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Hergen Spalink | May 19, 2013 6:19 AM

This week we've selected Shawn Heinrichs' Manta Ray of Hope trailer. Take a trip to the hotspots of manta conservation and hear from the researchers and conservationists in addition to watching stunning manta footage. The plight of mantas is clear and their protection is moving forward thanks to people like Shawn and their organizations.

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Video: Hundreds of Dead Animals Found on Chilean Coast

Ocean NEWS

Angela Messina | May 18, 2013 11:50 AM

Biologists and government officials are trying to figure out why 600 birds and marine animals, including some rare species, have washed ashore on the Chilean coast near the city of La Serena. Officials suspect blast fishing, the illegal use of explosives to kill hundreds of fish at a time, is... continue

Latest Issue of X-Ray Magazine Now Available

Diving NEWS

Joseph Tepper | May 17, 2013 9:00 AM

Issue 54 of X-Ray Magazine – the “International Lifestyle Magazine for Divers” – is now available as a free download from the publication’s website. The latest issue includes a ton of features including a travel piece on the wrecks of Guam by DPG contributor... continue

May Contest Reminder

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Joseph Tepper | May 17, 2013 6:00 AM

The ocean may be full of beautiful colors, but sometimes the simplicity of monochrome can be the most stunning. The theme for the May 2013 contest is "Black and White." This month, submit your best three black and white images for a chance to win a i-Torch Video Pro 5 light from... continue

Shipping Emissions Contribute to Ocean Acidification

Ocean NEWS

Joseph Tepper | May 17, 2013 12:11 AM

Pollution from shipping vessels can equal total carbon emissions, contributing to increased ocean acidification, according to a new study from an international research team . It’s the first global analysis of shipping lanes that indicates the pollution from vessels can be equally... continue

European Union Agrees to Ban Fish Dumping

Ocean NEWS

Angela Messina | May 15, 2013 12:16 PM

After three years of extensive talks, the European Union fisheries ministers have finally agreed to a fishing reform package that bans the act of dumping unwanted pelagic fish, such as mackerel and herring. In order for the reforms to take hold, they next need to be approved by the European... continue

Video: Freediving with Great Whites

Video NEWS

Joseph Tepper | May 15, 2013 9:28 AM

One Hawaiian freediver is getting a ride underwater…from a great white shark. A new viral video shows freediver and environmentalist Kimi Werner swimming gracefully with the shark and then latching on to its dorsal fin for the ride of her life. She even records the whole thing with a... continue

Nauticam Announces Housing for Panasonic GH3

Photo NEWS

Joseph Tepper | May 15, 2013 6:13 AM

Last month, several photos of the Nauticam housing for the Panasonic GH3 were leaked onto their Chinese affiliate website. Today, Nauticam officially announced their NA-GH3 housing for the Panasonic mirrorless camera. The NA-GH3 housing boasts all the features you’d... continue

Ned DeLoach to Present “Fishinar” on Cleaning Stations

Ocean NEWS

Joseph Tepper | May 15, 2013 12:05 AM

If you love cleaning stations as much as we do, then there’s no better place to be tonight than at REEF’s latest “fishinar,” titled “Cleanliness is next to Fishiness: All About Cleaning Stations.” The webinar will be hosted by critter expert Ned DeLoach and... continue

Seabird Bones Show Drastic Changes in Ocean Food Chain

Ocean NEWS

Angela Messina | May 14, 2013 3:06 PM

In order to see changes in the open ocean’s food chain, researchers are examining the bones of petrels, an endangered seabird native to Hawaii that spends much of its life foraging for food on the Pacific Ocean. By examining the presence of nitrogen isotopes in the petrel’s bones,... continue

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