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Aloha all, I'm a masters student and an avid diver. For part of my masters project I am trying to establish a list of all the locations where seagrass grows here in Hawaii. There are a lot I know about, but a lot I probably don't as well. So, I am asking you all. Please list any place in...

I'm a PhD student that is going to Bonaire this August to scope out some sites. Quick disclaimer: All our science is observational in nature and we only record and do not manipulate anything. Long story short - my lab has have built an autonomous surface drone (its all homemade materials just...

Hi! I have a BSc in Biology and MSc in Cellular Biochemistry in one of the top universities in the world. I’m curretly doing a PhD in molecular biology but I’m not sure I want to keep living in a grey european city for the rest of my life.. Does anyone know what kind of job could I look into...

Search and Salvage & Caribbean Treasure Salvors LLC is pleased to partner with the Marine Resources Council to present the 1st Annual Shipwreck Salvage Archaeology Symposium at the MRC Lagoon House, located at 3275 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL on March 14 and 15th , 2020. Tickets are $60 at the...

Last minute opportunity to join an exclusive sharks and rays research expedition to Tubbataha! If you’re looking for a unique and exclusive experience, tagging sharks in one of the world’s most pristine reef with some of the best shark conservationists should certainly be at the top of your...

Hi all! I'm a marine scientist based on the Riviera Maya, Mexico. For several years I've been helping collect data and working for non-profit organisations and university researchers globally. Recently I've been assisting and lending my expertise to several groups in Mexico, as Government...

Hi all! I'm a marine scientist from Hampshire UK, now based on the Riviera Maya, Mexico. For several years I've been helping collect data and working for non-profit organisations and university researchers globally. Recently I've been assisting and lending my expertise to several groups in...

Florida International University’s Center for Coastal Oceans Research is auctioning a once in a lifetime opportunity for a group of four people to dive Aquarius Reef Base, the world’s only undersea research laboratory, and stay at Baker’s Cay Resort in Key Largo. The prize package includes...

By Tom Green, Written for Big Blue Scuba School, Cheshire In this blog we asked Tom Green, a University of Liverpool Masters student, to write about his research regarding Jellyfish. Plastics are increasingly present in marine ecosystems and have caused problems for many marine organisms. But...

By Joe Cross, Big Blue Scuba School, Cheshire What is Seasearch? Seasearch is a community science project with the aim of collecting information about the types of habitats found on our shore lines, as well as the animals that live there and which areas need protection. The project was...

Hi I have (at ridiculously short notice) been asked to put together a display at my kids school on the science of scuba... yeah science week. As my DM training was 15 years ago my memory is scratchy. Does anyone have any ideas for demos or things that may catch a kids fancy and spark an...

TRACC.org working on coral reef conservation in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia has been chosen as WINNER in the Water category for 2016. We were nominated in 2016 as one of the three finalists in the category water for the Energy Globe World Award 2016. The Energy Globe Award is an important award...

I wrote an article about some newer results in the study of nitrogen narcosis ... basically it lasts much longer than is commonly taught, until the divers are back on the surface. During deco, even when much shallower than at depths normally associated with being narced, the effect likely...

A 2012 study indicates that nitrogen narcosis may persist even after ascent from depth, including at the surface post-dive. What does this mean for divers? Read about the science behind the study... the results... and potential guidelines for divers in my latest article: Does Nitrogen...

don't know how this thing works yet. sorry if i'm posting in the wrong place. i have the privilege of working for the local university with the department of marine science to set up a dive/research base for faculty and students. don't know the first thing about compressors except that i know i...

This Independence Day we celebrate Freedom Beneath The Waves with Diveheart Adaptive Diver J2. It's Diveheart's 15th Anniversary and we're looking back at all the stories of Hope and Healing. Here's J2's 1st boat dive and here's a short film and testimonial about his Life Changing Diveheart...

Sometimes life gets in the way and takes us down a road that leads us away from our passion...but remember, it's never to late to turn back and find the thing in life that gives us a reason to get up in the morning. Diveheart understands... and that's why we follow the "Challenge By Choice"...

I will be taking the DAC on May 14th. I wish I could take it sooner, however, that is the first scheduled course date that I am free. Anyway, for those familiar with the operation, I have a question. After the DAC, when I return, I will more than likely be by myself. On any given...

Hi all, I'm looking for experienced ocean-going divers' around the world to comment on shark conservation strategies in their area. This includes ocean areas where sharks are rarely, or never observed! These observations will be accumulated to described "What is being seen? What strategies...