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As divers, we have a unique opportunity to see and experience
directly the changes affecting the natural world around us. Most urban
dwellers rarely or never have the opportunity to immerse themselves in
the great outdoors. Divers, however, go to great lengths to travel to
far-flung, remote places and literally plunge ourselves into the wild.
One of the things many divers begin to notice over time is the effect our own actions have on the environment.

If we lose control of our buoyancy and crash into a coral head,
we risk damaging it and destroying years of coral growth. If we dump
plastic bags into the ocean, we risk choking turtles or other marine
organisms to death. If we litter on the beach or an island, we may ruin
an idyllic getaway.
Our impact on the world isn't limited just to obvious actions like these however.

Many of the things we choose to do while we're safe and snug in
our home surroundings make an enormous difference to the world around
us -- including the oceans. Some examples include our choice of foods,
our choice of consumer products, our collective urban development and
so forth.
Divers are privileged in the sense that we're better able to
see the actual and potential effects of our own habits on the
environment, and consequently, we're natural ambassadors for the world
around us.
~FiNS Magazine~

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Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:55:28 -0800

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Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:23:22 -0700

From the page:

Please vote for
Tubbataha Reef

There
is a vote going on for the NEw 7 Wonders of the World. Tubbataha Reef
is on the list and is ranked number 8 at the moment.

I have a particular fondness for the Philippines and would really like
to see Tubbataha get into the top 7. But that aside, Tubbataha is a
very important ecosystem as is contains so many species and it may be
that if Tubbataha can get the recognition then it would become a World
Heritage site.

I think this is a worthy goal and I know that the Philippines conservation effort could certainly use all the help it can get.

Please, please, please everyone, go click on this link and vote for
Tubbataha. You can nominate and vote for other sites around the world
as well but I would be our best bud for life if you vote for Tubbataha.

Thanks folks.
Graeme.

http://www.scubamagazine.net/showthread.php?p=13078&posted=1

*Errrmmm.... Tubbataha is a world heritage site already (1993)
Either way My sentiments exactly! I would like to see it make the 7wondrs too!
I can actually say that I've been there and it is wothy to be listed as one of the New7Wndrs!
Whale Shark, Manta Rays, Hammerhead, Marble Ray, Eagle Ray, White Tip &
Black Tip Sharks, Moray Eels, Schools of Tons of Fish, Turtles the size
of Coffee Tables peacefully munching away can all be seen in a day.*
~KQ~

TubbatahaReef.org

PHILIPPINES
World Heritage Site
Tubbataha Reef is an atoll coral reef in the Sulu
Sea that belongs to the Philippines. It is a marine sanctuary protected
as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. The reef is composed of two
atolls, North and South Reefs. Each reef has a single small islet that
protrudes from the water. The atolls are separated by a deep channel 8
kilometers wide. Over one thousand species, including many that are
endangered, can be found at on the reef. These include manta rays,
lionfish, tortoises, clownfish and sharks.

This sanctuary rivals the Great Barrier Reef - having 300 coral species and 400 fish species.

Vote for Tubbataha Reef Now!

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Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:21:23 -0700

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Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:23 -0700

KIDS WRITING ABOUT THE SEA

1) This is a picture of an octopus.
It has eight testicles. (Kelly age 6)

2) Oysters' balls are called pearls.
(James age 6)

3) If you are surrounded by sea you are an
Island. If you don't have sea all round
you, you are incontinent. ( Wayne age 7)

4) Sharks are ugly and mean, and have big
teeth, just like Emily Richardson. She's
not my friend no more. (Kylie age 6)

5) A dolphin breaths through an asshole on
the top of its head. (Billy age 8)

6) My uncle goes out in his boat with pots,
and comes back with crabs. (Millie age 6)

7) When ships had sails, they used to use the
trade winds to cross the ocean. Sometimes,
when the wind didn't blow, the sailors would
whistle to make the wind come. My brother
said they would have been better off eating
beans. (William age 7)

8) I like mermaids. They are beautiful, and I
like their shiny tails. And how on earth do
mermaids get pregnant? Like, really? (Helen age 6)

9) I'm not going to write about the sea. My baby
brother is always screaming and being sick,
my Dad keeps shouting at my Mom, and my big
sister has just got pregnant, so I can't think
what to write. (Amy age 6)

10) Some fish are dangerous.. Jellyfish can sting.
Electric eels can give you a shock. They have
to live in caves under the sea where I think
they have to plug themselves into chargers.
(Christopher age 7)

11) When you go swimming in the sea, it is very
cold, and it makes my willy small. (Kevin age 6)

12) Divers have to be safe when they go under
the water. Two divers can't go down alone,
so they have to go down on each other.
(Becky age 8)

13) On holidays my Mom went water skiing. She
fell off when she was going very fast. She
says she won't do it again because water
shot right up her fat ass. (Jule age 7)

*sent to me through email by a friend*
*Thanks Polli!!!*

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Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:19:13 -0700

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Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:05:41 -0700

Interested In A Working Holiday Expedition?

The Manta Network is conducting its first exploratory expedition to Panama. There are several reports and sightings of manta and mobula rays in the area. This will be our first opportunity to conduct detailed research in Panama.

On board the 100-foot Lost Coast Explorer we will investigate the area surrounding the Coiba National Park. The park is a new World Heritage site and is one of the largest marine parks in the world. Coiba is at the center of the park and is Panama's largest island. It is also home to the second-largest coral reef in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The waters are filled with very large fish and mammals including humpbacks whales, dolphins, orcas, whale sharks, manta rays, rooster fish, amber jack, big snappers, three kinds of marlin, moray eels, and white-tip, hammerhead, and tiger sharks. Sharks and mantas are especially common, and sea turtles are seen regularly.

You are invited to participate as a research assistant and aid our scientists in the collection of important data that will lead to effective manta protection. We plan to deploy our underwater video camera on manta cleaning stations as well as conduct photo identification field work.

We are offering a 6 day/7 night expedition to Coiba on the Lost Coast Explorer. The departure date is April 5 from Panama City returning April 11, 2008. The expedition cost is $3,295 plus airfare. The trip will be led by Robert Aston and Lynn Jaye.

The Manta Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and therefore the cost of the trip is IRS tax-deductible.

Only a limited number of research assistant spaces are being offered and these will sell out quickly. To book your space contact Robert Aston via email at: robert@mantas.org

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Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:52:53 -0800

Best Wishes n' Happy Birthday
Debsy!

*Please stop by and whish debsy a wonderful Happy Birthday!*

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