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World Record Living Under the Sea Attempt
News lead…: “This fall, Roane State associate professor of biology Bruce Cantrell and adjunct instructor Jessica Fain plan to live and work under the sea for 72 days. While underwater, Cantrell and Fain will offer the most unique educational experience in the college’s history and raise awareness of issues affecting the oceans. They will host a weekly program featuring interviews with leading scientists and explorers, covering topics such as conservation, undersea exploration and more. Roane Sta...
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Endangered Unique Marine Technology
Endangered Unique Marine Technology Many of you may have heard of the Aquarius Reef Base which is currently operated by University of North Carolina Wilmington and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (under NURP), and that is located about 4 miles offshore from Key Largo, FL. What you may not know is that it has become an endangered species of sorts. It appears that according to Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriation Bills from the House (H5326) and Senate (S2323). NUR...
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Undersea Living
I just want to share this article that I found in an online publication called "Asian Times" about past, current and future undersea habitation projects. check it out http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/MH03Ad01.html...
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Tragedy
Cudjoe Key teen dies after scuba diving: (as reported on keysnet.com) http://www.keysnet.com/2011/06/29/353855/cudjoe-key-teen-dies-after-scuba.html My Heart & Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of this young diver......
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NOAA, NASA & Aquarius
Hey Folks; If you are interested in some really cool, and really extreme underwater exploration… You gotta check this out. NOAA, UNCW, and NASA are teaming up once again at the Aquarius Undersea Habitat (in the waters off of the Florida Keys), to conduct another exciting saturation diving mission. For more details about the mission and to follow along (live webcam) with all the action visit their webpage: http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/ If you are on FaceBook, you can visit their page at: http://w...
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"You Stepped on WHAT...?
You stepped on WHAT????..: Why do people learn to dive? Is it so that they might explore the aquatic realm and experience (if only for a short time) what it must be like to live under there. Is it so that they might catch a glimpse of a few of the many wonderful creatures that live there? Is it to observe the behavior of sea creatures in their natural environment? Perhaps it is all of the above, and more. It is not unusual for people to want to explore the oceans. It is natural for people to be ...
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"Vandenberg Down"
Key West Has a new dive site as of this morning. " "WWII-era ship becomes sunken reef off Key West" check it out at: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_sinking_the_vandenberg...
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Aquarius Aquanaut dies...
Aquarius Aquanaut Dies............. Body: For those of us who choose to venture into extreme environments, the risk and danger involved with our every venture becomes accepted, almost as second nature. Sometimes, something happens that reminds us of our total dependancy on our own level of fitness, skill & experience and the proper function of our life support equipment. And so it is that I must sadly relay the following news: On Tuesday, 5 May 2009, fellow Aquanaut Dewey Smith, who was a resear...
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Historical Equipment & Hard Hat Dive Event
Historical Equipment & Hard Hat Dive Event 3/8/2009 (That’s this coming Sunday) folks…! Join LSC for a Hard Hat Dive on March 1st at the Lititz Rec Pool. in Lititz, PA Sign up at LSC or call to reserve your spot today! For more information Contact Lancaster Scuba Center @ 717.397.2822 info@lancasterscuba.com I plan to attend and possibly take pictures to post on line. That is, if I can figure out how this new fangled digital camera works…...
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![[UnderseaColony] The Winds of Destiny](https://www.divebuddy.com/members/photos/67_3524.jpg "[UnderseaColony] The Winds of Destiny")
[UnderseaColony] The Winds of Destiny
The following blog is copied and re-posted from The League of New Worlds, Atlantica Expeditions webgroup pages, with permission: "It has never happened in all of human history before. Not even one time. But one day soon, a group of pioneers will depart the slivers of land on this ocean planet and venture forth into a completely alien world, with no intention of ever returning to live on land. In the past, we have gone there for voyages, but our hearts and our homes have always been on the shore ...
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Living & Working in the ocean
Living and working in the ocean On January 29th I posted a survey concerning Living and working in the ocean. 38 people responded to the survey. 20 people said that they would sign up to live and work in the sea. 9 people said that they might be interested. 9 people said that they liked the ocean but "no thanks" Although living and working in the sea might sound like science fiction, somewhat along the lines of "20000 Leagues" , I assure you that it is very real and there is an organization that...
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The "Big Ocean" theory...
Protecting, Restoring & Preserving the Worlds Oceans So here we are, divers, all of us. And we visit the oceans of this world regularly. Most of us do so because we feel the ever present call. That certain something, an urge, a pulling toward the oceans magnificent power and beauty. This calling creates a need inside each one of us that must be fulfilled. We know, almost instinctively, that the ocean is an essential part of our lives, all of us. And for those of us who have pursued a search to u...
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Living & Working Beneath the Sea...
Living & Working Beneath the Sea Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live & work beneath the sea? Perhaps even become a permanent resident under the waves…? As a child, I always used to dream about what it would be like to reside in that wondrous world hidden just below the surface. The idea of diving to work, or perhaps piloting a submersible there has always fascinated me; So much so, in fact, that I joined the Navy at a very young age, and “went to sea”. Shortly after joining the ...
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Living under the sea...
Living under the sea... Body: Ever wonder what it’s like to "Live" under the sea?Now you can see what it’s like. NOAA, in cooperation with various schools, and agencies, runs underwater expeditions regularly in their underwater lab known as the Aquarius.They have live web cams and a site where you can e-mail the aquanauts to ask them questions.Their address is:http://www. uncw. edu/aquarius/Check it out.They are currently into a 5 day mission involving re-breathers....
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History of Man-in-the-Sea Poster
I`m looking for a copy of a poster that was in print possibly from the late 1980`s to mid 1990`s that I believe was titled "History of Man in the Sea" It was an illustrated poster (not a photo) that traced man`s history with undersea exploration. My copy was destroyed and I really, really want to replace it. Anybody have any ideas for where I might get another copy?...
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Next Generation Diver
Ladies and Gentlemen; Please join with me in welcoming the next generation of divers: Zackary Alan Peters Born: 21 Jan 2008 Weight: 7lb 14oz Length: 21 inches (My first Grandson) Congrats to Ronald III & Ashley...
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Undersea Exploration
Interested in Undersea Exploration & Education? Check these guys out. The current mission is underway in the undersea lab "Aquarius" . Their home page is : http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/...
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A word about Sharks
A word about Sharks So here we are again, discussing the age-old question, “…should we really be playing with the sharks…”? Though debated for years and resolved in most of the environmentally enlightened world, this issue still makes an appearance occasionally. I guess the answer to this question depends upon one’s perspective on nature and indeed on life itself. There are a few questions that a person can ask him/her self prior to engaging in such activities that may help them to make a good “...
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Ultimate USA Dive Trip
.Hey everyone; I`m trying to plan the Ultimate USA DIve Trip. I need some ideas. What are some of your favorite "Extreme" or off-the-wall dive sites within the USA. They can be either inland or coastal. So far I`ve got Bonne Terra Mine in MO & the Missile Silo in TX. Just had to add Jules Undersea Lodge, Key Largo, FL. Undersea Lodging. Must Scuba Dive to get to it. Was an undersea research lab at one time Well you have to add the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, It leaves out of F...
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Underwater Photography
One of the most popular activities that Scuba Divers choose to participate in is underwater photography. Every year, many thousands of divers go on vacation and one of the first things on their list of “things we need” is some sort of underwater camera. Sadly, many of these same folk come back from their various tropical resort destinations with little if anything to show for their investment of hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars they spent underwater photographic gear. And so they become di...
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