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---------- Post added July 29th, 2013 at 10:38 AM ----------

Is this good news? When you add the ongoing damage from the deepwater horizon disaster to this large 'dead zone' - the Gulf of Mexico has a long way to go before being healthy. - DM Jim

NOAA-supported scientists find large Gulf dead zone, but smaller than predicted

---------- Post added July 29th, 2013 at 06:12 PM ----------

Awesome photo for Monday - DM Jim Coloured mantis shrimp , Maldives. By Philippe Guillaume https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=360846360710392&set=a.165020986959598.33882.131656623629368&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added July 30th, 2013 at 09:22 AM ----------

Samantha Whitcraft ‏@SamWhitcraft 24m Exactly. http://fb.me/1Vmvgkwk7

---------- Post added July 30th, 2013 at 09:52 AM ----------

So let me get this straight. You would rather see towns and livelihoods vanish for oil profits. Sometimes I think we deserve what's coming. - DM Jim

BBC News - The Alaskan village set to disappear under water in a decade

---------- Post added July 30th, 2013 at 10:28 AM ----------

Blackfish has truly opened this conversation in the main-stream. The work now is to re-introduce captives and close the shows. - DM Jim

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/30/s...-captive.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&smid=fb-share

---------- Post added July 30th, 2013 at 01:21 PM ----------

Officially Taiwan is supporting shark conservation. Will we see them drop off the top 20 list? We shall see. - DM Jim
Taiwan sparing no efforts in shark conservation: official | Society | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS

---------- Post added July 30th, 2013 at 03:55 PM ----------

This is ridiculous! Reunion Island planning on massive shark kill! - DM Jim

Reunion Island bans surfing, plans massive shark kill | GrindTV.com

 

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SCIENCE! Enriching the environment for captive bred fish means they have a higher chance of survival in the wild. - DM Jim

BBC News - Stimulating environment 'boosts brainpower' of fish

---------- Post added July 31st, 2013 at 07:35 AM ----------

Awesome u/w photo for today! - DM Jim Whale shark with snorkelers (Rhincodon typus) By Eric Burgers https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=361576260637402&set=a.165020986959598.33882.131656623629368&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added July 31st, 2013 at 07:43 AM ----------

Massive harm done to the planet from plastic water bottles. Just say no! - DM Jim

Plastic Water Bottles Causing Flood of Harm to Our Environment. | Norm Schriever

---------- Post added August 1st, 2013 at 09:53 AM ----------

Senator Cantwell from WA state has written a letter to NOAA urging support for state shark fin bans! Brava!! - DM Jim

Cantwell, Senators Demand Strong Rules to Stop Illegal Shark Finning - Press Releases - Senator Maria Cantwell

---------- Post added August 1st, 2013 at 01:21 PM ----------

Shark Diving Expedition 2014: Tagging and Counting Sharks - Socorro Islands! May 2014 - I wanna go! you?! - DM Jim

https://www.sharksavers.org/en/blog...ion-2014-tagging-and-counting-sharks-join-us/

---------- Post added August 1st, 2013 at 01:26 PM ----------

Sharkweek is coming soon - Let's remember that sharks are crucial to a healthy ecosystem - DM Jim

https://twitter.com/ConservationOrg/status/363021735563517952/photo/1

---------- Post added August 1st, 2013 at 01:30 PM ----------

Totally Safe for work nudi pic! - DM Jim Ceratosoma amoenum By Taso Viglas https://www.facebook.com/RoddenberryDive#!/photo.php?fbid=362135877248107&set=a.165020986959598.33882.131656623629368&type=1&theater …

 

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If you know the term "canary in a coal mine" I think it applies here. These are the first indications that something is VERY wrong and if we do not change our behavior we will all be in a bad way sooner rather than later. - DM Jim

Sahel villagers fleeing climate change must not be ignored | Alice Thomas | Global development | theguardian.com

---------- Post added August 2nd, 2013 at 09:11 AM ----------

The last few sentences say it all. If Japan is so worried about saving cultural traditions, why would they promote making the species extinct! It's ludicrous! - DM Jim

Tougher regulations on manta trade expected to hit Filipino fishermen - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun

---------- Post added August 2nd, 2013 at 09:16 AM ----------

The oceans give up another amazing treasure! A new antibiotic that is effective against MRSA! - DM Jim

BBC News - New antibiotic that attacks MRSA found in ocean microbe

---------- Post added August 2nd, 2013 at 12:57 PM ----------

Octopus vs. Mantis Shrimp - wow! - DM Jim

Mantis Shrimp Vs Octopus ... the ultimate fight! - YouTube

 

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Shark Savers launches campaign in Hong Kong to just say no to Shark Fin. Looking for 100,000 Hong Kongers to pledge to no shark fin soup! - DM Jim

https://www.sharksavers.org/en/blog...paign=Aug+4+Newsletter&utm_medium=socialshare

---------- Post added August 4th, 2013 at 04:14 PM ----------

Awesome weekend u/w photo - DM Jim CindyShaw-open-feather worm fiesta By Heal the Bay https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=363413293787032&set=a.165020986959598.33882.131656623629368&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added August 5th, 2013 at 07:34 AM ----------

Blackfish Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite on Huff Post Live this past week - DM Jim

HuffPost Live

---------- Post added August 5th, 2013 at 07:46 AM ----------

Okeanos Explorer will be diving the Mytilus Seamount, which is the least explored of the New England Seamount chain. This dive will transit steep terrain along the south side of the seamount to characterize deep sea coral and sponge communities. - DM Jim

NOAA Ocean Explorer: NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer: All Live Streams

---------- Post added August 5th, 2013 at 08:01 AM ----------

Discovery pulls an "Animal Planet" moment with the Megalodon mocumentary. Departing from the very thin educational opportunities of Shark Week they have stooped to a new low with this one. - DM Jim

Shark Week Gets the ?Mermaids? Treatment | Ya Like Dags?

---------- Post added August 5th, 2013 at 02:19 PM ----------

Christie Wilcox said it best! "Here’s what I don’t get, Discovery: Megalodons were real, incredible, fascinating sharks. There’s a ton of actual science about them that is well worth a two hour special. We’ve discovered their nursery ground...s off the coast of Panama, for example. Their bite is thought to be the strongest of all time—strong enough to smash an automobile—beating out even the most monstrous dinosaurs. The real science of these animals should have been more than enough to inspire Discovery Channel viewers. But it’s as if you don’t care anymore about presenting the truth or reality. You chose, instead, to mislead your viewers with 120 minutes of bull****. And the sad part is, you are so well trusted by your audience that you actually convinced them: according to your poll, upwards of 70% of your viewing public fell for the ruse and now believes that Megalodon isn’t extinct."
- DM Jim

Shark Week Jumps The Shark: An Open Letter To Discovery Communications - Science Sushi | DiscoverMagazine.com

---------- Post added August 5th, 2013 at 03:29 PM ----------

Shark Week - Top ten shark dives - from Sport Diver - DM Jim

Shark Week 2013: Top 10 Shark Dives From Whale Sharks to Great White Sharks | Dive with Sharks | Sport Diver

 

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Thanks to Marc Mantione for finding this one. Last year many of us were upset by this incident. Now WA state has changed the law to allow divers to enjoy these amazing animals in popular dive areas. - DM Jim

Taking of Octopus from park leads to new laws in Washington State | California Diver Magazine

---------- Post added August 6th, 2013 at 08:53 AM ----------

Why are we so passionate about conserving sharks? Here are five simple reasons - DM Jim

5 Things You Didn?t Know Sharks Do For You | Human Nature - Conservation International Blog

---------- Post added August 6th, 2013 at 03:27 PM ----------

Superb news! NOAA stands up for what's right and listens to the public! Well done and Victory! - DM Jim http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/355977

---------- Post added August 7th, 2013 at 08:12 AM ----------

Shark attack survivors support shark conservation - what an amazing group! - DM Jim

https://www.facebookstories.com/sto...hark-attack-survivors-who-work-to-save-sharks

---------- Post added August 7th, 2013 at 09:06 AM ----------

As if we need more proof that cetaceans are intelligent. New study shows they have the longest memories of non-human species. - DM Jim

BBC News - Dolphins have 'longest social memory' among non-humans

---------- Post added August 7th, 2013 at 11:34 AM ----------

Awesome u/w photo for today - DM Jim Blue Ribbon Eels By Richard Ling https://www.facebook.com/RoddenberryDive?ref=hl#!/photo.php?fbid=364579703670391&set=a.165020986959598.33882.131656623629368&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added August 7th, 2013 at 12:33 PM ----------

Well done Sarasota PD!! Saving all those baby turtles! - DM Jim

Sarasota officer saves almost 100 sea turtle hatchlings - WFLA-TV News Channel 8

 

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Today's lesson boys and girls - don't stick your hand in the mouth of the monkfish.... - DM Jim

Russian diver gets hand caught in fish?s mouth

---------- Post added August 8th, 2013 at 12:42 PM ----------

Has development nearly destroyed a rich ecosystem in Florida? - DM Jim

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/08/u...-at-risk.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&smid=tw-share

---------- Post added August 8th, 2013 at 12:43 PM ----------

Shark Week Photo - DM Jim https://www.facebook.com/RoddenberryDive#!/photo.php?fbid=10151589719527087&set=a.10151093869727087.439772.689437086&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added August 8th, 2013 at 04:00 PM ----------

Welcome Zale Roddenberry - the next generation has arrived! Congrats to Rod and Heidi! - DM Jim https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=365071913621170&set=a.165020986959598.33882.131656623629368&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added August 9th, 2013 at 09:08 AM ----------

Five weird shark facts - DM Jim

5 weird facts about sharks that you didn't know | MNN - Mother Nature Network

---------- Post added August 9th, 2013 at 10:16 AM ----------

Friday Shark Week awesome u/w photo - DM Jim whale shark By Johannes Zielcke https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=365410506920644&set=a.165020986959598.33882.131656623629368&type=1&relevant_count=1 …

---------- Post added August 9th, 2013 at 01:31 PM ----------

Video of the creation of George and Gracie - the RDT trash to art project - DM Jim

Creating George and Gracie - YouTube

 

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It has been estimated that over one million birds and 100,000 marine animals, including mammals and turtles, die each year from plastic debris. We can all do our part by limiting the use, or better yet, not using at all, plastic products li...ke shopping bags, party balloons, straws and plastic bottles. Be a frugal shopper and recycle!

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society :: As the Oceans Choke on Plastic so do the Whales

---------- Post added August 10th, 2013 at 02:03 PM ----------

And this is why I do not watch "Shark Week" - DM Jim

Shark Week Is a Disgrace | Chris Sosa

 

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New shark species discovered - amazing - DM Jim

New shark species discovered off SC coast | Local News | Rock Hill Herald Online

---------- Post added August 12th, 2013 at 01:29 PM ----------

Here's an example of how the media can make something out of nothing. Watch the video - the 'mother hammerhead' has claspers and is thus a male shark. The 'babies' are remoras that were along for the ride. One viewing of the video is all it takes to realize this. - DM Jim

Hammerhead shark stuns fisherman by giving birth to a litter of pups as it is hauled onto packed Florida beach | Mail Online

---------- Post added August 12th, 2013 at 01:36 PM ----------

And now the gas companies are trying to convince the UK to destroy their natural resources.....

BBC News - Fracking should get public support, says David Cameron

---------- Post added August 13th, 2013 at 09:40 AM ----------

Check out the latest RDT newsletter - DM Jim

http://www.roddenberry.com/media/upload/rdt/2013-08-12/2013-08-12.html

---------- Post added August 13th, 2013 at 10:19 AM ----------

Congratulations to RDT member Marc Mantione for his winning photo at the Monterey Shootout! - Well done! - DM Jim https://www.facebook.com/RoddenberryDive?ref=hl#!/photo.php?fbid=10201032944083218&set=a.10201033285971765.1073741826.1156066422&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added August 13th, 2013 at 10:23 AM ----------

It's way past time to ban this type of plastic pollution. Bag bans and cleanups are just the start - turtles and other animals eat it and are killed or injured - DM Jim

Endangered Sea Turtles Eat More Plastic Than Ever | Project AWARE

---------- Post added August 13th, 2013 at 11:07 AM ----------

Check out the mission log from the SCUBA show dives! - DM Jim

Roddenberry Dive Team | Mission Logs

 

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Hammerheads have the best 'all around' vision. - DM Jim

'All seeing' hammerhead sharks could have the best vision in animal kingdom - Telegraph

---------- Post added August 14th, 2013 at 09:16 AM ----------

Excellent, totally safe for work nudi pci from Croatia - DM Jim Fadenschnecke By Peter Pfläging https://www.facebook.com/RoddenberryDive#!/photo.php?fbid=367455466716148&set=a.165020986959598.33882.131656623629368&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added August 14th, 2013 at 09:17 AM ----------

Excellent mid-week photo - From Oceana - DM Jim https://www.facebook.com/RoddenberryDive#!/photo.php?fbid=10151592960992253&set=a.10150492652217253.370028.6334782252&type=1&theater …

---------- Post added August 14th, 2013 at 09:20 AM ----------

Very cool video - thanks to Shawn Case for bringing it to my attention - DM Jim

GoPro: DeepFlight Submersible - Searching for Whale Song - YouTube

---------- Post added August 15th, 2013 at 08:36 AM ----------

Power Scuba - a Roddenberry Dive Team partner - is once again up for Best Water Activity in San Diego on the A-List! They won last year - let's get them on top again this year! - DM Jim

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

---------- Post added August 15th, 2013 at 09:08 AM ----------

You don't see this every day - please note - the shark was captured for tagging purposes - DM Jim

Scientists' bizarre catch: a shark within a shark

---------- Post added August 15th, 2013 at 11:51 AM ----------

Calling all Trashy Divers! Submit photos of your cleanup efforts for prizes! - DM Jim

Roddenberry Dive Team | Trashy Diver Contest

 

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SCIENCE! Is the Endurance in good shape at the bottom of the antarctic ocean? - DM Jim

BBC News - Antarctic: Where 'zombies' thrive and shipwrecks are preserved

---------- Post added August 16th, 2013 at 08:00 AM ----------

Some good shark fin facts and myths - DM Jim

True or False? Common Myths about Shark Fins. | Christine Xu's Blog | Switchboard, from NRDC

---------- Post added August 16th, 2013 at 09:57 AM ----------

Just goes to show how little we know about the behavior of the denizens of the sea - DM Jim

In unusual catch, Gulf of Mexico researchers find Greenland shark near Deepwater Horizon | NOLA.com

---------- Post added August 16th, 2013 at 01:01 PM ----------

Awesome Friday u/w photo -Clown/Warty Frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Apo Island, Philippines Credit ~ Franco Banfi https://www.facebook.com/RoddenberryDive#!/photo.php?fbid=495361090553153&set=a.277129569042974.62888.120184188070847&type=1&theater …