Endangered Unique Marine Technology
Endangered Unique Marine Technology Many of you may have heard of the Aquarius Reef Base which is currently operated by University of North Carolina Wilmington and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (under NURP), and that is located about 4 miles offshore from Key Largo, FL. What you may not know is that it has become an endangered species of sorts. It appears that according to Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriation Bills from the House (H5326) and Senate (S2323). NUR...
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Undersea Living
I just want to share this article that I found in an online publication called "Asian Times" about past, current and future undersea habitation projects. check it out http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/MH03Ad01.html...
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Tragedy
Cudjoe Key teen dies after scuba diving: (as reported on keysnet.com) http://www.keysnet.com/2011/06/29/353855/cudjoe-key-teen-dies-after-scuba.html My Heart & Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of this young diver......
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NOAA, NASA & Aquarius
Hey Folks; If you are interested in some really cool, and really extreme underwater exploration… You gotta check this out. NOAA, UNCW, and NASA are teaming up once again at the Aquarius Undersea Habitat (in the waters off of the Florida Keys), to conduct another exciting saturation diving mission. For more details about the mission and to follow along (live webcam) with all the action visit their webpage: http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/ If you are on FaceBook, you can visit their page at: http://w...
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"You Stepped on WHAT...?
You stepped on WHAT????..: Why do people learn to dive? Is it so that they might explore the aquatic realm and experience (if only for a short time) what it must be like to live under there. Is it so that they might catch a glimpse of a few of the many wonderful creatures that live there? Is it to observe the behavior of sea creatures in their natural environment? Perhaps it is all of the above, and more. It is not unusual for people to want to explore the oceans. It is natural for people to be ...
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Aquarius Aquanaut dies...
Aquarius Aquanaut Dies............. Body: For those of us who choose to venture into extreme environments, the risk and danger involved with our every venture becomes accepted, almost as second nature. Sometimes, something happens that reminds us of our total dependancy on our own level of fitness, skill & experience and the proper function of our life support equipment. And so it is that I must sadly relay the following news: On Tuesday, 5 May 2009, fellow Aquanaut Dewey Smith, who was a resear...
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![[UnderseaColony] The Winds of Destiny](https://www.divebuddy.com/members/photos/67_3524.jpg "[UnderseaColony] The Winds of Destiny")
[UnderseaColony] The Winds of Destiny
The following blog is copied and re-posted from The League of New Worlds, Atlantica Expeditions webgroup pages, with permission: "It has never happened in all of human history before. Not even one time. But one day soon, a group of pioneers will depart the slivers of land on this ocean planet and venture forth into a completely alien world, with no intention of ever returning to live on land. In the past, we have gone there for voyages, but our hearts and our homes have always been on the shore ...
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Living & Working in the ocean
Living and working in the ocean On January 29th I posted a survey concerning Living and working in the ocean. 38 people responded to the survey. 20 people said that they would sign up to live and work in the sea. 9 people said that they might be interested. 9 people said that they liked the ocean but "no thanks" Although living and working in the sea might sound like science fiction, somewhat along the lines of "20000 Leagues" , I assure you that it is very real and there is an organization that...
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The "Big Ocean" theory...
Protecting, Restoring & Preserving the Worlds Oceans So here we are, divers, all of us. And we visit the oceans of this world regularly. Most of us do so because we feel the ever present call. That certain something, an urge, a pulling toward the oceans magnificent power and beauty. This calling creates a need inside each one of us that must be fulfilled. We know, almost instinctively, that the ocean is an essential part of our lives, all of us. And for those of us who have pursued a search to u...
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Living & Working Beneath the Sea...
Living & Working Beneath the Sea Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live & work beneath the sea? Perhaps even become a permanent resident under the waves…? As a child, I always used to dream about what it would be like to reside in that wondrous world hidden just below the surface. The idea of diving to work, or perhaps piloting a submersible there has always fascinated me; So much so, in fact, that I joined the Navy at a very young age, and “went to sea”. Shortly after joining the ...
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Living under the sea...
Living under the sea... Body: Ever wonder what it’s like to "Live" under the sea?Now you can see what it’s like. NOAA, in cooperation with various schools, and agencies, runs underwater expeditions regularly in their underwater lab known as the Aquarius.They have live web cams and a site where you can e-mail the aquanauts to ask them questions.Their address is:http://www. uncw. edu/aquarius/Check it out.They are currently into a 5 day mission involving re-breathers....
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History of Man-in-the-Sea Poster
I`m looking for a copy of a poster that was in print possibly from the late 1980`s to mid 1990`s that I believe was titled "History of Man in the Sea" It was an illustrated poster (not a photo) that traced man`s history with undersea exploration. My copy was destroyed and I really, really want to replace it. Anybody have any ideas for where I might get another copy?...
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Next Generation Diver
Ladies and Gentlemen; Please join with me in welcoming the next generation of divers: Zackary Alan Peters Born: 21 Jan 2008 Weight: 7lb 14oz Length: 21 inches (My first Grandson) Congrats to Ronald III & Ashley...
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A Lamentation for the seas
A Lamentation for the Seas Its been many long years since I first heard the sirens song, and felt the pull of the tide. Many long years indeed since I was lured to the sea and first felt its power and fury. And though I may have taken my leave from time to time, I have always, always made my way back to my ocean home. Even now, though I am far away and sitting high and dry, beached, stranded, virtually land locked, I can feel the pull of the tide and hear, ever so clearly, the sirens song. And o...
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