Researchers from Florida State University have found that Red Grouper (Epinephelus morio) dig out and maintain complex structures at the bottom of the sea. They remove sand, exposing hard rocks that are crucial to corals and sponges and the animals that rely on them. The work demonstrates that Red Groupers modify their environment, much as beavers do, creating habitat for many other animals Related posts:NOAA Announces $9 Million in Ocean Education Grants to National Aquariums NOAA today announced 11 grants totaling more than $9... MARES and ART TO MEDIA: A Win-Win Partnership! MARES is pleased to announce a newly formed ...

Finding a new wreck… that is easily one of the top dreams of any serious diver. Well, now a very lucky die center in Hawaii (Brad Varney), it seems his dream is now a reality. Brad Varney from B&B Scuba Maui, claimes that he found a wreck of a World War II-era U.S. Navy dive bomber in waters off Maui. Brad Varney of B&B Scuba Maui said the aircraft appears to be a nearly intact Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless. The only detached part is the top tail rudder, resting on the sand not far away. Varney said he’s “an old military history buff, ...

It seems that we can’t get enough of Scuba diving records. I wonder was it the point…? Do you guys know what is the point of idiotic scuba records? Are you trying to push the limits of stupidity? or are we breaking records trying to bring awareness to a good cause. No idea.. well today another AMAZING news (please note my “ironic” tone)… So here is the “news” … A Borehamwood man who has just set a new scuba diving world record only wanted his tea when he finally surfaced after over two days under water. Thirty-two-year-old Will Goodman spent 48 ...

Is pretty cool when we see celebrities learning to Dive. Last time was Paris Hilton lol … one of the latest Scuba celebrities , but now the turn is for someone that is actually a real star: Filmmaker, producer and Oscar’s favorite: Ang Lee. Acclaimed contemporary filmmaker, Ang Lee arrived in Ambergris Caye, Belize for a few days of sun and left a certified SCUBA diver. Lee took his certification course with White Sands Dive Instructor, Samuel Lin. Lee was accompanied by his two sons, Mason and Haan who also took the course and became certified divers as well. So now ...

MARES is pleased to announce a newly formed partnership with ART TO MEDIA virtual maps to provide digital images and 3D dive maps for the ICON HD computer. ART TO MEDIA is known for its expertise and extensive experience in 3D dive maps of worldwide dive sites. Through this partnership, they are creating dive maps specifically designed and formatted for the ICON HD screen and the requirements of the ICON HD computer. Around 25 ART TO MEDIA dive maps will soon be available for free download at www.mares.com . Related posts:Mares Diving – Urgent Safety Notice and Updated Voluntary Recall of ...