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Top topless beaches of the world
Sify, India -… France, where clothes are strictly optional everywhere, and specialised tour operators offer clothing-free vacations of every kind, from scuba diving to island …

New SCUBA Diving News Site
For in-depth scuba diving news stories, with links to more information, visit the new Diving News site.

Broody squid carry their eggs in their arms
A broody species of squid has been found to carry thousands of its eggs under its many arms. It is the first species of squid known to look after its clutch. Previously, it had been thought that squid would be incapable of caring for their eggs as the health of most species deteriorates rapidly after laying eggs. Most adult squid become extremely gelatinous as their muscles degenerate after egg-laying and they die shortly afterwards.

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Swimmers and divers train in Bahamas during break
Daily Nebraskan, NE -… the school year. For the Nebraska swimming and diving team, though, the time off was all these things and then some. Since NU Coach …

New Study Measures Nitrogen Narcosis
The narcotic effect of nitrogen impairs diver performance and limits dive profiles, especially for deep dives using compressed air. A new study attempts to establish measurable correlates of nitrogen narcosis using EEG (an electroencephalogram which records electrical waves of the brain). If confirmed by studies with larger case series, the researchers hope that EEG patterns could be used to identify nitrogen narcosis for various gas mixtures and prevent the dangerous impact of nitrogen on diver performance.

Diver DeMarle breaks record
Lincoln Journal, MA -… Diving coach Kelly Reardon is thrilled with DeMarle’s diving all season, but his diving on Thursday was amazing as he scored 294.15 points for six dives. …

Scuba divers rescue 50-ton humpback whale
A group of scuba divers rescued a 50-foot-long humpback whale that had become entangled in crab fishing gear off the coast of San Francisco. The 50-ton mammal was heavily entwined in the crab fishing gear, with up to a dozen traps wrapped around its tail, pectoral fins and mouth, according to diver Jason Russey.

Marc Chouinard scores two goals as Wild beat struggling Maple …
Brooks Bulletin, Canada -… With the Wild leading 3-2, Gaborik streaked past defenceman Ken Klee through the left circle and stuffed a short shot past diving goalie Mikael Tellqvist. …

Carabao Divers Welcome ATF guests
Mindanao Times - CARABAO Dive Center, the newest

Reef-stricken on an isle at ease
Sidney Morning Herald - Such is the range of activities on South Molle Island that guests can be as adventurous or as laid-back as they like. Wading in a water wonderland is a fabulous way to while away the hours, writes Louise Hall. Try not to get hit by the boom, I

Derby a ‘Fishtivus’ for the rest of us
Portsmouth Herald - Get your gear ready as the Rotary Ice Fishing Derby is on the way. In less than a month, Feb. 11-12, the biggest fishing fest in New Hampshire will take place on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith. Fishermen from all over the world will come to town for

Underwater Hawaii: Snuba
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Bright yellow fish darted all around me. I seemed to be floating through the world’s largest aquarium. The sensation was especially thrilling because I had never tried

Australian Open men’s contenders
ONE News - Grand Slam titles: Six (Wimbledon 2003, 2004 and 2005, Australian Open 2004, US Open 2004, 2005) Record at Australian Open: 2005-semifinalist, 2004-winner, 2003-fourth round, 2002-fourth round, 2001-third round, 2000-third round The undisputed world

Boracay Attracts Water Warriors
OhmyNews - Christmas has passed and the New Year is just that, new. Resolutions are still fresh in our minds as we are overcome with shivers of hesitation of having to venture outdoors. Rooftops are lined with snow being carried away by the cold winter winds

Travel Adventure
Age Venture - No doubt about it. You need a vacation. A chance to jump off that hectic treadmill you call “a life”. Time to recharge your batteries. Grab a little “peace and quiet” and a whole lot of “rest and relaxation”. Start playing as hard as you’ve been

Enjoy these flicks on Friday the 13th
Ithaca Journal - Tomorrow is Friday the 13th, the perfect time to snuggle up with the dog/cat/human of your choice and have the wits scared out of you. Here are some recent (and not-quite-so-recent) horror and thriller DVDs. Pick them up at the video store, or stuff

15 MINUTES OF FAME
Bradenton Herald - SARASOTA - Local

Surf’s up when the temperature’s down
Portsmouth Herald - The question isn t why they do it. It s more like why not? With temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Fahrenheit, gusting winds, and crashing waves, the sandy allure of the beach is strong during the frigid winter months. What kind of people

Taking paper on vacation with you? Go wild with photo
Herald-Mail - If you’re an early riser, I’m likely sitting in a terminal at Baltimore/Washington International Airport waiting to board an airplane bound for Orlando, Fla., as you read this. If you sleep in on Sundays, I’ll probably be halfway to Walt Disney World

Sex tour chargestossed by judge
Times Herald-Record - Poughkeepsie - Big Apple Oriental Tours this week got its second big break in two years, when a judge tossed out prostitution charges against the company’s operators. Norman Barabash and Douglas Allen advertised their business throughout the mid

Australian Open men’s contenders
ONE News - Grand Slam titles: Six (Wimbledon 2003, 2004 and 2005, Australian Open 2004, US Open 2004, 2005) Record at Australian Open: 2005-semifinalist, 2004-winner, 2003-fourth round, 2002-fourth round, 2001-third round, 2000-third round The undisputed world

Back to school to learn something NEW
Delaware Online - Learning is fun, most of the time. At least, it is outside the 8 a.m. microbiology class or the three-hour chem lab. But what about the classes you didn’t get to take in college? Making sushi. Drinking wine.

Piedmont’s new chief: Don’t hesitate to call us
Oakland Tribune - By Laura Casey, STAFF WRITER PIEDMONT Lisa Ravazza, Piedmont’s new police chief, wants city residents to bother her officers as much as possible. Residents should not feel their problems may be too small or insignificant to require police action

Get fit as a fiddle in Kyiv’s gyms and pools
KPNews.com - Cyclists get put through their paces by a fitness class leader at Planeta Sport The West is obsessed with the battle of the bulge, and it s ironic because in North America, where 60 percent of the population is overweight, and nearly one in five

Her job is literally a gas
San Luis Obispo Tribune - As someone who likes action, Shannon Brekke says she has the perfect job. Brekke works at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport as an aircraft fueler, gassing up anything that flies in and out — helicopters, small planes and commercial jets. “I

Man fends off shark that attacked twice
Seattle Times - Bernie Williams, 46, was

A whale of a tale
Miami Herald - Legendary diver Ray McAllister has had numerous adventures in the deep, but trying to surf a humpback whale was his wildest. I n more than 50 years of recreational and professional

Cancun Slow to Recover from Hurricane Rita
ABC News - CANCUN, Mexico, Jan. 13, 2006 Five-star resorts stand battered and broken, crawling with construction crews that hammer and bulldoze, weld and replaster long into the night. The discotheques are dark, many shopping centers and restaurants remain

Police say money was motive in ‘calculated’ Chaska slaying
Duluth News Tribune - CHASKA, Minn. (AP) - Police believe money was the motive behind the “calculated” slaying of a 52-year-old Chaska woman who was killed in her home over the weekend. Nancy Lynn Everson was killed early Sunday and police arrested her 20-year-old son

Out & About: Time to go out with the grownups
Portsmouth Herald - If ever there was a night to hear some music in person, this is it. Text your friends, get a baby-sitter, skip that spendy dinner out in favor of burritos or a slice from Joe s, whatever you got to do, get yourself out. Blue Mermaid: Melvern Taylor

Repelled : Diver fights off white shark
News.com.au - A SHARK-repelling device may have saved the life of a Perth diver after he was bitten by a white pointer yesterday. Bernard Williams, 52, was

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Man fends off shark that attacked twice
Seattle Times - Bernie Williams, 46, was

Romantic Getaways
Put the romance in scuba diving with a romantic vacation. You don t have to celebrate Valentines Day to appreciate the clear water, warm sand, and abundant marine life found in these romantic getaways and vacations….

Cozumel divers asked to Help with Reef Resoration
A fragile coral reef off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula could take more than a century to recover from a thrashing by Hurricane Wilma last month, the government said Friday. The storm’s three-day rampage across the eastern region in late October damaged a 25-mile stretch of delicate reefs off the island of Cozumel. A team of 10 divers and conservationists have begun rebuilding sections of the damaged reef, using pneumatic drills to bore holes in sea-bed rocks to reattach loose coral fragments with epoxy cement. The restoration work is painstaking and volunteer sport divers in the Cancun area are being asked to help.

SCUBA Diving for Individuals with Disabilities
Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) diving has become an increasingly popular recreational activity, enjoyed by millions of individuals. There has also been a growing interest in SCUBA diving in the disabled population for rehabilitation and recreation. A review published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation discusses medical issues relevant to individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in SCUBA diving. SCUBA diving can be an enriching experience, potentially helping to improve self-image and quality of life. Knowledgeable healthcare professionals can help to guide their patients who are interested in SCUBA diving.

Asia-Pacific group pledges cleaner technologies
The six-nation Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate committed to invest in cleaner energy technologies at its inaugural meeting in Sydney, Australia on Thursday. But pledges by the US and Australian governments were slammed by green groups as disastrous, as these countries have not also signed up to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.

Underwater sanctuary Layang-Layang
New Straits Times - Terumbu Layang-Layang is one of the few last bastions that offer the experience of a perfectly healthy ecosystem. AMIDST the carnage left behind by the devastating tsunami throughout Southeast Asia that damaged coastal regions and reef systems

Stinging Fire Coral
Fire corals sting divers who brush their skin against them, causing burning and itching. If this happens to you rinse with seawater and apply vinegar or methylated alcohol on the affected area. Colonies of fire coral are extremely important in building coral reefs. However, they are not true corals. They are, in fact, hydroids. There are several species, with different growth forms. Some look like plates, some are encrusting but maybe the most familiar is the branching form. Divers come across fire corals on reefs throughout the world, in sheltered and exposed sites, in shallow and deep water. They are often at the reef edge as they can withstand rough waters. Look at the orientation of the coral branches: they grow so as to minimise their exposure to the waves.

Great Galloping Crinoids: Lilylike sea animal takes a brisk walk
A video has caught an underwater animal, which looks like a flower, practically jogging along the ocean bottom. The stalked crinoid spends most of its time sitting and catching food with the flowerlike wheel of feathery arms that have earned it and its relatives the nickname sea lilies. Scientists had known for decades that stalked crinoids sometimes move - but barely. They had been clocked at speeds no greater than 0.6 metres per hour. Now, however, a video from a submersible dive off Grand Bahama Island reveals movement as fast as 140 metres per hour.

WWE SmackDown! Results — 01/06/06
24Wrestling, OH -… Guerrero. He then went to the top and drilled the diving Headbutt for a near fall, and proceeded to try for the Sharpshooter. Once …

Sunrise Diving, Thailand
Completely re-vamped dive center following their devastating loss in the Tsunami on Patong Beach Front, Phuket, Thailand. “I recently went diving with Sunrise Diving. I have been diving for years now all around the world and this has to be one of the best diving companies I have been with. They had a brand new shop, classrooms, equipment and boats. This is due to the Tsunami and they lost everything as they are located on the beach in Patong. I went there to see if the Tsunami had affected the reefs and I am pleased to say they are beautiful and untouched. Their new boat had everything you would ever want on a day trip boat. Showers, towels, bar, music and more. The best thing for Thailand was that there were no hidden costs as everything was included in the cost of the trip, lots of great food and all drinks. Usually Thailand companies charge extra for these facilities. A very nice change. Excellent value for money. I would recommend this company to anybody who has been diving for years or who is about to start.”

Preventive Maintenance Tips for Regulator Hoses
The Diving season is over and your regulator hoses have been under pressure. With proper maintenance and care, they will last you for years to come. Here are some tips to help you save your hoses….

Area sports briefs
Marion Chronicle Tribune, IN -… 100 breaststroke (1:10.32). Marion’s best event was the 1-meter diving, where Matt Rieflerfinished first. Lexie Conwayand Valerie …

Scuba Gift Ideas Under $50
Looking for some affordable gifts? Search no more. Here are some reasonably priced gift ideas that will satisfy the scuba diver on your list….

More Gifts for Divers
The SCUBA Travel page of gift suggestions for divers now includes Suit Wet Wetsuits - Wetsuits and Accessories At Great Prices. Check out their web site for listings arranged by water temperature.

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Seaquarium wants more swimming
Miami Herald - Short on rent, the Miami Seaquarium wants to open its dolphin tanks to more people. The 50-year-old marine park fell nearly $2 million behind in its lease payments this year as it struggled to finance badly needed repairs. Now the Seaquarium has

A look back at the ten worst movies of 2005
WBIR - WBIR reviewer Josh West saw a lot of movies in the year that just ended and here are his picks for the worst of the worst. 10. “The Producers” - This big-screen adaptation of the hit musical starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick should have been

Wreckage may be of Tillman plane
Atlanta Journal Constitution - Authorities have found the wreckage of a small plane and two bodies they believe are a Rome insurance agent and his 16-year-old daughter who were last heard from as their plane went down in the Atlantic Ocean two weeks ago. Sgt. Chuck Mulligan of the

The baby-boomer fashion crisis
AZCentral.com - A friend of mine who can’t reconcile himself to having recently turned 60 showed up at his birthday bash in a tie-dyed T-shirt he’d worn to rock ‘n’ roll concerts 35 years ago and a black leather jacket with lots of silver studs. He tried to conceal

Shark claims life of woman diver
Age - A YOUNG woman died of horrific injuries after being attacked by a shark in waist-deep water while

Teenagers desire careers in law, military
Olympian - Best achievements: maintaining high honors, National Merit Commended Scholar, Advanced Placement Scholar How I spend my time: cross-country running and track, Interact Club, Link Crew, Honor Society, 4-H, working for Lacey Parks and Recreation

Shark mauls woman in Australia
MSNBC - SYDNEY, Australia - A 21-year-old woman died Saturday after being attacked by a shark off eastern Australia, a rescue helicopter spokeswoman said. The woman, whose identity was not immediately released, suffered severe injuries when she was mauled by

Shark attack at North Stradbroke Island proves fatal..
Surfers Village - Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 7 January, 2006 : - - A woman in her early 20s has died after a shark attack in Queensland’s south-east. The woman suffered severe injuries in the attack early this afternoon near the Amity Point fishing village on

Nature’s beauty unfolds
Akron Beacon Journal - Two of the best nature photographers in the Akron area have teamed up to present a new look at the Cuyahoga Valley, with help from a benefactor from Massachusetts. Ian Adams and Jim Roetzel, both of Cuyahoga Falls, have published a 128-page book