Scuba Diving – Ocean Wise's AquaBlog

New Discovery: Mystery Fish Eggs in Tunicate

May 18, 2017

When I first saw this tunicate tucked near a rock crevice, I was excited, as I knew this was an unusual find,” reported Jim Auzins, an avid recreational diver and underwater photographer. Jim was diving at Mack...

Arctic Diving: Photo Highlights

September 16, 2016

Arctic Connections, Vancouver Aquarium

By Jeremy Heywood, Vancouver Aquarium diving safety officer Saying farewell to Cambridge Bay did not mean the end of the work for the 2016 Nearshore Ecology Team. Upon our return to Vancouver we had stacks o...

Oceanogràfic: Diving into Valencia

September 12, 2016

Vancouver Aquarium

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In my role as Diving Safety Officer, I recently visited Oceanogràfic Aquarium to learn more about the scuba diving operations undertaken at their facility. Many of the duties of Oceanogràfic animal care staff m...

Arctic Diving: Two Deep Dives

August 31, 2016

Arctic Connections, Vancouver Aquarium

By Jeremy Heywood, Vancouver Aquarium diving safety officer We explored the area to the east of Cape Colborne, which delineates the south-eastern most part of Cambridge Bay (the body of water, not the town)....

Arctic Diving: Today is the Day

August 23, 2016

Arctic Connections, Vancouver Aquarium

By Justin Lisaingo, Vancouver Aquarium biologist and diver After a couple excellent boat dives, it was time for our community outreach event at the Elders Palace. We returned from the boat dives, placed our ...

Our World Underwater Scholarship

July 25, 2015

Vancouver Aquarium

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For many people taking a year off to travel to exotic locations and explore the underwater world would be a dream, but for Michele Felberg, it’s a reality. Michele is the 2015 Our World Underwater Scholarship S...

Divers Can Now Help Protect Fragile Glass Sponge Reefs

March 30, 2015

Vancouver Aquarium

This code stake at Defence Island sponge reef helps scientists keep track of changes over time. Sponge reefs serve an important ecological function as habitat, breeding and nursery areas for fish and invert...

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