Discover more from the next phase of the Wrecks4All 2.0 project, bringing the wrecks of the Adriatic Sea to life Wrecks4All 2.0 - the next phase of a project bringing the wrecks of the Adriatic Sea to public attention and promoting them through tourism, has recently wrapped up a conference themed 'The Future of the Adriatic Past,' in Montenegro's capital city Kotor. The … [Read more...] about Video: Wrecks4All 2.0 conference wraps up in Kotor
Video: Wrecks4All 2.0 conference wraps up in Kotor
Bioluminescence evolved 300 million years earlier than thought
A new study has suggested that bioluminescence in animals evolved at least 540 million years ago, some 300 million years earlier than has previously been recorded. The study, led by scientists from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History suggested that the trait first evolved in a subclass of Anthozoans - the class containing corals and anemones - known as … [Read more...] about Bioluminescence evolved 300 million years earlier than thought
Marine Curios #12 – Clione limacina, or naked sea butterfly
Clione limacina, the naked sea butterfly, sounds like an angelic little creature... that eats its relatives! The naked sea butterfly, or common clione, is a type of sea angel, a pelagic, non-shelled - or gymnosomatous - sea snail, although they are sometimes also referred to as sea slugs. This particular species is found in the cold waters of the Arctic and North … [Read more...] about Marine Curios #12 – Clione limacina, or naked sea butterfly
Nitrogen Narcosis – beware the Rapture of the Deep
Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell warns that all too often, divers are unaware of the impact of nitrogen narcosis until it is too late Back in my days as a full-time instructor, I was conducting the 40m dive of a Deep Diver speciality course when one of my students started indicating that there was a problem with his computer – a virtually identical model to my own – and the … [Read more...] about Nitrogen Narcosis – beware the Rapture of the Deep
Marine Conservation Society’s open letter to political leaders
Help drive change in UK political commitment to the oceans by signing the Marine Conservation Society's petition The UK's Marine Conservation Society has written an open letter to the UK's political party leaders urging them to prioritise the recovery and enhancement of the ocean and marine life during this year's elections. The charity has accompanied its letter … [Read more...] about Marine Conservation Society’s open letter to political leaders