• Adaptations of Deep Sea Fish

    Updated: 2010-05-30 12:14:24
    Find out how deep sea fish are adapted to live in one of the world's least hospitable environments.

  • Friendly Visits to DRC Today

    Updated: 2010-05-28 21:13:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER Twenty-five years of Teaching , Learning , Caring for marine mammals and the environment we . share DRC is a nonprofit marine mammal education and research facility located in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys . Home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions , DRC offers a variety of educational , fun , exciting programs , and close-up interactions . We hope you enjoy our blog Friday , May 28, 2010 Friendly Visits to DRC Today This family had a blast in their Dolphin Encounter with Pax We also received a visit from a stately Great White . Heron Everyone enjoyed this view of the Gulf of Mexico from our causeway . Ahhh All of these photographs were taken on Friday , May 28th . We hope that all of you enjoy

  • Vancouver Aquarium Researchers Reveal Genetic Results From a Orca Calf Carcass

    Updated: 2010-05-28 18:34:10
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  • Arctic Overview Oceana Europe

    Updated: 2010-05-28 06:45:11
    : Oceana Protecting the World's Oceans Select : Region Europe North America Central America South America About Us What We Do Our Achievemnts History Leadership People Partners Regional Offices Employment Opportunities Annual Meeting and Financials Our Work Special Places : Patagonia Expeditions On the water to document species , monitor irresponsible fishing and propose new protected areas . Responsible Fishing Reducing overfishing and destructive fishing methods that destroy habitat and kill wildlife . nbsp Marine Wildlife Protecting the marine creatures , such as sea turtles and sharks , that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing . methods Climate and Energy Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner . energy Habitats Protection Protecting

  • DRsCene Today!

    Updated: 2010-05-27 20:39:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER Twenty-five years of Teaching , Learning , Caring for marine mammals and the environment we . share DRC is a nonprofit marine mammal education and research facility located in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys . Home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions , DRC offers a variety of educational , fun , exciting programs , and close-up interactions . We hope you enjoy our blog Thursday , May 27, 2010 DRsCene Today Some people have the mistaken impression that the Florida Keys have been affected by oil or tar balls . Thankfully , that's not the case . Our hearts go out to everyone in the northern Gulf that's currently being hit by the oil spill . We sincerely hope that the well is capped soon and that the

  • Great White Shark Facts and Myths

    Updated: 2010-05-23 04:22:13
    Scientific great white shark information dispels the myths and displays the facts.

  • Whale Sharks Belize’s Gentle Giants Oceana North America

    Updated: 2010-05-22 21:32:26
    : Oceana Protecting the World's Oceans Select : Region North America Europe Central America South America About Us What We Do Our Victories History Leadership People Partners Regional Offices Employment Opportunities Annual Meeting and Financials Our Work Special Places : Patagonia Stop Ocean Pollution Keeping the oceans free of pollutants that threaten marine habitats , wildlife and . humans Promote Responsible Fishing Reducing overfishing and destructive fishing methods that destroy habitat and kill wildlife . nbsp Protect Marine Wildlife Protecting the marine creatures , such as sea turtles and sharks , that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing . methods Climate and Energy Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner energy and an end to

  • Save the whales. Watch, then protest the return to commercial whaling.

    Updated: 2010-05-22 21:08:06
    MarineBio’s Director of Marine Mammals, Erich Hoyt, urges you to watch this powerful video then make your voice heard to stop the IWC. With a decision on a proposal that will lift the ban on commercial whaling for the next ten years only a few weeks away, and the members of the European Union still struggling [...]

  • Oil Sheen Hundreds of Miles from Florida Keys!

    Updated: 2010-05-21 16:41:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER Twenty-five years of Teaching , Learning , Caring for marine mammals and the environment we . share DRC is a nonprofit marine mammal education and research facility located in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys . Home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions , DRC offers a variety of educational , fun , exciting programs , and close-up interactions . We hope you enjoy our blog Friday , May 21, 2010 Oil Sheen Hundreds of Miles from Florida Keys The following information was made available today May 21st by Florida Keys officials . Oil trajectory maps , released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show light and very light sheens of oil and scattered tar balls from the Gulf oil spill in

  • jeff short Oceana North America

    Updated: 2010-05-20 20:33:18
    Oceana Protecting the World's Oceans Select : Region North America Europe Central America South America About Us What We Do Our Victories History Leadership People Partners Regional Offices Employment Opportunities Annual Meeting and Financials Our Work Special Places : Patagonia Stop Ocean Pollution Keeping the oceans free of pollutants that threaten marine habitats , wildlife and . humans Promote Responsible Fishing Reducing overfishing and destructive fishing methods that destroy habitat and kill wildlife . nbsp Protect Marine Wildlife Protecting the marine creatures , such as sea turtles and sharks , that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing . methods Climate and Energy Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner energy and an end to offshore

  • images of oil Oceana North America

    Updated: 2010-05-20 20:33:18
    Oceana Protecting the World's Oceans Select : Region North America Europe Central America South America About Us What We Do Our Victories History Leadership People Partners Regional Offices Employment Opportunities Annual Meeting and Financials Our Work Special Places : Patagonia Stop Ocean Pollution Keeping the oceans free of pollutants that threaten marine habitats , wildlife and . humans Promote Responsible Fishing Reducing overfishing and destructive fishing methods that destroy habitat and kill wildlife . nbsp Protect Marine Wildlife Protecting the marine creatures , such as sea turtles and sharks , that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing . methods Climate and Energy Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner energy and an end to offshore

  • louisiana wetlands Oceana North America

    Updated: 2010-05-20 20:33:17
    Oceana Protecting the World's Oceans Select : Region North America Europe Central America South America About Us What We Do Our Victories History Leadership People Partners Regional Offices Employment Opportunities Annual Meeting and Financials Our Work Special Places : Patagonia Stop Ocean Pollution Keeping the oceans free of pollutants that threaten marine habitats , wildlife and . humans Promote Responsible Fishing Reducing overfishing and destructive fishing methods that destroy habitat and kill wildlife . nbsp Protect Marine Wildlife Protecting the marine creatures , such as sea turtles and sharks , that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing . methods Climate and Energy Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner energy and an end to offshore

  • ACCA: Marine and Island Ecology course Day 4

    Updated: 2010-05-20 15:32:42
    : : Plan a Visit Explore by Exhibit Explore by Animal Interactive About Shedd Education Conservation Private Events Interactive Animals Photographs Video Families Kids and teens ACCA : Marine and Island Ecology course Day 2+3 Main May 20, 2010 ACCA : Marine and Island Ecology course Day 4 After breakfast we headed off to the island Warderick Wells to learn more about the terrestrial plants of the Bahamas and island formation . We played in the water at Emerald Bay and then headed to the park headquarters for a look around . After traveling a short distance to Brad†s Reef , we collected data for our projects on a reef located within the park . Cambridge Cay was our next destination at the south end of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park . We snorkeled a reef in Cambridge Cove covered with

  • photos Oceana North America

    Updated: 2010-05-19 17:42:22
    Oceana Protecting the World's Oceans Select : Region North America Europe Central America South America About Us What We Do Our Victories History Leadership People Partners Regional Offices Employment Opportunities Annual Meeting and Financials Our Work Special Places : Patagonia Stop Ocean Pollution Keeping the oceans free of pollutants that threaten marine habitats , wildlife and . humans Promote Responsible Fishing Reducing overfishing and destructive fishing methods that destroy habitat and kill wildlife . nbsp Protect Marine Wildlife Protecting the marine creatures , such as sea turtles and sharks , that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing . methods Climate and Energy Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner energy and an end to offshore

  • Tar Ball Update

    Updated: 2010-05-19 14:21:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER Twenty-five years of Teaching , Learning , Caring for marine mammals and the environment we . share DRC is a nonprofit marine mammal education and research facility located in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys . Home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions , DRC offers a variety of educational , fun , exciting programs , and close-up interactions . We hope you enjoy our blog Wednesday , May 19, 2010 Tar Ball Update The Coast Guard confirmed today that the tar balls discovered the other day in Key West are NOT from the oil spill in the . Gulf From time to time very small numbers of tar balls float ashore from other sources , such as large ships that pass the islands far out at sea . While , of course ,

  • ACCA: Marine and Island Ecology course Day 2+3

    Updated: 2010-05-18 19:10:49
    : : Plan a Visit Explore by Exhibit Explore by Animal Interactive About Shedd Education Conservation Private Events Interactive Animals Photographs Video Families Kids and teens ACCA : Marine and Island Ecology course Day 1 Main May 18, 2010 ACCA : Marine and Island Ecology course Day 2+3 The exploration has begun Yesterday was an action packed day full of island walks and snorkeling the beautiful waters of Allen†s , U and Leaf Cays . However today May 16th we dove into our research projects and started to collect data . All of our research projects are different from one another , but all of our investigations concern Marine Protected Areas MPAs and Non-Protected Areas NMPAs The MPA we visit during the trip is called the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park . Today we collected data while

  • Answers to Oil Spill Questions

    Updated: 2010-05-18 16:34:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER Twenty-five years of Teaching , Learning , Caring for marine mammals and the environment we . share DRC is a nonprofit marine mammal education and research facility located in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys . Home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions , DRC offers a variety of educational , fun , exciting programs , and close-up interactions . We hope you enjoy our blog Tuesday , May 18, 2010 Answers to Oil Spill Questions As expected , many people are asking us about DRC’s response and plans should the oil spill reach the Keys . These questions will most likely increase now that some tar balls have been spotted in the Lower Keys . Dolphin Research Center appreciates everyone's concern and wants

  • SAVE up to 28% on day diving & dive courses until July!

    Updated: 2010-05-18 01:27:21
    Emperor Divers News News from Emperor Divers and the Red Sea SAVE up to 28 on day diving dive courses until July By Bryony on May 18, 2010 12:27 PM No Comments No TrackBacks SAVE up to 28 with our low season rates 04 Jun 10 19 Jul 2010 El Gouna , Hurghada , Nuweiba , Marsa Alam Sharm el Sheikh Offer applies : to Daily Dive Packages PADI Open Water PADI Scuba Diver PADI Fastrack PADI Referral Course PADI Advanced Open Water eLearning Open Water Dives Scuba Reviews Discover Scuba Diver Programmes Selected other courses How to book : online Select the Diving Package or Course you require Your 28 discount has already been automatically deducted For more details contact reservations emperordivers.com Terms : Conditions Saving of 28 applies to Emperor Dive Centres in El Gouna , Hurghada ,

  • A List of Small Sharks

    Updated: 2010-05-17 00:25:25
    Here's a list of small sharks including the smallest shark in the world. Find out who these small sharks are and where to find them.

  • The Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

    Updated: 2010-05-15 14:52:33
    Emperor Divers News News from Emperor Divers and the Red Sea The Scalloped Hammerhead Shark By Bryony on May 15, 2010 1:52 PM No Comments No TrackBacks by Marine Biologist , Daniele Zanoni : ID Size range Weight range Life span Status 1.5 to 4.3 m 70 to 150 kg 20 to 30 years in the wild endangered There are nine known species of Hammerhead Sharks in the world and the most common one in the Red Sea is the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark Sphyrna Lewini They all belong to a family called Sphyrnidae from Greek sphyra meaning hammer They are a coastal pelagic species occurring in continental and insular shelves , ranging from about 46° of latitude North to 36° of latitude South . During the day they can be found closer to the coast and in shallow water , while at night they hunt further off shore

  • Work for Emperor! Liveaboard Reservations Administrator required - Sharm

    Updated: 2010-05-14 11:39:20
    Emperor Divers News News from Emperor Divers and the Red Sea Work for Emperor Liveaboard Reservations Administrator required Sharm By Bryony on May 14, 2010 10:39 AM No Comments No TrackBacks Come and work for one of the best dive centres in the Red Sea and enjoy year-round sunshine The Reservations Team in Sharm El Sheikh is looking for a full time Administrator to handle all safari reservations . Experience of working in a similar role within the diving industry would be good but the team really needs someone who has strong administration skills and who is able to multi-task . Emperor Divers is renowned for its excellent customer service interpersonal skills so you will also need those in abundance plus plenty of initiative and drive . You will be involved in all aspects of the

  • Oil Spill Update - DRC

    Updated: 2010-05-13 17:44:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER Twenty-five years of Teaching , Learning , Caring for marine mammals and the environment we . share DRC is a nonprofit marine mammal education and research facility located in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys . Home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions , DRC offers a variety of educational , fun , exciting programs , and close-up interactions . We hope you enjoy our blog Thursday , May 13, 2010 Oil Spill Update DRC We’re pleased to report that everything at Dolphin Research Center is great . The Florida Keys remain unaffected by the oil spill and are absolutely beautiful . If you’re in need of a vacation with warm sun , sparkling clean water , places to relax , and plenty of fun activities to

  • wildlife Oceana North America

    Updated: 2010-05-12 20:24:32
    Oceana Protecting the World's Oceans Select : Region North America Europe Central America South America About Us What We Do Our Victories History Leadership People Partners Regional Offices Employment Opportunities Annual Meeting and Financials Our Work Special Places : Patagonia Stop Ocean Pollution Keeping the oceans free of pollutants that threaten marine habitats , wildlife and . humans Promote Responsible Fishing Reducing overfishing and destructive fishing methods that destroy habitat and kill wildlife . nbsp Protect Marine Wildlife Protecting the marine creatures , such as sea turtles and sharks , that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing . methods Climate and Energy Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner energy and an end to offshore

  • Field Guide to Common Marine Fishes and Invertebrates of Alaska

    Updated: 2010-05-12 03:49:19
    Field Guide to Common Marine Fishes and Invertebrates of Alaska is a ready resource for anyone interested in identifying marine fish and invertebrates.

  • Offshore Drilling Overview Oceana North America

    Updated: 2010-05-10 00:31:10
    : Oceana Protecting the World's Oceans Select : Region North America Europe Central America South America About Us What We Do Our Victories History Leadership People Partners Regional Offices Employment Opportunities Annual Meeting and Financials Our Work Special Places : Patagonia Stop Ocean Pollution Keeping the oceans free of pollutants that threaten marine habitats , wildlife and . humans Promote Responsible Fishing Reducing overfishing and destructive fishing methods that destroy habitat and kill wildlife . nbsp Protect Marine Wildlife Protecting the marine creatures , such as sea turtles and sharks , that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing . methods Climate and Energy Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner . energy Preserve Special

  • 10 Ways the Oil Spill Could Affect Marine Life Oceana North America

    Updated: 2010-05-10 00:31:00
    Oceana Protecting the World's Oceans Select : Region North America Europe Central America South America About Us What We Do Our Victories History Leadership People Partners Regional Offices Employment Opportunities Annual Meeting and Financials Our Work Special Places : Patagonia Stop Ocean Pollution Keeping the oceans free of pollutants that threaten marine habitats , wildlife and . humans Promote Responsible Fishing Reducing overfishing and destructive fishing methods that destroy habitat and kill wildlife . nbsp Protect Marine Wildlife Protecting the marine creatures , such as sea turtles and sharks , that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing . methods Climate and Energy Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner . energy Preserve Special

  • Offshore Drilling Overview Oceana Europe

    Updated: 2010-05-10 00:30:45
    : Oceana Protecting the World's Oceans Select : Region Europe North America Central America South America About Us What We Do Our Achievemnts History Leadership People Partners Regional Offices Employment Opportunities Annual Meeting and Financials Our Work Special Places : Patagonia Expeditions On the water to document species , monitor irresponsible fishing and propose new protected areas . Responsible Fishing Reducing overfishing and destructive fishing methods that destroy habitat and kill wildlife . nbsp Marine Wildlife Protecting the marine creatures , such as sea turtles and sharks , that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing . methods Climate and Energy Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner . energy Habitats Protection Protecting

  • ocean trash Oceana North America

    Updated: 2010-05-10 00:30:40
    Oceana Protecting the World's Oceans Select : Region North America Europe Central America South America About Us What We Do Our Victories History Leadership People Partners Regional Offices Employment Opportunities Annual Meeting and Financials Our Work Special Places : Patagonia Stop Ocean Pollution Keeping the oceans free of pollutants that threaten marine habitats , wildlife and . humans Promote Responsible Fishing Reducing overfishing and destructive fishing methods that destroy habitat and kill wildlife . nbsp Protect Marine Wildlife Protecting the marine creatures , such as sea turtles and sharks , that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing . methods Climate and Energy Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner . energy Preserve Special

  • Amazing Amazon mom

    Updated: 2010-05-07 16:19:25

  • Update on Oil Spill

    Updated: 2010-05-07 15:43:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER Twenty-five years of Teaching , Learning , Caring for marine mammals and the environment we . share DRC is a nonprofit marine mammal education and research facility located in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys . Home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions , DRC offers a variety of educational , fun , exciting programs , and close-up interactions . We hope you enjoy our blog Friday , May 7, 2010 Update on Oil Spill As of this morning , the oil slick from the Deepwater Horizons rig was still at least 100 miles away from the Loop current and many more miles away from the Florida Keys . We are assured by state and federal agencies that there are no impacts projected for the next 72 hours to any part of

  • stop the drill Oceana North America

    Updated: 2010-05-07 12:09:55
    Oceana Protecting the World's Oceans Select : Region North America Europe Central America South America About Us What We Do Our Victories History Leadership People Partners Regional Offices Employment Opportunities Annual Meeting and Financials Our Work Special Places : Patagonia Stop Ocean Pollution Keeping the oceans free of pollutants that threaten marine habitats , wildlife and . humans Promote Responsible Fishing Reducing overfishing and destructive fishing methods that destroy habitat and kill wildlife . nbsp Protect Marine Wildlife Protecting the marine creatures , such as sea turtles and sharks , that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing . methods Climate and Energy Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner . energy Preserve Special

  • A List of Endangered Sharks

    Updated: 2010-05-07 11:13:43
    Many species of shark are endangered or vulnerable to extinction. Find out which species are endangered sharks and how people are threatening these animals.

  • End of an Era--Goodbye!

    Updated: 2010-05-06 23:27:00
    Dancing Dolphin Journal This is the official blog for The Dancing Dolphin Institute , a nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to interspecies communication with a special focus on the . cetaceans About Me Name . Kuanyin Moi From . Maui Hawaii , United States View my complete . profile Blogs Who's Yo Mama The Art of Living and Dying Blog-Blond Blog-Blond Mediacenter Plurk Parade Twitter Moonlight Becomes Me Maui Skies Way Khool Sites Vintage-Tees Wailea Daily Photo Nature Fact File Circuitry Infinitely Crazy Flickr Links Love Peace Happiness Terra Star International Dolphin Watch The Oceania Project Friends of the Ocean Alliance Blue Ocean Institute Timothy Wyllie Souls In The Sea Love Peace Happiness Whalesong Greenpeace Defending Our Oceans Track Who's Online Recent

  • Moms in the aquatic world

    Updated: 2010-05-06 18:48:47

  • Mammal Diversity Patterns

    Updated: 2010-05-06 01:44:03
    Travel from the tropics to the poles, and you'll notice that the diversity of mammals declines with distance from the equator. Move from lowland to mountains, and you'll see diversity increase as the landscape becomes more varied. Ecologists have proposed various explanations for these well-known "biodiversity gradients," invoking ecological, evolutionary and historical processes........

  • The Return of the Mantas!

    Updated: 2010-05-04 22:38:08
    Emperor Divers News News from Emperor Divers and the Red Sea The Return of the Mantas By Bryony on May 4, 2010 9:38 PM 1 Comment No TrackBacks Report by Laura Kennedy-Smith , Dive Instructor , Emperor Sharm April is a month to celebrate at Emperor Divers Sharm as summer finally arrives . Each year from April to September we are sometimes lucky enough to have the company of manta rays on our dives or Manta birostris as Emperor instructor Pete Walsh would say All this month there have been numerous manta ray sightings by Emperor guests up and down the coastline . No longer is Ras Mohammed' or Tiran' the most popular choice , the local' dive sites are the place to be Manta rays , easily distinguished by their large mandibles , are the biggest winged creatures that inhabit the oceans . The

  • Information about the Oil Spill

    Updated: 2010-05-04 18:32:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER Twenty-five years of Teaching , Learning , Caring for marine mammals and the environment we . share DRC is a nonprofit marine mammal education and research facility located in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys . Home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions , DRC offers a variety of educational , fun , exciting programs , and close-up interactions . We hope you enjoy our blog Tuesday , May 4, 2010 Information about the Oil Spill Along with everyone in the United States , Dolphin Research Center is deeply concerned about the oil spill crisis in the Gulf of Mexico . The immediate and long-range environmental impact of hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil erupting from the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig

  • Jim & Ute bid farewell to Nuweiba

    Updated: 2010-05-03 21:02:18
    Emperor Divers News News from Emperor Divers and the Red Sea Jim Ute bid farewell to Nuweiba By Bryony on May 3, 2010 8:02 PM No Comments No TrackBacks Over to you Jim . After many happy , interesting and certainly unforgettable years working with Emperor Divers the time has finally come for us both to leave Egypt for new challenges and . adventures I have accepted a new job in Macau , China , as a technical support diver for a new water based theatrical , acrobatic show only the third of its kind in the world . Check out the website for an idea of the type of entertainment , but think of the Cirque du Soleil with added water Ute is of course coming to China with me , so we would both like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the people we have met along the way during our time

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