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BEIJING, May 25 — Chinese underwater archaeologists hope to make their ongoing efforts to salvage the sunken ship Nan’ao-1 off the coast of Guangdong province an exemplar for other underwater projects.
A total of 20 archaeologists have been working on the centuries-old shipwreck since early April, making it the biggest in-situ underwater archaeological excavation in China since the establishment of its first underwater archaeological team in 1987.
They hope to recover the ship’s full load of over 10,000 pieces of antique porcelain by the end of July before the monsoon season arrives.
Over the past weeks, the excavation team has demonstrated great teamwork, with a clear division of work, according to Cui Yong, executive leader of the recovery team.
Nanhai-1 is believed to be the first ancient vessel discovered on the “Marine Silk Road” of the South China Sea, spurring China to preserve its underwater cultural relics lying along the ancient maritime trade routes.
As one of the oldest and largest medieval vessels sailing on the trade route, Nanhai-1 was found off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong in 1987.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/indepth/2010-05/25/c_13313804.htm
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary/Courtesy: NOAA
Three San Diego divers, Barbara Lloyd, Jackie Patay and Michael Bear are preparing to head up to Monterey for the annual Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary REEF Survey (MBNMS). The MBNMS project will take place May 31 – June 4.This is the 8th year that REEF has conducted this project. Sponsored by a science grant which allows active REEF survey divers from around the West Coast to participate.
See here for more:
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-38501-San-Diego-Scuba-Diving-Examiner~y2010m5d26-San-Diego-divers-prepare-to-head-to-Monterey-for-REEF-survey
Dive under the oil slick in the Gulf with Philippe Cousteau in this remarkable video….only one minor inaccuracy: the video states that oil dispersants are supposed to make the oil ‘disappear,’ when in fact, they are only supposed to cause the oil to condense into smaller droplets, to be more easily managed……
Click below to view ABC News video:
http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/20009728
(c)Franck Goddio/Hilti Foundation, photo: Christoph Gerig/Used w/Permission
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt – Plunging into the waters off Alexandria Tuesday, divers explored the submerged ruins of a palace and temple complex from which Cleopatra ruled, swimming over heaps of limestone blocks hammered into the sea by earthquakes and tsunamis more than 1,600 years ago.
The international team is painstakingly excavating one of the richest underwater archaeological sites in the world and retrieving stunning artifacts from the last dynasty to rule over ancient Egypt before the Roman Empire annexed it in 30 B.C.
Using advanced technology, the team is surveying ancient Alexandria’s Royal Quarters, encased deep below the harbor sediment, and confirming the accuracy of descriptions of the city left by Greek geographers and historians more than 2,000 years ago.
See here for more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100525/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_egypt_sunken_treasures
The white seabass are hatchery-reared in an effort to restore the white seabass population. This particular fish is one of many species suffering off the coast of San Diego due to overfishing and habitat destruction.
Currently, SDOF raises and released between 40,000 to 60,000 fish every year, according to John Valencia, Executive Director for SDOF. “Our partnerships with Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute and the Port of San Diego, has spanned nearly fourteen years, and has greatly contributed to the success of SDOF’s program,” said Valencia. “Using Hubbs’ expertise and breeding capabilities, our volunteers have been able to participate in the program by feeding and maintaining the grow-out facility, giving the community hands-on involvement in this statewide effort to restore the white seabass population.”
See below for details:
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-38501-San-Diego-Scuba-Diving-Examiner~y2010m5d24-20000-baby-white-seabass-to-be-delivered-to-their-new-temporary-home–in-the-San-Diego-Harbor#
We’re celebrating the international World Oceans Day with a two-part celebration.
In 2008, the United Nations officially recognized June 8 as World Oceans Day. We take this declaration seriously—fun, that is. Celebrate San Diego’s slice of the seas at our free, community celebration on Sunday, June 6 at Kellogg Park at La Jolla Shores!
Featuring beach, kayak & dive cleanups, a Preservation Paddle Out and hands-on educational activities with participation from several local, ocean-based organizations to learn about the Pacific Ocean, the event rings fun for the entire family! Thanks to Hike Bike Kayak Sports for hosting the Kayak clean-up (to RSVP for a free kayak, contact Meagan), and San Diego Oceans Foundation for running the underwater dive cleanup!
See below for more information:
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-38501-San-Diego-Scuba-Diving-Examiner~y2010m5d24-Celebrate-World-Oceans-Day-June-6-and-June-8-2010
Maui Aloha Nui Loa from David R. Andrew on Vimeo.
According to Dr. Christy Pattengill-Semmens, REEF Director of Science, it had previously been believed that….. different species of [fish] hamlets evolved because of geographical separation. For example, it was thought that falling sea levels in the past could have divided the original species. Then, when levels increased, the differently evolved species were thrown back together. A new study found little evidence for this theory and instead suggests that hamlet color varieties could have evolved regardless of any physical separation. Using thousands of underwater surveys made by REEF volunteers, the researchers analysed distributions of the ten different hamlet species.
See here for more: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5413512/reef_data_used_to_evaluate_evolution.html?cat=58
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND ORANGE COUNTY COASTS FROM MIDNIGHT THROUGH MIDNIGHT SUNDAY... .INCREASING SOUTH AND NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL BEGIN TO ARRIVE TODAY ALONG THE ORANGE COUNTY AND SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTS. A LARGE NORTHWEST WIND SWELL WILL MAINLY AFFECT THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY COAST AND A LARGE SOUTH SWELL FROM THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE WILL MAINLY AFFECT ORANGE COUNTY. SURF OF 7 FEET PLUS IS EXPECTED SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT PDT SUNDAY NIGHT... A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT PDT SUNDAY NIGHT. SURF IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 5 TO 7 FEET WITH SETS TO 8 FEET FROM A LARGE SOUTH SWELL WITH A PERIOD OF 20 SECONDS SATURDAY. THE PERIOD WILL DROP TO 18 SECONDS BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. STRONG GUSTY WEST WINDS WILL MAKE FOR BLOWN OUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
WHO: Port of San Diego (Program sponsor) & HUBBS-SeaWorld Research Institute
WHAT: will be delivering 10,000 baby White Seabass to SDOF’s fish pens
WHEN: at 10:30AM on Friday, May 21st, 2010
WHERE: to SDOF’s fish pens in San Diego Harbor – Grape Street Pier
BACKGROUND. The San Diego Oceans Foundation (SDOF), a 26 year old nonprofit devoted to promoting ocean stewardship, will be receiving approximately 10,000 white seabass from Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute and housing them in large fish pens, supported by the Port of San Diego. The white seabass are hatchery-reared in an effort to restore the white seabass population. This particular fish is one of many species suffering off the coast of San Diego due to overfishing and habitat destruction. Currently, SDOF raises and released between 40,000 to 60,000 fish every year, according to John Valencia, Executive Director for SDOF.
“Our partnerships with Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute and the Port of San Diego, has spanned nearly fourteen years, and has greatly contributed to the success of SDOF’s program,” said Valencia. “Using Hubbs’ expertise and breeding capabilities, our volunteers have been able to participate in the program by feeding and maintaining the grow-out facility, giving the community hands-on involvement in this statewide effort to restore the white seabass population.”
See here for more information:
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-38501-San-Diego-Scuba-Diving-Examiner~y2010m5d20-10000-baby-white-seabass-to-be-delivered-to-their-new–temporary-home-in-San-Diego-Harbor
