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Angela Messina | May 25, 2012 9:15 AM
Active volcanic sea vents that are teeming with life were recently discovered in the Gulf of California, the first to be found in the area. They were discovered by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute using sonar-equipped robotic submarines. National Geographic is featuring a series of photographs capturing the marine life in and around the sea vents as well as the technology and...
Joseph Tepper | May 25, 2012 12:42 AM
Backscatter’s Berkley White has posted a test video of the new 5D Mk III shot in Mexico’s Cenotes . Along with the stunning video footage, Berkley posted a little bit of his first impressions of the Mk III. Among the improvements highlighted are the increased low-light performance... continue
Joseph Tepper | May 24, 2012 12:16 PM
This week, Inon announced the LE700-S LED focus/dive light, depth rated to almost 400 feet. The LE700-S gives a 700-lumen beam, which is 26 percent brighter than the previous model. The light is powered by three AA batteries and has a full-power burn time of 110 minutes. Optional accessories... continue
Angela Messina | May 24, 2012 11:09 AM
Researchers have discovered a sensory organ in whales’ mouths that triggers the intense lunging motion whales use when feeding. Located on the very tip of the lower jaw, the organ has a complex system of nerve endings that send signals to the brain when the jaw begins to open. These... continue
Angela Messina | May 24, 2012 9:55 AM
The team of scientists from the submersible Alvin recently discovered limpets stuck to the outside of their submersible after completing a dive to study deep-sea vents. They were surprised that the limpets were able to survive the intense change in pressure as they ascended. The team has... continue
Joseph Tepper | May 24, 2012 9:00 AM
Illicit fisherman in Bali are using explosives to catch their fill off of Menjangan Island, according to reports from locals. Menjangan is one of the most pristine areas of diving in Bali and has become a hot spot for underwater photographers. But local fishermen claim that authorities have... continue
Joseph Tepper | May 24, 2012 12:22 AM
New housing manufacturer Acquapazza has joined the underwater, mirrorless camera market with the announcement of their APSO-NEX5N housing. The aluminum housing for Sony’s NEX-5N 16.1 mirrorless camera is depth rated to 330 feet. The company produces several ports (in bayonet or threaded... continue
Joseph Tepper | May 23, 2012 5:17 PM
The owners of Getty Images, the world’s largest stock photography agency, are seeking to sell the business or put it up for public offering. Getty Images went private in 2008 and has not released financial reports since then, but has enacted many cost-cutting measures that have hurt... continue
Joseph Tepper | May 23, 2012 12:35 PM
Today, Apple introduced an upgrade for its RAW conversion software with extended support for several key underwater photography cameras. Update 3.13 adds RAW support to iPhoto ’11 and Aperture 3 for the following cameras: Nikon EOS-1D X, Nikon D800E and D3200, Olympus OM-D E-M5, and... continue
Joseph Tepper | May 23, 2012 12:22 PM
Face it—who doesn’t love turtles? They are one of the few underwater subjects that won’t run away from photographers, but rather puts their nose right up against our dome port. And today, May 23, is World Turtle Day: an annual day to bring attention to, increase knowledge... continue
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