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Briana
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- College Place, WA
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Save Our Seas Manta Rays
The Ecological Role of Hawksbill Turtles on Coral Reefs
The ongoing research of Rainer von Brandis into the impacts of hawksbill turtle foraging behaviour in the Seychelles has been revealing the startling importance of their role in maintaining balanced coral reef ecosystems. With another season’s field work drawing to a close, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on Rainer’s discoveries thus far. Hawksbill turtles have [...]Making History in Brazil!
He was massive, a large mature male manta, and he was ready to be the ambassador for manta ray conservation in Brazil. He is the first manta ray to be satellite tagged in South America or in the southern Atlantic Ocean for that matter and the information that he will contribute with be both unique and invaluable. The tag that I placed on was archival, meaning that it functions like a mini laboratory, constantly sampling the outside environment and storing the data for me as the manta ray swims around the ocean.The little creatures
Diving in the Shark Reef Marine Reserve is different from most other places foremost because of the number of sharks. By sharks I mean especially bull sharks that can show up in packs of up to 50+ individuals on some days. Add the ocasional tiger shark and you will understand that their presence somewhat distracts [...]
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- Snorkeler
- Tell us about yourself. (Activities, interests, hobbies, misc, etc)
- My favorite things to do involve spending time in the great outdoors. I love fishing, especially fly-fishing. I also enjoy camping, hiking, sports, cycling, photography, traveling the world, and spending time with family. I have been snorkeling and loved it, but I haven't had the opportunity since. After my snorkeling experience, I think I could really enjoy diving, but it may be a while before I can afford to get in to it.
Briana's Diving Ventures
Growing up, I had a love/hate relationship with the ocean. I love ocean fishing (particularly halibut, rockfish, and salmon), but I get seasick. The beach is pretty, but I hate the taste of saltwater and the feel of sand grinding into ever crack and crevice of my body. I always kind of thought snorkelling and scuba diving would be fun, but my preconceived ideas of the dangers of scuba diving of scared me to death.
In December of 2008, I had the opportunity to go to Puerto Morelos, Mexico, with my family, and that is where my passion for the ocean and its wildlife truly took root. Our hotel was about a block away from the beach. I bought my husband and I snorkelling equipment, determined to at least try it out, and I was blown away with the life that I saw just yards from the beach! I had no idea I could see so many different types of brilliant creatures in one place.
One day we took a boat out to the Grand Mayan Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world and it was one of the most amazing things I have ever done. I'll admit, the thought of getting cut on coral was constantly in the back of my mind, but the experience was so amazing that I decided it was worth the risk.
Scuba diving still scares me to death, but it's something I want to do because it is unlike anything else you can experience in life. It may be a while before I can afford to get certified, but I am determined to do it. Currently my list of scuba diving goals include seeing sea turtles, which I didn't get to see in Mexico, and swimming with a whale shark. I know scuba diving is an expensive hobby, but I am determined to make it happen.
In December of 2008, I had the opportunity to go to Puerto Morelos, Mexico, with my family, and that is where my passion for the ocean and its wildlife truly took root. Our hotel was about a block away from the beach. I bought my husband and I snorkelling equipment, determined to at least try it out, and I was blown away with the life that I saw just yards from the beach! I had no idea I could see so many different types of brilliant creatures in one place.
One day we took a boat out to the Grand Mayan Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world and it was one of the most amazing things I have ever done. I'll admit, the thought of getting cut on coral was constantly in the back of my mind, but the experience was so amazing that I decided it was worth the risk.
Scuba diving still scares me to death, but it's something I want to do because it is unlike anything else you can experience in life. It may be a while before I can afford to get certified, but I am determined to do it. Currently my list of scuba diving goals include seeing sea turtles, which I didn't get to see in Mexico, and swimming with a whale shark. I know scuba diving is an expensive hobby, but I am determined to make it happen.
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Wow, that looks amazing! Where where you? How was the diving?
Really happy to hear about this!!!
I am really glad!! thanks for sharing! I hope this helps to stop a bit shark fishing and to increase shark population not only in Honduras but all around the globe! I hope that they also put rules for shark fishing…
I thought you would find this interesting. It is nice to see that people are taking action to save the sharks.
For Shark Lovers by Shark Lovers, you like being close to sharks.... you are fascinated by their beauty and power?? This is the Place for you. Enjoy
Wow, that is cool!
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What type of sharks were they?
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 4:00pm on January 26, 2010,
Jerry Henkins said… - Thanks
- At 2:42pm on March 4, 2009,
Gus Larkin said… - Briana, thanks for the add and Dive safe!
- At 9:11am on March 3, 2009,
Dave said… - Welcome to DiversOne!
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