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A NEW way to fight the lionfish invasion - EAT 'EM!
Written by DiverWire Staff   
Monday, 26 July 2010 17:50

Tags: lionfish

It is no news that the lionfish has invaded the coast of the Dominican Republic, and most of the Caribbean. It is true that it is a very effective predator, with no known natural predators in the Atlantic, and it has become a regional pest. That is why the Reef Check Dominican Republic Foundation organized a tasting in La Caleta Submarine National Park, as a way to encourage consumption.

Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 18:03
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California Artificial Reef Bill Signed by Governor Schwarzenegger
Written by DiverWire Staff   
Thursday, 22 July 2010 14:31

Tags: Artificial Reefs | California Ships to Reefs

A two-year effort by California Ships to Reefs (CSTR) to lay the ground work for artificial reefing projects in California was hailed as successful when Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 634 into law July 15.

Last Updated on Thursday, 22 July 2010 15:08
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NOAA Suspends Offshore Oil Spill Trajectory Forecasts As Threat to Florida Keys Subsides
Written by Florida Keys Tourism   
Friday, 02 July 2010 16:06

Tags: Florida Keys | oil spill

(DiverWire.com) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has suspended daily production of offshore Transocean/BP oil spill trajectory maps because a change in ocean currents has minimized impact risks to the Florida Keys and most of the Florida peninsula.

Last Updated on Friday, 02 July 2010 16:17
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Watch Coral Spawning in Bonaire
Written by DiverWire staff   
Thursday, 01 July 2010 22:04

September and October are the months when coral spawning is expected each year on Bonaire. Coral spawning, or the cultivation of the corals, is something unique and a “must-see” for every diver.  This spectacular event takes place on Bonaire when several coral species (but also other organisms) release secretions into the water column at the same time under the influence of environmental circumstances such as water temperature and a very special position of the moon.

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 22:10
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Sand Dollar Bonaire to Host FISH ID Contest for Scuba Divers
Written by DiverWire Staff   
Wednesday, 16 June 2010 14:43

Sand Dollar Condominium Resort and Bonaire Dive & Adventure announce the hosting of the Third Annual Fish ID Challenge July 31 - August 6 and August 7 – 13, 2010. Joining them again this year are Fish ID experts Patti & Scott Chandler of ReefNet, Inc. Well known for their work in marine life identification and documentation, the Chandlers have spent the last 20 years documenting fish species, behaviors and creatures for future study and identification.

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