X-Ray Mag

June 2017

Three-dimensional models of the American alligator's skull were developed using cutting-edge imaging and computational tools.

3-D models of alligator skull developed

6 years ago By Sum Won

Studying the origins and movement of animals often requires the presence of live animals. However, this is not always possible (in the case of extinct species), safe or practical. In such cases, scientists now have another option: developing three-dimensional models of the animal.

This is what the researchers at the University of Missouri (MU) and the University of Southern Indiana have done. Using cutting-edge imaging and computational tools, they have developed three-dimensional models of the skull of the American alligator.

Jim Elliott $60K for 60 Birthday Challenge

6 years ago By Annie Won

In 1997, Jim decided he wanted to help give hope and healing to people with disabilities, inspire people of all abilities and to simply... CHANGE THE WORLD. He became a scuba instructor and immediately started offering Scuba Therapy to people who wanted to experience the calming effects of being in and under the water. Then, in 2001, he incorporated Diveheart to put a name and organization behind his efforts.

Aircraft Wrecks of Papua New Guinea

Words
Don Silcock
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Don Silcock
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World War II came to the Australian territory of Papua New Guinea in January 1942 when the Imperial Japanese Army invaded Rabaul in New Britain, followed shortly after by the taking of Kavieng in New Ireland. The invasion turned Papua New Guinea into a major theatre of war in the battle for the Pacific, and there were many brutal encounters between the invading Japanese and the defending Allied forces.

NEW Emperor Indonesia set to launch

6 years ago By Main minion

Raja Laut, which means King of the Sea in Bahasa Indonesian, is a beautiful traditional Dutch Schooner-style sailing yacht built in south Sulawesi in 2005. She has spent much of the last 12 years sailing around Southeast Asia for private charter; Emperor Divers is honoured to have her as their introductory boat in the magical Indonesian archipelago.

With 12 berths, the attention to detail and the level of service expected from the seven crew and three dive guides will leave guests wanting to return time and time again.

DDRC launches diving ear survey

6 years ago By Rosemary E Lunn

Ear health problems are one of the most commonly reported issues by divers. Problems can range from a relatively simple condition, for example, “swimmers ear,” to a more serious condition such as barotrauma, which can result in lasting damage to the ear.

Currently, anonymous field data is sparse, therefore Devon-based DDRC is hoping to find out what type of ear problems are most frequently encountered whilst diving if any medical advice was obtained; and if not, what was the outcome.

Annual Cozumel Scuba Festival takes place June 20-25

6 years ago By Main minion

Mexico’s Fifth Annual Cozumel Scuba Festival takes place June 20-25, 2017 and every June thereafter (rather than December).

World-class divers, oceanographers, explorers, photographers and conservationists, together with aficionados of all levels, gather in Cozumel for this world-class event comprising privileged undersea adventures and on-land conferences, exhibits and festivities.

Coral Restoration Foundation Transplants 10,000th Coral in Bonaire

6 years ago By Matthew Meier

“We are very happy to have reached this milestone thanks to the efforts and hard work of our volunteers and supporters”, said Francesca Virdis, coordinator at CRF Bonaire. “These 10,000 nursery-raised Staghorn and Elkhorn corals aim to restore damaged reef sites around the island of Bonaire.”