Wednesday, May 24 2006
AERIS & Oceanic Among First Manufacturers using SCUBABOARD
Posted By at 4:11 PM
AERIS and Oceanic, two of the most innovative and progressive equipment companies in the scuba industry, have both recently established Private Forums on SCUBABOARD. SCUBABOARD is a leading online diver forum and resource site that enables divers of all levels a place to exchange ideas and information.
http://www.divenewswire.com/NewsITems.aspx?newsID=7995
Monday, May 22 2006
Russian Divers Try Diversitea, Study Yields Impressive Findings
Posted By at 10:49 AM
Russian Navy says Diversitea has positive effect on reduction of nitrogen waste in the body
Dallas-May 16, 2006– Diversitea Herbal Supplement Tea for Divers was recently tested at the Makarov State Maritime Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia.
A controlled study was conducted where two groups of mice (50 in each group) were taken to 180 meters ( about 600 feet) in a hyperbaric chamber for 20 minutes, then brought up to surface pressure, with a 3 minute safety stop at 3 meters/15 feet.
http://www.divenewswire.com/NewsITems.aspx?newsID=7982
Thursday, May 18 2006
USS Oriskany becomes great carrier reef
Posted By at 2:59 PM
IN THE GULF OF MEXICO (AP) -- It took the U.S. Navy to do what two wars, hurricanes and a salvage contractor couldn't: sink the famed aircraft carrier known as "The Mighty O." Includes video of the sinking.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/05/17/carrier.reef.ap/index.html
Tuesday, May 9 2006
Voyage to Aquarius
Posted By at 4:07 PM
When NASA wants to practice for expeditions to the Moon and Mars, astronauts go for a swim - to the Aquarius underwater laboratory. As he dries off between dives, PM's SCUBA-diving surgeon reports on advances space medicine.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/space/2653251.html
Monday, May 8 2006
Scientists Probe Atlantic, Find New Species of Life
Posted By at 2:06 PM
May 05, 2006 — By Alister Doyle, Reuters
OSLO — Scientists have found about 10-20 new species of tiny creatures in the depths of the Atlantic in a survey that will gauge whether global warming may harm life in the oceans, an international report said on Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/today.html?id=10400