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Mimicry is one of several anti-predatory devices found in nature. Specifically it is a situation in which one species called the mimic resembles in colour, form, and/or behaviour another species called the model.
Read moreIn its simplest form, panning is either when the photographer is stationary and the subject is moving, or both photographer and subject are moving at the same speed. Let’s take the first one first.
For the last four years, both my dive buddy and I have been diving with Buddy Inspirations. We agreed that this was our most memorable dive. Using a 19-60 trimix, all was very sober at 60m.
Read moreOur ability to dive comfortably is directly related to our core strength, balance, focus and determination. To improve our abilities in the water, we were told “the only way to get in shape for diving, is to dive”.
Read moreThe gear is intensive, both in weight and storage considerations, as well as initial entry cost into the sport. To the women of scuba, it is but a small price to pay to be witness to the deeper arenas of life around the world.
Read moreAround 70% of certified divers worldwide have been certified by the single largest training agency.
Read moreX-RAY MAG: What is Scuba Rangers? What is Kids Scuba? Where are you located?
Read moreIf we ignore the anthropogenic noises such as those made by ships and oil-rigs, and the natural noises made by waves and surf, earthquakes, calving icebergs, etc, there is still a considerable amount of noise, which emanates from the aquatic inver
Read moreTurtle eggs are regularly collected from nests dug in the sand and safely hatched under controlled conditions for reintroduction in the wild, and many other conservation programmes are now being—and will be in the future—vigorously implemented by
Read morePS: When was the first time you saw and dived on Sipadan? Can you recall your first impressions and sentiments? Did you think that this could become one of the finest dive destinations on the planet?
Read moreTotal government spending worldwide on protected areas has been estimated to be US$3.2 billion per year, but there are no statistics available that show how much of these US$ 3.2 billion were specifically allocated to marine and coastal protected
Read moreThe excavation of a shipwreck can include the recovery of very large artifacts, such as a 20-foot long anchor, along with delicate ones such as fragments of sailcloth or paper and even the remains of rodents and insects that once lived below deck
Read moreUnfortunately, with some students, due to the stress of breathing underwater for the first time, good training and advice tends to go in one ear and out the other.
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