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TWO spots remain for the RDT SCUBA show dive in Long Beach this coming Friday! Amazing opportunity! Dive with ROD and other awesome folks! - DM Jim

Roddenberry Dive Team | Events

---------- Post added June 5th, 2013 at 07:48 AM ----------

The below letter is from CAPT Kyaa Heller and was posted to the KTLA morning News FB page yesterday regarding the mako caught off LA. Please feel free to comment - please keep it cordial. - DM Jim

Here is the letter I just posted on the KT...LA Morning News FB Page. Feel free to copy, paste, borrow language as you like. You can also call them at 323-460-5404. Let's give them some feedback!

Re: News Story - Possible World-Record Shark Caught Off SoCal, Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Dear KTLA Morning News:
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I was caught this morning in the middle of an exercise program at my gym and thus forced to endure your disgustingly lengthy coverage about the “monster shark” caught off our Huntington Beach coastline yesterday, reported by Eric Spillman. Why KTLA deemed this story worthy of 2 minutes and 47 seconds of screen time with zero time given to education or local conservation efforts is beyond me. Mr. Spillman’s mild sarcasm towards the end of the story hardly negates KTLA’s obvious and deeply ignorant celebration of yesterday’s recreational fishing trip that destroyed the amazing animal at the heart of this news piece.

One of the three fishermen involved in hooking and killing the short fin Mako refers to it in your story as a swimming nightmare. You should know that pelagic sharks are such a “nightmare” that little, tiny women divers routinely swim in chummed waters with any and every shark they can find in order to add a single photograph to their portfolios. We are FINALLY this year seeing a positive uptick in the pelagic shark population off our coastline, along with unheard of Orca appearances, and all KTLA can manage to do is glorify the rape and pillage fishing activities that are currently stripping our oceans of irreplaceable living treasures.

As a dual industry professional in the marine venue, I am appalled at such narrow-minded, fear-based, childish reporting. Should you wish to remedy your base, ridiculous one-sided “journalism”, I would refer you to Captain Chris Wade, (562) 305-9568, and Sea Watch, the local shark boat operation that is in the business of understanding and celebrating sharks instead of destroying them. (See https://www.facebook.com/SharkBoat?fref=ts).

Sincerely,
Captain K. Heller
Selky Charters
(562) 544-4759

---------- Post added June 5th, 2013 at 07:59 AM ----------

The President has proclaimed June 2013 as National Oceans Month. Let's ensure people are aware and take actions to protect this most precious resource! - DM Jim

Presidential Proclamation -- National Oceans Month, 2013 | The White House

---------- Post added June 5th, 2013 at 08:21 AM ----------

This is fairly amazing! This lost city was found 13 years ago and the excavation is still on-going. Incredible artifacts are being brought up from the sea floor - DM Jim

Lost Egyptian City Revealed After 1,200 Years Under Sea Seriously, For Real?

---------- Post added June 5th, 2013 at 12:43 PM ----------

Too cute! - DM Jim https://www.facebook.com/RoddenberryDive?ref=hl#!/photo.php?fbid=460656357356960&set=a.276954829060448.62830.120184188070847&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added June 6th, 2013 at 09:26 AM ----------

Gotta love flying rays! - DM Jim https://www.facebook.com/samantha.whitcraft/posts/10201218665128308?comment_id=6598921&offset=0&total_comments=5&ref=notif&notif_t=feed_comment_reply#!/photo.php?fbid=575580109149668&set=a.105377419503275.3405.101823499858667&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added June 6th, 2013 at 09:28 AM ----------

Trashy Diver Contest 2013! Check out the awesome prizes! Details can be found in the latest RDT newsletter! - DM Jim

http://www.roddenberry.com/media/upload/rdt/2013-06-05/2013-06-05.html

---------- Post added June 6th, 2013 at 09:30 AM ----------

Long Beach SCUBA show is this weekend! the RDT pre-show dive is TOMORROW and there are TWO spots left! Check it out! - DM Jim

Roddenberry Dive Team | Events

---------- Post added June 6th, 2013 at 09:32 AM ----------

RDT SCUBA Show mixer 8 June - FREE event! Just RSVP! - DM Jim

Roddenberry Dive Team | Events

---------- Post added June 6th, 2013 at 10:35 AM ----------

SCIENCE and AWESOME! EV garbage and delivery trucks reduce emissions by up to 90 percent! - DM Jim

The Tesla of Garbage Trucks Could Help Clean Up Urban Air | Peter Lehner's Blog | Switchboard, from NRDC

 

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thanks to Shawn Case for pointing this one out. Great video on sarcastic fringeheads - DM Jim

Sarcastic Fringeheads : Channel Islands : UGENA - YouTube

---------- Post added June 7th, 2013 at 10:24 AM ----------

Too cute, yet it begs the question of whether or not this is healthy behavior for the sea lion. - DM Jim

Baby Sea Lion Snuggles Sailor After Climbing Aboard Boat Near Newport Beach In California (VIDEO)

---------- Post added June 7th, 2013 at 10:50 AM ----------

A close encounter with a whaleshark in the Bohol Sea, Philippines. Photo by - Jonne Seijdel http://fb.me/2jVYkfKDb

---------- Post added June 7th, 2013 at 11:29 AM ----------

Apparently this hammerhead is so happy it's Friday that it decided to swim with the dolphins .... - DM Jim
Surprising science: Hammerhead cozies up to new dolphin pals - Conservation International (CI) - YouTube

---------- Post added June 8th, 2013 at 07:46 AM ----------

Happy World Oceans Day! - DM Jim

World Oceans Day June 8th is World Oceans Day » World Oceans Day

---------- Post added June 8th, 2013 at 07:48 AM ----------

What are you doing to help protect the oceans?! - DM Jim

Dr. Dave Randle: Celebrate World Oceans Day: Together We Have the Power to Protect the Oceans

 

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Check out all the trash that people are removing from the oceans. Don't forget about the RDT Trashy Diver Contest! - DM Jim

News | Ocean Health Index

---------- Post added June 10th, 2013 at 09:43 AM ----------

Here's a great u/w photo for Monday. - DM Jim By Richard Ling http://diveseven.com/photo/view/364 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=339152579546437&set=a.165020986959598.33882.131656623629368&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added June 10th, 2013 at 01:24 PM ----------

July 18th - Comic-Con Dive and Kelp Tank Dive at the Birch Aquarium. After the Comic-Con Dive head up to the aquarium and see Rod dive the kelp forest tank and talk about the animals in the aquarium. - DM Jim

Roddenberry Dive Team | Events

---------- Post added June 11th, 2013 at 09:31 AM ----------

Let's tell Fiji airways and Fijian government to stop trafficking in Shark Fin!
http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Fiji_Airways_and_Fiji_Government_Please_Stop_Trafficking_Shark_Fin_to_China

---------- Post added June 11th, 2013 at 09:32 AM ----------

103 years ago a person was born who would help change our views of the oceans and the world. Happy Birthday! DM Jim https://www.facebook.com/CousteauDivers?ref=stream&hc_location=stream#!/photo.php?fbid=587063521314306&set=a.128980390455957.15193.126082257412437&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added June 11th, 2013 at 01:28 PM ----------

ROD talks about planetary resources and supporting a great project! - DM Jim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGO5FyKDHXc

 

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Great image! - DM Jim

Citizen science is one way to engage more students and adults w/ their environ. + learning STEM:





https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10151594817637976&set=a.381216122975.163139.103047412975&type=1&theater

---------- Post added June 12th, 2013 at 07:39 AM ----------

All, Please see the attached from Samantha Whitcraft - Action is needed to ensure protections put in place are not removed or altered in a negative manner. - DM Jim

I don't share petitions unless I know that they are 1) actionable and 2) useful and 3) can make a difference. This one IS all three: U.S. States' Shark Fin Bans under threat by Federal Government: "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin...istration [NOAA-National Marine Fisheries Service] is proposing a rule that...has the potential to overturn the shark protections [i.e. shark fin bans] passed by California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, Washington state, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Implementing the provisions of The [2010, National] Shark Conservation Act should NOT be used to overturn state laws that are more protective than federal law.

Regulations [i.e. shark fin bans] by the states and territories to protect sharks are NOT in conflict with federal law. The U.S. government should implement the Shark Conservation Act as intended, without undermining state conservation measures."

PLEASE sign and share the attached Pew Environment Group petition on this important issue: https://secure3.convio.net/pew/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=1748

---------- Post added June 12th, 2013 at 07:44 AM ----------

Today's Totally Safe For Work Nudi Pic - DM Jim
Tasmanian Chromodoris
By Richard Ling
http://diveseven.com/photo/view/309




---------- Post added June 13th, 2013 at 07:47 AM ----------

Will the next conflict be over water? - DM Jim


Egypt frets, fumes over Ethiopia?s Nile plan - The Washington Post

---------- Post added June 13th, 2013 at 12:20 PM ----------

Florida removes last barriers to unlimited lion fish take. The question is whether or not divers and anglers will be able to stop the invasive species or not. - DM Jim

FWC's lionfish changes cause confusion - ABC-7.com WZVN News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples, Florida

---------- Post added June 13th, 2013 at 12:37 PM ----------

This awesome image is from NOAA - Check it out - DM Jim
This stunning octopod, Benthoctopus sp., seemed quite interested in ALVIN's port manipulator arm. Those inside the sub were surprised by the octopod's inquisitive behavior. Image courtesy of Bruce Strickrott, Expedition to the Deep Slope.

NOAA Ocean Explorer: Expedition to the Deep Slope 2006: Media Highlights

 

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Saturday's awesome underwater photo:
Weedy Sea Dragon - DM Jim

By Richard Ling
Photo - Weedy Seadragon - Dive Seven

---------- Post added June 15th, 2013 at 04:06 PM ----------

Roddenberry Dive ‏@RoddenberryDive14 Jun
Happy Friday Photo! - DM Jimhttps://www.facebook.com/RoddenberryDive#!/photo.php?fbid=465295403559722&set=a.276954829060448.62830.120184188070847&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added June 15th, 2013 at 04:06 PM ----------

check out the latest RDT newsletter! - DM Jim http://www.roddenberry.com/media/upload/rdt/2013-06-14/2013-06-14.html …

---------- Post added June 15th, 2013 at 04:07 PM ----------

A country that touts its conservationism needs to back that up with action! - DM Jim http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/06/13/the-legacy-of-murdered-sea-turtle-conservationist-jairo-mora-sandoval/ …

---------- Post added June 15th, 2013 at 04:07 PM ----------

SCIENCE! How marine mammals have evolved to become such excellent breath-holders for long dives - DM Jim http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22853482 …

---------- Post added June 15th, 2013 at 04:09 PM ----------

Have you commented yet? - DM Jim

US Congress Asks for Extension of Comment Period on Shark Conservation Act

 

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Shark finning needs to end! Many species are in danger of extinction - DM Jim

Sharks Extinction Imminent If Current Illegal Trade Persists | The Guardian Express

---------- Post added June 18th, 2013 at 08:27 PM ----------

Just one more reason (As if we needed one) to never go to SeaWorld! - DM Jim

5 Disturbing Facts About SeaWorld?s Captive Breeding Program | Cetacean Inspiration

---------- Post added June 18th, 2013 at 08:29 PM ----------

Gorgeous photo for today! - DM Jimhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=467051523384110&set=a.276954829060448.62830.120184188070847&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added June 19th, 2013 at 06:59 AM ----------

Excellent news! Los Angeles bans the single use plastic bag! - DM Jim


L.A. City Council OKs ban on plastic grocery and carryout bags - latimes.com

---------- Post added June 19th, 2013 at 07:08 PM ----------

The consensus is that climate change is influenced by human action - is there any real doubt left? - DM Jim

Science and Environment: Time to stop arguing about climate change, World Bank says

---------- Post added June 19th, 2013 at 07:10 PM ----------

Excellent find in Scotland's waters - a shark nursery! - DM Jim

BBC News - Shark spawning ground found on Mingulay Reef by Edinburgh scientists

---------- Post added June 19th, 2013 at 07:14 PM ----------

Awesome underwater photo for today - DM Jim giant cuttle By Doug Anderson http://diveseven.com/photo/view/552 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=344074649054230&set=a.165020986959598.33882.131656623629368&type=1&theater …

 

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Now this is amazing news! - DM Jim

India Declares Dolphins to be Non Human Persons - News - Bubblews

---------- Post added June 20th, 2013 at 05:15 PM ----------

Shark fin consumption is decreasing in Hong Kong - the shark fin capital! - Movement in the right direction! - DM Jim

Shark Fin Consumption Declines in Hong Kong

---------- Post added June 20th, 2013 at 09:25 PM ----------

This is disgusting news. Haven't we damaged wild habitats enough in the name of greed? Do we really need to destroy a sustainable fishery in the name of gold and copper? - DM Jim

The end of sockeye salmon? - Salon.com

 

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SCIENCE! This is the most amazing story I have seen in just about EVER! - DM Jim

Doctors Take A Long Shot And Inject HIV Into Dying Girl. The Reason Why Will Amaze You.

---------- Post added June 22nd, 2013 at 07:53 AM ----------

This is worth viewing again - Plastic is the bane of our existence. - DM Jim

Video: How the oceans can clean themselves: Boyan Slat at TEDxDelft | TEDxDelft

---------- Post added June 22nd, 2013 at 10:56 PM ----------

I MUST see this movie! - DM Jim

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=463055630443511&set=vb.150354588450861&type=2&theater

 

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This Canadian pipeline project has been rejected. Safety of the environment needs to be top priority... - DM Jim http://www.isfoundation.com/news/canadas-northern-gateway-pipeline-rejected …

---------- Post added June 24th, 2013 at 12:37 PM ----------

SCIENCE - "Hoff" crabs and how they spread their range - interesting stuff - DM Jim

BBC News - 'Hoff' yeti crab hitched ride on ocean super-highway

---------- Post added June 24th, 2013 at 12:40 PM ----------

The Oceans are NOT our garbage dumps! Fukushima is the 'gift' that keeps on giving and the manner in which it is being 'handled' is, in my opinion, criminal! The idea that they could pump contaminated anything from this nuclear nightmare into the oceans is just about the worst idea ever! - DM Jim

BBC News - Fukushima nuclear plant: Toxic isotope found in groundwater

---------- Post added June 24th, 2013 at 12:43 PM ----------

Today's awesome underwater photo - cetaceans do not discriminate - DM Jimhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=470174603071802&set=a.276954829060448.62830.120184188070847&type=1&theater …

 

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SCIENCE! For all ages! How big is the ocean? - DM Jim
Thanks to our good friend Jonathan Knowles for pointing this one out.

How big is the ocean? - Scott Gass - YouTube

---------- Post added July 2nd, 2013 at 09:07 AM ----------

The latest RDT newsletter - some AWESOME events coming up this month! - DM Jim

http://www.roddenberry.com/media/upload/rdt/2013-07-01/2013-07-01.html

---------- Post added July 3rd, 2013 at 11:02 AM ----------

July 18th - Comic-Con Dive at La Jolla Shores! Come one, come all - check out the coffee and donuts! Talk to Rod and other team members and then go diving! MUST RSVP for this FREE event - DM Jim

Roddenberry Dive Team | Events

---------- Post added July 3rd, 2013 at 11:04 AM ----------

Cutest Stampede ever! - DM Jim

Human Wall Guides Baby Turtles To Sea On Bonaire (PHOTO)