Tag Archives: REEF

111. Sea Hunt It’s Still Alive with Cross Current plus Wet Notes news, information, and commentary

May 15, 2023Ocean Conservation, Ocean Health, Scuba, Scuba Diving, Scuba Equipment, Scuba News, Sea HuntJournal of Diving History, Mike Nelson, REEF, Scuba Diving Magazine, Shearwater, Shearwater Dive Computers, Shearwater Peregrinescuba-shack-radio

There is a new die off of sea urchins in the Caribbean. This latest event impacting diadema antillarum started in February in the Virgin Islands and has since spread as far west as Jamaica. Efforts are ongoing to find the cause and try to restore these gardeners of the sea. Shearwater Research has recently announced … Continue reading 111. Sea Hunt It’s Still Alive with Cross Current plus Wet Notes news, information, and commentary →

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

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

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 →

97. A discussion on DEMA Show 2022 plus Wet Notes news and information update.

November 7, 2022Ocean Conservation, Scuba Diving, Scuba Equipment, Scuba NewsDEMA Show 2022, Penguins, REEF, seact.orgscuba-shack-radio

The Emperor penguin is now on the US endangered species list due to habitat loss and could be extinct by 2100 if we don’t curb greenhouse gas. According to the latest statistics from DEMA – new diver certifications for Q3 2022 are down by about 4.8% from Q3 2023 and the trend continues to go … Continue reading 97. A discussion on DEMA Show 2022 plus Wet Notes news and information update. →

89. A review of The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson plus Wet Notes News and Information Update

July 18, 2022Ocean Conservation, Ocean Health, Scuba Diving, Scuba NewsDivers Alert Network, REEFscuba-shack-radio

Congratulations Tec Clark on the release of his Risk Management for Dive Professionals course. If you are a dive professional, you should seriously consider this class on scubaguruacademy.com Listen for an update on the recently completed shark fishing tournament that took place in Florida in early July. A group of Chinese scientist have come up … Continue reading 89. A review of The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson plus Wet Notes News and Information Update →

88. What are the top 10 single-use plastic polluters – find out more plus Wet Notes news and information update

July 4, 2022Ocean Conservation, Ocean Health, Scuba Diving, Scuba NewsPADI Club, Plastic Free July, REEFscuba-shack-radio

Plastic Free July is a global initiative started in Western Australia in 2011. It is easy to participate. Just pick one plastic item to avoid in July and beyond. REEF is conducting a Fishinar titled Adventures under the Blue Heron Bridge. This is an absolutely amazing shore dive and you can find many unique species … Continue reading 88. What are the top 10 single-use plastic polluters – find out more plus Wet Notes news and information update →