Diving News November 2007

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THURSDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 2007
	Toxin from Coral Reef can be Anti-cancer Drug
	A new molecular tool was discovered to help scientists transform a toxin from coral-reef bacteria into a cancer drug. The researchers from University of Michigan (U-M) and Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego found new functions of a well-known family of proteins in many organisms. The researchers found out that the first links in the curacin-A chain include a member Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2007
	Killing a Novice Diver Underwater is Easy
	Killing an inexperienced diver underwater will be an easy task. This is the latest result of the ongoing investigation on the death of former model Tina Watson. Watson, 26, was found dead on the sea floor by Wade Singleton on October 22, 2003. Singleton was the trip director on the dive boat when Watson had gone diving on the shipwreck of the Yongala in Townsville, Australia with her hu Read Full Story
	Surf's Up Mesa, Waveyard Is a Go
	MESA, AZ (Marketwire) - Waveyard, a state-of-the-art water sports resort and national entertainment destination, received overwhelming voter approval (65.36%) in a local election on November 6, 2007. The vote, which was required by law due to tax incentives being offered by the City of Mesa to Waveyard LLC., transitions the project from dream to reality and allows developers to proceed with co Read Full Story
MONDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2007
	Sunshine Coast Official Aims for New Wreck to Dive
	Sunshine Coast announced its plan of reinventing the soon-to-be decommissioned HMAS Tobruk to further enhance HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park as a first class diving destination. The HMAS Brisbane warship was sunk using explosive charges in just 2 minutes and 10 seconds two years ago, under 28 meters of water off Mooloolaba. It took five years for Federal Member Peter Slipper to ob Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2007
	Mediterranean Sea: Most Dangerous Place for Sharks
	More than 40% of shark and ray species in the Mediterranean are threatened with extinction, according to a new report from the World Conservation Union (IUCN). “From devil rays to angel sharks, Mediterranean populations of these vulnerable species are in serious trouble,” said Claudine Gibson, Programme Officer for the IUCN Shark Specialist Group and co-author of the report. “Our analyse Read Full Story