Happy World Ocean Day
The 8th of June is the World Ocean Day. The original proposal for the World Ocean Day started in 1992. It was officially recognized by the United Nations in late 2008 and since 2003 The Ocean…
Human noise – Are we too noisy for the sea life?
Trends of noise generating man-made pressures in the marine environment Article by Dr. Aristides Prospathopoulos, HCMR In the next twenty years the marine world is expected to experience major changes due to the rise of emerging countries,…
Can a fish walk on his feet?
Video of a deep sea fish walking on its ‘feet’. NOAAs ocean explorers spotted a deep sea fish named Chaunax pictus / Lowe, 1846 during an expedition along the Coast of Puerto Rico. While investigating the Mona Canyon they…
Collection of Fictive Submarines
Submarines in historical books, action or science fiction movies. Who hasn’t come across a historical books, action or science fiction movie that included ships or submarines? Who hasn’t dreamed of being in a submarine, explore…
Historical shipwrecks threatened by bottom trawling
Shipwrecks threatened – Underwater cultural heritage needs protection Shipwrecks are not only important cultural sites but they have become hotspots for marine biodiversity and are therefore important artificial reef habitats. Unfortunately, until recently less attention has…