are a group of unicellular marine microorganisms that are not only a crucial source of food for other marine life — but their fossils, which are found in...
"Horn" Spotted On Humpback In St. Lucia
NEWS
In the whale-watching world in St Lucia, permit holder and researcher Danie Bennett gives names to humpbacks with specific markings, so scientists along the migratory route can keep track of...
Hanifaru Bay - Maldives Manta Madness
SPECIAL FEATURES
Hanifaru Bay in the Maldives has been quietly becoming a hot spot for underwater photographers over the last year or so. Thomas Peschak recently shot an assignment for National Geographic on the...
Jason Bradley & Bill Stotzner Underwater Photography Workshops
NEWS
Underwater photographer Jason Bradley and Adobe’s Bill Stotzner will be conducting two digital workflow seminars for underwater photographers hile diving the lush California Channel Islands from...
Connection Between Whales and Man?
NEWS
A New York Times article that discusses the possible communication between whales and humans
Sardine Run 2009 - First Images
NEWS
Underwater photography from the 2009 Sardine Run in South Africa
Another Cruise Ship Oil Spill
NEWS
Norwegian police reported that a large amount of oil has leaked from a cruise ship in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Geiranger fjord
Nikon 2009 / 2010 DSLR Release Schedule Leaked?
NEWS
Most underwater photographers are incredibly frustrated at the pace of DSLR releases. It seems like every 18 - 24 months, our expensive DSLR's and housings become outdated
LaCie Introduces Mobile HD Player: LaCinema Rugged HD
NEWS
LaCie announced its LaCinema Rugged multimedia hard drive is now available in High Definition – LaCinema Rugged HD
Canon Introduces Affordable Color Image Class Laser Printers
NEWS
Canon U.S.A., Inc., introduced two new additions to its imageCLASS laser multifunction line
San Diego UnderSea Film- Deadline
NEWS
This is a call for entries for the 10th Annual San Diego UnderSea Film Exhibition. Submission deadline is July 15, 2009.
Super Macro Underwater Photography - The Definitive Guide, Part 2B
TECHNIQUES
Part 2B of the definitive guide to super macro underwater photography focuses on using extension tubes and diopters by Keri Wilk
'Bycatch' Whaling A Growing Threat To Coastal Whales
NEWS
Scientists are warning that a new form of unregulated whaling has emerged along the coastlines of Japan and South Korea, where the commercial sale of whales killed as fisheries "bycatch" is...
Waterproof Point & Shoot Camera Tests
NEWS
While the average consumer considers a waterproof point & shoot camera for everything from snorkeling to kayaking to snowboarding, us underwater photographers might consider it a great camera to...
Mid-Atlantic Ridge May Yield Clues To Deep Sea Communities
NEWS
An international team of researchers is surveying the Mid-Atlantic Ridge halfway between Iceland and the Azores to determine its biodiversity and perhaps discover new species and clues to deep-sea...
Rumors Of Nikon D3000?
NEWS
Rumors are floating around out there about a video-less version of the Nikon D5000, which will be called the D3000.Can it be?
Underwater Images 2009 Competition Winners Announced
NEWS
The winners of the 2009 Underwater Images Competition have been announced. Congratulations to DPG contributor Keri Wilk for taking Best of Show with his shot of a juvenile flying fish
Bacterial Contamination in Rinse Tanks
NEWS
A new study says don’t dip your mask and regulator in those rinse tanks!
Sandisk Unveils World's Fastest 32GB Card
NEWS
30MB/s Read & Write Speeds and 32GB Storage Capacity Help Photography and Video Enthusiasts Do More With Their DSLRs
Video: Unseen Overpopulation Part 2
NEWS
The second edition of DPG Rick Morris' video on marine microbes
Timor Seeks Help To Protect Whale, Dolphin Hotspot
NEWS
The government of East Timor says it plans to establish a national park to protect a bounty of dolphins and whales
Greenland Humpback Hunting Decision On Hold
NEWS
The US chair of the International Whaling Commission meeting in Portugal postponed a vote on the contentious issue until a special meeting later this year
The End of An Era - RIP Kodachrome
NEWS
While we live in the digital photography era, for many of us it wasn't that long ago when we were shooting film. With the last run of Kodachrome expiring, we come to the official end of an era
USF, Mote Marine Sign Agreement To Be Partners
NEWS
The University of South Florida and Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota have made a three-year relationship official with a formal agreement to join forces on science, education and economic...
Blue Ocean Film Festival Wrap Up
NEWS
With over 200 ocean-related film entries from around the world, BLUE Ocean Film Festival awarded its Best of Festival award to The Cove, produced by Oceanic Preservation Society
Global Sunscreen Won't Save Corals
NEWS
Emergency plans to counteract global warming by artificially shading the Earth from incoming sunlight might lower the planet's temperature a few degrees, but such "geoengineering" solutions would...
National Geographic, Energizer Team Up For Travel Photo Contest
NEWS
We figured that this photo contest may be interesting to some of our readers. I love to see great underwater images win contests like these.
LAUPS Announces 47th Annual International Photography Competition
NEWS
The Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society announces the 46th Annual International Underwater Photographic Competition
The Olympus E-P1, A Nice Addition To Your Topside Camera Bag
NEWS
While the E-P1 may not end up being used underwater, it may become an addition tot he photo gadget collection of the photography-addicted underwater photographer.This micro four-thirds point and...
Tiffany's & Co. Supports Coral Reef Conservation
NEWS
Tiffany & Co. unveiled new store windows with an “Under the Sea” theme, designed to raise awareness about the damage coral harvesting inflicts on critically important marine ecosystems
Didymo Found In New York Stream
NEWS
The Esopus Creek, a legendary Catskill Mountain fly fishing stream that is an integral part of New York City’s vast upstate drinking water system, is one of the latest bodies of water to be...
Obama Gives US First National Ocean Policy
NEWS
President Obama has given the U.S. it's first national policy on sustainably managing the countries oceans.
Greenland Ice Melting Faster Than Previously Thought
NEWS
The Greenland ice sheet is melting faster than expected, according to a new study led by a University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher and published in the journal Hydrological Processes
Nets Disable Minke Whales
NEWS
An injured minke whale has provided a unique insight into the dangers posed to marine animals by fishing gear
12th CMAS Underwater Photography World Championship Winners
NEWS
The 12th CMAS Underwater Photography World Championships were held at Jeju Island in Korea between May 31st and June 5th
Enigmatic Sea Urchin Structure Catalogued
NEWS
A comprehensive investigation into the axial complex of sea urchins (Echinoidea), an internal structure with unknown function, has shown that within that group of marine invertebrates there exists...
Hatchery Fish May Hurt Efforts To Sustain Wild Salmon Runs
NEWS
Steelhead trout that are originally bred in hatcheries are so genetically impaired that, even if they survive and reproduce in the wild, their offspring will also be significantly less successful...
Help Us Educate Over 500,000 People About The Ocean This Week
NEWS
Your underwater images can help educate hundreds of thousands of people this week!
Giant Jellyfish
NEWS
Giant jellyfish are taking over parts of the world's oceans as overfishing and other human activities open windows of opportunity for them to prosper, say researchers
Caribbean Coral Reefs Flattened
NEWS
Coral reefs throughout the Caribbean have been comprehensively 'flattened' over the last 40 years, according to a disturbing new study by the University of East Anglia
Oceana Announces Winners of its Inaugural “Ocean Heroes Award”
NEWS
Coral reef conservationist, marine mammal rescuer and shark advocate selected
as this year’s ‘ocean hero’ by thousands of activists
World Oceans Day 2009
NEWS
We explore the issues facing the oceans today on the first World Oceans Day, and what to do as underwater image makers
Blue Ocean Receives Grant from Disney
NEWS
Blue Ocean Institute's sponge study receives funding from Disney
Estrogen Important In Fish Immunity
NEWS
Exposure to estrogen reduces production of immune-related proteins in fish. This suggests that certain compounds, known as endocrine disruptors, may make fish more susceptible to disease.
Largest U.S. Marine Mammal Hospital To Open
NEWS
Marine Mammal Center, a nonprofit facility that treats animals found on beaches from Monterey Bay to Mendocino, is opening a new $32 million headquarters, the largest marine mammal hospital in the...
Phytoplankton Health
NEWS
Researchers from Oregon State University, NASA and other organizations said today that they have succeeded for the first time in measuring the physiology of marine phytoplankton through satellite...
70 Academies Come Togethor On Ocean Acidification
NEWS
Seventy academies from around the world urged governments meeting in Bonn for climate talks from June 1-12 to take more account of risks to the oceans in a new UN treaty for fighting global warming...
Super Macro Underwater Photography - The Definitive Guide, Part 2
TECHNIQUES
Now that you have an understanding of general macro and super macro terms, lets explore some of the tools we use for underwater super macro photography by Keri Wilk
36th World Festival of Underwater Pictures To Be Held In Marseille
NEWS
The prestigious World festival of Underwater Pictures, now in its 36th year, will take place from October 29th to November 1st 2009 in Marseille, France
Compete To Win A Free Trip To The Epson Red Sea Competition
NEWS
Now in its fifth year, the Epson Red Sea World Of Underwater Images is hosting several country-level contests in the US, UK, Australia, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Israel, Spain and The Netherlands
New Reefs Discovered Off Ireland
NEWS
A ‘spectacular’ series of cold-water coral reefs have been found off the west coast of Ireland, some rising 100 meters (330 feet) from the seabed, scientists said
U.S. Government Sued Over Lack Of Turtle Protection
NEWS
The Center for Biological Diversity, Oceana and the Turtle Island Restoration Network filed a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service...
Giant Underwater Volcano Found
NEWS
Scientists scouring the ocean floor to study the nature of tsunamis discovered a massive underwater volcano off Indonesia's western coast
An Underwater Photographer's Guide To Lady Elliot Island
TRAVEL
In the next chapter of the ongoing "Underwater Photographer's Guide To..." series, Jeremy Cuff explores Lady Elliot Island in Australia
San Diego UnderSea Film Exhibition Call For Entries
NEWS
A call for entries for the 10th Annual San Diego UnderSea Film Exhibition
Video: Unseen Overpopulation
NEWS
A new video from DPG editor Rick Morris about microbes
Warship Sunk Off Florida To Create Second Largest Artifical Reef
NEWS
The USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg was sunk to create an artificial reef in Florida
An Underwater Photographer's Guide To Lankayan
TRAVEL
Andrea and Antonella Ferrari discuss the photographic opportunities in Lankayan and the success of SIMCA in preserving the area
Whale Caught on Video Gives Rare Clues About Behavior
NEWS
Marine mammal videotaped stealing fish provides information about animal's physical features
Pesticides Found In Marine Mammal Brains
NEWS
U.S. scientists say they have discovered marine mammals are being exposed to a cocktail of pesticides
Some Corals Adapting To Warmer Temperatures?
NEWS
Stanford University scientists have found evidence that some coral reefs are adapting and may actually survive global warming
The Reproduction Of Hydrothermal Vent Crabs
NEWS
New observations of the reproductive biology of crabs living around hydrothermal vents help explain their distribution and provide clues about the selection pressures prevalent in these hostile...
Unusually Large Family of Green Fluorescent Proteins Discovered
NEWS
Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have discovered a family of green
fluorescent proteins
Results From The 3rd Byron Bay Underwater Festival
NEWS
Results from the 3rd annual Byron Underwater Festival
Pentax Introduces The New Pentax K-7 DSLR
NEWS
The Pentax Imaging Company announced the launch of the PENTAX K-7 digital SLR camera
2009 British Underwater Image Festival Results
NEWS
Winners of the 2009 British Underwater Image festival have been announced. Congratulations to DPG's Keri Wilk for placing first in the Open category, and congrats to all the winners!
Endangered Right Whales Found Where Presumed Extinct
NEWS
A team of scientists from Oregon State University and the NOAA has documented the presence of endangered North Atlantic right whales in an area they were thought to be extinct
Ft. Myers Shark Tournament Changes Its Tune - By Force
NEWS
It's that time of year again - shark tournament season. What you can do to help stop these brutal events
Heat Tolerant Coral Reefs May Resist Climate Change
NEWS
Stanford University scientists have found evidence that some coral reefs are adapting and may actually survive global warming
Trawlers Are Destroying Historic Shipwrecks
NEWS
The wreck of HMS Victory, a British warship sunk in the English Channel in 1744, is being destroyed by fishing trawlers, according to the American treasure hunters who discovered the site last year
Underwater Photography Point & Shoot Checklist
TRAVEL
Missing one small piece of equipment on a trip can stop a photographer cold. Like a battery charger, or a sync cord for your strobe, or a USB cable
New Exciting Features For DPG - News Feed, New Galleries & More
NEWS
We promised that we were creating a new type of community, focused around content. DPG will have more of a social media feel, while not reinventing the wheel. Well, we have finally rolled out a...
Help Prevent The Sale Of Stolen Underwater Photography Equipment
NEWS
We are asking all underwater photographers to keep an eye out for this stolen underwater photography equipment being sold as used anywhere online or elsewhere
Animals Found Chesapeake 'Ghost Pots'
NEWS
A Virginia program to retrieve old crab traps recovered thousands of "ghost pots" containing a seafood platter of Chesapeake Bay marine life
Fantasea Announces The New Fantasea Eyes Line
NEWS
Fantasea to introduce the new Fantasea Eyes U/W Optics Line
Task Loading Tips For Underwater Photographers & Videographers
NEWS
The reality is - you will be task loaded at one time or another and knowing how to problem solve, deal with the situation, and know your limitations will surely allow you to become a better...
Coral Triangle Nations Vow To Protect The Ocean
NEWS
Leaders of six Coral Triangle countries promised to take action to safeguard the world’s richest marine resource and some 100 million people depending on it.
Indonesia's Creates The Savu Marine Park, Largest In Southeast Asia
NEWS
Indonesia has opened Southeast Asia's largest marine park in the Savu Sea, a migration route for almost half the world's whale species and home to vast tracts of rare coral, the country's fisheries...
Taking The RED One Camera Underwater - Reviews Of Three Housings
SPECIAL FEATURES
Underwater filmmakers Mark Thorpe and John Friday review three underwater housings for the modular RED One digital cinema camera system
RED One Underwater Video Housing Review - Round 1
SPECIAL FEATURES
Underwater filmmakers Mark Thorpe and John Friday review three underwater housings for the modular RED One digital cinema camera system.
Olympus E-620 Underwater Housing
NEWS
The PT-E06 housing looks ergonomic and compact. We'll get a review online as soon as we get one in our hands
Sharks of the World iPhone App
NEWS
The Save Our Seas Foundation Sharks of the World Field Guide is now available as an iPhone application for free.
Canon Launches Canon Live Learning For EOS Shooters
NEWS
Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of Canon Live Learning, a new on-site education program targeted towards photographers who currently use or are interested...
High Human Impact Ocean Areas Along US West Coast Mapped
NEWS
Climate change, fishing and commercial shipping top the list of threats to the ocean off the West Coast of the United States
Super Macro Underwater Photography - The Definitive Guide, Part 1
TECHNIQUES
Part 1 of a 5 part series on super macro underwater photography by Keri Wilk
Super Macro Underwater Photography - The Definitive Guide
TECHNIQUES
Table of contents to a comprehensive and definitive guide to super macro underwater photography by Keri Wilk
BBC Modifies Typhoon HD4 To Shoot Super Slow Motion Underwater
NEWS
The BBC just released a couple of clips from a new documentary South Pacific, filmed with a modified TyphoonHD4
Join Jason Heller At The Curacao Dive Festival
NEWS
DPG's very own Jason Heller will be presenting underwater photography seminars at this year's Curacao Dive Festival
Where Basking Sharks Go
NEWS
I found this Wired article written about solving the mystery of basking shark migration
Wave Power Electricity To Help Coral Reefs?
NEWS
An unlikely savior may be coming to the rescue of the planet’s beleaguered coral reefs, wave power electricity
Escaping The Heat
NEWS
The world's corals cannot escape the inevitable impact on them caused by humanity's carbon emissions
Images Reveal Clues to Sea-Level Rise
NEWS
Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey are using sonar technology to obtain images of the seafloor in the Amundsen Sea.
Canon 60D To Replace The 50D This Year?
NEWS
Apparently some decent sources revealed that there is a good chance that Canon will soon announce the 60D to replace the 50D
Nikon Files Patent For A Better Battery Meter
NEWS
The Examiner uncovered a patent filed by Nikon last week for a feature that we think little of, except when we really need it to work and it doesn't - our battery meters
Oldest Seahorse Fossils Discovered
NEWS
The oldest seahorse fossils discovered to date have been uncovered in pictures. National Geographic has the images on their website. The story behind how these fossils were discovered makes the...
New Imaging- World's Fastest Camera
NEWS
Researchers at UCLA have developed a continuously running camera that captures images roughly a thousand times faster than any existing conventional camera
Excessive Bycatch Undermines Moratorium
NEWS
Information provided to WWF-Canada said that European Union boats were responsible for the largest proportion of the overrun in bycatch
53 Million Years of History
NEWS
Scientists obtained records from the present back in time to the warmest sustained "greenhouse" period on Earth, which took place around 53 million years ago
Digital Underwater Photographer’s To-Do List, 2009
NEWS
Our newest contributor, John Ares, illustrates the life of an underwater photographer these days...
Underwater Photography Mag Issue #48 Available For Download
NEWS
The latest issue from our friends at Underwater Photography Mag, issue #48, is now available for download...
Welcoming John Ares To The DPG Team
NEWS
We are excited to announce that John Ares is joining the DPG team as a Contributor At Large.
Dive Guide Thailand Photo Competition
NEWS
Dive Guide Thailand has recently announced a free monthly dive photo competition
Ocean Acidification Study Funded by UK
NEWS
The UK government has launched an ?11m ($16m) five-year research programme into ocean acidification
Panasonic Developing First 3D Full HD Production System
NEWS
Panasonic Corporation, a world leader in High Definition technology, announced at NAB last week that it will start developing a professional 3D Full HD production system
Adobe Launches Photoshop Marketplace
NEWS
Adobe Photoshop® Marketplace is billed as "the most comprehensive collection of Photoshop related products, services, and communities available — all designed to enhance the inherent power of...
Photographer & Ocean Adventurer Steve Drogin Passes Away
NEWS
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of ocean advocate, underwater photographer, adventurer and friend, Steve Drogin
1.6M to Clean Oil Spill
NEWS
There may be a few items still to add, but the likely Sunshine Coast council bill for the Coast’s oil-spill clean-up is about $1.6 million
Understanding What You Shoot
NEWS
Only by identifying what the creatures are, can we begin to contribute to the body of knowledge of the oceans. "Remember those big round things with the spikes? We don't see them anymore," won't...
Underwater Journal Issue #11 Is Available For Download
NEWS
Underwater Journal issue #11 is now available for download
Aquatic Energy
NEWS
In Louisiana, Aquatic Energy unveiled significant progress in its pilot algae-to-energy project in the Lake Charles-Lafayette corridor of the state
Underwater Photography Pictorial From Komodo
TRAVEL
In 2007 Filip Staes placed first in the compact category in the Our World Underwater competition, co-hosted by DivePhotoGuide and Wetpixel. His prize was a trip to Komodo with Kararu. He reports on...
Shark Fin Soup? Not On Our Menu
NEWS
"Not On Our Menu" is a superbly produced anti-shark finning video, which urges people to sign a petition, which will be presenting to the United Nations Secretary General on world's Ocean Day June 8th
Bionic Penguins
NEWS
German engineering firm Festo has unveiled mechanical penguins that can paddle through water just like real ones
Protecting Farmed Fish Stocks
NEWS
Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have gained a key insight into a disease that is devastating the UK's fish farming industry
Demo-Scale Algae Biofuel Facility
NEWS
In Louisiana, Aquatic Energy unveiled significant progress in its pilot algae-to-energy project in the Lake Charles-Lafayette corridor of the state
Super Reefs v. Climate Change
NEWS
The Wildlife Conservation Society announced today a study showing that some coral reefs off East Africa are unusually resilient to climate change due to improved fisheries management and a...
Turtle Eggs on Malaysian Menu
NEWS
Environmental group WWF Wednesday launched a campaign to stop Malaysians eating turtle eggs, in a bid to help save the marine creatures from extinction
Top 5 Things You Can Do To Help The Ocean This Earth Day
SPECIAL FEATURES
Welcome to Earth Day 2009! Since the earth is comprised over 70% water, as divers and underwater photographers, we can consider this a day to pay tribute to our oceans as well. So the question I'd...
Earth Report 09: Rick Morris Footage To Air On Nat Geo Channel
NEWS
We are very pleased to announce that the video work from our very own Rick Morris will be featured in National Geographic Channel's Earth Day special "Earth Report, State of The Planet 2009"
Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) 2009
NEWS
Asia Dive Expo 2009 (ADEX) will be held in conjunction with Boat Asia 2009. Both events will be held from 23 to 26 April, 2009 at the world-class Marina at Keppel Bay
Tropical Dolphin Fungus Range Expands North
NEWS
In August 2008, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin was found dead on the North Carolina coast, its skin cracked and ulcerated with an alarming growth of gray and white nodules
Is Captive Tuna Breeding The Solution For The Species?
NEWS
In a world first, Port Lincoln company Clean Seas Tuna has successfully reared southern bluefin tuna in captivity.
Aquatica AD700 Housing For Nikon D700
SPECIAL FEATURES
A complete review of the Aquatica underwater housing for Nikon's D700 full frame DSLR
Review: Aquatica D700 Housing
NEWS
Karin Brussaard reviews the Aquatica underwater housing for the Nikon D700
Limiting Antarctic Tourism
NEWS
Countries with ties to Antarctica have adopted US proposals to limit tourism in the region, in a bid to protect the fragile ecosystem of the continent
Bacteria Found Thriving Beneath Antarctic Glacier
NEWS
Hidden in the bone-chilling dark beneath an Antarctic glacier, a colony of strange bacteria is thriving
2009 RSMAS Underwater Photo Contest Winners Announced
NEWS
UM Rosenstiel School’s fifth annual photo contest entries double to reach 918 images
Going Nudi in California: Part IV
SPECIAL FEATURES
Part IV of Mike Bartick's ongoing series on Nudi diving and underwater photography in California
Japanese Whalers Don't Meet Quota
NEWS
Japanese whalers missed their quota this year in their annual whale hunt
Nikon Introduces The D5000 Entry Level DSLR
NEWS
We've reported the rumors for weeks, Nikon has formally announced the new D5000 DSLR. It is 12.3 MP, has a swivel out LCD screen and HD video
Stingray City - Altering Stingray Behavior & Physiology?
NEWS
So many underwater photographers have visited or plan to visit Grand Cayman's famous Stingray City. But what most do not realize is that there are inherent problems with the massive numbers of...
New Nikon 10-24 mm DX Lens
NEWS
Another one that we've been reporting rumors about for weeks, Nikon announced today the release of a new DX lens - the AF-S DX-NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
An Underwater Photographer Guide To Hawaii's Kona Coast
TRAVEL
Jeremy Cuff writes about the unique photographic opportunities at Hawaii's Kona Coast including the famous night manta dives
An Underwater Photographer Guide To Palawan
TRAVEL
Another report about the underwater photographic experiences of South East Asia by DPG editor Matt Weiss. This time in Palawan, Philippines where he enjoys "botanical diving"
Video: Underwater Videographer Gets Whacked By Humpback
NEWS
Having just come back from Socorro where we were able to get in the water with humpbacks (albeit the encounters were limited), this video really caught my attention
Video: Chess Game Part 2
NEWS
An in depth look at Dr. Chris German's science as he discusses what is found around deep sea vents and seeps in part 2 of Rick Morris's short film, Chess Game.
US Oceans Management Can Be Aided By Public Trust Doctrine
NEWS
Since Congress lifted a moratorium on offshore drilling last year, federal lawmakers have grappled with the issue of how best to regulate U.S. ocean waters to allow oil, wave and wind energy...
Sailfish Image Wins Best Of Show In The BSoUP/Diver Magazine Competition
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Marc Montocchio wins best of show at the new British Society of Underwater Photographers / Diver Magazine print competition with a shot of a marlin
Video: DPG Expedition Report, Socorro
NEWS
The first of our DPG underwater photography & video expeditions for 2009 was to the Revillagigedos Archipelago, more commonly called Socorro, known for its large resident groups of friendly giant...
Eastern Mediterranean International Underwater Photography And Film Festival Winners
NEWS
The 5th Eastern Mediterranean International Underwater Photography and Film Festival has announced the winners of the competition
Sewage Blamed For Deterioration Of Coral Reefs In Areas Of Taiwan
NEWS
The continued discharge of untreated sewage into waters off Kenting National Park in southern Taiwan is responsible for the deterioration of coral reefs off Kenting
Maine lobstermen Unhappy With Rope Ban?
NEWS
Marine scientists and conservationists say using rope that sinks will make the whales less prone to getting snagged as they lumber through the Gulf of Maine each spring and summer
Amazing Video Of The Underwater Volcanic Eruption In Tonga
NEWS
Rocks, steam and ash were propelled from beneath the ocean thousands of feet into the air. A tourist captured a truly amazing video as the steam and ash billow towards their boat.
Hawaii To Claim Damages for Grounding of Navy Warship
NEWS
The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources has formally notified the U.S. Navy that the State of Hawaii has identified substantial coral reef damage caused by the grounding of the guided...
The Sardine Run - The Ultimate Underwater Photography Adventure
NEWS
An amazing account and underwater photography from the Sardine Run by Alexander Safonov
Olympus Announces The E-450 Entry Level DSLR
NEWS
We've confirmed that Olympus will not be producing an underwater housing for the E-450, but other third parties may do so
Aquatica Announces The HD Wave Video Housing
NEWS
Aquatica announces the "HD Wave" their first high definition underwater video housing for the current Sony HDR-SR11/12 and the NEW Sony HDR-XR500V/520V HD camcorders
BLUE Film Festival
NEWS
The BLUE Ocean Film Festival is a global film festival and conservation summit for underwater filmmakers and marine researchers. The event will be held June 11-14th in Savannah, Georgia.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 10-24mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED DX Lens Leaked
NEWS
There is a big Nikon press conference scheduled for April 14th. We anticipate that they will be making several announcement,s including the a new DX lens that seems superior to the trusted 12-24 of...
Thousands Of "Rare" Dolphins Found in South Asia
NEWS
WCS researchers have discovered a stronghold for one of the world’s rarest freshwater dolphins, the Irrawaddy, deep in the waterlogged jungles of Bangladesh. The scientists counted nearly 6,000 of...
Beneath The Sea 2009 Coverage-Part II
NEWS
In Part II of our video coverage of the Beneath The Sea show we hear from Matthew Addison, visit the Backscatter booth and then hear from Zale Perry as she dives into the pool
New Dugong Calf And Turtle Hatching At Club Paradise In Palawan
NEWS
Good friend Gunther Deichmann has blog post by Dirk Fahrenbach talking about the new turtle hatching and dugong calf.
Deadline For Underwater Images Photo And Video Competition Extended
NEWS
The deadline for entries into the 2009 Underwater Images Photo and Video Competition has been extended
Next DSLR With HD Video - Canon Rebel T1i
NEWS
The trend of DSLR's with HD video continues, with the first model under $1,000 to hit the market. The only question is - how soon will underwater housings be available?
Understanding Sea Temperature-Atmospheric Pressure Links In North Atlantic
NEWS
Feedback effects between the ocean and atmosphere are important to understanding the mechanisms affecting climate variations.
Researchers Find 4,000-Year-Old Coral Species
NEWS
Deep-sea corals are the oldest living animals with a skeleton in the seas, claims new research that found a 4,265-year-old coral species off the coast of Hawaii
Coral Reefs Discovered Along Pakistan Coast
NEWS
For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the Sindh Wildlife Department (SWD) found vast scatters of coral reefs along the coastal belt of Balochistan
Learn About Sea-Turtle-Friendly Lighting In Florida
NEWS
County officials are sponsoring a daylong session on lighting and how to help beachfront properties comply with sea-turtle rules
Underwater Volcano Eruption In South Pacific Creates New Island
NEWS
The powerful underwater volcano that erupted in the south Pacific this week has created a new island off the coast of Tonga
Pre-Trip Coverage, Socorro Expedition
NEWS
\"Live\" from the field - pre-trip coverage of the DPG underwater photography & video expedition to Socorro. Currently we are in Cabo San Lucas waiting welcoming expedition guests prior to the the...
The Role Of Underwater Photography In Ocean Research
SPECIAL FEATURES
Stuart Halewood, a marine research specialist, writes about the importance of underwater photography in ocean research.
Personal Locator Beacons For Divers
NEWS
As divers and underwater photographers and videographers, we tend to travel off the beaten path fairly often. Find out how you can take the extra precautionary step with a PLB - Personal Locator...
Walrus Sleep
NEWS
A new study on the sleeping habits of walruses reveals that these flippered marine mammals are some of the world's most unusual snoozers
ADEX Photographer of the Year Competition 2009
NEWS
ADEX 2009 announced final chance to enter their photographer of the Year competition
Arctic Sea Monster "Predator X", Fossil Discovered
NEWS
A giant fossil sea monster found in the Arctic had a bite that would have been able to crush a 4x4 car, according to its discoverers
ROV Searches 60 km Under Antarctic Ice Shelf For Signs Of Melting
NEWS
Autosub, a robot submarine built and developed by the UK's National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, has successfully completed a high-risk campaign of six missions traveling under an Antarctic...
Tuna Partnership - Tuna Conservationists Team Up
NEWS
First Global Partnership of scientists, Environmental organizations, and seafood companies launched to promote tuna sustainability
South Korea Wants Whale Quota If Japan Gets Deal
NEWS
Anti-whaling groups fear South Korea and other countries will try to resume whaling if Japan gets permission for limited catches on its coasts in return for stopping so-called "scientific" whaling...
Saudi Prince Funds Coral Reef Survey
NEWS
The Living Oceans Foundation plans to take an inventory of the worlds coral reefs and its being funded by Saudi Prince Khaled bin Sultan
SUBIOS: Celebrating Twenty Years
NEWS
Seychelles’ Underwater Image and Film Festival celebrates its 20th year.
Divers Repair Hawaiian Reef Damaged By Navy
NEWS
State plans to bill Navy for expenses related to Port Royal grounding, which divers are now fixing
Australian Divers Urged To Take Pictures Of Grey Nurse Sharks
NEWS
Researchers in New South Wales, Australia are seeking underwater images of local grey nurse sharks, in an effort to document and protect the dwindling populations
Canon EOS-1D Firmware Update And AF Fix
NEWS
During PMA last week apparently Canon has announced a new AF fix for the EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III. Although odd that it wasn't sent out to us officially in their press releases as it...
British Underwater Image Festival 2009 Final Call
NEWS
There is just a matter of weeks left to enter the 2009 British Underwater Image Festival (BUIF). There are thousands of pounds worth of prizes up for grabs for the winners and runners up in the...
Beneath The Sea 2009 Imaging Competition Winners
NEWS
The fine folks at Beneath The Sea, the largest consumer dive show in the US, has announced the winners of the their international underwater imaging competition
Boston Sea Rovers 2009 Coverage
NEWS
This year marked the 55th for the Boston Sea Rovers Clinic. One of the oldest and most prestigious diving events, the Sea Rovers always includes presentations and film screenings from accomplished...
Smallest Whale Shark Ever Found ... Worth A Thousand Words
NEWS
15 inch baby whale shark is the smallest ever on record
iPhone Goes Underwater
NEWS
Our friends at LetsGoDigital caught this gem at the PMA show this week. Ewa Marine now makes a plastic casing for your iPhone. The cool part is that it has a thin clear component over the camera...
Progression Of ID'ing New Species Of Pygmy Seahorses
SPECIAL FEATURES
Takako Uno discusses photographing and ID'ing Pygmy Seahorses
Memory Cards That Can Upload Videos Online Via WiFi
NEWS
Eye-Fi Launches 4GB wireless memory cards that automatically upload videos to popular video and photo sharing sites including YouTube and Flickr
Ban on Bagging Red Snapper
NEWS
Regional fishery managers decided Thursday to move ahead with an interim rule that includes a temporary moratorium on red snapper fishing
UWP Magazine Issue #47 Available For Download
NEWS
Our friends at UWP Mag have released their latest issue #47
Sigma Unveils New SD15 DSLR & 14MP DP2 Compact
NEWS
Sigma unveils a DSLR, the SD15 & a 14MP DP2 compact camera with SLR capabilities
Ecosystems Polluted by Nutrients
NEWS
Human activities have greatly increased the abundance of these nutrients, causing the overproduction of aquatic plants and algae
Video: Charles Moore On Plastic In The Oceans
NEWS
Every diver should watch this TED video and share it with as many people as you can. Although not new news, the impact of plastics on marine life is documented so clearly in this short video, and...
Our World Underwater 2009 Coverage
NEWS
Complete coverage of the 2009 Our World Underwater show in Chicago.
Underwater Photographer's Critter Corner- Phyllodesmium Rudmani
SPECIAL FEATURES
Jeff De Guzman provides information on the nudibranch Phyllodesmium rudmani and some tips on how photograph nudibranchs in general in the first installment of The Underwater Photographer's Critter...
Corals and Sea Levels of The Solomon Islands
NEWS
sea level rise has been blamed for salt water intrusion into the subsurface "lens" of fresh water under some atolls in the Solomon Islands
Going Nudi in California: Part III
SPECIAL FEATURES
Part III of our series on Nudi diving and underwater photography in California...
Maldives Ministry Bans Reef Shark Fishing
NEWS
The ministry of fisheries and agriculture has extended the moratorium on reef shark fishing to cover the whole of the Maldives, as part of a historic move towards a total ban on both reef and...
Clark Little Brings Underwater Surf Photography To Good Morning America
NEWS
Clark Little, an uber talented surf photographer from Hawaii's North Shore, who will soon be appearing in the DivePhotoGuide pro galleries, appeared on Good Morning America today
Canon G10 DIY Modifications For Macro and Wide Angle Underwater Photography
NEWS
Hiromi Harayama shares his very interesting modifications for the Canon G10 canon housing including both macro lens and wide angle
RSMAS 2009 Underwater Photography Contest
NEWS
The University of Miami Rosenstiel School is now accepting entries for its 2009 underwater photography contest.
US Denounces Iceland Whaling Move
NEWS
The United States on Friday denounced Iceland's decision to go ahead with a sharply higher whaling quota
Mote Marine Aquarium's Red Tide Study Helps with Sea Turtle and Sea Bird Treatment
NEWS
An ongoing Mote Study about the effects of red tide on sea birds and sea turtles has uncovered new information that should lead to more refined treatment for animals exposed to Florida's red tide
Aphrodite" the Cyprus Experience Competition
NEWS
The "Aphrodite" Underwater Photography Competition is open to both amateur and professional photographers, shooting with film or digital cameras
British Underwater Image Festival 2009
NEWS
Our friends at DIVE magazine in the UK have announced that the British Underwater Image Festival (BUIF) 2009 is officially open
Olympus Announces The Release Of The E-620 Digital SLR
NEWS
Olympus releases another creative camera with the Olympus E-620 Digital SLR
Jonathon Bird's Secrets Of The Reef To Be Shown At The Smithsonian National Museum Of Natural History
NEWS
Jonathan Bird Productions is pleased to announce that its latest film, Secrets of the Reef, will be shown at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, March...
Video: Our World Underwater Show Coverage - Day 1 Intro
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Day 1 intro video coverage of Our World Underwater 2009
Our World Underwater Photo & Video Competition Winners Announced
NEWS
The winners of the 4th annual Wetpixel & DivePhotoGuide international underwater photography & video competition in association with Our World Underwater have been announced!
West Australian Coast Gets Some Conservation Help
NEWS
A campaign is being launched to protect vast areas around Western Australia
Volunteers, Scientists Guard Endangered Whales
NEWS
Volunteers in Florida help protect right whales
Golden Dolphin International Festival Coverage - Day 1
NEWS
Day 1 of DivePhotoGuide's coverage of the 8th Golden Dolphin International Festival in Moscow
Dolphins Rescued
NEWS
A group of White Beaked dolphins were trapped in icy waters off the coast of Seal Cove and rescued by heroic residents
Grounded Navy Ship Damaged Coral Reef Off Hawaii
NEWS
The Navy warship that was grounded a half-mile off Honolulu for four days had been stuck in coral reef
Canon Announces Waterproof Housing For The Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 Camcorders
NEWS
Canon announces an exciting first with its new WP-V1 Waterproof Case for the VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders
Scientists Go Underwater To Study Quakes
NEWS
U.S. scientists say they are conducting the first geologic study of underwater seduction zone faults that produce mega-thrust earthquakes and tsunamis
German Man Arraigned For Smuggling Coral
NEWS
A German man was arraigned Friday in a US district court in Alexandria, Virginia for having smuggled endangered coral into the United States
Important Underwater Photography And Video Icons Inducted Into Diving Hall Of Fame
NEWS
The 2009 inductees to the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame include important underwater photography and video pioneers.
U.S., Others Call On Iceland To Drop Whaling Plan
NEWS
The United States and five other nations have called on Iceland's new government to drop a plan to step up whale hunts that whalers say would create jobs in the shattered economy
Tandem Mission Brings Ocean Currents Into Sharper Focus
NEWS
This is not an article about underwater photography, but it is about how images can help us learn about the ocean
How To Protect Endangered Marlin
NEWS
Three major marine conservation groups, the International Game Fish Association, the National Coalition for Marine Conservation and the Billfish Foundation have teamed up to draw awareness to the...
Record Number Of Entangled Rare Whales This Winter
NEWS
An unprecedented number of North Atlantic right whales have been found tangled in fishing rope this winter off Georgia and Florida
Aquatica 5D MK II Underwater Camera Housing
NEWS
Aquatica announces the Aquatica 5D MK II Underwater Camera Housing for the Canon 5D Mark II
Deep Water Ocean Discoveries off Australia
NEWS
Deep ocean investigations to the southwest of Tasmania have discovered previously unknown fields of 10,000-year-old fossilized corals
Hundreds Of Whales Rescued In Philippines
NEWS
Fishermen and volunteers in the Philippines managed to rescue more than 200 beached whales
Catalina Underwater Cleanup -- Volunteers Needed
NEWS
H2O Photo Pros Underwater Photo & Video needs volunteers for the 28th Annual Avalon Underwater Cleanup.
William Tan: Hanging With DPG in New York
NEWS
We frequently travel to Southeast Asia to dive and shoot the beautiful reefs, but it's not often that underwater photographers visits New York. We were happy to hear that our friend William Tan...
Fuji Announces Two New Cameras
NEWS
Fuji announces two new point and shoot with may have some potential in the underwater market.
Larry Cohen To Give Talk About Using Olympus Cameras Underwater At B&H
NEWS
Join B&H staff writer and underwater photographer Larry Cohen as he talks about the use of Olympus cameras when used underwater
Watershot Announces The Watershot 450D Housing For The Canon EOS 450D/XSi
NEWS
Watershot announces the release of the Watershot 450D Housing for the Canon EOS 450D/XSi
Women Divers Hall Of Fame Announces The Class Of 2009
NEWS
The Women Divers Hall Of Fame Class Of 2009 includes Dr. Anita Ares.
Adventures At The 2008 Curacao Dive Festival
NEWS
As we prepare for another year of dive festivals and events around the world, I wanted to take this time to reflect back at one of my favorites of 2008 - the Curacao Dive Festival
Study: Many Ignore UN Code To Cut Overfishing
NEWS
Thirteen years after the world rallied to curb overfishing, most nations are failing to abide by the U.N.'s code of conduct for managing fisheries, scientists found
Nikon Announces 8 New Coolpix Cameras - How Many Will Get Underwater Housings?
NEWS
What's an underwater photographer to do? We are constantly being barraged with new digital cameras - both point & shoots as well as DSLR's. There are some many on the market that it is hard to keep...
Going Nudi in California: Part II
SPECIAL FEATURES
Part II of Mike Bartick's ongoing series on Nudi diving and underwater photography in California
The 8th Celebrate the Sea Festival 2009
NEWS
The 8th Celebrate the Sea Festival 2009 will be held on June 12-14 in Manila, Philippines
Olympus E-3 Firmware Update
NEWS
Olympus announces a firmware update for the Olympus E-3 Digital SLR.
Oceana And Spanish Fisheries Ministry Reach A Deal For Shark Conservation
NEWS
The largest shark fishing country in Europe is in agreement with Oceana on three groundbreaking conservation matters. The upcoming EU Action Plan for Sharks should improve their conservation in Europe
3rd International Symposium On "UNDERWATER RESEARCH
NEWS
The Symposium aims to foster interaction among all concerned academicians, practitioners, and researchers from different disciplines working on underwater science and research
Iceland Increases Whale Quota
NEWS
Iceland will increase its annual whale hunt to allow for 250 whales to be killed
The World's First Underwater Photography and Freediving Course
NEWS
Deeperblue.com offers the first class on freediving and shooting.
More Manatees Are Counted, But With Caveats
NEWS
More manatees than ever were spotted in Florida waters this year during the state's annual count, but scientists say the high number has more to do with weather conditions during the census than...
STOP Attacks On Beluga Whales
NEWS
Last week, Sarah Palin announced the state of Alaska will sue to strike down Endangered Species Act protection for the imperiled Cook Inlet beluga whale
Salmon's Immune Cells
NEWS
Researchers have discovered tissues located on gills of salmon that are extremely rich in immune cells
Copyrights: Everything An Underwater Photographer Needs To Know
SPECIAL FEATURES
Everything an underwater photographer needs to know about copyrights and protecting your images
Caviar Eater
NEWS
An unrepentant cannibal, T. sarasinorum regularly eats eggs of its own species, as well as those of others
Gunther Deichmann Reminds Us To Stay Practical About Shark Conservation
NEWS
In a recent blog post called "Lets Change The Subject," Gunther Deichmann reminds us other species than just sharks need our help
Debate Over NJ's River Dolphins
NEWS
A debate on whether to move a pod of dolphins from the frigid waters of New Jersey has begun
Puget Sound Orcas' Food Contaminated
NEWS
An article in the Seattle Times recently brought light to me this news about Orca prey
Recovery Plan For The Northwest Atlantic Loggerhead Sea Turtle Revised
NEWS
NOAA's Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced today the availability of the final revised recovery plan for the Northwest Atlantic population of the loggerhead...
Going Nudi in California: Part I
SPECIAL FEATURES
Did you know that there are over 100 identified species of nudibranchs in California? Neither did we. Mike Bartick takes on on an underwater photography journey to going Nudi in California
INON America To Cease Operations, Official Statement
NEWS
Inon America regrets to announce that as of January 9, 2009, the company is suspending sales and most other business operations
Australia Lists World's Largest Sea Turtle As Endangered
NEWS
Australia on Sunday listed the world's largest sea turtle, the leatherback, as endangered
Underwater Images Call For Entries 2009
NEWS
Underwater Images photo competition call for entries
Voracious Sponges In Underwater Caves Save Reefs?
NEWS
Dutch researcher Jasper de Goeij investigated how caves in the coral reef ensure the reef's continued existence.
DPG Expeditions: Sardine Run, July 2009, 2010, & 2011
NEWS
Join us during one of nature's wildest spectacles. We are running very limited size Sardine Run trips for the next three years
Bermuda To Intoduce Longline Fishing?
NEWS
I found a sad article about Bermuda's plans to introduce long line fishing
Squids that Smile
NEWS
This deep water squid has a unique skin pigmentation which gives it a permanent smile
Crowds Flock To See Great White Shark Dissection
NEWS
Around 1500 people flocked to Auckland Museum today to see a public dissection of a great white shark - believed to be a first in New Zealand
Aunoc 1CR LED Light
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Aunoc 1CR LED is most likely the smallest dive/focus light I have seen so far, and for it's size it packs a pretty strong punch
Three New Marine Monuments: Biggest Act Of Ocean Protection Ever
NEWS
Three new ocean monuments have been declared in the Pacific. This info will help you understand what exactly that means.
Expedition Reveals Three Previously Unknwon Coral Reefs Off Florida's Coast
NEWS
the first expedition using state-of-the-art autonomous underwater vehicles to survey, map and identify large areas of the ocean bottom, researchers discovered three previously unknown Lophelia...
Byron Underwater Festival 2009
NEWS
Our friend Tim Hochgrebe has sent us some info on the Byron Underwater Shoot Out in Australia
Jan 15th Competition Deadlines Approaching Fast
NEWS
The deadline for the 2009 Wetpixel & DivePhotoGuide competitions is right around the corner - Jan 15th. Submit your entries soon
New Park Protects Penguins And Other Marine Life In Argentina
NEWS
The Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation Society has just announced that its efforts to protect a wildlife-rich coastal region in South America have paid off in the form of a new coastal marine...
Whales Celebrate the New Year in Maine
NEWS
Researchers witnessed about 44 right whales off the Gulf of Maine, new evidence of breeding grounds of this species
East Timor, Home of Whales & Dolphins
NEWS
Researchers from Australia have uncovered a dolphin and whale paradise off the coast of East Timor
Underwater Photography & Video Best of 2008
NEWS
Matt Weiss picks his favorite underwater photography, video and marine conservation news of 2008
Photo Weekend Getaway At DiveTech, Grand Cayman
NEWS
Our friends at DiveTech at Cobalt Coast Dive Resort in Grand Cayman have some last minute availability for a photo clinic weekend this January 24 - 28, 2009 with Ryan Canon of Reef Photo and Video
Top 10 Tips For Entering Underwater Photography Competitions
SPECIAL FEATURES
Just in time for the end of the year deadlines, we wanted to issue the top 10 tips for selecting images for underwater photography competitions. Good luck!
HSBC Bankrolls Marine Conservation Project With S$600,000 Donation
NEWS
Pulau Semakau could someday be upgraded to a marine park
Wildlife Groups Ask Feds To Revise Critical Habitat Zones For Manatees
NEWS
Conservation groups are petitioning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to revise the boundaries of critical habitat for the endangered Florida manatee in Southwest Florida
40% Rise In New Zealand Sea Lion Bycatch Quota Condemned
NEWS
New Zealand sea lions bycatch hugely under reported
Coral Reefs Four Years Later
NEWS
Four years after the devastating Tsunami, a team of scientists have reported the prompt recovery of coral reefs in the South East Asian Region
Scientists Seeking Entangled Whale
NEWS
A young right whale found tangled in debris off the St. Johns County coast has vanished before researchers could finish freeing it
Navy, Environmentalists Settle Sonar Lawsuit
NEWS
The Navy has settled a lawsuit filed by environmentalists challenging its use of sonar in hundreds of submarine-hunting exercises around the world
Polar Bear Gets Special Rule from Feds
NEWS
Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced on Dec. 11 that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a Special Rule under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) providing for the...
Coral Reefs Recovering Quickly From Tsunami Damage
NEWS
Indonesia's coral reefs damaged by the 2004 tsunami are recovering rapidly, helped by natural colonization and a drop in illegal fishing, scientists say
A Battle Won In The War Against Shark Finning
NEWS
China's largest shopping site Alibaba.com has announced they will cease all shark fin trading and sales in all their companies including Taobao.com as of January 1st, 2009
UNDP's Way To Conserve Malaysia's Marine Parks
NEWS
Almost two years into its implementation, the Marine Parks Project funded by the Government of Malaysia, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) is well on...
Study Reveals Qatar's Coral Riches
NEWS
A mapping of coral reef habitats in the sea around Qatar reveals that Halul Island has the maximum number of coral reef species.
DPG Expeditions: Papua New Guinea 2010
NEWS
We are pleased to announce a special DPG Expedition to some of the best reefs of Papua New Guinea. Join DPG publisher Jason Heller in this underwater photographer or videographer paradise
Researchers Probe Scat For Clues To Orca Decline
NEWS
Using a trained dog to sniff for poop and petri dishes attached to long poles, scientists are analyzing killer whales' scat and breath samples in the hopes of solving the mystery of Puget Sound's...
Happy Underwater Photo & Video Holidays From DPG
NEWS
The entire team at DivePhotoGuide wishes you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season
China's Largest Shopping Site Bans Sale of Shark Fin Products
NEWS
Taobao.com announced to its 400 million online members that all shark fin products will be banned from trade on Taobao.com starting 1, January 2009.
First Portable System Enabling In Situ Detection Of Cetacean Hearing Loss
NEWS
A research project led by Michel Andre, director of the Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics at the UPC (Universitat Politucnica de Catalunya) has developed the world's first portable system for...
Sea Champion Picked for Ocean, Air Agency
NEWS
Jane Lubchenco, a marine biologist with a passion for improving public understanding of science, has been tapped by President-elect Barack Obama to run the government agency responsible for...
Win Free Copies of Award Winning Film, Ships of Darkness
NEWS
Win one of 5 free copies of the award winning underwater film, "Ships of Darkness"
Reef Check Philippines and Philippine-Micronesia Alliance Team Up
NEWS
Reef Check Philippines, Asia Divers/El Galleon Resort, SEAsia Kayak Tours & the PMA are proud to announce a Reef Check expedition to survey the magnificent reefs around Puerto Galera and Verde...
Skin Elements USA, LLC. and Wyland Worldwide Announce Licensing Agreement
NEWS
Skin Elements USA, LLC. will distribute its line of sunscreen products using WylandA‚A® artwork and in return a portion of all proceeds will be donated to the WylandA‚A® Foundation.
David Doubilet Joins The DPG & Wetpixel Judging Panel
NEWS
We are honored to announced that world renowned photographer David Doubilet has joined the judging panel for the 2009 Wetpixel & DivePhotoGuide International Underwater Photo & Video Competition in...
Red Algae Immune To Bleaching
NEWS
The key to better understanding coral bleaching has surfaced in a common red alga that produces defensive compounds against the phenomena affecting reef environments worldwide.
Norway Announces Sharply Lower Whaling Quota For 2009
NEWS
Norway on Thursday authorized its whalers to harpoon 885 minke whales in 2009, a quota sharply down from previous years in what animal rights activists saw as a sign of consumers' growing...
Top Photographers Support Shark Conservation
NEWS
Top photographers support shark conservation
Award-winning photographers from around the world have donated some of their best images to support marine conservation group Bite-Back.
Shark Finning On CNN December 11th
NEWS
Thursday December 11th, please tune in to CNN for Planet in Peril: Battle Lines, where the focus will be on the global shark finning crisis
Gulf Marine Ecosystem 'Under Threat'
NEWS
The Gulf marine environment is increasingly subjected to severe pressure from urban and industrial development and particularly from oil exploitation, studies show.
Nikon D3x: Confirmed Fits In Underwater Housings
NEWS
Our friend Berkley White of Backscatter confirms that the Nikon D3x fits in existing Nikon D3 underwater housings
Florida Fish Expert Tries To Save the Last Sawfish
NEWS
Sawfish once swam in bays, lagoons and rivers from New York to the Rio Grande, Burgess said. Today, the species' U.S. range has shrunk to the waters off south Florida.
Mistaken Identity Leads Researchers To Two New Extinct Species Of Coral
NEWS
What began as an homage to achievement in the field of coral reef geology has evolved into the discovery of an unexpected link between corals of the Pacific and Atlantic.
Seacam Subsea Systems RED One Underwater Housings
NEWS
Seacam Subsea Systems is pleased to announce the development of two new housings for the Red One Cinema Camera. The "Red Surf" and the "Red Diver"
Desmond Tutu Launches New Global Anti-Whaling Campaign
NEWS
Archbishop Desmond Tutu launched a new global anti-whaling campaign Thursday, which seeks to ban all whaling.
Safe Havens Will Protect Marine Wildlife In UK
NEWS
Nature reserves designed to provide safe havens for marine wildlife are to be created as part of legislation announced yesterday in the UK.
First Facebook Underwater Photo Contest Results
NEWS
We are proud to announce the winners of the first ever Facebook underwater photography contest, hosted by DivePhotoGuide
Antarctica Has More Species Than Galapagos
NEWS
he first comprehensive "inventory" of sea and land animals around a group of Antarctic islands reveals a region that is rich in biodiversity and has more species than the Galapagos.
Let The Big Ones Go!
NEWS
Research from the University of Toronto has determined that fisheries keeping the large catch leads to unsustainable fishing, after all a big fish is worth a net of two
Report: Iceland Whale Meat To Arrive In Japan
NEWS
Japan is to allow imports of whale meat from Iceland for the first time since 1991, a report said Sunday.
Nikon D3x Officially Announced
NEWS
Nikon photographers can now revel in the fact that the D3x is official
Nikon D3x Specs Leaked Today - Official Launch Dec 1st
NEWS
We've been reporting the rumors all year, and Nikon shooters can finally rejoice - the D3X is here. Well, almost
Captain Paul Watson Responds to Greenpeace Quotes in International Herald Tribune
NEWS
Captain Paul Watson responds to Mr. Shallhorn's comments about Sea Shepherd in his recent article.
Whale Shark Day Celebrated In Porbandar
NEWS
A large crowd today gathered at the Chowpatti Cricket Ground here to be a part of the annual "Whale Shark Day" celebration
Black Friday-Look Out For Good Camera Deals
NEWS
Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, and underwater photographers could find some bargains.
Monterey Bay Gets Added Protections
NEWS
Feds announce tightened regulations-and a national system of marine protected areas
San Diego Underwater Photographic Society- 40th Annual Film Festival
NEWS
The San Diego Underwater Photographic Society (SDUPS) is proud to announce that its 40th Annual Film Festival will be held April 25, 2009 in San Diego, CA.
Tuna Commission Comes Up With A Disgrace, Not A Decision
NEWS
The commission tasked with preventing a collapse of the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery today opted for catch quotas still far higher than its own scientists recommend
LAUPS 2008 Underwater Photo Competition Winners Announced
NEWS
The Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society announces the winners of the 46th Annual International Underwater Photographic Competition
Red Tides Stemmed by 'Alien'-Like Parasites
NEWS
For the first time ever, marine biologists have tracked the control of red tides to a virulent parasite with a gruesome lifestyle not entirely unlike those in the movie "Aliens."
Dolphin Population Stunted By Fishing Activities
NEWS
Despite broad "dolphin safe" practices, fishing activities have continued to restrict the growth of at least one Pacific Ocean dolphin population
Climate Change, Starfish Hit Fiji Reefs
NEWS
Climate change and a starfish outbreak have shrunk coral reefs near Fiji, forcing locals to change their lifestyle.
An Underwater Photographer's Guide to Puerto Galera
TRAVEL
DPG editor Matt Weiss continues his report on the underwater photography opportunities of South East Asia with an installment on Asia Divers and El Galleon Resort in Puerto Galera, Philippines.
Simple Eyes Of Only Two Cells Guide Marine Zooplankton To The Light
NEWS
Researchers unravel how the very first eyes in evolution might have worked and how they guide the swimming of marine plankton towards light.
Deep-Sea Underwater Observatory Goes Live In Monterey Bay
NEWS
Creating a deep-sea underwater observatory may seem like science fiction, but researchers and engineers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in Moss Landing have made it a reality
New Adhesives Inspired by Shellfish
NEWS
Scientists have recently reproduced a protein responsible for producing a sythetic substance that adheres strongly to metal and stone underwater thanks to our good shellfish friends
Eilat Epson Red Sea Competition: Day 5
NEWS
The 2008 Epson Eilat Red Sea underwater photo competition has come to a close. Winning images and video clips from the winning ceremony wrap up our coverage of this year's event
New Study Finds World's Coastal Waters Are Vastly Under Protected
NEWS
Countries Falling Short of International Goal to Protect at Least 10 Percent of Oceans and Coasts by 2012
Eilat Epson Red Sea Competition: Day 4
NEWS
Final day before the winners ceremony, live from the Epson Eilat Red Sea underwater photography competition and shootout
Under The Sea IMAX Movie Update-Filming Wraps
NEWS
Shooting for the new Howard Hall 3D IMAX movie "Under The Sea" is a wrap.
'Missing link' Turtle Was Swimming With Dinosaurs
NEWS
A previously unknown species of primitive turtle made the move from land to water 164 million years ago, fossils found on the Isle of Skye indicate.
IU To Turn Kidd Shipwreck Into `Living Museum'
NEWS
Indiana University archaeologists have won a $200,000 grant to turn the wreckage of a ship pirate Captain Kidd is believed to have commandeered and three other Caribbean sites into "living museums"...
Eilat Epson Red Sea Competition: Day 3
NEWS
The Epson Red Sea underwater photography competition in Eilat is wrapping up, with only one more day to go
Scientists Try To Revive Japan's Biggest Coral Reef
NEWS
Scientists are in an unprecedented project to restore Japan's largest coral reef by planting thousands of baby corals growing on tiny ceramic beds.
Marine Organisms Found In Ancient Amber
NEWS
Scientists have discovered a menagerie of perfectly intact marine microorganisms trapped in tree resin at least 100 million years ago, according to a new study.
Eilat Epson Red Sea Competition: Day 2
NEWS
Day 2 of the Epson Eilat Red Sea 2008 underwater photography competition and shootout
RED Digital Stills & Motion Camera (Epic & Scarlet) Revealed
NEWS
The RED DSMC (Digital Stills & Motion Camera), is a game changer. Will it be adopted by underwater filmmakers and underwater photographers?
Gunther Diechmann's Photo Of The Week In Stern Magazine Shows Shark Finning In Bali
NEWS
Gunther Deichmann's image of shark finning is the photo of the week in Stern Magazine issue no. 46
Is Algae a Biofuel of the Future?
NEWS
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $900,000 to Montana and Utah State Univiersities to fund research regarding algae's potential to become a renewable source of biofuel
UWP Mag Issue #45 Available For Download
NEWS
Underwater Photography Mag issue #45 is out and available for download
New Fish in Sweden
NEWS
The Round Goby, native of the Black Sea has apparently spread to Swedish waters says Gran Pettersson
North Atlantic Sharks Under Threat
NEWS
A significant amount of Sharks and Rays are under extinction threat from fishing off the North East Atlantic Ocean according to IUCN
Live From Eilat: Epson Red Sea Competition
NEWS
The prestigious international underwater photography competition in Eilat, the Epson Red Sea competition, kicks off this week. Keri Wilk reports live from the action in Eilat
Canon Announces XH A1S, XH G1S Video Cameras
NEWS
Canon XH A1 and XH G1 have been fairly popular among underwater videogragraphers, meet the next generation
Barack Obama's Outlook On The Ocean
NEWS
Just in case you were wondering, we found this great recap on Obama's views on ocean policy
New Coral Reefs Discovered In The Deep Depths of The Ocean
NEWS
Imagine descending in a submarine to the ice-cold, ink-black depths of the ocean, 800 metres under the surface of the Atlantic
Census Of Marine Life Deep Sea Octopus & More
NEWS
As our readers know, our newest member to the DPG team is Rick Morris, from the Census of Marine life. It seems like everywhere we turn now, CoML is releasing information and images of the truly...
Official Call For Entries: 2009 DivePhotoGuide & Wetpixel Competitions
NEWS
This is an official call for entries for the 2009 international photo and video competitions co-hosted by DivePhotoGuide and Wetpixel
New Underwater Photography PRO Gallery: Wayne Levin
NEWS
Wayne Levin has spent a career photographing the eerie and mysterious underwater world. Working in black and white, he removes the surface illusions about the ocean and the assumptions about...
Emulating Marine Animal Physiology
NEWS
Once again, scientists have found themselves emulating marine animal physiology as a means of advancing modern technology
RED One Video Housings Gets A Dedicated Website
NEWS
Marine Visions announces new website dedicated to the revolutionary Gates Deep Red Underwater Video Housing
BlueboxX mini X-trem
NEWS
Fradotec enriched its BlueboxX range with a new amphibious housing. It is a complete unit - housing and a 8 MP digital camera with a 3 inch LCD screen
Loggerhead Release To Provide Vital Information To Scientific Community
NEWS
Popular sea turtles 'Milton' and 'FeeBee' to strike out across Atlantic, provide valuable tracking data
Canadian Nabs National Freediving Dynamic Record
NEWS
Jana Strain, a Canadian Freediver and resident of Santa Monica, CA, set a new Canadian and North American Women's Freediving Record with a swim of 171 meters (560 feet) in two minutes and eighteen...
Olympus E-30 DSLR
NEWS
Olympus announces the latest in the DSLR series, the E-30
Coral Bleaching Disturbs Structure Of Fish Communities
NEWS
Research work reported on recently by an international research team*, including an IRD scientist, brought out evidence of the impact on the fish communities of a mass bleaching event resulting...
Sampling Heron Island, Census Of Marine Life (Video)
NEWS
How often has the question been asked, "How many different creatures live in the sea", and who, if anyone, has been able to provide and answer? Well, Rick Morris is an underwater film maker working...
Sea Shepherd Hires Retired U.S. Federal Agent To Head Up Criminal Investigations
NEWS
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is pleased to announce the hiring of a criminal investigator with impeccable credentials to head up its investigations into international illegal activities...
Winners of 35th World Festival of Underwater Images, Antibes
NEWS
The winners of the 35th annual World Festival of Underwater Images have been announced on stage in Antibes, France
DivePhotoGuide Wins Best Website At Antibes
NEWS
We were just informed by Gyula Somogyi, live from the award show at the 35th annual World Festival of Underwater Images in Antibes, France, that DivePhotoGuide was awarded the the prize for best...
BBC Wildlife Photographer of The Year Winners
NEWS
This year's BBC Wildlife Photographer of The Year Competition was a boon for underwater photographers. Brian Skerry nabs the top prize in the Underwater World category
New Free Online Magazine Dedicated To African Diving
NEWS
AfricanDiver.com announces the new free online magazine magazine.
Join The Humane Society Protest To Stop The Canadian Seal Hunt
NEWS
Join The Humane Society and Nigel Barker at a demonstration at the Canadian Embassy in Washington D.C. Nov 10th
Antibes Part 2: World Festival of Underwater Images
NEWS
Gyula Somogyi continues his report, live from Antibes, France at the 35th Annual World Festival of Images (video clips included)
Live From Antibes: World Festival of Underwater Images
NEWS
DivePhotoGuide's European representative Gyula "Jules" Somogyi reports live from the 35th Annual World Festival of Underwater Images
Nikon D3x Rumors: Announcement Pending in December?
NEWS
We've been hearing the rumors for some time now. We were let down by no announcement during Photokina and again during PhotoPlus last week, although the latter was a long shot. Now the rumors are...
DEMA 2008: Mangrove Underwater Technology
NEWS
Mangrove Underwater Technology was showing off their latest underwater video housings at DEMA 2008.
DEMA 2008: Equinox
NEWS
Equinox displayed their line of underwater video housings at DEMA 2008
DEMA 2008: Nauticam
NEWS
Nauticam broke out into the underwater photography scene at DEMA 2008 with their white balance ports
DEMA 2008: Gates
NEWS
Gates introduced two anticipated underwater video housings - including a prototype for the RED ONE
Saimaa Seal - Threatened
NEWS
Findland's Saimaa seal is under threat by fishing nets and climate change affecting their habitat
DEMA 2008: Mares
NEWS
Mares unveiled their Carbon 42 regulator in their DEMA 2008 booth that also featured a giant picture of Wendy in her Mares gear.
DEMA 2008: DEMA Awards Party
NEWS
DPG spent Friday evening at the 2008 DEMA Awards dinner. This year was especially significant as many underwater photographers & cinematographers were honored, including Marty Snyderman who...
DEMA 2008: A Carlos Hiller Original
NEWS
I am always humbled by Carlos' talent, and specifically his ability to turn a blank canvas into surreal scenes that almost look as if they emerge from behind a dome port. Any underwater...
Winning Images From VODAN 2008
NEWS
View the winning images from the 2008 VODAN International Underwater Photo Competition
Mysteries Of Giant Bluefin Tuna Revealed by 1,000 Tags
NEWS
A giant Atlantic bluefin tuna weighing more than half a ton had the honor of being fitted with the 1000th electronic tracking tag placed on this threatened species when it was caught and released...
DEMA 2008: DPG & Wetpixel Cocktail Party
NEWS
Thursday Oct 23rd, DivePhotoGuide & Wetpixel hosted a not-to-be-missed cocktail party for the underwater photography and video industry at the Las Vegas Hilton
DEMA 2008: Backscatter
NEWS
Backscatter was offerings some cool new items and announced some interesting news at DEMA 2008
DEMA 2008: Ultima Digital, Housings for Hasselblad
NEWS
It's not often that new companies enter the underwater photography market with products that are very unique, so I gravitated immediately to the Ultima Digital booth
Ocean Policy Advisory Council Debates Oregon Marine Reserves
NEWS
The Port of Umpqua offices were packed last week when the Ocean Policy Advisory Council met to consider evaluation criteria for 20 proposed marine reserve areas off the coast.
Reef Atlas Project Set To Determine Location Of South African Reefs
NEWS
A South African research team is trying to locate and digitally map the countries coral reefs.
Bluefin Tuna Faces Extinction
NEWS
The Bluefin Tuna fishery in EU could lead to species extinction.
DEMA 2008 - Underwater Photography & Video
NEWS
The scuba diving and underwater photography & video industries are heading to Las Vegas for for the industry's annual trade show, DEMA. If you're heading to the show, please come visit us at booth...
Whale Shark In Atlantis Set To Be Released
NEWS
The controversial keeping of a whale shark will come to an end soon, as Atlantis hotel has announced it will be released.
Scientists Call For Protected 'Swimways' For Leatherbacks
NEWS
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) World Conservation Congress this week adopted a resolution urging nations to protect the leatherback sea turtle and sharks by...
Federal Government Declares Beluga Whale In Alaska's Cook Inlet Endangered
NEWS
The federal government on Friday placed the beluga whales in Alaska's Cook Inlet under the protection of the Endangered Species Act,
Underwater Journal Issue #9 Available Now
NEWS
The latest issue of the Underwater Journal, the online magazine launched by fellow photographer Walt Stearns.
Id Mark IV And More Canon Rumors
NEWS
Rumors about Canon's next product announcement.
Myanmar Starts Mangrove Restoration Project
NEWS
Myanmar and Japanese NGOs will start a four year mangrove restoration project in Myanmar.
Study Finds High Mortality of Endangered Loggerhead Turtles in Baja California
NEWS
Along the southern coast of Baja California, Mexico, scientists have been counting the carcasses of endangered sea turtles for a decade as part of an effort to assess and eliminate threats to...
Underwater Photography With Models: Dive Into Your Imagination
NEWS
A couple of months ago, our good friend Annie Crawley, launched DiveIntoYourImagination.com, and among the many features you can find a short video tutorial on underwater photography with models...
Apple Announces New Macbook Line
NEWS
Apple has announced their new Macbook and Macbook Pro.
Ocean Views Underwater Photography Exhibit at Smithsonian
NEWS
We are really proud to see many of our friends and colleagues on exhibit at the Smithsonian in Washington DC. The images are great examples of our beautiful oceans and appropriately titled "Ocean...
More Than Half Of Tuna Caught In Mediterranean Last Year Was Illegal
NEWS
51 percent of the tuna caught last year was illegal, leading to catches being under reported.
A New Way To View Underwater Photos and Videos
NEWS
Nikon of Japan has released a new product, dubbed the UP, that offers a new and unique way of viewing underwater photos and videos.
Sealux Announces Housing For Nikon D3
NEWS
Sealux has announced the CD 3, underwater housing for the Nikon CD 3
Scuba Portal Announces Miss Scuba 2008 Contest
NEWS
ScubaPortal.it has announced the 2008 Miss Scuba Contest.
Deepest Living Fish Ever Found Photographed
NEWS
The deepest fish ever discovered was recently discovered.
DPG & Wetpixel Relaunch UnderwaterCompetition.com
NEWS
Wetpixel & DivePhotoGuide are proud to provide a sneak peek of the relaunch of our joint venture - UnderwaterCompetition.com, home of our series of international photo competitions
Ikelite Announces Housing For Nikon D700
NEWS
Popular housing manufacturer Ikelite has released its housing for the full frame Nikon D700
Fantasea Line Announce Winner Of "Name the New Flash" Competition
NEWS
Fantasea Line has announced the winning name for their new strobe.
1 In 4 Mammals Face Extinction
NEWS
The culmination of a long survey has found that 1 in 4 mammals may be in danger of extinction
2009 Raja Ampat Entrance Tag Contest Winners Announced
NEWS
The winners of the 2009 Raja Aampat Entrance Tag contest have been announced.
DNA Studies Lead To Better Understanding Of Reefs
NEWS
Gene mapping has lead to a better understanding of the coral reefs.
Blue Crab Fishery In Chesapeake Bay Decleared A Disaster
NEWS
U.S. Commerce Secratary announced last week that the a blue crab fishery in Chesapeake Bay is a failure.
European Fisheries Law Undergoes Review
NEWS
The European Commission considers reviewing their fisheries policy
2008 Reef Check Underwater Photo Competition
NEWS
In celebration of the International Year of the Reef 2008, Reef Check is running an International "What do reefs mean to you?" Photo Contest
Why I Don't Eat Seafood
NEWS
A worm was recently found in the fish of a Sacramento resident - and it was not a health violation.
Photokina Coverage, September 23-28, 2008
NEWS
DPG is proud to present our 2008 Photokina show coverage from Cologne Germany. Sharon Rainis from Fantasea Line reports for us
Underwater Photography Exhibit at The United Nations
NEWS
NYUPS member Cagatay Erciyes, a career Turkish diplomat and a hobbyist underwater photographer featured an underwater photo exhibition entitled "Colors of Oceans through a diplomat's lens" at the...
Adobe Announces Lightroom 2.1 RC
NEWS
Adobe has release Lightroom 2.1 release candidate.
Lecia Announces 37.5 Megapixel S2 DSLR
NEWS
Leica officially announced their digital S-System, a 37.5 megapixel DSLR designed for the high end professional. The Leica S2, will offer 9 high quality lenses from ultra wide to super telephoto....
Oceanblue Divers Anniversary Event Featuring Stan Waterman
NEWS
Our good friends at OceanBlue Divers, New York's premiere dive club, are hosting a special event celebrating their two year anniversary on October 11th. The all day event includes a seminar series,...
Modest CO2 Cutbacks May Be Too Little, Too Late For Coral Reefs
NEWS
How much carbon dioxide is too much? According to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) greenhouse gases in the atmosphere need to be stabilized at levels low enough to...
Photoshop CS4 Officially Unveiled
NEWS
Adobe officially announces the release and availability of Photoshop CS4
One of Underwater Photography's True Pioneer's - Bruce Mozert
SPECIAL FEATURES
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing a truly amazing person and one of the pioneers of underwater photography, Bruce Mozert
The Art Of Underwater Photography - Back In Stock
NEWS
Back in stores after being sold out for months is "A Diver's Guide To The Art Of Underwater Photography" by Andrea and Antonella Ferrari.
Devil Ray Found In Austrailia
NEWS
A devil ray, extremely rare for Australia, might have been found in the area.
Recall Of Aqua Lung Titan/Conshelf DIN Handwheel Retainers
NEWS
Aqua Lung calls a recall on their Titan DIN handwheel retainers.
Canon Announces the Highly Anticipated EOS 5D Mark II
NEWS
Canon finally announces the long awaited and rumored EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera, the long-awaited successor to Canon's highly popular EOS 5D
Canon Announces The G10
NEWS
Canon continues a day of major releases by announcing the newest addition to its top-of-the line PowerShot G-series digital cameras - the PowerShot G10
DivePhotoGuide Announces First Ever Facebook Underwater Photo Contest
NEWS
Ever since we started the DPG underwater photography group on Facebook, we have received requests to launch a Facebook photo contest by many of the group members. So finally we decided to do so
Namibia Declares First Marine Reserve
NEWS
The country of Namibia had declared its first marine reserve.
12th Annual Belgrade Underwater Film Festival
NEWS
The 12th International Underwater Film Festival in Belgrade, Serbia will be held, like every year, during the beginning of December, from 12th to 16th 2008
2008 Red Sea Underwater Images of The World Competition
NEWS
The organizers of the Eilat Red Sea Underwater Images of the World competition (formerly known as Sandisk Red Sea) have officially begun accepting entries to the 4th Annual International competition
The Cocos Island American Express Members Project
NEWS
With its rich marine life, particularly the rich shark populations, Cocos Island, Costa Rica is in dire threat. Underwater photographers Georgene Bradley and Jay Ireland are finalists in the...
Dr. Lark Kills Sharks
NEWS
Dr. Susan Lark promotes squalane-which is found in sharks and is used a cosmetic moisturizer.
SanDisk Announces New Extreme III CF 32-Gb Card
NEWS
Trusted memory card company comes out with new CF card that reads 50 percent faster and holds 32 gigabytes for video cameras.
Help Protect "Snapper Ledge", Florida Keys
NEWS
Our friend Stephen Frink alerted us to a stunning situation in the Florida Keys where nurse sharks are being used for spear fishing target practice. We'd like to request your help by simply signing...
Aquatica Announces Nikon D700 Housing
NEWS
Aquatica is the first manufacturer to formally announce a housing for the full frame Nikon D700
Panasonic Announces World's First Micro Four Thirds DSLR
NEWS
Something tells me that we won't see an underwater housing for this model, but maybe over time we will see housed micro four thirds cameras. They provide the versatility and quality of an SLR, with...
Chile's Waters Made Whale Sanctuary
NEWS
Chilean congress passes a law that will make the surrounding oceans a whale sanctuary.
Greenland Hunters Waisting Seals
NEWS
Hunters in Greenland are throwing hunted seals in trash.
Canon 5D Successor Teaser Campaign
NEWS
Canon launched a teaser website dubbed "Destined Evolution" in an assumed campaign for the 5D successor
Miscalculation in Undersea Data
NEWS
Scientists have studied the history of our planet through carbonate platforms, recent work suggests that the original 13C/12C ratio in the ocean is incorrect
Underwater Australasia Photocompetition 2008 Winners
NEWS
The annual underwater.com.au photo competition is over, the judges have spoken and winners of the 4th annual Underwater Australasia photo competition have been announced
Underwater Image Nabs First Place in Smithsonian Natural World
NEWS
Smithsonian Magazine announced the winners of their 5th annual photo contest, and we're proud to announce that the winner of the Natural World category was an underwater image by Thomas Vignaud
Underwater Photography Mag Issue #44 Available
NEWS
Our friends at UWP Mag have released the latest and greatest. Issue #44 is now available for download.
2009 Raja Ampat Entrance Tag Design Contest - Finalists
NEWS
Finalists have been announced for the 2009 Raja Ampat Entrance Tag Design Contest, hosted by our good friends at Wetpixel.com.
"Which Fish To Eat" List Published
NEWS
The Marine Conservation Society has published a list with advice on which seafood species can be sustainable consumed and which can not.
Australian Scientist Dismisses Japanese Minke Whale Research
NEWS
The minke whale research used to justify the killing of whales by Japan been discredited.
100 Hawkbill Turtles Slaughtered
NEWS
One hundred hawksbill turtles were discovered aboard a Vietnamese fishing boat in Malampaya
A 21MP Canon 5D Mark II at Photokina?
NEWS
Canon's EOS 5D has been one of the hottest DSLR's in the market for underwater photographers and topside shooters alike. With Photokina only weeks away and having already announced the 50D, rumors...
Scientists Set To Visit Deep Sea Volcanoes For First TIme
NEWS
British scientists have received funding to visit the "Lost World" a series of previously unexplored undersea volcanoes.
Viruses Reason For Paradox Of The Deep Sea
NEWS
Viruses inhibit animals from taking advantage of nutrients found in deep sea sediment.
Rare Seahorse Found In New England
NEWS
A Seahorse found in the Gulf of Mexico and Bermuda was found in Connecticut.
Ikelite Announces Housing For Canon Digital 1000-D Rebel XS dSLR
NEWS
Ikelite introduces it's housing for the 1000-D Rebel XS
Man Punished For Mowing Orcas
NEWS
A man that either hit, or came close to hitting an killer whale in Vancuver was fined.
An Underwater Photographer's Guide To Bali - Part II
TRAVEL
Matt Weiss reveals two new critter dives in Bali and more in part II of DivePhotoGuide's investigative report of Bali
Keep Shooting, Save Whale Sharks
NEWS
Vacationing underwater photographers are helping scientists learn about whale sharks via there images.
Canon Adds Three to The PowerShot Line
NEWS
Continuing a trend, Canon once again upgrades their PowerShot series with high end features and new designs. The Power Shot line has been very popular point & shoots among underwater photographers.
Canon Finally Releases 15.1 Megapixel EOS 50D
NEWS
We have been reporting the rumors for months now - the 50D is finally official. With Photokina right around the corner we're going to hear about many new releases including Nikon's D90 and most...
New Strobe From Fantasea - Code Name
NEWS
Fantasea Line is about to announce the addition of a new strobe, and they are looking for suggestions for a new name for it. Got any ideas? For now they are referring to it as the "X Flash".
Sea&Sea Announces YS-110AZA± (Alpha)
NEWS
The YS-100AZA± (Alpha) further improves the accuracy of the DS-TTL's performance. This is a new type of strobe building and improves upon the basic functionality
of the YS-110
More Underwater Photography From The Bejing Olympics
NEWS
In a continued effort to bring our readers information on the handful of underwater photographers covering the Bejing Olympics, we found it appropriate to feature another photographer, Wolfgang...
The Nikon D90 Is Almost Out - Listed on Target.com
NEWS
We've been reporting the rumors of the Nikon D90, the successor to the D80 for a few months now. In the weeks prior to the Photokina show, Nikon is predicted to make an announcement about the new...
Olympus Stylus 1050 SW
NEWS
Looking for a possible point & shoot companion to take on the road to the islands for snorkeling and topside shooting? The rugged 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1050 SW can handle five-foot drops to the...
Bajis Extinction May Save The Vaquita
NEWS
The Bajis extinction may have served as a wake up call to the scientific community.
Ikelite Underwater Housings For Sony W Series & Nikon Cool pix
NEWS
Ikelite announces new utra compact digital housings for Sony DSC-W120 and W130, DSC-W300, DSC-W150 and W17o, and Nikon Coolpix S210 Nikon Coolpix S550.
Pacific Salmon v. Gold
NEWS
Alaska is faced with one of the most debated campaigns in its history. A recently discovered pebble mine is said to hold an invaluable amount of cooper and gold in Bristol Bay
One Species Of Grouper Is Really Two
NEWS
Scientists have found out that the Goliath grouper is really two species.
Austraila's Sharks Fall Victim To Shark Fin Trading
NEWS
Research from Australia indicates a large number of shark fins being exported from the country.
Bilikiki Video & Photo Contests
NEWS
Solomon Islands live aboard Bilikiki has announced a winner of their guest video competition and now invites prior guests to submit images for a new photo contest
The Philippine-Micronesia Alliance Unveils New Website
NEWS
Our friends over at the Philippine-Micronesia Alliance have released an excellent new site.
An Underwater Photographer's Guide to Bali - Part 1
TRAVEL
In the first installment of DivePhotoGuide's guide to South East Asia, Matt Weiss highlights the macro life of Bali in Part 1 of his two part guide to this Indonesian paradise
Shipwrecks May Be A Reason For Invasive Animals
NEWS
A new study has found that wrecks on coral reefs could be a potential catalyst of the invasion of unwanted species.
Jeff Mullins Photographs First Rhinopias In Tulamben
NEWS
Underwater Photographer spots and documents first Rhinopias in the Tulamben area of Bali.
Not Your Average Teenage Underwater Photographer
NEWS
Matthais Scheer, a 15 year old underwater photographer, describes a shark and baitball experience in Cocos Island
Underwater Photography At The Bejing Olympics
NEWS
There's a great interview on Sports Illustrated with photographer Heinz Kluetmeier, who landed the signature underwater shot of the Olympics: Michael Phelps beating Serbia's Milorad Cavic to the...
Aperture & Acronyms
NEWS
Our good friend, and Aperture pro, Gunther Deichmann posted a helpful reminder of some of the common acronyms used in digital photography today
Gates Open House At New Digs
NEWS
Congratulations to Gates on their new offices! If you're an underwater videographer in California and , join Gates this Friday for an open house celebrating their new digs
Urchins Culprit Of Mysterious Underwater Noise
NEWS
Researchers have figured out that urchins are responsible for loud noises heard twice daily off New Zealand.
Arsenic Bacteria Discovered
NEWS
Scientists from the U.S. Geolocial Survey have found micro-organisms thriving in hot springs that are hosts to low oxygen environments
Salmon Sperm Selection
NEWS
Cryptic Female Choice is the process of a female controlling fertilization of her eggs after mating. Surprisingly salmon have been discovered to do engage in this process
44th Annual NCUPS SEA International Competition
NEWS
The Northern California Underwater Photo Society (NCUPS) have announced the 44th annual SEA International Underwater Photo Competition
New Species Found by BBC Crew in Pacific Ocean
NEWS
We all enjoy watching the underwater series and documentaries on TV like Blue Planet and Planet Earth. Recently as BBC was filming a new series where they discovered 13 new species of fish
The Spread of Ocean Dead Zones
NEWS
Ocean dead zones are areas near populated coastlines which suffer from extremely low oxygen levels, are increasing rapidly around the world
Underwater Imaging World at Photokina
NEWS
Our friends at Fantasea Line will be representing DivePhotoGuide at Photokina and reporting daily from the show floor to help us cover the new products that we are all eagerly awaiting to hear about
Invasion Of Comb Jellyfish
NEWS
In the waters surrounding Woods Hole, Massachusetts, the warty comb jelly, Mnemiopsis ledyi, lives out its days, bumping against eel grass and collecting small crustaceans with its sticky tentacles
Humpback Comeback Could Signal End of Hunting Ban
NEWS
Four decades after hunting them was banned, humpback whales seem to have swum clear of extinction
Whale Makes Epic Jouney Sans Tale
NEWS
A humpback whale named "Stumpy" after he lost his tail as a baby in an apparent killer whale attack has been sighted again six years later on an epic journey along Australia's coast
Film of fishermen dumping catch causes uproar
NEWS
A British trawler has sparked an international incident after being filmed taking a boatload of endangered fish caught in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea and then dumping the majority...
Dangerous jellyfish on rise in UK
NEWS
Record numbers of potentially dangerous Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish have been found on the South West coast for the second year in a row
Research Expedition Seeks Details of Coral Disease Impacts in Florida
NEWS
Researchers from NOAA, Auburn University, George Mason University, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, and Mote Marine Laboratory will look for evidence of coral disease and bleaching at...
Clash Of Predators As Shark Eats Polar Bear
NEWS
Scientists are puzzling over the discovery of the jawbone of a young polar bear in the stomach of a Greenland shark...
Canon To Release The 5D Successor & The 50D
NEWS
Rumors have it that Canon will be soon announcing the successor to the popular 5D, as well as a credibly confirmed 50D body
Bush To Relax US Protected Species Laws
NEWS
Parts of the Endangered Species Act, which has protected nature in the United States for 3 1/2 decades, soon may be extinct.
Nature Group Says Humpback Whales Recovering
NEWS
The humpback whale, nearly hunted into history four decades ago, is now on the "road to recovery" and is no longer considered at high risk of extinction, an environmental group said Tuesday.
Sub to Make Deep Caribbean Dive
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Scientists are set to explore the world's deepest undersea volcanoes, which lie 6km down in the Caribbean
Who's Top Predator?
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Already threatened by a thaw of ice around the North Pole, the polar bear's title as the top Arctic predator may under challenge from a shark
An Underwater Photographer's Guide to Southeast Asia
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DivePhotoGuide editor Matt Weiss returns from South East Asia and will provide comprehensive coverage on this diverse area and its diving from a photographers point of view.
Wal-Mart Central America Supports Cocos Island
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Wal-Mart Central America recently launched a campaign to raise funds for research and conservation of Cocos Island
Video: Howard Hall Shooting With IMAX 3D Camera
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Howard and Michelle Hall talk about the perils of creating an underwater IMAX 3d camera.
East Coast Climate Zones Heading South In Austrialia
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Marine scientists have found that Australia's east coast climate zones have moved south by 200 kilometres over the past 60 years.
DPG Underwater Photo & Video Expedition to Socorro, March 2009
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There are still a small handful of spots left for the 2009 Underwater Photo & Video Expedition to Socorro aboard SolmarV
Unusual Underwater Footage In New BBC Documentary
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DPG editor Matt Weiss urges you to watch BBC's Life in Cold Blood to see amazing underwater footage of many animals we don't associate with underwater videography
Expedition Witnesses Major Break-Off Of Arctic Ice Shelf
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Pax Arctica expedition first on the ice to witness major break-off of Arctic ice shelf around Ward Hunt Island
Marinelife Undertakes A Scientific Survey for Whales and Dolphins in Scotland
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Marinelife, the UK based marine conservation charity, has undertaken a scientific survey for cetaceans in the waters north of Scotland to and around Iceland during a cruise aboard the Marco Polo as...
Nikon Announces New COOLPIX Digital Cameras
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Nikon Inc. today announced the launch of six new COOLPIX digital cameras featuring robust technologies, including the highly anticipated P6000
Killer Herpes Decimates Oysters
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A herpes virus is killing young oysters in France because they have spent too much energy developing their sexual organs rather than their natural defences, an oyster crisis team has found
"New" Killer Whale Types at Risk From Antarctic Warming
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Two newly identified types of killer whales that hunt prey off of Antarctic sea ice risk losing food sources to global warming and melting
Olympus and Panasonic Announce Micro Four Thirds System Standard
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Olympus Imaging Corporation and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic) today announced joint development of technologies and devices for the "Micro Four Thirds System standard,"
Is The Rumor True About The Nikon D90?
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According to rumors circulating on the web, the replacement for the D80 will be announced during Photokina, and it will be the D90
Stinging Tentacles Offer Hint of Oceans' Decline
NEWS
...While jellyfish invasions are a nuisance to tourists and a hardship to fishermen, for scientists they are a source of more profound alarm, a signal of the declining health of the world's oceans.
Nigel Barker Shoots The Seal Hunt For The Humane Society
NEWS
In the wake of environmental decline and man's impact on the earth, and the ocean, there are several marine mammal hunts, including international whaling, and the dolphin slaughter in Japan,that...
Porpoise Deaths Remain Unexplained
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Numerous porpoise deaths in Northern California have confused researchers.
Ancient Shark's Bite More Powerful Than T. Rex's
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The most powerful bite of all time has been found - that of the prehistoric giant shark Megalodon, which makes that of T. rex look puny
Indian Ocean Tuna Catch Drops
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Tuna catches across the Indian Ocean have fallen sharply in the last two years but experts are split about what is threatening the region
Sealux HD9 Housing for Sony HDR-HC9E
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Sealux announces housing for Sony HDR-HC9E
Coral Reef 'Glue' May Not Stick Under Climate Change
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The cement that buttresses coral reefs, giving them the strength to withstand crashing waves and other onslaughts, may stop forming as oceans acidify under increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
What Do Squid Hear?
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The ocean is a noisy place. Although we don't hear much when we stick our heads underwater, the right instruments can reveal a symphony of sound
Many Countries 'Unable to Save Reefs'
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An international team of scientists has found coral reef conservation in key regions of the world faces serious risk of failure under climate change.
Beneath The Sea Announces 2009 International Imaging Competition
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Beneath the Sea 2009 is pleased to invite Photographers and Videographers from around the world to enter the Beneath the Sea International Imaging competition.
Shark Found In Durham...After 240M Years
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THE first complete fossil of an ancient British shark was unveiled today by the Natural History Museum.
One Small Step For Man, One Large Step For Cameras-The New Sigma DP-1
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After reading David Pogue's review of the Sigma DP-1 in the New York Times, I pondered over its under water potential.
Fantasea FSD-770 for Canon SD770 IS / IXUS 85 IS
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Fantasea has announced the FSD-770 housing for the Canon PowerShot SD770 IS / Digital IXUS 85 IS digital camera.
Stricken Boat Off the Coast of Bali Underscores Threats - Unregulated Fishing