<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Fin For YourSelf &#187; News</title> <atom:link href="http://www.finforyourself.com/topics/dive-news/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.finforyourself.com</link> <description>Our Underwater World</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:37:29 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>CSI-Cayman Islands: Scuba divers take note</title><link>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/03/csi-cayman-islands-scuba-divers-take-note/</link> <comments>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/03/csi-cayman-islands-scuba-divers-take-note/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:37:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scuba]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/03/csi-cayman-islands-scuba-divers-take-note/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ 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. Read more...Related posts:<ul><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/01/scuba-diving-in-the-cayman-islands-walls-galleons-and-so-much-more/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Scuba Diving in the Cayman Islands &#8211; Walls, Galleons and So Much More!'>Scuba Diving in the Cayman Islands &#8211; Walls, Galleons and So Much More!</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2008/02/scuba-diving-in-the-cayman-islands/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Scuba Diving in the Cayman Islands'>Scuba Diving in the Cayman Islands</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2008/07/scuba-diving-in-the-perhentian-islands-a-rare-piece-of-paradise-in-malaysia/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Scuba Diving in the Perhentian Islands &#8211; A Rare Piece of Paradise in Malaysia'>Scuba Diving in the Perhentian Islands &#8211; A Rare Piece of Paradise in Malaysia</a></li></ul>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/03/csi-cayman-islands-scuba-divers-take-note/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Number of US Shark attacks drops in 2009</title><link>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/03/number-of-us-shark-attacks-drops-in-2009/</link> <comments>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/03/number-of-us-shark-attacks-drops-in-2009/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:27:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scuba]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/03/number-of-us-shark-attacks-drops-in-2009/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ 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. Read more...Related posts:<ul><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/10/palau-announces-plans-for-shark-sanctuary/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Palau Announces Plans for Shark Sanctuary'>Palau Announces Plans for Shark Sanctuary</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/11/actor-paul-walker-joins-national-geographic-shark-expedition/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Actor Paul Walker Joins National Geographic Shark Expedition'>Actor Paul Walker Joins National Geographic Shark Expedition</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/09/vandenberg-sinking-creates-large-increase-in-florida-scuba-diving-visitors/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Vandenberg sinking creates large increase in Florida SCUBA Diving Visitors'>Vandenberg sinking creates large increase in Florida SCUBA Diving Visitors</a></li></ul>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/03/number-of-us-shark-attacks-drops-in-2009/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Buddy Dive Bonaire Announces Coral Restoration and Growth Program</title><link>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/02/buddy-dive-bonaire-announces-coral-restoration-and-growth-program/</link> <comments>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/02/buddy-dive-bonaire-announces-coral-restoration-and-growth-program/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:42:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scuba]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/02/buddy-dive-bonaire-announces-coral-restoration-and-growth-program/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ (DiverWire.com) - During their yearly visit at Buddy in September, Ned &#038; 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.Related posts:<ul><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/08/project-aware-names-bonaires-first-coralwatch-dive-operation/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Project AWARE Names Bonaire&#8217;s First CoralWatch Dive Operation'>Project AWARE Names Bonaire&#8217;s First CoralWatch Dive Operation</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/bonaire-scuba-resort-puts-out-a-bounty-on-lionfish/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bonaire Scuba Resort Puts Out a BOUNTY on Lionfish'>Bonaire Scuba Resort Puts Out a BOUNTY on Lionfish</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/10/lionfish-spotted-in-bonaire-waters/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Lionfish Spotted in Bonaire Waters'>Lionfish Spotted in Bonaire Waters</a></li></ul>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/02/buddy-dive-bonaire-announces-coral-restoration-and-growth-program/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Bonaire Scuba Resort Puts Out a BOUNTY on Lionfish</title><link>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/bonaire-scuba-resort-puts-out-a-bounty-on-lionfish/</link> <comments>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/bonaire-scuba-resort-puts-out-a-bounty-on-lionfish/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:50:31 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scuba]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/bonaire-scuba-resort-puts-out-a-bounty-on-lionfish/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ (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" eventRelated posts:<ul><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/10/lionfish-spotted-in-bonaire-waters/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Lionfish Spotted in Bonaire Waters'>Lionfish Spotted in Bonaire Waters</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/02/buddy-dive-bonaire-announces-coral-restoration-and-growth-program/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Buddy Dive Bonaire Announces Coral Restoration and Growth Program'>Buddy Dive Bonaire Announces Coral Restoration and Growth Program</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/08/project-aware-names-bonaires-first-coralwatch-dive-operation/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Project AWARE Names Bonaire&#8217;s First CoralWatch Dive Operation'>Project AWARE Names Bonaire&#8217;s First CoralWatch Dive Operation</a></li></ul>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/bonaire-scuba-resort-puts-out-a-bounty-on-lionfish/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Cold temperatures causing coral bleaching in South Florida and the Keys</title><link>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/cold-temperatures-causing-coral-bleaching-in-south-florida-and-the-keys/</link> <comments>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/cold-temperatures-causing-coral-bleaching-in-south-florida-and-the-keys/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:57:33 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scuba]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/cold-temperatures-causing-coral-bleaching-in-south-florida-and-the-keys/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ 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. Read more...Related posts:<ul><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/08/noaa-report-finds-flower-garden-banks-national-marine-sanctuary-among-the-healthiest-coral-reefs-in-gulf-of-mexico/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: NOAA Report Finds Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Among the Healthiest Coral Reefs in Gulf of Mexico'>NOAA Report Finds Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Among the Healthiest Coral Reefs in Gulf of Mexico</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/09/vandenberg-sinking-creates-large-increase-in-florida-scuba-diving-visitors/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Vandenberg sinking creates large increase in Florida SCUBA Diving Visitors'>Vandenberg sinking creates large increase in Florida SCUBA Diving Visitors</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/08/project-aware-names-bonaires-first-coralwatch-dive-operation/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Project AWARE Names Bonaire&#8217;s First CoralWatch Dive Operation'>Project AWARE Names Bonaire&#8217;s First CoralWatch Dive Operation</a></li></ul>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/cold-temperatures-causing-coral-bleaching-in-south-florida-and-the-keys/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Key California Assembly Bill clears the way for more artificial reefs</title><link>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/key-california-assembly-bill-clears-the-way-for-more-artificial-reefs/</link> <comments>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/key-california-assembly-bill-clears-the-way-for-more-artificial-reefs/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:33:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scuba]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/key-california-assembly-bill-clears-the-way-for-more-artificial-reefs/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ The ability to bring more of California’s coastline to life with the creation of artificial reefs passed a critical hurdle Tuesday when the State Assembly Committee on Judiciary unanimously approved AB 634.  The bill will now be sent to the Assembly floor, where it could be voted on as early as January 18, 2010.Related posts:<ul><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2008/12/artificial-reefs-fish-love-em-and-scuba-divers-love-em/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Artificial Reefs &#8211; Fish Love &#039;em and Scuba Divers Love &#039;em'>Artificial Reefs &#8211; Fish Love &#039;em and Scuba Divers Love &#039;em</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/09/international-underwater-cleanup-slated-for-this-weekend/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: International Underwater Cleanup Slated for this Weekend'>International Underwater Cleanup Slated for this Weekend</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/08/project-aware-names-bonaires-first-coralwatch-dive-operation/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Project AWARE Names Bonaire&#8217;s First CoralWatch Dive Operation'>Project AWARE Names Bonaire&#8217;s First CoralWatch Dive Operation</a></li></ul>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/key-california-assembly-bill-clears-the-way-for-more-artificial-reefs/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Cozumel Lionfish Tournament with Blue Magic Scuba</title><link>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/cozumel-lionfish-tournament-with-blue-magic-scuba/</link> <comments>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/cozumel-lionfish-tournament-with-blue-magic-scuba/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:47:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Other]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scuba]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/cozumel-lionfish-tournament-with-blue-magic-scuba/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ Since mid-summer, lionfish seem to have proliferated on Cozumel's reefs, and Blue Magic Scuba, a local Cozumel dive center, has decided to do something about it.Related posts:<ul><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/10/lionfish-spotted-in-bonaire-waters/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Lionfish Spotted in Bonaire Waters'>Lionfish Spotted in Bonaire Waters</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/03/belizes-great-blue-hole-is-it-really-worth-scuba-diving/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Belize&#039;s Great Blue Hole is it Really Worth Scuba Diving'>Belize&#039;s Great Blue Hole is it Really Worth Scuba Diving</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/09/vandenberg-sinking-creates-large-increase-in-florida-scuba-diving-visitors/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Vandenberg sinking creates large increase in Florida SCUBA Diving Visitors'>Vandenberg sinking creates large increase in Florida SCUBA Diving Visitors</a></li></ul>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/cozumel-lionfish-tournament-with-blue-magic-scuba/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Project AWARE Unveils new website for Scuba Divers</title><link>http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/11/project-aware-unveils-new-website-for-scuba-divers/</link> <comments>http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/11/project-aware-unveils-new-website-for-scuba-divers/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:15:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scuba]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/11/project-aware-unveils-new-website-for-scuba-divers/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ The Project AWARE Foundation has unveiled a brand-new website. More than just a facelift, the new website www.projectaware.org is now powered by dynamic tools for scuba divers and capabilities to fuel  a "green" dive life. Read more..Related posts:<ul><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/08/project-aware-names-bonaires-first-coralwatch-dive-operation/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Project AWARE Names Bonaire&#8217;s First CoralWatch Dive Operation'>Project AWARE Names Bonaire&#8217;s First CoralWatch Dive Operation</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/09/international-underwater-cleanup-slated-for-this-weekend/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: International Underwater Cleanup Slated for this Weekend'>International Underwater Cleanup Slated for this Weekend</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/02/buddy-dive-bonaire-announces-coral-restoration-and-growth-program/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Buddy Dive Bonaire Announces Coral Restoration and Growth Program'>Buddy Dive Bonaire Announces Coral Restoration and Growth Program</a></li></ul>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/11/project-aware-unveils-new-website-for-scuba-divers/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Actor Paul Walker Joins National Geographic Shark Expedition</title><link>http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/11/actor-paul-walker-joins-national-geographic-shark-expedition/</link> <comments>http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/11/actor-paul-walker-joins-national-geographic-shark-expedition/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:32:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scuba]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/11/actor-paul-walker-joins-national-geographic-shark-expedition/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ Paul Walker, who starred in the aquatic thriller "Into the Blue" and the "Fast &#038; the Furious" series, has fulfilled a lifelong dream by starring in a new TV documentary about great white sharks.Related posts:<ul><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/03/number-of-us-shark-attacks-drops-in-2009/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Number of US Shark attacks drops in 2009'>Number of US Shark attacks drops in 2009</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/10/palau-announces-plans-for-shark-sanctuary/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Palau Announces Plans for Shark Sanctuary'>Palau Announces Plans for Shark Sanctuary</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2008/10/bull-shark-appearing-out-of-nowhere/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bull Shark &#8211; Appearing Out of Nowhere'>Bull Shark &#8211; Appearing Out of Nowhere</a></li></ul>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/11/actor-paul-walker-joins-national-geographic-shark-expedition/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Lionfish Spotted in Bonaire Waters</title><link>http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/10/lionfish-spotted-in-bonaire-waters/</link> <comments>http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/10/lionfish-spotted-in-bonaire-waters/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:37:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scuba]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/10/lionfish-spotted-in-bonaire-waters/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ The following was reported by Susan Davis of the Bonaire Insider: Tuesday, two recreational divers found a juvenile lionfish at the northern dive site, Nukove.  As requested by STINAPA, they mapped the location and shot confirming video, and then reported the sighting to the Bonaire National Marine Park. The rangers moved into action and immediately went to the site to remove the fish.  The divers’ map was excellent, and rangers were able to immediately locate the fish for captureRelated posts:<ul><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/01/bonaire-scuba-resort-puts-out-a-bounty-on-lionfish/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bonaire Scuba Resort Puts Out a BOUNTY on Lionfish'>Bonaire Scuba Resort Puts Out a BOUNTY on Lionfish</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/08/project-aware-names-bonaires-first-coralwatch-dive-operation/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Project AWARE Names Bonaire&#8217;s First CoralWatch Dive Operation'>Project AWARE Names Bonaire&#8217;s First CoralWatch Dive Operation</a></li><li><a href='http://www.finforyourself.com/2010/02/buddy-dive-bonaire-announces-coral-restoration-and-growth-program/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Buddy Dive Bonaire Announces Coral Restoration and Growth Program'>Buddy Dive Bonaire Announces Coral Restoration and Growth Program</a></li></ul>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.finforyourself.com/2009/10/lionfish-spotted-in-bonaire-waters/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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