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Underwater news - marine biology, conservation, environment, oceans and diving. From the SCUBA Travel Guide.
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Black corals are yellow, red, green - anything but black. They grow faster than almost any other coral and can live down to 8600 m. What the science says about black corals https://t.co/rj1YlAzf6M
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Black corals are yellow, red, green - anything but black. They grow faster than almost any other coral and can live down to 8600 m. What the science says about black corals
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Wanted: passionate divers and content creators to represent @diveSSI on social media, share their underwater adventures and inspire a new generation of ocean explorers https://t.co/kE932mNKYh
#scubadiving #scubanews
news.scubatravel.co.uk
Wanted: passionate divers and content creators to represent SSI on social media, share their underwater adventures and inspire a new generation of ocean explorers.
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Lund University archaeologists have revealed details of late medieval artillery from the wreck of the royal Danish-Norwegian flagship, Gribshunden. The shipwreck is the only known example of its kind from the medieval period
ecomagazine.com
Lund University archaeologists have revealed details of late medieval artillery from the wreck of the royal Danish-Norwegian flagship, Gribshunden.
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SCUBA News (ISSN 1476-8011) turns 25 – the longest running diving e-newsletter in the world https://t.co/z2Q3P1x4Fn
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SCUBA News, celebrating its 25th birthday, is the longest running scuba diving e-newsletter in the world!
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A historic step for our ocean and for migratory species! 🌊 The High Seas Treaty has reached the threshold to enter into force, opening new pathways to safeguard wildlife across two thirds of the ocean. CMS stands ready with science, maps, and guidance to protect migratory
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Top September dive destinations September stands at a crossroads. In part of the globe, storms retreat and visibility stretches further than in the crowded summer months. In another, colder currents sweep in, with schools of pelagics. https://t.co/ypEKnlL4lR
#scubadiving
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September stands at a crossroads in the underwater diving world. In one part of the globe, storms retreat, seas grow calmer and visibility stretches further than in the crowded summer months.
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When you buy shark meat in the U.S., you may be getting an endangered species that contains high levels of mercury: 93% of shark sold is mislabelled https://t.co/FsjGZIvV3K
#shark Photo: Ryburn et al CC BY 4.0.
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Interesting, didn't know that
Bull sharks map by edges. Where clear ocean meets tea‑colored river, smells, temps, and little currents stack up. Bull sharks cruise that seam like a grocery aisle, reading contrast and flow more than color. The “line” is the landmark.
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When to dive Mexico's pacific coast and Baja California? Well, it depends what you want to see. All is revealed at https://t.co/aLpfn14aUr
#scubadiving #Mexico
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Great shot
📸 Crabs getting first prize!! 🎖️ 🦀 Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year 2025 winners were announced, shortly after World Photography Day, https://t.co/IpQYDwuTlP ⭐ We were so thrilled to see this incredible images of crabs that made it onto the list.
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🌊 This #WorldBeachDay we hit the beach to ask: should bottom trawling be allowed in marine protected areas? 💥 Turns out 8 in 10 want a ban. Well now's our chance! The UK Govt is consulting on banning it in 41 protected areas 📣 HAVE YOUR SAY HERE: https://t.co/RC5rYr0Xld 💙🐟
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An analysis of active US mines finds they already collect virtually all of the minerals the country needs for batteries, solar panels and wind turbines – but these critical minerals mostly go to waste
newscientist.com
An analysis of active US mines finds they already collect virtually all of the minerals the country needs for batteries, solar panels and wind turbines – but these critical minerals mostly go to waste
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Researcher found that in the Bird’s Head Seascape off Indonesian West Papua, 62% of #WhaleSharks have scars and injuries from preventable human causes. They argue that simple interventions could lessen this burden on the local population. @frontiersin
https://t.co/3cC26hCDrL
eurekalert.org
Researchers studied a population of endangered whale sharks in the Bird’s Head Seascape off Indonesian Papua over a period of 13 years. In total, they observed 268 unique individuals, almost exclus...
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SCUBA News 301 now out, with diving discounts around the world https://t.co/VUup3BR4GB
#scubadiving #scubanews
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Liveaboard discount, anywhere in the world, for all subscribers. SCUBA News has, for 25 years, been a reliable source of info on new and established diving destinations, with news on events and...
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Interesting - not noticed them behaving like that
One of the more interesting behaviors I’ve seen. Rather than just scratching for tactile sensation, I believe these green sea turtles are using the mucus from the coral as a barrier against growth #seaturtle #greenseaturtle #cleaningstation #chrisgug #gug #gugunderwater #bonaire
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Fascinating
A napping dog might twitch her feet, flick her ears, and thump her tail. But cephalopods are even more active. While sleeping, their skin blooms with colors. Horst Obenhaus, a 2025 Whitman Fellow, investigates. Read more: https://t.co/I8UzqPQToy
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Beautiful
The Sharp-Ear Enope #Squid is always a special find. This one was quite large (~2cm) and quite the performer! #sharpearenopesquid #enopesquid #🦑 #cephalopod #blackwater #blackwaterdiving #chrisgug #gugunderwater #gug #marinelife
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Endangered Elegance: Why spotted eagle rays need protection https://t.co/SZobTn9K8f
#scubadiving #eagleray
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