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Roddenberry Dive Team | Events

Please share - 1 Sep 2012 - Behind the scenes VIP tour of the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach with ROD. FIRST 10 RSVPS get in. ONLY 10 spots - RSVP early to make it.

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http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/documentary-chronicles-remarkable-236559.aspx

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The Roddenberry foundation is helping to advance medical science and efforts to combat paralysis

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http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/07/120723-fishing-anacostia-river-washington-dc/

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An excellent article on the convergence of economic and environmental poverty.

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http://www.oceanfdn.org/blog/?p=699

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This should be interesting - a documentary being created to find out why so few Atlantic salmon return to spawn.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...s-cut-half-fit-counter.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

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Daily Mail FAIL - poorly written, no research, filled with cliche's

 

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Lawsuit Claims Shark Fin Ban Discriminatory Against Asians - New America Media

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This lawsuit is baseless and the idea that the law is against the 14th amendment is ludicrous. The equal protectoin clause does NOT say the things that those bringing the suit state. Once again, these laws are not about cultural practices, they are about saving the PLANET! Get on board!

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http://www.intothedrink.tv/queensland/

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"We realize that this is last minute, but there are a few spaces available and if you want to join us, jump onboard! Into the Drink goes on-location in one of the most amazing d...iving destinations in the world -- Queensland, Australia! Rod Roddenberry of Star Trek fame will be diving with us and offering his unique perspective on the underwater realm. Spaces are extremely limited, so contact us now to make reservations. "
Stay tuned for more news from Rod's adventure Down Under!

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http://www.intothedrink.tv/shop/
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The first DVD set for the show Into the Drink is now available - Check out this amazing dive show - NATGEO has signed them to boradcast worldwide - coming soon!

 

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Manta Ray in Florida - VERY cool - Why does this never happen to me

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http://www.divephotoguide.com/under...ish-species-discovered-off-new-zealand-coast/

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/...fish-deep-oceans-animals-new-zealand-science/

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Strange 'new' fish discovered by scientists in very deep waters off New Zealand.

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http://www.oceanfdn.org/blog/?p=426

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"The only real accountability mechanism in this certification system is consumer demand — if we don’t demand that certified fisheries are meeting meaningful standards of sustainabi...lity then certification can become what its worst critics fear: good intentions and a coat of green paint."
The above statement (from the article) is the real bottom line! Please do your due diligence for the future of the oceans!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eipTZxo8L6o&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Into the Drink Season 2 Preview - Remember, ROD will be down under at the end of August to film on location with this show!

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/14/opinion/a-world-without-coral-reefs.html?_r=1

PLEASE SHARE! This is a clarion call to what is coming. PLEASE read and share and comment. Attention MUST be paid. Here's a quote:
"This is not a story that gives me any pleasure to tell. But it needs to be told urgently and widely because it will be a disaster for the hundreds of millions of people in poor, tropical countries like Indonesia and the Philippines who depend on coral reefs for food. It will also threaten the tourism industry of rich countries with coral reefs, like the United States, Australia and Japan. Countries like Mexico and Thailand will have both their food security and tourism industries badly damaged. And, almost an afterthought, it will be a tragedy for global conservation as hot spots of biodiversity are destroyed. "

 

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Power Scuba in the San Diego area on the A-List

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Please take a couple of minutes and vote for Power Scuba on the San Diego area A-List.
Power Scuba is an AMAZING group of dedicated divers and has been a long time partner of the RDT.

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http://www.roddenberry.com/media/upload/rdt/2012-07-31/2012-07-31.html

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Check out the latest RDT newsletter

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http://roddenberrydiveteam.com/events/mission-logs.html

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Have you seen the latest mission logs?! Long Beach SCUBA Show, Comic-Con Dive, Aquarium VIP experience! Great stuff!

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http://www.sharksavers.org/en/blogs...ion-partner-for-shark-weeks-25th-anniversary/

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Discovery is finally coming around to realize that Shark Week needs to have a conservation message as well as being a pop culture phenomenon. Partnering with Shark Savers is a HUGE step in the right direction.

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http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/01/the-great-disposal-service-can-it-last/

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As we continue to produce more and more carbon waste, the planet keeps absorbing it. How long can that last? Changes in how we create and use energy must happen. Do we really want to find out what the earth's limit is?!

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http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-fish-skin-cancer-20120802,0,1441790.story

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Ozone depletion isn't just hazardous for us! Check this out!

 

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Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com

This video is worth watching! PLEASE watch, PLEASE share. IT IS FAR PAST TIME TO STOP KEEPING ORCAS IN CAPTIVITY!

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http://www.environment-hawaii.org/eh-xtralineup_more.php?id=1986_0_11_0_M

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Kitty Simmonds is the executive director of the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council - the fact that she is apparently completely ignorant of environmental and overfishing issues is not only sad, it's stunning! Worth reading - this is who we have managing our resources?!

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http://www.intothedrink.tv/queensland/

ROD will be joining this crew down under at the end of the month -

 

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http://www.roddenberry.com/media/upload/rdt/2012-08-06/2012-08-06.html

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AWESOME events in Monterey just before the Blue Ocean Film Festival! Attend a benefit dinner with Rod and the dive team - Dive with Rod and the dive team! - Watch Trek Nation with Rod and the dive team! Space is VERY limited! Sign up early or miss out! The newsletter has links to all events (all events will be booked through the RDT partner Seven Seas Scuba!)​

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http://www.roddenberrydiveteam.com/events/events.html&emode=M&E=126&1890

Star Trek Las Vegas - NEXT WEEK! Join ROD at this premier Trek event! - DM Jim​

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/07/science/coral-seen-growing-in-sediment-rich-middle-reef.html?_r=1

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Some reefs are showing resilience to man's interference.

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http://www.upwell.us/whos-influencing-shark-conversation-online

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Check out this list is who is helping in the fight to conserve sharks and the oceans! Awaesome stuff!

 

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ClimateWatch Magazine » Hottest.Month.Ever… Recorded

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Not only the hottest month on record, July caps the hottest year on record for the United States. Is there anything we can do at this point? Have we already reached the 'tipping point'?

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http://io9.com/5932354/this-is-how-...505786&{"type":"iframeUpdated","height":1297}

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Check out the pod of sleeping sperm whales - VERY cool! - DM Jim

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http://www.theplasticfreetimes.com/plastic-industry-1

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Who is backing some of the 'informational' sites and groups regarding plastic bags? The Plastics industry, that's who! Check this list and see what's going on

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RED ALERT: The "Mission Log" launches TODAY! Check out the website and listen to our new Podcast here:

http://www.missionlogpodcast.com/

Description: Mission Log is a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast whose sole purpose is to explore the ... Star Trek universe one episode at a time. That’s right, this podcast will cover six different series and 30 seasons of television by
journeying into every one of the 726 episodes with a single mission: to explore, debate and discuss one of the largest science fiction phenomena of all time, Star Trek.

Starting with The Original Series’ initial pilot and continuing chronologically until we reach the last episode of Star Trek: Enterprise, each week our hosts, Ken Ray and John Champion, will tackle a single episode, delving into the most historical and hysterical science fiction that Star Trek has to offer. Along with a variety of guests and interviews, Mission Log will attempt to reach Star Trek’s ethical subtext, understand it’s complex metaphors and finally figure out what was the trouble with those tribbles.

Explore strange new details. Seek out new perspectives; deeper understandings. Boldly go where so many of love to go, again and again. Join us for, Mission Log!

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http://www.intothedrink.tv/queensland/

Please share - ROD will be heading Down Under at the end of the month to be on location for the next show! - DM Jim

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http://www.petethomasoutdoors.com/2...ornia-waters-are-teeming-with-mola-molas.html

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SoCal is apparently teeming with Mola Molas this year. Could the surge in jellyfish numbers be driving this? What do you think?

 

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Gear / Photo & Video Equipment | Scuba Diving Magazine

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Check out the winners of Scuba Diving Magazine's 2012 photo contest - awesome pics!

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http://www.facebook.com/SharkDefend....405840092797299.80100.197873983593912&type=1

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Way to go Palau! Enforcing the shark ban

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http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/...view-oceans/sJoZLV62tMKEd3Wbh1RIoJ/story.html

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Excellent OP-Ed - Please read and share!

 

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Shark Fin Trade Gains Opposition in Asia | Conservation International Blog

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It has been a 'good' year for sharks - this article gives the very basic overview of the growing opposition to shark fin soup in Asia! Great stuff!

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http://vimeo.com/47138207

This is truly The MOST amazing video I have EVER seen. It is indescribable. You MUST WATCH THIS VIDEO, please share it. It is simply incredible.

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http://sandiegoalist.cityvoter.com/power-scuba/biz/618248

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Some of you have already voted for Power Scuba - Thank you!
If you have not, PLEASE take a few minutes and vote! The voting is now hidden and the tally is CLOSE! We need EVERY vote to ensure Power Scuba will win! Ther... e is another commercial organization that is running neck and neck with Power Scuba! Vote for the BEST and share!
PLEASE SHARE with your friends! Let's get out the vote for Power Scuba - A GREAT Roddenberry Dive Team partner!

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http://www.roddenberry.com/media/upload/rdt/2012-08-13/2012-08-13.html

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Congrats to the July Winner of the Trashy Diver Contest! - DM Jim

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http://mashable.com/2012/08/14/deep-sea-mining/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29

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Haven't we seen enough impact on the planet from humans plunging ahead without fully understanding the impact on the environment? Shouldn't we determine what effect deep sea mining has on the ecosystem before we start!?

 

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How Healthy Are Earth's Oceans? | LiveScience

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The oceans are NOT being managed well - here is a new study that gives a number grade - last time I checked '60' is a LOW D grade....​

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https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/239-sharks-in-danger-of-extinction/tipped

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Show your support for sharks during Shark Week - Discovery is getting on board!​

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http://www.roddenberrydiveteam.com/events/events.html&M=9

Check out the Amazing events scheduled for September with the Roddenberry Dive Team! ​

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http://www.pewenvironment.org/news-...rvivor-mike-coots-32-kauai-hawaii-85899401058

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Mike Coots - Shark attack survivor and shark conservation activist!

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http://www.oceanhealthindex.org/

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Check out the ocean health index website. Interactive and full of excellent information.

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http://www.intothedrink.tv/queensland/

ROD will be joining the cast and crew of Into the Drink TV down under at the end of the month in Queensland

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http://gawker.com/5934989/this-obli...9708079&{"type":"iframeUpdated","height":1474}

This guy is (IMHO) NUTS! Recreational fishermen account for millions of sharks killed each year -