Category Archives: Ocean Health

109. Special Episode – A dialog with Dr. Alex Brylske as he discusses his new book – Beneath the Blue Planet

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April 17, 2023Ocean Conservation, Ocean Health, ScubaBeneath the Blue Planet, Earth Day 2023scuba-shack-radio

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In this special episode, I reconnect with Dr. Alex Brylske for a discussion about his new book – Beneath the Blue Planet – A Diver’s Guide to the Ocean. Alex tells us about his inspiration for writing this guide to the ocean, its ecosystems and its conservation. He takes us through the book and gives … Continue reading 109. Special Episode – A dialog with Dr. Alex Brylske as he discusses his new book – Beneath the Blue Planet →

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107. A look back at dive magazines in March 2020 plus Wet Notes, new, information and commentary

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March 20, 2023Ocean Conservation, Ocean Health, Scuba, Scuba Diving, Scuba News, Scuba TravelAlert Diver Magazine, DAN, Fourth Element, Local Dive Shop, PADI, REEF, Whale Huntscuba-shack-radio

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Members of the United Nations recently approved the High Seas Treaty. This treaty if successful will protect two-thirds of our oceans. Norway and Japan continue to hunt whales. Norway killed 560 whales in 2022, the highest in six years. This at a time when the demand for whale meat continues to drop around the world. … Continue reading 107. A look back at dive magazines in March 2020 plus Wet Notes, new, information and commentary →

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106. Your Next Dive takes us to Bonaire and Divi Flamingo plus Wet Notes – news, information, and commentary

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March 6, 2023Ocean Conservation, Ocean Health, Scuba, Scuba Equipment, Scuba News, Scuba TravelBeneath the Sea, Bonaire, Boston Sea Rovers, Divi Diver, Divi Flamingo, Oceanascuba-shack-radio

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The Boston Sea Rovers are transitioning back to the traditional March timeframe for their show. 2023 is the transition year and will be a one-night only film festival at the New England Aquarium on March 18, 2023. The 70th annual Boston Sea Rovers clinic is planned for March 2024 in Danvers, MA. Beneath the Sea … Continue reading 106. Your Next Dive takes us to Bonaire and Divi Flamingo plus Wet Notes – news, information, and commentary →

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105. Three core pieces of scuba equipment you should own plus Wet Notes news, information and commentary

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February 20, 2023Ocean Conservation, Ocean Health, Scuba, Scuba Diving, Scuba Equipment, Scuba NewsBuoyancy Compensator, Cayman Aggressor, Christ of the Gulf, Dive Computer, History of Diving Museum, Journal of Diving History, R/V Manta, Scuba gear maintenance, Scuba Regulatorscuba-shack-radio

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William Cline recently released Q4 statistics regarding the scuba industry. It would seem that overall certifications are flat when compared to 2021 as is equipment sales. Scuba related travel is up however. We will see how things progress in 2023. Nature Communications recently published a study that indicates 59% of coral reef sharks, rays and … Continue reading 105. Three core pieces of scuba equipment you should own plus Wet Notes news, information and commentary →

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104. Sea Hunt It’s Still Alive – Mr. Guinea Pig plus Wet Notes New, Information and Commentary

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February 13, 2023Ocean Conservation, Ocean Health, Scuba, Scuba Diving, Scuba News, Sea HuntCoral Restoration Foundation, Mike Nelson, shipwrecksscuba-shack-radio

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Dr. Alex Brylske has teamed up with Divestures to deliver a series of six presentations called Oceans Update. The first presentation was on January 25, 2023 – Secrets of the Coral Reefs. Next up is Understanding Coral Reef Fishes and it will be held on February 22, 2023. Find out more and register at https://www.diventures.com/oceans-update/ … Continue reading 104. Sea Hunt It’s Still Alive – Mr. Guinea Pig plus Wet Notes New, Information and Commentary →

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