Diving News April 2008

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TUESDAY, 29 APRIL 2008
	Biologists Dive to Study Impacts of Climate Change
	Diving is not just a form of recreation. It is a useful activity for marine biologists. Now, diving is essential in studying how marine life is affected by a pressing problem: global warming. Americo Montiel San Martin and Cesar Cardenas, marine biologists from the University of Punta Arenas in Chile, plunged into the icy waters of the Magellan Strait. Although they experienced difficulties Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 25 APRIL 2008
	Deep Ambitions Career Fair at Dive & Travel Expo
	For the first time in 25 years, the Deep Ambitions Career Fair coincides with the Dive & Travel Expo on May 3. This will be a one-of-a-kind event in Tacoma. Aside from targeting the 26,000 scuba divers plunging into Tacoma’s portion of Puget Sound each year, the career fair aims to broaden students’ perceptions on the types of career opportunities that are available to them. With this, the future Read Full Story
	Scuba Incident Discussed in Diving Community
	After the death of an island visitor a month ago, different diving communities are going through a moment of self-reflection. Ann Larson, 69, died last March 23 at a hospital because of a diving incident at Koloa Landing. Divers continually talked about the issue in various online forums such as Kaua‘i Accident. Some commented on medical waiver and saw it as a reflection on the dive professi Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 24 APRIL 2008
	Ocean Village Adds New Activities to Action Ashore
	From the traditional cruising activities, Ocean Village offers an expanded Action Ashore program for this summer. Rock climbing, helicopter sight-seeing, and scuba diving are just some of the 20 new activities included on the seven- and 14-night sailing trips in the eastern and western Mediterranean. Gill Haynes, head of Ocean Village’s Marketing Communications, said the Action Ashore program Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 23 APRIL 2008
	Next NYUPS Event: Steve Barsky on May 6th
	Join NYUPS for another special event on May 6th! After David Doubilet, NYUPS keeps going strong in 2008 with Steve Barsky - author, photographer, and videographer. Steve is an accomplished author and underwater photographer. His photos have been used in numerous magazine articles, catalogs, advertising, training programs, and textbooks. A prolific writer, Barsky’s work has been published Read Full Story
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