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    Diving Car
    Rinspeed presented its new sQuba, the worlds first diving car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The car is not only able to drive on roads autonomously with a push of a button (thus without a driver, passenger or further assistance), but can also transform into an amphibious vehicle which can be submerged in water up to 10 meters (33 feet).
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    Be a Diver
    Part of DEMA's new Be a Diver national advertising campaign, this is just one of the tools to be used by DEMA and its members to grow the industry.
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    Temple of Doom - Mexican cenote
    Cenote Esqueleto also known as Temple of Doom is located off of Coba Road outside of Tulum. (Yucatán, Mexico). There is approximately a 300 yard trek through the jungle from the road. The cavern area is about 20 feet below ground level so the easiest entry to the cenote is to jump. There is a ladder for exiting.

Latest upload of X-Ray pdfs

  • Published in X-Ray Issue:   23 - May 2008
    Water properties
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    The way an animal gets around in the sea and or in the air depends, fundamentally, on the density and viscosity of its milieu. Birds use the low density and viscosity of the atmosphere to fly or glide, with the range of their movement being limited only by their endurance and the height to which they can fly. This is similar to the fishes and similar marine creatures who can also move three-dimensionally within their aqueous milieu though unlike the terrestrial creatures which live on the, essentially, two dimensional surface of the earth. The latter have evolved locomotive mechanisms which are suited to movement dominated by gravity. In the case of humans, for example, a two-legged mode of locomotion suited to this situation has evolved. To a certain extent, birds may seem to be independent of gravity as they fly around in the air. However, unlike marine creatures in their aqueous milieu, if they stop flying they immediately crash to the ground – unless, of course, they can glide for a little while.
    Download pdf: Locomotion
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  • Published in X-Ray Issue:   24 - Jul 2008
    Profiles
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    Many, many divers, underwater photographers and filmmakers, when asked about the origin of their passion to go underwater, say that they were inspired by the films and books of Hans Hass. He must be a very remarkable person, interesting to listen to, not to mention, Dr Hass is the greatest celebrity in the diving world today. Is it possible to meet him, to talk?
    Download pdf: A talk with Hans Hass
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  • New Bonehead T-Shirts by Ralph Hagen
    The funniest cartoonist in diving -- get Ralph Hagen's new Bonehead Shark cartoons on high quality t-shirts, apparel, caps, mugs, teddy bears, tote bags and more. A percent of all sales goes to ocean conservation, so you can do a good deed and give yourself and your buddy a chuckle at the same time!
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    New Bonehead T-Shirts from Ralph Hagen for folks in the UK & EU
    Live in the UK/EU? No problem. You can still get the new Bonehead Shark cartoons by Canadian diver and syndicated cartoonist, Ralph Hagen, through our store on ShirtCity.com with quick and easy EU shipping rates.

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Recommended reading

  • DIRrebreather: Nitrox Rebreather Diving
    Cedric Verdier
    This book is dedicated to Nitrox rebreather diving and the basic principles and skills that every rebreather diver should know and master. It covers some topics like balance and trim with a rebreather, risk management, and proper Nitrox dive planning.


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  • European scientists to research beaked whales
    Whales
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    A group of Europe’s leading marine conservation and research organisations have joined forces to carry out further crucial research into some of the rarest and most elusive marine animals on the planet – beaked whales.
  • European scientists to research beaked whales
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    A group of Europe’s leading marine conservation and research organisations have joined forces to carry out further crucial research into some of the rarest and most elusive marine animals on the planet – beaked whales.

  • Half of US coral reefs in 'poor' or 'fair' condition
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    A report issued July 7, states that nearly half of U.S. coral reef ecosystems are considered to be in "poor" or "fair" condition according to a new NOAA analysis of the health of coral reefs under U.S. jurisdiction.

  • Tourists returning to Kenya
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    After the turmoil following the election in late 2007, the sitation has returned to calm. This is good news for those wanting to combine good diving with fantastic safaries.

  • Lost City of Atlantis at Cayman extended
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    The third stage of Lost City of Atlantis at Cayman Brac is soon completed. Statues of wounded US soldiers are scheduled to be sunk the second week of July as the Lost City of Atlantis has completed phase three of the project. The artist said he is very moved by the courage and sacrifice made by a brave group of people, who risked their lives in service to their country.

  • New York subway cars become artificial reefs
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    Instead of selling them of for scrap, New York subway cars get new home in the ocean. As a part of the NYC Transit's Artificial Reef Program the cars are stripped and cleaned, before they become a part of a reef.

  • Nutrition website for freedivers
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    Most of the freedivers around the world have probably wondered if they could increase their performance if they eat in a specific manner or at specific times before a performance. Tomas Schiffer, a masters graduate in nutrition from Stockholm University / Karolinska Institute, has developed a website to assist freedivers seeking for information about nutrition to increase or improve their performance.

  • 1721 Cornwall shipwreck to be further studied
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    Cornwall's historic environment service and maritime archaeologist Kevin Camidge have been commissioned by English Heritage to carry out a marine environmental assessment of the Royal Anne Galley, a protected wreck lying in about five metres of seawater off the Lizard Point, United Kingdom.

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    Dominica Dive Fest 2008
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    Dive Fest is an annual event, now in its 14th year, organized by the Dominica Watersports Association (DWA) to focus attention the sport of diving, to educate the public about scuba diving as a tourism product and possible career path, and to raise awareness about Dominica.
    11 Jul 2008 - 10:00 - 20 Jul 2008 - 18:47  | Dominica, Caribbean  | Dominica Dive Fest

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