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Report: Extracting stranded U.S. minesweeper may take 2 months

Report: Extracting stranded U.S. minesweeper may take 2 months | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Removing a U.S. minesweeper from an environmentally delicate reef off the Philippines may take until April, the state-run Philippines News Agency said Wednesday
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Alien-like creature is a feeding Bryde's whale | GrindTV.com

Alien-like creature is a feeding Bryde's whale | GrindTV.com | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Eduardo Acevedo Fernandez was not swallowed by the gigantic sea creature he encountered recently near the Canary Islands. But the short period he spent only [...]
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The whales we see year round in False Bay are Bryde's whales, often seen close to the boat whilst diving in The Flats and Steenbras Deep areas.  Check out these amazing photos of them feeding underwater!!

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Underwater Housing Maintenance tips, Camera fogging,O-ring care, Dome port scratches

Underwater Housing Maintenance tips, Camera fogging,O-ring care, Dome port scratches | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Tutorial on underwater camera housing maintenance & lens protection. Covers preventing floods, o-rings, leaks, cleaning, sync cords, test shots, camera fogging, housing fogging, tips, removing dome port scratches, camera care and waterproof housings.
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Read this great tutorial on underwater housing maintenance tips!  A must for all underwater photographers!

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SSI :: SSI Scuba Schools International :: take your dive @ diveSSI.com

SSI :: SSI Scuba Schools International :: take your dive @ diveSSI.com | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Scuba Schools International (SSI) is a world-wide leader in diving education that is dedicated to provide The Ultimate Dive Experience. SSI - Serious Diving, Serious Fun.
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Contact Indigo Scuba in Gordon's Bay for more details and to start your SSI Open Water Course TODAY!  083 268 1851 or info@indigoscuba.com :D

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Researchers: Sharks Worth More Alive Than Dead

Researchers: Sharks Worth More Alive Than Dead | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Sharks are worth more in the ocean than in a bowl of soup, according to researchers from the University of British Columbia
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What we've been telling you all along - sharks are worth so much more alive... than in a bowl of soup!

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First grey whale spotted south of the equator - in Namibia!

First grey whale spotted south of the equator - in Namibia! | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Namibia sighting suggests much-hunted whales are regaining ancient migratory routes, or may be down to climate disruption
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A Grey Whale, extinct in the Atlantic since 18th Centuary has been spotted in Walvis Bay, Namibia.  Result of climate change?

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Underwater Strobe Positions

Underwater Strobe Positions | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Strobe positions used in underwater photography, for macro and wide-angle. Includes underwater strobe diagrams and strobe position photographs.
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Struggling with your strobes?  Check out this article for great advice on strobe positioning!

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Image sharpness|Underwater Photography Guide

Image sharpness|Underwater Photography Guide | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
How to maximize image sharpness, and get sharp photos in underwater photography. Includes common causes of unsharp photos, tips, and preventing blurry photos
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A "must read" for all underwater photographers... how to maximise image sharpness.

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Will nets halt South Africa's shark attacks?

Will nets halt South Africa's shark attacks? | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
After several shark attacks off South Africa's Western Cape, environmental nets are being trialled to protect swimmers and surfers from great white sharks, writes the BBC's Karen Allen.
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There are sharks in False Bay - Fact.  It's their territory.  Read this article to find out what the media is saying about "recent attacks" and the exclusion nets in Fish Hoek...

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How SIM swap led to couple losing R280 000 - Personal Finance Banking | IOL Business | IOL.co.za

How SIM swap led to couple losing R280 000 - Personal Finance Banking | IOL Business | IOL.co.za | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
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Beware - sim swaps, innocent looking bank emails, phone calls from "service providers" and "banks" could lead to your hard earned cash just disappearing......

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What your hands look like after 10 days underwater

What your hands look like after 10 days underwater | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
In 2002, scuba diver Tim Yarrow set a record for the longest time spent underwater after spending 10 days submerged in a tank in Johannesburg shopping center. When he finally emerged, his hands were spectacularly wrinkled.
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Photographer Captures Dramatic Battle Between Orcas and Sperm Whales |

Photographer Captures Dramatic Battle Between Orcas and Sperm Whales | | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
If killer whales lived on land, we’d be in trouble. Highly intelligent and social, the black-and-white marine mammals hunt in packs, launching coordinated attacks on other whales and sharks, and even wave-wash seals off Antarctic ice floats.
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Fantastic images of orcas hunting sperm whales - nature photography at its very best!

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Lessons for Life: Save your eardrum

How understanding the process of clearing your ears can help you save an eardrum.
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Pay special attention to your ears before, during and after diving...  pushing things can cause perforated eardrums pretty quickly!

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100 dolphins wash up on Italian coast after being hit by killer strain of measles

100 dolphins wash up on Italian coast after being hit by killer strain of measles | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
A total of 101 dolphin carcasses have been counted on the west coast of Italy since the beginning of the year. The bodies have appeared from Tuscany to Sicily.
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So sad :(

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Fewer than 1,000 Great White sharks remain in South Africa

Fewer than 1,000 Great White sharks remain in South Africa | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
South Africa is thought to be home to the world's largest population of Great White sharks. The species is one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring of the shark family. A new survey though highlights just how at risk the Great White shark is.
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Photo identification shows that fewer than 1000 great white sharks remain in South Africa.  Read about it here...

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The Best Underwater Photographer of the Year Competition reveals its winner

The Best Underwater Photographer of the Year Competition reveals its winner | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Photographer Hamid Ran won best in show out of thousands of entries from 15 countries. Categories include sharks, reefscapes, surfs, animal portrait and divers.
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Have a look at these beautiful photos - really inspirational :D

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SA MP Calls for reintroduction of seal hunting — Indigo Scuba

SA MP Calls for reintroduction of seal hunting — Indigo Scuba | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
A South African MP has called for the restart of the South African fur seal hunt as a way of boosting jobs due to the decline of the fishing industry.
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Check out these ‘Friendlier’ shark barrier designed by SA boffins

Check out these ‘Friendlier’ shark barrier designed by SA boffins | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
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Stellenbosch University scientists have developed a shark "friendly" alternative to the shark net!  Check this out!

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Saving the Dolphins

Saving the Dolphins | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
An incredible display of humanity's good side when it comes to a pod of stranded dolphins.
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Watch this video of dolphins being saved... by humans!

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Underwater Snoots 101

Underwater Snoots 101 | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
 Guide to using snoots in underwater photography, including snoot choice, tripods, subject choice and difficulty in using snoots.
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Have you ever thought of using a snoot? A WHAT??!!  Read here to find out all about snoots and how to use them!

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Underwater Supermacro Photography wet diopter teleconverter close-up lens

Underwater Supermacro Photography wet diopter teleconverter close-up lens | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
A guide to supermacro underwater photography, including use of dry and wet diopters, Inon close-up lenses, teleconverters, lens selection and composition tips.
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Interested in supermacro photography?  This article is for you!

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5 Causes of Coral Reef Destruction

5 Causes of Coral Reef Destruction | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Coral reefs are natural barriers between land and sea, and the benefits they provide are many. Here are 5 main causes of coral reef destruction worldwide.
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The 5 main causes of coral reef destruction - most are "man-made".  What can we do to prevent it?

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Top 10 Dive Travel Tips for Underwater Photographers|

Top 10 Dive Travel Tips for Underwater Photographers| | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Expert diver and underwater photographer Carin Kiphart shares her top 10 favorite tips for dive travel.
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Underwater Photographers - going on a dive trip soon?  Check out these great travel trips!

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4 Underwater Documentaries That Make You Want To Go Diving

4 Underwater Documentaries That Make You Want To Go Diving | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Almost all avid Scuba Divers love a good underwater documentary that takes us to the place that we long to be especially when we are not diving. Scuba Dive
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Can't get in the water this weekend?  Check out these 4 underwater documentary series instead :D  

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Word is… you’re more likely to get bitten by a footballer than a shark! — Indigo Scuba

Word is… you’re more likely to get bitten by a footballer than a shark! — Indigo Scuba | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Following the biting incident during the match between Liverpool and Chelsea, it seems you’re more likely to be bitten by a footballer than a shark!
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Orcas - Killer Whales - in False Bay 18 April 2013 | The Scenic South

Orcas - Killer Whales - in False Bay 18 April 2013 | The Scenic South | Indigo Scuba | Scoop.it
Magnificent photos of killer whales- orcas - in False Bay submitted by Dave Hurwitz of the Boat Comany in Simon's Town
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Check out these beautiful photos from Dave Hurwitz of the Orcas he spotted in False Bay last week!

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