According to an article on smh.com.au, a group of scientists is meeting in Canberra this week to  review research about the acidification of the world’s oceans.
According to the article, the research shows that

acidification was now taking place over decades, rather than centuries as originally predicted 

Acidification of the oceans is not caused by global [...]

There’s a lot of debate about Global Climate Change, whether it exists, and whether something should be done about it or not.
I think this thought provoking video has perhaps the best argument for action about climate change you’ll see.  And as a trained economist (which I am, but please don’t tell anyone), it makes perfect [...]

Like most divers, I feel strongly about the need to protect our oceans.  As the source of 70% of the world’s oxygen, and the basis for many vital food chains, protecting the oceans is something that we must do to protect ourselves.
I was looking through the Project AWARE website, and noticed something there about Project [...]

A short article on the wreck of the SS Royal Shepherd has been added to BlueBeyond.com.au in our Wrecks of Sydney section of our Dive Site Description articles.
Enjoy, and of course appreciate any comments or suggestions.
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This last week saw a few news posts, as well as some updates to the BlueBeyond.com.au site.
BlueBeyond Dive News & Blog Updates

PADI Asia Pacific Announced 2007 Member Awards
Solomon Airlines Awaiting Rights to Fly to Santo
Midget Sub Not to be Salvaged
Dive Blog: The Loader (Bass Point) 27 May

On the BlueBeyond.com.au site, I updated the Sydney Wreck [...]

Lighter posting in this last week, but some interesting updates nonetheless.

Course Announcement: Digital UW Photography Course (commences 27 May)
The Surface Interval Show Episode 018 – Capt. Trev Interview Part 3
Dive Log: Byron’s Drift Sunday 20 May

Over on the main BlueBeyond.com.au site, the Dive Courses section was updated with a new page and information on Tec [...]

Interesting news, views and reviews on the BlueBeyond Dive News & Blog over the past week.

I love my Oceanic V12 fins….
New Book Review on BlueBeyond.com.au: Dark Descent
New Book, Scuba Diving Safety, Published
Barrier Reef voted best travel spot

On the main BlueBeyond.com.au site, I started the process of splitting various dive site descriptions into separate pages, starting [...]

I’ve just posted a new book review over on BlueBeyond.com.au, for the book Dark Descent: Diving and the Deadly Allure of the Empress of Ireland, by Kevin McMurrary.
In the tradition of books on wreck, diving, and the divers who dive wrecks, Dark Descent relates a fascinating story of the sinking of this magnificent ocean [...]

Interesting news, views and reviews on BlueBeyond Dive News & Blog over the past week

Solomon Airlines launches new plane and services
The Cause of Global Warming: CO2 Emissions or Ocean Currents
saveTheDivers Game
Diving Company Fined Over Diver’s Death
Photo of Solomon Airlines/SkyAirWorld Embraer E-Jet
UwP Magazine Issue 36 Available for Download
Bass Point and Wollongong Diving - 5 & 6 [...]

I’ve just posted a book review on Shadow Divers Exposed by Gary Gentile in the Book and DVD Reviews section of BlueBeyond.com.au. 
I’d appreciate any comments you might have…..
Book Review - Shadow Divers Exposed.
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