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July 24 2008

New Marine Movies added of the Seagrass pipefish and a very active octopus - more info....

Extra species identification information added for Eco-Divers - more info...

Extra protection for seahorses

We are pleased to announce increase protection for two vulnerable British Seahorse species. As of April 06th 2008, the Spiny and Short-Snouted Seahorses will receive extra protection against being sold, killed, injured or taken from the wild under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. The protection will also make it an offence to disturb or damage their place of shelter.  

Draft Marine Bill brings hope for UK waters

We welcome the publication of a draft Marine Bill as an important step towards restoring the health of the UK’s seas. The draft Marine Bill was launched on 3 April 2008 by the Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.

Scientists Reveal First-Ever Global Map of Total Human Effect on Oceans

More than 40 percent of world's oceans heavily affected.

February 14, 2008 -- More than 40 percent of the world's oceans are heavily affected by human activities, and few if any areas remain untouched, according to the first global-scale study of human influence on marine ecosystems. Read more...

Stronger EU Shark Conservation Actions

In a bid to encourage a new era of responsible EU shark fisheries management, PADI and Project AWARE, together with the Shark Alliance (a coalition of shark conservation organisations) have lobbied the European Parliament to promote immediate shark conservation actions and a strong community Plan of Action (CPOA) for Sharks to ensure sustainable shark fisheries for the future.

Protect Our Sharks 

The second, annual European Shark Week will take place 11-19 October, 2008. It’s a unique opportunity for people across Europe to demonstrate their support for shark conservation in a way that can really effect change. We welcome your participation. Read more (and sign the petition).

July 03 2008

Woko II, a fast 38 ft Cranchi motor cruiser, is now available for charter. More info here.

June 27 2008

Check out our new page - Marine Movies - where you can see interesting local underwater videos that Gaynor has put up on YouTube. You can also follow links to other videos for more fascinating insights into the life and behaviour of marine creatures.

World Marine News Stories from Planet Ark

NEW ZEALAND: Dolphin Saves Two Whales Stuck On New Zealand Beach http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47496/story.htm

ICELAND: Iceland Likely To Start Whaling Again BBC http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47491/story.htm

Short-snouted seahorses (Hippocampus hippocampus) found living in the Thames have now received protection.

June 21 2008

Install a cool media toolbar as a gift from Kenna Eco-Diving

The toolbar is simple to install and will protect your computer from pop-ups. It gives you a radio, a search box, weather forecasts, relevant links, and lots of useful gadgets and games. It will notify you when you have incoming mail and gives you the ability to live chat with other users - great when you’re planning your trip, comparing notes, hooking up with dive buddies or just want to chat with people who share your interest in diving.

You can download it with our compliments here: http://kennaecodiving.Media-Toolbar.com and feel free to share it with your friends and dive buddies so that you can chat when you’re online.

Scuba now has his very own blog! Check it out here: http://www.kennaecodiving.net/weblog/ and add your comments. Scuba would love to hear from you. When you install the toolbar you’ll have direct links to Scuba’s Blog and to this site.

June 17th 2008

The seahorse survey is turning out to be great fun and it’s not too late to join in. We saw a marbled ray and an eagle ray during a recent dive off Illa Mateau.

  NEW 2008 OFFER for DCWCs (Dive Couples With Children)!

Do you ever get frustrated because you want to dive together but you also want to enjoy a family holiday with your children? So you end up taking it in turns to dive or don’t get to do any diving at all?

NOW you can have the best of both worlds!

During the school summer holidays we are offering an amazing FAMILY SPECIAL  rate for dive families because L’Escala is such a greaty family-friendly destination which the kids will simply love along with their diver parents.

Your FAMILY SPECIAL weekly rate will include self-catering accommodation with swimming pool, airport (Girona) and dive transfers, TEN dives for each of two parents (Boat and Shore) and......this is totally unique, a professional to amuse your children while you both dive with complete peace of mind!

Your children can accompany you on the boat or at the shore and spend your underwater time with a mature lady whose previous job in the UK was Director of a child protection charity. So you can rest assured that they are absolutely safe.

With the school holidays fast approaching it’s time to book your FAMILY SPECIAL. Get in touch before it’s too late!

Ring NOW to secure this unique FAMILY SPECIAL deal:  +34 972 772746

May 2008

In addition to the general Posidonia oceanica monitoring, where we look at the abundance and diversity of flora and fauna within this protected seagrass habitat, this summer we intend to survey for seahorses and pipefish specifically.

They are well camouflaged and difficult to spot, so we need eagle-eyed volunteer divers to join in the hunt! So come on Eco-divers - get your dose of fish identification this summer. It’s going to be a hot one according to the Catalan Met Office’s forecasts.

Mystery blenny identified from photographs as Parablennius pilicornis

Two independent contacts have recognised this blenny as Parablennius pilicornis.

Thanks to everyone for their input.