Underwater Biodiversity of the Aegean Sea C

Underwater Biodiversity of the Aegean Sea B

Underwater Biodiversity of the Aegean Sea A

Papua Indonesia - very much new marine species found

Underwater video of low dissolved oxygen event in Hood Canal

Over the past several years, low-oxygen events in Puget Sound's Hood Canal have caused significant die offs of marine life, including multiple species of fish, shellfish and invertebrates. While low-oxygen levels are not new, these low-dissolved oxygen events have become more frequent and longer lasting in recent years.

Hood Canal is an underwater fjord where normal oxygen exchange in the water takes place slowly because of the depth of the water and the canal's shape. Nitrogen entering the water from human sources stimulates algae blooms in the canal. When algae decomposes, it absorbs oxygen from the water. Under certain weather and wind conditions, the level of life-sustaining dissolved oxygen in the water drops so low that fish and other underwater species suffocate.

Parts of Hood Canal are prime habitat for slow-reproducing species, such as rockfish and lingcod. These fish are most susceptible to low-oxygen events because they normally live as long as 25 years before reproducing offspring.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) filmed underwater conditions in Hood Canal during a Sept. 19, 2006, low-oxygen event. This underwater video was filmed near Sund Rocks on the west side of Hood Canal by WDFW Research Scientist Wayne Palsson.

WDFW is monitoring conditions in Hood Canal and is working to improve and restore Puget Sound's habitat as a sponsor of the Puget Sound Nearshore Partnership and an active participant in Gov. Christine Gregoire's Puget Sound Initiative.

Tongue fish swimming over molten sulphur

One of the amazing sights at Sulfur Cauldron was seeing flatfish swimming out on the crusted-over surface of the molten sulfur pond! These fish live on the adjacent slopes of the volcano in hydrothermal areas, but to see them on the sulfur pond was mind-boggling! Why would they do that? For more info visit www.evolutiondiary.com Video courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.

Sentosa underwaterworld Singapore

Underwater World Singapore, situated on Sentosa Island of Singapore, is a unique and well-known oceanarium showcasing some 2500 marine life from 250 species from around the regions and is extremely popular with all our visitors for providing fun, leisure and educational experiences. Since our opening in 1991, more than 20 million visitors have been won over by our exhibits. With our aim to provide every visitor with a unique fun filled experience, Underwater World Singapore is actively involved in regular product renewal and program innovation.

At Underwater World Singapore, a 'voyage to the bottom of the sea' begins at the water's edge, with shallow rock turtle and ray pools. Be greeted next by brightly colored corals and exotic ocean dwellers (including moray eels, sea dragons and jelly fishes) before you embark on a spectacular underwater journey through our 83-metre-long moving travelator with a tunnel housing the majestic rays, fearsome sharks, great shoals of other fishes and a host of other creatures that inhabit the ocean depths. At the end of the underwater tunnel experience, do not miss out on the rare opportunity to exchange some playful glances with our graceful dugong, Gracie. Also look out for the latest themed exhibit in our changing exhibit hall on the first level. The current theme is the "Living Fossils" exhibiting various unique and amazing marine and freshwater creatures, whose ancestors appeared more than a few hundreds of millions years ago!

Underwater World Singapore is committed to the conservation and breeding of marine life through active involvement in several environmental projects. School visits are actively supported, with educational programs like Living in the Ocean Sleepover, Hands-on Educational Fun Workshops, and the Ocean Ambassador, encouraging fun learning and understanding of the undersea life and its fragility. Alternatively, snuggle up to creatures of the deep by joining our various Dive programs, or pamper yourself with our ever-popular "Swim with the Dolphins".
If you are looking for unique exclusive venues to host your events, we offer you fascinating wine and dine ideas like "Dinner with the Sharks" (exclusive dining on the moving travelator), and ocean-themed functions. Alongside with the theme of the event, we can help you to specially concoct and create a sumptuous spread of irresistible delicacies. Open spaces are also available for holding outdoor events at the Dolphin Lagoon. Be it corporate functions, incentive parties, product launches, company family days or even weddings, the possibilities are endless at Underwater World Singapore and Dolphin Lagoo

http://www.underwaterworld.com.sg/

Catalina Island Under Water Trip

Me and my friends from TCS LifeScan Inc. Team went on a trip to Catalina Island and took the trip down under water and saw the world of ... all » Planktons,blue/gry fishes and a rare jelly fish.Enjoy the ride as we take you to a journey , only NEMO took.