Scuba News-Gazette
Here, we curate the latest news, discoveries, and conservation efforts from across the web, keeping you updated on everything scuba diving. From groundbreaking research and awe-inspiring dives to essential gear reviews and travel recommendations, Scuba News is your one-stop shop for all things scuba diving. So, gear up for knowledge, and stay informed about the ever-evolving world beneath the waves!
- Episode 73 Surface interval with Gemma & Ian
Gemma, Ian, podcast updates.
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- Dean Martin
Dean Martin has nearly two decades of experience in the UK scuba diving industry. He currently works as a Hardware Project Manager and has a strong passion for marine conservation, especially concerning sharks. Dean's interests include both temperate and tropical diving, as well as underwater photography.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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- Richard Peirce
Richard Peirce is a long-time wildlife activist focused on shark conservation. He founded the Shark Conservation Society and has been involved with the Shark Trust for many years. His books promote awareness and conservation of sharks, highlighting their importance in the ocean ecosystem.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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- CREATURE FEATURE: Smooth Hammerhead Shark
The Smooth Hammerhead Shark is known for its unique hammer-shaped head, which helps it move better and see in all directions. This head shape allows the shark to detect electrical fields from prey, like stingrays, which can be hidden in the sand. There are nine species of hammerhead sharks, and each has a different head shape, such as the smooth and rounded shape of the Smooth Hammerhead.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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- Episode 70 Catching up on Sharks and Caves Trailer
Gemma and Ian caught up with Cristina Zenato and Kewin Lorenzen to discuss their progress in 2020 in the Bahamas.
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- Book Review: Field Guide to Sharks of Europe
The "Field Guide to Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of Europe" is a detailed and beautifully illustrated resource covering 146 species found in European and Mediterranean waters. It includes identification features, habitat information, and conservation insights, making it valuable for both shark professionals and enthusiasts. The book also offers an introduction to shark biology and a section on their teeth and egg cases, enhancing understanding for divers and ocean lovers alike.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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- Episode 69 Ghostnet Stockings!
The podcast discusses Bracenet and Ghost Diving, along with the passing of Eric Grove. Rosemary Lunn answers scuba diving questions and shares news.
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- National Science Foundation’s Networked Blue Economy Ocean Accelerator
The National Science Foundation's Networked Blue Economy Ocean Accelerator is a new program aiming to achieve advancements in marine policy and ocean utilization. Key figures involved include Douglas Mughan, Chris Sanford, Clea Harrelson, Fadel Adib, and Seth Zippel.
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- Episode 68 The Any Any Any Any Any Rule
Ian and Gemma discuss calling dives based on the Any Any Any Any Any rule advocated by Cristina Zenato, as explained in a social media post. They also mention news about a young diver and the IUCN's update on shark statuses. Promotional partnerships with Dark Tyde and Hapi Bottles are highlighted, offering sustainable dive wear and eco-friendly travel mugs with discounts.
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- Episode 67 Have you got your dive checklist ready?
Rosemary Lunn discusses the importance of using a checklist for all divers, highlighting a campaign from the Rebreather Training Council. She also mentions a new rebreather strap by AP diving and advocates for physical and mental dive fitness. Additionally, partnerships with Hapi Bottles and Dark Tyde for eco-friendly products are introduced, with discount offers available.
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- Episode 66 Trailer Emily Turton Scapa Flow
Emily Turton, a dive boat skipper in Scapa, possesses various maritime qualifications and teaches in Maritime Studies. With expertise in Scapa's wrecks and as a CCR trimix diver, she enjoys being underwater.
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- Ocean Policy Under the Biden Administration and Why There is Room to Hope
Ocean policy in the U.S. shifted to favor resource exploitation and defense under the previous administration. However, there is hope for change under the Biden administration.
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- Episode 64 Ken and Kimber Kiefer
Ken Kiefer and Kimber Kiefer are a husband-and-wife team passionate about underwater photography and art, based in Texas. Ken focuses on capturing large predators like sharks, while Kimber models and creates her own underwater art, aiming to educate and inspire others about the beauty of the underwater world.
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- Episode 63 Entale…. Have you tried this?
Entale is a podcast platform allowing listeners to engage with extra content, such as saving links, episodes, and snippets to collections that can be shared. The BiG Scuba Podcast talks about ocean pollution and masks found in the Philippines. They thank their supporters and partners and mention their presence on various social media platforms.
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- Trailer Francesca Trotman Love the Oceans
Francesca Trotman, a passionate marine biologist and founder of Love The Oceans, focuses on conservation and leads programs in Mozambique. With a love for sharks and marine life, she encourages a greener lifestyle for conservation efforts.
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- Episode 61 Garry Dallas
Garry Dallas, also known as Sidemount Bob, shared his scuba journey and passion for diving in a recent podcast episode, discussing his affinity for sinking naturally and wanting to emulate fish. The conversation also touched on topics like Fourth Element attire and wearing tights.
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- Ocean Lovin 2021 – The Sex Lives of Nudibranchs
The text discusses the sexual behaviors of nudibranchs with experts from California Academy of Sciences and Harvard University. They delve into peculiar behaviors like "penis fencing."
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- Ocean Lovin 2021 – Shipworms
Reuben's work, video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8sANI2aZlU
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- Episode 61 Trailer Garry Dallas
Garry Dallas, known as Sidemount Bob, discusses sidemount diving, underwater skills, and the importance of quality diving gear like Fourth Element attire in an upcoming podcast episode.
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- Love Sharks 2021 Calendar
The Love Sharks 2021 Calendar celebrates different shark species with colorful illustrations and fun facts. It features well-known sharks like the Great White and Hammerhead, and also includes lesser-known species. The calendar highlights important shark-related holidays and can be purchased even after its Kickstarter campaign successfully funded its printing costs.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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- Episode 60 Julianne Ziefle
Julianne Ziefle, a diver since 1985, is an award-winning speaker and media professional involved in projects like Cousteau’s Campaign on Rights of Future Generations and school programs in the South Pacific. She has received the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award from D.A.N.
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- Steve Backshall
Steve Backshall, a wildlife adventurer and patron of the Shark Trust since 2014, emphasizes the urgent need to protect sharks from overfishing. His experiences underwater with different shark species have deepened his respect and love for these animals. Backshall highlights the ecological importance of sharks, stating that their loss would severely affect ocean ecosystems.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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- The United Nations Decade of the Ocean
The United Nations Decade of the Ocean is a 10-year initiative to revolutionize ocean science.
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- Episode 58 Stratis Kas Close Calls
Stratis Kas discusses his book "Close Calls" featuring stories of near-death diving incidents, covering issues like entanglement, gas depletion, and equipment failures by technical divers. He shares insights on Greece's cave systems and his scuba journey.
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- Episode 57 Shaff Naeen
Shaff Naeem, known as Shaff, started diving in 1994, has trained Maldivian Special Forces, explored deep cave systems and reefs, and is a renowned underwater photographer. His work has been featured in international magazines, and he speaks at diving conferences annually.
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- Rebecca Gillham
Rebecca Gillham developed a love for the ocean and marine life from an early age. With a master's degree in Biological Diversity, she joined the Shark Trust to work on projects related to shark conservation, including citizen science and outreach events. Her favorite type of shark is the Thresher Shark.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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- Episode 54 Stephan Whelan
Stephan Whelan, the Founder of DeeperBlue.com, discusses his passion for diving, which started at a young age and grew into a lifelong love for the oceans. He has become a prominent figure in the diving media industry.
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- Black in Marine Science Week
Dr. Tiara Moore, Romaric Moncrieffe, and Jaida Elcock share their experiences as Black individuals in STEM and discuss the significance of Black in Marine Science week.
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- Episode 52 Christine Dennison
Christine Dennison, co-founder of Mad Dog Expeditions, is a pioneer in technical scuba diving, exploring remote regions worldwide. She focuses on ocean conservation and is the first woman to dive beneath Arctic Sea ice. Dennison mentors and educates students, advocating for women in adventure roles globally.
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- Episode 51 Marcus Greatwood
Marcus Greatwood, a freediver and Senior Coach at NoTanx, emphasizes the joy of being underwater and weightless. With NoTanx, he aims to help people experience the beauty of oceans and lakes firsthand through freediving.
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- Episode 51 Marcus Greatwood
Marcus Greatwood, a freediver and Senior Coach at NoTanx, talks about the club's mission to help people connect with the underwater world. Freediving, to him, is about enjoying the weightless, timeless feeling underwater, which he believes is accessible to everyone.
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- Episode 48 Alex Mustard Part 2
Dr. Alex Mustard is a renowned underwater photographer with a long career and many accolades, including receiving an MBE. He recently authored a book called "Diving the Thistlegorm."
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- Diving with a Purpose and the Hunt for Sunken Slave Ships
Kamau Sadiki and Gabrielle Miller are key members of Diving with a Purpose, involved in identifying sunken slave ships like the Clotilda.
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- Episode 45 Wild and Temperate Seas
Ian and Gemma present content from various contributors about "Wild and Temperate Seas." They provide links for supporting their podcast and offer discounts on dive cameras and drones. They also promote a partnership with Stream2Sea and provide contact information for inquiries.
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- CREATURE FEATURE: Happy Halloween
This Halloween, we celebrate five fascinating sharks that inspire spooky thoughts. Ghost sharks, goblin sharks, lantern sharks, cookie cutter sharks, and giant devil rays each have unique features that make them both interesting and important for our oceans. While sharks often evoke fear, the real concern is their declining populations due to overfishing.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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- Episode 43 Manta Trust
Manta Trust coordinates global efforts for manta ray conservation, aiming to protect these charismatic creatures and promote wider ocean conservation. The organization focuses on research and conservation efforts to ensure sustainable and non-consumptive use of manta rays and their habitats, emphasizing the intelligence and curiosity of these creatures.
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- Episode 39 Christine Grosart
Christine Grosart is an offshore diver medic who enjoys cave diving and exploration. She is dedicated to underwater adventures and is involved with Ghost Fishing UK.
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- Episode 39 Christine Grosart
Christine Grosart, an offshore diver medic, discusses her dedication to cave exploration, cave diving, and outdoor activities. She is also involved with Ghost Fishing UK.
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- Mike Valentine Part 2
Mike Valentine, a renowned underwater film cameraman, and his wife run ValentineFilms, showcasing the beauty of the underwater world through their productions.
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- Episode 37 Mike Valentine Part 1
Mike Valentine, a well-known underwater film cameraman, and his wife run ValentineFilms, focusing on showcasing the hidden beauty of the underwater world in movies.
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- Episode 37 Mike Valentine Part 1
Mike Valentine, a well-known underwater film cameraman, and his wife run ValentineFilms, aiming to showcase the beauty of the underwater world through their productions.
Read the entire article at thebigscubapodcast.libsyn.com
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- Sharktober 2020 with Melissa Cristina Márquez
It's Sharktober on the west coast, and Melissa Cristina Márquez discusses topics like whale shark eyes, skinless sharks, pink mantas, and the impact of COVID-19 on sharks.
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- Episode 36 Simon Rogerson
Simon Rogerson is the editor of Scuba magazine and a full-time diver since 1992. He writes for various publications besides his editing duties.
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- Episode 34 Paralenz Vaquita
The Paralenz Vaquita is a compact, powerful underwater camera designed for capturing and sharing underwater videos easily. Its mission is to enable divers to explore the depths and make a difference with every dive.
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- Episode 33 Freediving with Georgina Miller
Georgina Miller, a national champion freediver, transitioned to freediving from scuba diving in 2005 and is part of Aquacity Freediving in Cornwall, UK where she learned to dive. The podcast provides links to Georgina's social media and Aquacity Freediving's website.
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- SeaTrec – Harnessing Energy from the Ocean
SeaTrec technology harnesses ocean heat and pressure differences to generate electricity for various purposes.
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- Episode 31 Mike Fincke NASA Astronaut
Mike Fincke, a NASA Astronaut, discusses his spacewalks and time in space. He mentions training in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, a large swimming pool.
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- Episode 30 Rannvá Jørmundsson Fourth Element
Rannvá Jørmundsson discusses her scuba journey, working for Fourth Element and Shearwater, and her upcoming adventure as part of the First All-Female Cave Exploration Group.
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- Sarah Fowler OBE (Founding Trustee)
Sarah Fowler has over 25 years of experience in marine ecology and conservation. She has held significant roles in various marine organizations and contributed to shark conservation efforts. Her dedication to marine conservation earned her an OBE award.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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- Shark Focus Magazine (Issue 64) – Out Now!
The latest issue of Shark Focus Magazine highlights the importance of collective action for shark conservation. It features articles about manta rays in Raja Ampat, the impact of climate change on sharks, and offers career advice from shark experts. Additionally, there’s a special section for younger readers with fun facts and activities about sharks.
Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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