Water pollution is the second most imperative environmental concern along with air pollution. It occurs when pollutants (particles, chemicals or substances that make water contaminated) are discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies without enough treatment to get rid of harmful compounds. Water is, perhaps, the most precious resource available on the planet. For a […]
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Water pollution is one the main environmental issues that we are facing, as more than 70% of the Earth’s surface is water-covered. Various simple and implementable ways can be used to limit the pollution of our water resources. These actions can be taken individually or collectively and must be done repeatedly to reduce the impacts on […]
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Did you know that Orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family ? That they prey on a diet of fish, seals and even large marine mammals such as whales ?!  Or that some scientists consider them to be smarter than chimpanzees? Or that they have been around for roughly eleven million years? Here are […]
The Oceans are massive, pulsing, vibrant bodies of water that serve humanity in countless ways—from providing food to enabling commerce to simply being beautiful.But these powerful expanses of sea are not invincible. Each year, human activity erodes marine life in some way, essentially polluting the oceans. It becomes complicated to ignore the gravity of ocean pollution, […]
An over under shot is one of the best ways to bring to life an underwater scene with a unique perspective… Have you ever wondered how to get the perfect “half underwater” shot with your GoPro? The answer is a GoPro dome port ! This accesory allows you to combine the beauty of the two worlds in […]
Sharks are one of our planet’s most misunderstood and maligned creatures, and the pressure from human activities on shark populations has been pushing some species of these fish toward extinction. Humans are killing sharks at an unprecedented rate. An estimated 100 million a year are killed for meat, as byproducts of commercial fishing, pollution, and out […]
The ocean remains one of the most expansive, mysterious and diverse places on Earth. Unfortunately, it is being threatened by pollution from people on land and from natural causes. Marine life is dying, and as a result the whole oceanic ecosystem is threatened simply by various sources of pollution. If we are to preserve ocean and its natural beauty, drastic […]
Many people think of the great white shark as a scary creature. After all, it has those big teeth and it does have a reputation for chomping at humans. However, the things that make the great white shark frightening are also the things that make it amazing. Indeed, the great white shark is one cool animal (even […]
While Tiger Sharks have an unearned reputation for being antagonistic toward humans, they are in reality powerful, magnificent creatures that are often vulnerable to fishing and tourism practices. So in order to protect these sharks, we need to learn some Tiger Shark facts. -They are named after the stripes on their sides which fade as […]