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Scuba News ..because we can’t be underwater all the time Archive for May, 2008 Next Entries » Update: Diving in Jordan Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 Jordan is a small country at the north end of the Red Sea, with a coastline of just 15 miles. Most of the dives can be done as shore dives. Read more about the diving and dive centres of Jordan at SCUBA Travel's newly updated pages. Posted in Diving | Comments Off Google dives into 3D mapping of oceans Monday, May 12th, 2008 We've got Google Earth and Google Sky. Next up will be a map of the world below sea level--Google Ocean. The company has assembled an advisory group of oceanography experts, and in December invited researchers from institutions around the world to the Mountain View, Calif., Googleplex. There, they discussed plans for creating a 3D oceanographic map. The tool--for now called Google Ocean, the sources say, though that name could change--is expected to be similar to other 3D online mapping applications. People will be able to see the underwater topography, called bathymetry; search for particular spots or attractions; and navigate through the digital environment by zooming and panning. Posted in Diving | Comments Off Treasure-Laden Shipwreck Found off African Coast Thursday, May 8th, 2008 A 500-year-old shipwreck has been found off the coast of southern Africa, laden with tons of copper ingots, elephant tusks, gold coins, and cannons to fend off pirates. The wreck and its treasure were recently discovered by geologists prospecting for diamonds off the coast of Namibia. Posted in Diving | Comments Off Dominica’s Dive Fest celebrates 15 years Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 Dominica's Dive Fest, the Caribbean's longest running scuba diving festival, encourages visitors to discover the landscapes and marine life within the island's waters. Would-be divers and snorkellers as young as eight can participate in pool- or ocean-based introductory sessions to teach them the basics, with some trial sessions free of charge. The annual event takes place in Dominica from 11th - 20th July 2008. To mark this special 15th anniversary year, many local dive centres are offering group travel packages whereby one diver goes free with every seven that book. Posted in Diving | Comments Off Growing ocean dead zones leave fish gasping Friday, May 2nd, 2008 "Dead zones" containing too little oxygen for fish to breathe are growing as global temperatures increase. Warmer water dissolves less oxygen, so as temperatures rise, oxygen vanishes from oceans. Marine biologists are warning that if dead zones continue expanding, oceanic "deserts" could massively deplete marine life and fish stocks. Posted in Diving | Comments Off Update: Diving in Thailand Thursday, May 1st, 2008 Discover the best dive operators and dive sites in Thailand: visit SCUBA Travel's newly updated Thailand section. Posted in Diving | Comments Off Next Entries »

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