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Monterey: Cold-Water Diving at Its Best

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:31:08 EDT

Monterey should be on every diver's 'must dive' list of excellent cold-water dive sites for California.

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Nov 30, 2011

Greenland Shark Group Seeks Funding for Webcam to Study Greenland Sharks

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:23:23 EDT

The Greenland Shark and Elasmobranch Education and Research Group [GEERG] is seeking funding to set-up the world's first visual shark monitoring system near Baie-Comeau, Quebec.

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Oct 03, 2011

Google Earth Oceans Layer

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:24:40 EDT

Are you a filmmaker, videographer, photographer or multimedia specialist with films or photographs to contribute to Google Earth Oceans layer?

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Aug 16, 2011

$4 Million Awarded to South Coast MPA Baseline Program

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:10:49 EDT

The Ocean Protection Council has awarded $4 million to support initial monitoring of the newly designated South Coast marine protected areas (MPAs).

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Jul 15, 2011

Profile: David McGuire: Director of Sea Stewards and Shark Conservationist

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:15:24 EDT

As a captain, dive master and cinematographer, David has explored the world ocean on numerous sailing voyages collecting media content with an emphasis on ocean awareness and conservation.

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Jul 06, 2011

California Ships to Reefs Project Makes Giant Stride Forward

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:15:47 EDT

The California Department of Fish and Game sent a letter to MARAD early in June asking the federal agency to ascertain the suitability and availability of USS Kawishiwi for reefing purposes.

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Jun 29, 2011

Southern California Marine Protected Areas Take Effect October 1, 2011

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:59:52 EDT

California's Fish and Game Commission voted four to one today in favor of an October 1, 2011 implementation date for the Southern California marine protected areas approved last December

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Jun 29, 2011

BIOAPP: Revolutionizing Marine Life Observation

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:24:06 EDT

Blaise Barrette has been at the forefront of the field in developing a web-based interface which allows SCUBA divers to report various types of marine life they see while diving into a database which tracks marine life by species.

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Apr 02, 2011

Marine Science Camp Offered to Students by Marine Biologist

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:41:15 EDT

Students will learn to scuba dive and receive their NAUI open water or advanced certification as well as their underwater ecologist certification.

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Apr 02, 2011

Digital Ocean: Newest Social Networking for Marine Scientists and Ocean Lovers

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:52:03 EDT

DigitalOcean (DO) is a virtual community that connects people and provides them with resources to advance ocean sustainability and protect Earth's ocean ecosystems.

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Feb 15, 2011

San Diego Ocean Protection Takes Historic Step Forward with MPAs

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:20:22 EDT

In a landmark decision, the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC) today voted 3-2 to adopt a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) that will stretch from Santa Barbara to the Mexican border.

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Dec 15, 2010

Shark Observation Network Goes Online

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:52:43 EDT

The Shark Observation Network is the first of its kind, allowing divers and marine biologists around the world to enter data on shark sightings as they happen.

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Dec 06, 2010

350 Rans

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:55:31 EDT

In this surprising twist of fate, Elfassy also shares with Barker the experience of having been made paralyzed by a car accident.

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Oct 31, 2010

Coastal Cleanup Day

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:28:38 EDT

Volunteers brought their own buckets and gloves to reduce plastic waste from the event

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Sep 29, 2010

Southern California Divers Film Remarkable Encounter with Large Sea Jelly Off La Jolla

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:55:42 EDT

Divers were diving in the La Jolla Submarine Canyon

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Sep 21, 2010

California Ships to Reefs Awards Weekend

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:31:22 EDT

This year California Ships to Reefs (CSTR) is proud to honor an impressive group of people for their long record of extraordinary accomplishments to benefit the organization's mission.

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Aug 18, 2010

First Annual Ocean Art Photography Competition 2010

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:37:52 EDT

Over $63,000 worth of prizes including over 25 live-aboard and scuba diving resort packages.

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Aug 13, 2010

New California Diving Magazine Debuts

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:47:05 EDT

From the rich, cold waters of the North Coast to the warmer waters of the majestic Channel Islands, California offers world-class scuba diving

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Aug 12, 2010

Profile: Marine Educator, Cetacean Society Board Member, Science Diver and Ocean Conservationist

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:31:22 EDT

Carl Mayhugh has been a dive boat captain, a SCUBA instructor and on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Oceans Foundation

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Aug 10, 2010

Noted Cape Town Shark Researcher Pans New Halle Barry Shark Movie 'Dark Tide'

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Bear) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:40:24 EDT

Shark researchers are leery of lending credibility to movies which play on audience's fear of sharks to sell tickets

Contributor: Michael Bear
Published: Aug 03, 2010