This much-loved event offers ocean lovers an opportunity to take an in-depth look at the fascinating underwater world.
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That’s why Oceana is calling on governments in Canada and the U.S. to take immediate action to stop the killing and save these whales from extinction.
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When the first boot of the forthcoming decade starts on 18. January with the sounding of the official bell – the acoustic signal that indicates watches in the seafaring community – an unprecedented presentation of the water sports world will begin. Anything is possible at the trade fair that guarantees a 360° water sports experience – from sailing, motorboating, surfing, diving and fishing to simply relaxing by the water or arranging the holiday you have always wanted to enjoy. In Central Europe and in January, when it is wet and cold outside. boot offers maximum maritime flair for everyone who…
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Kids spend twice as long staring at TV, computer, and smartphone screens as they do playing outside, according to a study conducted by Persil. Today, most kids would rather stay inside playing video games or scrolling through their social media timelines which, according to health professionals, can affect their physical and mental health over time. To prevent this, one awesome activity that you can introduce your child to is scuba diving. With their likeness to learn new skills and natural curiosity, kids can become some of the best scuba divers. However, it is up to you to ensure that your kids get…
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Photo Credit: Wikipedia Lion’s Head is a town within the Northern Bruce Peninsula Municipality, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. Located between Owen Sound and Tobermory at the midway point of the Bruce Peninsula, Lion’s Head is just east of Ferndale. Lion’s Head is located near the 45th parallel north, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole. The calcareous rock formations make it a scenic area for canoeing, kayaking, Bruce Trail biking, rock climbing, scuba diving and car visiting the marina-lookout, and is a well traveled holiday destination on the coast of Georgian Bay. Lions Head was the home of the Lions…
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Let’s hope 2020 marks the start of a year and decade when we finally take climate disruption as seriously as the evidence shows we must. We understand the problem and know how to deal with it. Many solutions exist and more are being developed daily. Consuming less of everything, including energy, rapidly shifting to renewable energy, and protecting and restoring green spaces and wetlands that store carbon are all things we’ve been doing and can do more. We’d have healthier children, less risk of extreme weather–related events like floods and fires, fewer refugees, cleaner cities and more sustainably managed resources.…
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Hello Fellow Divers & History interested people …… Following Scarborough Underwater Club Inc’s January 15 7:30pm meeting at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, we will have a special presentation by Bil Thuma, a Geophysicist. A graduate of Michigan Technological University, specializing in RADAR ground penetration, Bil has been involved in ground and underwater searches throughout the world and has been instrumental in locating historically significant aircraft on three continents. A flight of U.S. military aircraft from WWII that had landed on the Greenland ice 60 years earlier was found more than 200 feet below the ice in 1992. This…
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The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is now accepting nominations for the 2020 SS Beaver Medals, an annual award that recognizes outstanding achievements in B.C.’s marine sector. The deadline for nominations is May 22, 2020. Nominations are encouraged for individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to our Province’s marine interests, including but not limited to: science, technology, business, applications of maritime skills, nautical heritage and culture, and academic offerings. An award is also made to recognize a noteworthy organization, vessel or technological project. “The marine sector generates roughly 8 percent of B.C.’s GDP and this involves a wide span of activities. The Maritime…
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The popular seminar hosted by the well-known circumnavigator and cruising expert Sönke Roever has been an audience magnet at boot Düsseldorf for three years. With over 250 participants from more than 25 countries from all over the world the seminar has become a great success. Following this success we are more than happy to announce that the seminar will take place at boot 2020 again. On Friday, 24th of January 2020 Sönke Roever invites the international audience at the Düsseldorf boat show to an exciting day seminar together with other well-known and speakers such as the popular cruising-expert Jimmy Cornell!Sönke…
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Are you missing some warm water diving? Join Tekdeep Safaris for this fantastic late addition to the MV Legends Red Sea Liveaboard Trip Schedule. This amazing “Something for Everyone” itinerary from 1st to 8th February 2020 is suitable for divers of all disciplines. From shallow open circuit diving to rebreather dives beyond 100m, there really is something for everyone! There are dive guides onboard for divers of all qualification levels, booster pumps, mixed gases, ample supplies of Sofnolime, fantastic food, an amazing captain who can take you to the best dive sites in the Northern Red Sea AND a Diver Lift. What more…
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