Archive for August, 2010
Green neoprene – can we be more eco-friendly with our wetsuits?
UPDATED August 31st, 2010
As divers, surfers and outdoor water enthusiasts, we need good equipment and apparel to keep us safe and comfortable. A wetsuit is an important component but could we be more environmentally-friendly with neoprene? After all, we take up water activities because we love the natural environment and want to do our best to look after it. Read the rest of this entry »
Whale sharks – love them, protect them
UPDATED August 30th, 2010
Massive and majestic, an encounter with a Whale Shark is a highlight for nature lovers and underwater enthusiasts. A boatload of people will erupt with joy and excitement at the sighting with everyone jostling to get the best view, photograph and video – It’s not surprising, as a live in-the-flesh meeting with one of these animals is so rare and tantalising. Read the rest of this entry »
The wetsuit; choosing the right one for your diving
Updated August 27th, 2010
The wetsuit is an important piece of your diving gear. It keeps you warm and protected from the elements while you dive. There are many different specs, styles and makes out there so it’s worth having a good think about what you want out of a wetsuit before making the purchase. Read the rest of this entry »
The lesser-known whale kills
While the attention of the world has been focused on the bloody and violent slaughter of dolphins in Japan and on the large-scale whaling in the South Seas, there have been lesser known killings.
These are the smaller-scale and not-as-publicised events, such as the roundup and slaughter of Pilot Whales in the Faroe Islands. Read the rest of this entry »
Be a Dolphin’s Friend – practical information and links to organisations helping dolphins
UPDATED August 24,2010
The cruel and violent killing of dolphins – and the sight these animals in captivity – shocks and angers us. News reports of dolphins and marine mammals being subjected to cruelty have raised a lot of interest and dismay in the world.
You can tell a great deal about a community or a culture by looking at the way it treats animals in its surroundings. The Oscar winning documentary The Cove highlighted some very gruesome practices around dolphin capture and slaughter at a Japanese fishing town and brought it to the center of international attention. Read the rest of this entry »
Split fins or paddle fins? A divers dilemma
Updated August 20, 2010
One of the most heated discussions you can have about diving equipment concerns the “which is better, paddle or split fin?” question. Everyone has an opinion on this. Read the rest of this entry »
Plastic bag ban – big bad brother OR justified and necessary?
Plastic bags are a scourge on the environment. They do enormous damage to the land and oceans and urgent action is required to reduce their use. Read the rest of this entry »
