Maps go underwater now as Google has added panoramic imagery of Hawaii, Australia, and the Philippines. From the Google Maps Blog: Find a sea turtle swimming among a school of fish, follow a manta ray and experience the reef at sunset. in the Great Barrier Reed. At Apo Island, a volcanic island and marine reserve in …
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Snorkeling at Fisherman’s Cove in Lagune Beach, CA – where, what, how, & when
This morning I went snorkeling at Fisherman’s Cove in Laguna Beach for the third time. I like this spot a lot and so I want share it with my readers. I’ll include a description, photos, maps, marine life, and links to other dive sites. The cove is right off PCH in Laguna Beach, turn onto …
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A Pinterest account to protect the ocean – One World One Ocean
These photos come from One World One Ocean, started by “a family who has been making IMAX Theatre films for 35 years in far-off places like the top of Mt. Everest, the ice caves of Greenland, the Nile river, and the deep-ocean reefs of the South Pacific.” Their goal is to inspire people about the …
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California creates a science-based series of underwater parks
You normally think of parks as being places to walk or ride around. But on January 1, 2012, Southern California celebrated the grand opening of a series of underwater parks, or “marine protected areas,” that includes wildlife hot spots such as the La Jolla kelp forest, Laguna tidepools, and Catalina Island coral gardens. These parks will …
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The giant building-size marionettes of France
see all 38 photos – The Giant Marionettes of Royal de Luxe // Thx – Andrea Kuszewski
Abalone, near endangered, once enjoyed by our parents…what will we pass on to our kids?
The next time someone asks you to drive less or recycle, try not to think about how much that annoys you. Instead think about the world that your children or grandchildren will live in. Will it be better or worse than the one you enjoy now? Many signs are pointing to it being worse. One …
The best snorkeling in Orange County
My neck is all busted up. Too much surf paddling. I’m shore bound. But, you can’t keep a good watermen down. I’m gonna head out and do some leisurely floating and watching with some kicking, i.e. snorkeling. My research shows that Shaw’s Cove is the best in Orange County: “One of the most popular dive …