News Article: February/March 2012

Local News

Beware of Cape York Crocodiles

1-02-2012

Beware of Cape York Crocodiles.
A decision to stop for a break near Australia's Cape York proved fatal for David Fordson... More

ex-HMAS Canberra's Second Birthday

1-02-2012

Ex-HMAS Canberra's Second Birthday
The ex-HMAS Canberra dive site (Victorial, Australia) celebrated its second birthday. The former warship... More

Death on First Open Water Dive

1-02-2012

Death on First Open Water Dive
Rose Bay Police said the 28 year old woman was on holiday and had been in Australia less than a week... More

Scuba Diver's Escape from Bushfire

1-02-2012

Scuba Diver's Escape from Bushfire
An Australian man told how he survived a huge bushfire by jumping into his neighbour's pool with scuba diving equipment... More

Marine Reserve in Coral Sea

1-02-2012

Marine Reserve in Coral Sea
The Australian government plans to establish the world's largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea... More

New Zealand's Own Great Barrier Reef?

1-02-2012

New Zealand's Own Great Barrier Reef?
There is a case being argued for a marine recreational park from Bream Head north to Cape Brett... More

Tragic Last Dive

1-02-2012

Tragic Last Dive
Known for his safe and cautious approach to free-diving. Eric De Vries, 52, got into difficulties... More

Island-hopping Shark Heading Home

1-02-2012

Island-hopping Shark Heading Home
A great white shark headed back to New Zealand waters after an epic tropical voyage... More

Threatened Species Released

1-02-2012

Threatened Species Released
Two threatened species of native fish were released as part of a wildlife regeneration project on New Zealand's pest free Motutapu Island... More

Experienced Travel Consultant Wanted

1-02-2012

Experienced Travel Consultant Wanted
Join the 26 strong team at Dive Fish Snow Travel where you will be selling dive holidays to the South Pacific/Asia... More

International News

Planning Approval for Training Lake

1-02-2012

Planning Approval for Training Lake
Plans for a diver training lake close to Andark's premises in Swanwick, Hampshire (USA) were approved ... More

First UK Sighting of Whale Species

1-02-2012

First UK Sighting of Whale Species
The three metre long creature, related to the larger sperm whale, was seen swimming close inshore off Penzance, in south-west Cornwall... More

Divers Recovered After South Coast Drift

1-02-2012

Divers Recovered After South Coast Drift
Two divers were rescued after drifting several miles along Britain's South Coast after becoming separated... More

Orca to Stay in Captivity

1-02-2012

Orca to Stay in Captivity
Campaigners who hoped to have a rescued orca whale freed back into the wild lost a court case in the Netherlands... More

17th Century Shipwreck Found

1-02-2012

17th Century Shipwreck Found
A shipwreck discovered in the murky waters of the Baltic Sea is believed to be a legendary 17th century warship... More

Marine Predators Disappearing

1-02-2012

Marine Predators Disappearing
Iconic marine predators such as sharks, tunas, swordfish, and marlins are becoming increasingly rare... More

Chef Faces Jail Over Puffer Fish Dinner

1-02-2012

Chef Faces Jail Over Puffer Fish Dinner
A Michelin two-star restaurant in Tokyo faced criminal investigation after a customer was admitted to hospital... More

Japan's Whaling Fleet

1-02-2012

Japan's Whaling Fleet
Unlike previous years, harpoon ships left Shimonoseki port without ceremony or a send-off ... More

Record for Longest Scuba Dive in Salt Water

1-02-2012

Record for Longest Scuba Dive in Salt Water
Florida scuba diver Allen Sherrod set a world record for the longest scuba dive in saltwater... More

Best Practices Against Piracy

1-02-2012

Best Practices Against Piracy
The fourth edition of the 'Best Management Practices for Protection against Somalia Based Piracy' provides... More

Fijian Government Grants License

1-02-2012

Fijian Government Grants License
Nautilus Minerals (Canada) are the first private sector company to be granted offshore exploration licenses in Fiji... More

Ballard Removes oil-leaking WWII Ship

1-02-2012

Ballard Removes oil-leaking WWII Ship
Ballard Diving & Salvage removed the final section of a World War II Liberty ship weakened by scrapping activities... More

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