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Scuba News
August 15, 2024 by HAL
Sighting reports from citizen scientists are essential for monitoring whales and sea turtles. In British Columbia, 12 of the 23 species of cetaceans are at risk due to vessel strikes and noise. The Ocean Wise Sightings Network (OWSN) helps protect these marine animals by collecting data and increasing awareness among boaters. Read the full article […]
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May 1, 2024 by HAL
End-tidal CO2 monitoring is crucial for diver safety; current CO2 sensors measure levels on the inhale side, lacking monitoring on the exhale. The development of sensors is advancing, raising the possibility of broader implementation in diving. Read the entire article at indepthmag.com
March 16, 2024 by HAL
Scientists monitored small fishing boats in different zones on March 16th. A totoaba net was confiscated from a boat. Navy and drones were used for surveillance. Read the article
March 14, 2024 by HAL
On March 13th, monitoring activities by the Seahorse ship revealed no small boats engaged in fishing in the designated zones, with only one Navy vessel observed installing concrete blocks. Overall, there was minimal fishing activity in the area, prompting the team to seek shelter due to inclement weather conditions later in the day. Read the […]
March 10, 2024 by HAL
Scientists monitoring small fishing boat activity on March 9 observed boats with nets in restricted areas. A boat without legal hologram was spotted and reported to the Navy. Small boats clustered outside the zone, some engaged in potential net fishing. Read the article
March 9, 2024 by HAL
Scientists report on small boat activities in the Vaquita Refuge on March 8th, with monitoring done by the Seahorse ship. Small boats seen entering different zones, with no net fishing observed. Some boats seen with nets, mainly outside the refuge. Vessels in refuge were only transiting. Read the article
March 7, 2024 by HAL
Small boats with divers and fishing activity were monitored in various zones on the 6th of March. Up to 15 small boats were sighted fishing in the radar south of the ZTA, and nets were observed. The Navy vessel patrolled the area, checking on diver boats. After 16:00, fishing activity ceased in the ZTA, with […]
March 6, 2024 by HAL
Scientists report on small boat activities in various zones on March 5, 2024. No small fishing boats were seen fishing in the monitored zones on this day. An operation was conducted with the Navy to retrieve a net entangled with sea animals. The net was removed, and the animals were released back into the sea. […]
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