CSI-Cayman Islands: Scuba divers take note
It's a novel concept - an underwater CSI, something you don't see on television. Later this month, the Central Caribbean Marine Institute, located on Little Cayman in the Cayman Islands, will present what is sure to be a FIRST -- an Underwater CSI training course.
Number of US Shark attacks drops in 2009
Despite last month’s fatality off the Florida coast, the number of shark attacks in the United States continued its downward trend by taking a plunge in the latest recorded year, according to a new report from the University of Florida released earlier today.
Buddy Dive Bonaire Announces Coral Restoration and Growth Program
(DiverWire.com) - During their yearly visit at Buddy in September, Ned & Anna Deloach (FishID books) pointed out a very interesting project being executed by Ken Nedimyer, president of the Coral Restoration Foundation. The meeting resulted in Buddy Dive, a popular resort for recreational scuba divers, inviting Ken Nedimyer for a visit to Bonaire to look for possibilities to adapt the program in Bonaire.
Buddy Dive Bonaire Announces Coral Restoration and Growth Program
Bonaire Scuba Resort Puts Out a BOUNTY on Lionfish
(DiverWire) - The lionfish invasion of the Caribbean continues. One prominent scuba diving resort on the island of Bonaire, Captain Don's Habitat, is working hard to do something about the growing lionfish problem. From March 6-13, Captain Don's Habitat is hosting the first "Lionfish Wrangler" event. Scuba divers can actually earn a "bounty" every time they spot a lionfish during this weeklong event.
Cold temperatures causing coral bleaching in South Florida and the Keys
Sustained cold water temperatures in South Florida and the Florida Keys triggered severe coral bleaching and even coral death, alerting resource managers and prompting a coordinated assessment response from the science and scuba diving communities. Temperatures in some nearshore areas of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary dropped to 52 degrees Fahrenheit for several days — well below average for this time of year — with fatal results for some corals.
Cold temperatures causing coral bleaching in South Florida and the Keys