by Underwatertimes.com News Service – September 26, 2012 22:21 EST MONTEREY, California— About 100 years ago, marine biologists hauled the first vampire squid up from the depths of the sea. Since that time, perhaps a dozen scientific papers have been published on this mysterious animal, but no one has been able to figure out exactly […]
OurAmazingPlanet. msnbc.msn.com updated 9/26/2012 3:51:26 PM ET A survey of underwater canyons off the U.S. East Coast found a number of previously unknown hotspots for deep-sea corals. The exploration, the first to look for corals and sponges in the area in decades, is helping researchers develop a computer model to determine where other coral hotspots […]
Listen now! On Deck with Reef Relief Tune in now for Reef Relief’s radio show, On Deck with Reef Relief, hosted by Reef Relief’s Executive Program Director Mill McCleary and Director of Marine Projects Rudy Bonn. Go to www.konknet.com to watch or listen to the live stream. Tune in the 4th Wednesday of every month […]
A project is underway to create a book of underwater photography on the Florida’s Keys own Sombrero Reef. Underwater Sombrero is a photographic book project by Weigold Photography featuring the amazing coral reefs surrounding Sombrero Key. The project, will document the beauty of these reefs and their inhabitants. A portion of the proceeds from the […]
by Underwatertimes.com News Service – September 24, 2012 21:01 EST SILVER SPRING, Marlyland — Carbon dioxide released from decaying algal blooms, combined with ongoing increases in atmospheric carbon emissions, leads to increased levels of ocean acidification, and places additional stress on marine resources and the coastal economies that depend on them, according to a new […]
By Jim Tharpe, Published: September 24. http://www.washingtonpost.com “Suddenly everyone has this on their bucket list,” said Brent Stewart, a scientist at San Diego’s Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, who has studied whale sharks in half a dozen countries. “People are willing to pay money for this kind of eco-tourism, and now you see these unintended consequences. We have […]
By Catherine Cruz. http://www.kitv.com/ 9:54 AM HST Sep 22, 2012 HONOLULU — A mysterious coral die-off on Kauai’s north shore is prompting a team of scientists to take a closer look at what may be killing large areas of coral reef. Marine biologist Terry Lilley has been monitoring and documenting Kauai’s marine environment for the […]
Title: Rum Barrel Benefit For Reef Relief Location: Rum Barrel Restaurant & Bar. 528 Front Street Key West, FL 33040 Date: 2012-10-05 Start Time: 6:30pm End Time: 8:30pm Come & support the backbone of our economy, the reef and raise money for Reef Relief Sponsored by: Ron Atlantico Rum, Okto Festival Ale, Keywestcigar.com Entertainment & […]
21st September 2012. http://www.thesun.co.uk/ THIS is the dramatic moment two men suffered every angler’s nightmare as killer sharks attacked their boat — in British waters. Stunned Graeme Pullen and Wayne Comben became surrounded by a pack of blue sharks off Falmouth in Cornwall. Two of the sharks — which have been known to kill humans […]
MARATHON, Florida Keys — The 14th annual Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival is scheduled Tuesday through Sunday, Sept. 25-30, offering participants real-life tips for becoming better birders, outdoor enthusiasts and nature photographers. Focusing on native wildlife, the family-friendly event is staged at Marathon’s oceanfront preserve, Curry Hammock State Park, mile marker (MM) 56.2, and […]