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Angela Messina | May 21, 2013 3:12 PM
Since the introduction of a law prohibiting the removal of turtle eggs from Costa Rica’s beaches in 1996, turtle egg poaching has increased by 30 percent says Beth Adubato, a criminologist from the New York Institute of Technology. Adubato recently conducted a study examining sea turtle egg poaching on the Osa Peninsula. She found that many of the poachers are Panamanians who believe...
Angela Messina | May 21, 2013 11:46 AM
The U.S. Navy uses a team of trained bottlenose dolphins to find underwater mines through echolocation. But recently Navy dolphins discovered something a little unexpected: a rare 19th century Howell torpedo. Between 1870 and 1889, only 50 of these torpedoes were created, and this is only... continue
Hergen Spalink | May 21, 2013 4:37 AM
Oceana , the large conservation organization that focuses on marine protection, has started a petition to disallow the use of floating gill-nets off the coast of California.  According to Oceana, on their petition page, these floating gill-nets are designed to catch swordfish and... continue
Hergen Spalink | May 21, 2013 4:25 AM
The Shark Angels are getting their auction on!  These conservationists are having their first ever auction via Charity Buzz to raise money for their efforts to save the sharks.  With some great prizes on deck for a great cause its well worth heading over to take a look and... continue
Hergen Spalink | May 21, 2013 4:04 AM
Flick has been an important source for many photographers in that it lets you see what people are shooting in certain destinations and not just pros, but everyone.  It can help you plan your lens selection before a trip or even put you in touch with those photographers to get some... continue
Joseph Tepper | May 20, 2013 9:00 AM
The folks over at Del Sol Photography have posted a sweet new video exploring the Cenotes of Mexico.  Shot completely with the Canon 5D Mk III in the Nauticam housing , the team explores the Cenotes of Rivera Maya. You may recognize Del Sol for their unusual and striking wedding... continue
Joseph Tepper | May 20, 2013 6:00 AM
The “First State” is now the latest state to pass a bill banning shark fins. Last week, the small (in size) US state of Delaware lighted into legislation Bill 41, prohibiting the sale, trade, possession and distribution of shark fins. The state joins California, Oregon, Hawaii,... continue
Joseph Tepper | May 19, 2013 6:51 PM
Ikelite has released their Smart Housing for the Panasonic Lumix GH3 mirrorless camera. It’s Ikelite’s first venture into the mirrorless camera market, but boasts many of the features of their SLR housings like TTL flash control and the full polycarbonate build. Significant... continue
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... continue
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
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