Diving News February 2008

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WEDNESDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2008
	Thermal Sea Glider Launched
	The first environmentally-powered sea glider was successfully flown through water by the researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and Webb Research Corporation in Falmouth, Mass. The new robotic thermal sea glider gets heat energy from the ocean to propel itself across the water. It can carry various sensors to collect measurements such as temperature and salinity Read Full Story
MONDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2008
	Baby Thornback Rays Attract Visitors
	The visitors at the Blue Reef Aquarium at Southsea, Hampshire, in the UK were amazed at the resemblance of a baby thornback ray to The Last Human creature popularized in a UK television show "The Last Human". Its strange "smile" and almost transparent body made him appear to be alien-like. As part of a captive breeding program of the aquarium, the baby rays are first being taken cared fo Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2008
	New Species of Carpet Sharks Discovered
	Two new species of wobbegongs, also known as carpet sharks, were found in Western Australian waters. At present, there are eight known wobbegong species in the country. The newly discovered floral banded wobbegong was found between Geraldton and Augusta, while the dwarf spotted wobbegong was found between Green Head and Mandurah. The wobbegongs, which scuba divers usually encount Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2008
	NAUI First Aid Course Recognized by Experts
	The National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) First Aid Course continues to receive recognition from experts for quality and thoroughness. The First Aid Course, which was introduced last year, was reviewed by medical, physiological, and emergency medical experts. The 9-1-1 Magazine also made a favorable review of the course in its January issue. The First Aid Course w Read Full Story
	OWU Photo & Video Competition Winners Announced
	DivePhotoGuide.com and Wetpixel.com are proud to announce the winners of the 3rd annual International Underwater Photography & Video Competition, in association with Our World Underwater (OWU). Entries came in from all over the world and the winning images are fantastic. The winners were announced during the film festival in Chicago and exhibited all weekend to a packed crowd at Our World Read Full Story