http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com A show about scuba diving from Australia. Tue, 06 May 2008 03:21:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Its been a while since the last episode of The Surface Interval Show podcast was released.  While we don't have a good excuse, there are a number of reasons. We've actually recorded about three shows that technical gremlins have got in the way of and we couldn't post.  One was recorded ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/06/our-hiatus/ Dr Mercola has a terrific blog that discusses various issues relating to health and nutrition. A blog post today discusses the 8 Most Poisonous Animals in the world.  The top 3 are marine animals found in Australian and other Indo Pacific oceans – The Box Jellyfish, the Marbled Cone Shell and the ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/27/the-8-most-poisonous-animals/ Celebrating its tenth anniversary as a leading global forum dedicated to underwater adventure, exploration and education, the OZTeK’09 Diving Conference and Exhibition is ramping up to deliver another action-packed event that show-cases the very best that the world of diving has to offer. To be staged at Australian Technology Park ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/25/oztek09-10-years-on-and-going-strong/ Marine biologist, underwater photographer, guest on the Surface Interval Show podcast and good guy Dave Harasti has recently co-authored a book with Mark Baine on the underwater life of the Port Moresby area of PNG. Called The Marine Life of Bootless Bay, this is a wonderful collection of over 900 ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/15/dave-harastis-new-book-the-marine-life-of-bootless-bay/ Widely acclaimed as one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting diving extravaganzas, the sixth OZTeK Diving Technologies Conference and Exhibition - OZTeK’09 - will take place over the week-end of the 21st - 22nd March 2009, at Australian Technology Park, in Sydney. Featuring many of the world's most informative and ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/11/22/oztek09-the-ultimate-underwater-adventure/ Surface Interval Episode 020 (mp3 - 10MB - 28 min) LISTEN HERE TO SURFACE INTERVAL [audio:http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_surfaceinterval_20071028_020.mp3] As its been a while between shows, I went ahead and recorded an episode tonight without Bear and Dr B., as they were unavailable. I start off with a chat about some things going on in the ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/10/28/the-surface-interval-episode-20-larry-dague-of-scubatoyscom-oceanic-datamask-hollis-gear-and-more/ From the UQ News Online website.  Please note emphasis (bold, italic, etc) is my own More than 50 scientists of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies today declared the following statements unanimously: We call on all societies and governments to immediately and substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Without targeted ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/10/22/consensus-declaration-on-coral-reef-futures-uq-news-online-the-university-of-queensland/ 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 ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/10/17/acidification-of-oceans-happening-more-quickly-than-previously-thought/ 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 ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/10/13/the-most-terrifying-video-youll-ever-see/ 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 ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/10/09/the-big-switch/ 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. BlueBeyond Dive News and Blog | BlueBeyond.com.au | The Surface Interval Show podcast http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/07/17/new-on-bluebeyond-ss-royal-shepherd-article/ Surface Interval Episode 019 (mp3 - 12MB - 33 min) LISTEN HERE TO SURFACE INTERVAL [audio:http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_surfaceinterval_20070611_019.mp3] Welcome another exciting episode of The Surface Interval Show podcast. Des and Bear kick off this show with a discussion of a few things going on in the diving world, including Bear laments on delays to the ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/06/11/the-surface-interval-show-episode-019/ 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, ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/28/bluebeyond-weekly-summary-21-27-may-2007/ 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 ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/21/bluebeyond-weekly-summary-14-20-may-2007/ Surface Interval Episode 018 (mp3 - 12MB - 33 min) LISTEN HERE TO SURFACE INTERVAL [audio:http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_surfaceinterval_20070518_018.mp3] Welcome another exciting episode of The Surface Interval Show podcast. In this episode, Des does a quick kick off before launching into part 3 of Bear’s interview with Captain Trevor Jackson of the MV Esperance ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/18/the-surface-interval-show-episode-018-captain-trev-interview-part-3/ 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 ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/14/bluebeyond-weekly-summary-7-13-may-2007/ 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 ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/10/new-book-review-on-bluebeyondcomau-dark-descent/ 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 ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/09/bluebeyond-weekly-summary-30-april-6-may-2007/ Some interesting posts on the BlueBeyond Dive News and Blog over the past week. Solomon Islands and Iceland Establish Diplomatic Relations Upcoming Courses (taught by Des Paroz) Book Review – Shadow Divers Exposed Qld Police Arrest US Man Over Reef Death DAN Launches New Online Dive Magazine Rebreather Divers Survives Incident on HMAS Brisbane  BlueBeyond Dive News ... http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/04/30/bluebeyond-weekly-summary-23-29-april-2007/ 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. BlueBeyond Dive News and Blog | BlueBeyond.com.au | The Surface Interval Show podcast http://surfaceinterval.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/04/27/book-review-shadow-divers-exposed/