The Environmental Agency of the Sultanate of Oman has sunk an underwater 'military museum' for scuba divers, set to open to tourists in July later this year. The museum, which follows in the footsteps of other Middle-Eastern projects in Jordan and Egypt, is made up of seven MAN Atlas trucks and a Skyvan aircraft, all of which were sunk in Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve in … [Read more...] about Oman sinks underwater ‘military museum’
Oman sinks underwater ‘military museum’
QUIZ: Fish Identification
Take our fish identification quiz and put your knowledge to the test. Can you identify different species? Complete it with a score of 75% or higher for a subscription discount! … [Read more...] about QUIZ: Fish Identification
Decoding sperm whales’ ‘phonetic alphabet’
Scientists recently discovered that sperm whales make decisions by consensus, and now they're hoping to find out what they say when they do, as part of a research effort called Project CETI, the 'Cetacean Translation Initiative.' Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) are highly social animals with a society structured into distinct clans, each of which has its own … [Read more...] about Decoding sperm whales’ ‘phonetic alphabet’
Shark Trust launches new podcast
The UK's Shark Trust has announced the launch of its all-new podcast, delving behind the scenes for exclusive insights into the world of shark and ray conservation. The podcast will hear from a range of global shark experts from different backgrounds, and will provide guidance for listeners on how to become involved as a citizen scientist. The first episode has just … [Read more...] about Shark Trust launches new podcast
Working Together- Mexico’s bull shark dives
The bull shark feeding dives of Mexico's Playa del Carman are an integral part of a programme which combines science, conservation and tourism Each year between November and March, hundreds of bull sharks gather in the shallow coastal waters of Cozumel and Playa del Carmen on the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. Also arriving is a rapidly growing horde of tourists. In 1974, … [Read more...] about Working Together- Mexico’s bull shark dives