Shark and Awe in the U.S. Senate

The U.S. Shark Conservation Act of 2009, a bill that offered a critical lifeline for sharks, has recently been blocked by a dysfunctional U.S. Senate. If not rapidly passed, the Act will have no purpose once sharks hit their impending point of no return. Resurrecting this legislation is urgently needed for both the preservation of sharks and our nation's fading conservation ethos.

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There isn’t nothing that gets my topsail twisted worse than hearing all sorts of ignorance being spouted about what it is that goes on under the ocean. Perfect example is all these emails I’ve been getting about something I said in my last column for this newsletter. Without really thinking, I said something about how I like to “sit right down” on a coral reef to relax.

Let me set all your fragile sensibilities at ease. Of course I don’t just sit down on the coral. What would be the point? Wouldn’t really see anything during a whole dive of just sitting, would I?

Oceanblue Divers is excited to announce beta launch of their brand new website!

Oceanblue Divers was founded in June of 2006 with the following mission:

• Building community among those who love diving, adventure and the oceans
• Promoting the sport of diving
• Furthering dive education and dive safety
• Increasing environmental awareness for others and ourselves
• Fostering environmental responsibility, respect for the environment, and low-impact diving
• Traveling to the best dive and adventure destinations on the planet

True to this mission, we've hosted over 150 events, including trips, social events, fundraisers, and educational seminars. In the Fall of 2009, we began to offer NAUI training, including Scuba Diver, Advanced Scuba Diver, Master Scuba Diver and Nitrox.