Sea Science
Understanding Great Hammerhead Migration
By Tanya Houppermans
Although great hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna mokarran) appear powerful and robust, recent research has shown that they are in fact one of the most fragile shark species, being particularly vulnerable to the stress of capture. Even those that are released after being hooked have a nearly 50% chance of succumbing after their ordeal.1 To better protect these sharks, a greater understanding of their movements is needed. The results of a new study conducted by scientists at the Bimini Biological Field Station in Bimini, Bahamas have provided a major step forward by showing the migration patterns and regional connectivity of great hammerheads between the Bahamas and the United States.
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Lembeh Foundation
By Sarah Wormald
Conservation, sustainability and community are three words that Lembeh Resort in North Sulawesi, Indonesia has always been passionate about. Over the years, the resort has taken measures to reduce their plastic waste and become more environmentally sustainable in all of their operations, but this has now been taken to another level by a team of Lembeh Resort staff that founded the Lembeh Foundation. The Lembeh Foundation is an independent registered Indonesian charitable organization that is working along side local communities on Lembeh Island to provide environmental and economically sustainable solutions to waste management. The core aims of the Lembeh Foundation are to reduce plastic waste, and provide education and economic benefits while improving the health and sustainability of local communities.
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Descent
Descent is the winner of the 2020 Documentary Australia Foundation Award for Best Australian Documentary. The film screened at the Sydney Film Festival from June 10-21, and was one of 10 finalists for the DAF Award, which includes prize money of $10,000 and Academy Award eligibility. Director Nays Baghai, an independent filmmaker and underwater cameraman from Sydney, Australia, has created an immersive masterpiece that we encourage everyone to watch.
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Socorro Vortex
By Jorge De Haro
The myth is real: The Socorro Vortex is now operating and she exceeded all expectations. On April 13th 2019, the Socorro Vortex sailed for the Socorro Archipelago, taking her first 14 guests to one of the most amazing dive destinations in the world.
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Success with Capturing Critters
By Sarah Wormald
It has been a phenomenal week in Lembeh, North Sulawesi, at the annual Capturing Critters in Lembeh Underwater Photography and Videography Workshop hosted by Lembeh Resort. The event is now in its 6th year and keeps getting better.
This years prestigious Workshop featured Photo Pros Alex Tattersall, Martin Edge and Ethan Daniels along side Lembeh Resort’s own in-house Photo Pros. This heavy-weight team of shooters hosted a week of workshop presentations, one-on-one guidance meetings with participants, group critique and feedback sessions and of course, epic dives at the most iconic dive sites in the Lembeh Strait.
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“Bubbles Away”- Oceanic Omega 3 Review
By Brett Lobwein
The Oceanic Omega 3 side exhaust regulator is the perfect choice for underwater photographers, videographers or SCUBA divers who want to avoid any distraction from focusing on the ocean. Apart from the exhaust [flow] bubbles being directed away from my face, as a photographer I really like the Omega 3’s profile. Being a side exhaust means there is not a bulky regulator pushing up against the back of the camera housing as you look through the viewfinder.
The biggest ‘upgrade” of the Omega 3 over the very popular Omega 2 is that it no longer breathes wet. It comes packaged out of the box with a MaxFlex hose* and a ball swivel, making it very comfortable plus dramatically reducing the regulator pulling against your jaw. Tech divers will also love that this regulator is ambidextrous “no up or down”, making it an ideal choice for a side mount setup.
I have managed to test the Omega 3 to a depth of 52 metres (170 feet). The entire way from the surface to 52 metres the Omega 3 delivered the perfect amount of air without the need for any complicated adjustment knobs. A simple twist operated dive/pre-dive switch is very handy to stop any free flowing on the surface.
Oceanic has paired the Omega 3 with the lightweight and top-performing FDX-i first stage. For those who want to explore colder oceanic waters, the FDX-i is ready with an environmentally sealed diaphragm. As you would expect this first stage is also balanced, which ensures the regulator performs consistently at any depth. I have also been very impressed with the well thought out port layout and positioning. The FDX-i uses Oceanic’s Dry Valve Technology (DVT) preventing water or other foreign objects from entering the first stage, ideal if you forget to put the dust cap on.
Complimenting its modern design, the Omega 3 comes in three colour choices—black, white or clear. Personally I love the clear, as it allows you to see the beautifully engineered internal workings of the second stage. After owning the Omega 3 for over 12 months, I am still blown away by its performance.
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