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Found at the bottom of the sea: Ruins of World War II bomber shot down over the Adriatic... after lifelong search by cousin of dead airman The discovery of a WWII bomber at the bottom of the sea marks the end of incredible 27-year journey to find out what happened to a long-lost airman. Since 1983, Gerald Landry has dedicated his time to researching First Lieutenant Russell Landry’s final moments – along with his B-24, the 'Tulsamerican'. He became fascinated with his cousin’s disappearance from the age of seven when he was told he had died while fighting overseas. 
Dove the USS Emmons yesterday which sunk 64 years ago this week by 5 Kamakazi attacks during in Battle of Okinawa. A wreath was laid mid ships to honor the 60 sailors that died on the USS Emmons. The USS Veterans association requested that a battle streamer, US Flag (Ensign), and the commissioning pennant be flown off the boat. Since the pennant was 68 years old great care was taken. Modern US Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines dove the USS Emmons to honor those of us who served before us that gave the ultimate sacrifice to keep not only our country free, but to help bring liberty to the entire world.
Displacement: 2,050 tons Length: 348 ft 4 in (106.2 m) Beam: 36 ft 1 in (11.0 m) Draft: 15 ft 8 in (4.8 m) Propulsion: 50,000 shp (37 MW); 4 boilers; 2 propellers Speed: 35 knots (65 km/h) Range: 6,500 nautical miles at 12 kt (12,000 km at 22 km/h) Complement: 208 Armament: 4 × 5 in (127 mm) DP guns, 6 × 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) guns, 6 × 20 mm AA guns, 10 × 21 in (53 cm) torpedo tubes, 6 × depth charge projectors, 2 × depth charge tracksFreediving
A new adventure just ended. The 7th team world championship was organised for the first time in Asia, in Okinawa-Japan, from the 30th to the 11th july, day of my 28th birthday ! Woman French team was composed of Julie Gautier, Alice Modolo and Aurore Asso. Men’s french team was composed of Christian Maldame, Morgan Bourc’His, Fred Sessa and me. We all arrived 5 days to 1 week before the beginning of the competition to have time to adapt to jetlag and also have several training sessions in the ocean. News
It's a task that can only be described as extreme litter picking.Off the coast of West Wales, a hardy band of scuba divers have made it their mission to clean up the region’s sea beds.And Pembrokeshire-based Neptune’s Army has, since it was first set up in 2005, pulled up everything from mobile phones to revolving chairs to, quite literally, the kitchen sink.Author: /www.metro.co.uk, 04-08-2010
Australia and Oceania
Australia and Oceania
Visitors to Melbourne aquarium are now being offered the chance to walk underwater, using their custom-made 'Shark Walker' helmet. The device allows visitors to join thousands of fish, including sharks and stingrays, inside the 2.2 million litre Oceanarium. The custom-made helmet allows visitors to breathe naturally as they explore the underwater world. The 45-minute adventure requires no previous diving experience and costs £85.
Wesley Skiles, a well-known underwater photographer, cinematographer and explorer, has died. The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office on Thursday said Skiles died the day before while on a dive. He was 52. Authorities say Skiles motioned to one of his divers that he was ascending because he was out of film. Several minutes later the rest decided to ascend and they saw Skiles' body lying motionless on the ocean floor. They rushed him to the surface and administered CPR. He was transported to a hospital and pronounced deceased.Ecology
KEY WEST, Florida — Scientists have identified a 20-mile oil slick as far south and east as the Dry Tortugas, about half way between Florida and Cuba, even as the U.S. government is trying to gain more control of BP funds to pay for claims and damages resulting from the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon well. The spill, which has already hit the shores of several Gulf states, has made its way to the so-called loop current, sending scattered tar balls and oil mixed with water as far as the southwest tip of the Florida Panhandle. Diving in ancient times
Article written by Tim Neville Sport Diver Magazine page 78 June 2009 "8 Wild Pacific Outposts" Yonaguni, Japan.Dive expeditions
During the first half of 1942, war raged off the shores of North Carolina. Explosions were seen and heard from the shore, oil washed up on the beaches, and dozens of valuable ships were sent to the bottom. The residents of the Outer Banks lived in constant and realistic fear of Axis forces landing soldiers on their beaches. Today, remnants of 'the war that came home' can be seen strewn all along the North Carolina coast. Four German U-boats, along with several Allied war ships and scores of merchant vessels dot these beautiful waters and offer a tiny glimpse into that portion of our nation's history. Other
It is a tale of raw animal magnetism and love at first bite. When diver Martin Sutcliffe first caught the eye of bowmouth shark Betty, she knew deep down she wanted to be in his arms.The underwater worksAuthor: news.bbc.co.uk, 13-08-2010
Egypt
Egypt
University of Ulster divers have been passing on their expertise to maritime archaeologists in the historic Egyptian port of Alexandria. Staff from the UU's maritime archaeology centre conducted a 10-day training workshop for 15 archaeologists from north and east Africa who wanted an insight into the challenges of working underwater. During their stay the UU divers were granted a rare opportunity to explore the underwater remains of the famous Pharos lighthouse - one of the wonders of the ancient world...Interesting places in the world
Today, I write about the wonderful Blue Star Museums Initiative – a partnership between Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and hundreds of museums throughout America. Through this initiative, active-duty U.S. military personnel and up to five immediate family members can enjoy free admission at any participating museum from today (Memorial Day) through September 6 (Labor Day). As NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman said, “America's museums are proud to join the rest of the country in thanking our military personnel and their families for their service and sacrifice. I cannot imagine a better way to do that than welcoming them in to explore and enjoy the extraordinary cultural heritage our museums present.”
People that are into scuba diving and like an adventure, may want to check out wreck diving. Diving around old shipwrecks can be an interesting look back into history. Shipwrecks provide an artificial reef, it's surprising to discover the many different species of marine life that will take up residence aboard these sunken vessels. Only experienced divers with many hours of diving time should attempt wreck diving. This activity is for the more advanced scuba This type of expedition requires more underwater diving skill and more advanced equipment since divers will have to dive deep to get to their sunken vessels. Offers
Tech diving has been around for over 20 years and growing, giving people the ability to explore beyond recreational scuba limits using Nitrox, Oxygen and Helium to cheat science. This big step is made safe and enjoyable with usKnow howAuthor: Tom Stolarski, 17-07-2010
A rebreather is a self-contained breathing set that supplies the diver with the breathing gas and partially or completely reuses the exhaled air (absorbs the carbon dioxide and adds the oxygen or gas mixture from the cylinder). It enables a more efficient use of gas. Another advantage of using rebreathers is their silent operation due to reduced volume of exhaled bubbles (semi-closed rebreathers) no bubbles at all (closed-circuit rebreathers). Rebreathers typically consists of a breathing loop with a mouthpiece, tubes that transport the inhaled and the exhaled air, and a breathing bag.Author: Karol, 13-07-2010
Poland
Poland
Diving Signals are a form of sign system used by scuba divers to communicate when underwater.Some diving equipment such as full face diving masks and diving helmets include voice communication equipment but most divers in recreational diving do not possess such expensive equipment and must use diving signals. Signals may be made by the use of hand signals when visibility allows, by use of an underwater torch at night, or by rope signals if the diver is connected to another diver or tender by a rope.Underwater animalsAuthor: Tom Stolarski, 07-07-2010
United States
United States
Sharks (superorder Selachimorpha) are a type of fish with a full cartilaginous skeleton and a highly streamlined body. The earliest known sharks date from more than 420 million years ago, before the time of the dinosaurs. Since that time, sharks have diversified into 440 species, ranging in size from the small dwarf lanternshark, Etmopterus perryi, a deep sea species of only 17 centimetres (6.7 in) in length, to the whale shark, Rhincodon typus, the largest fish, which reaches approximately 12 metres (39 ft 4 in) and which feeds only on plankton, squid, and small fish by filter feeding. Sharks are found in all seas and are common down to depths of 2,000 metres (6,562 ft). They generally do not live in freshwater, with a few exceptions such as the bull shark and the river shark which can live both in seawater and freshwater. They breathe through five to seven gill slits. Sharks have a covering of dermal denticles that protect their skin from damage and also have parasites that improve their fluid dynamics so the shark can move faster. They have several sets of replaceable teeth. My diving centerAuthor: one2dive, 13-02-2010
Thailand
Thailand
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Bluewave Dive is newly built and established divebase facility and services, consist of North Sulawesi’s very own, experienced, and original PADI MSDTs and DMs as well as other human resources. Specialized and concentrate on watersports, snorkeling, and scubadiving at the very best experience, while safety is our number one concern therefore only focus on small dives and/ or snorkelers group. Guests to Diveguide ratio is minimized down to 4:1 to ensure maximum safety precautions and best services.
