sQuba - Who Said Cars Can't Dive?

The Swiss Company Rinspeed has developed a new concept car called "sQuba", which is the world’s first ‘green’ diving car. This innovative car is capable of driving on roads just like a normal car, yet it can also be turned into an amphibious vehicle capable of diving, reaching depths of up to 10 meters (33 feet). It is no accident that this concept car looks like it was taken out of sci-fi movies, as indeed such movies inspired the cars creators. sQuba will be exhibited at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

"sQuba" is constructed out of carbon nano tubes – an ultra strong yet light material, making the "sQuba" significantly lighter than other cars of its size. The car has room for a driver and a passenger and in order for them to be able to breathe while the car is submerged, a self-contained on-board system supplies the vehicle’s interior with fresh air.

The "sQuba" diving car is equipped with an electric motor with powerful torque that drives the rear wheels. When the car is underwater, it is able to advance thanks to two propellers in the stern and two powerful jet drives in the bow, which push the car forward. Since "sQuba" uses an electrical engine it will not pollute the sea when it dives.

When seeing this concept car, you might be reminded of the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me", where James Bond drove his Lotus Esprit into the sea and the car turns into a submarine.

Frank M. Rinderknecht, Rinspeed’s CEO, noted that this movie was one of the sources of inspiration for the sQuba car’s design: "And exactly thirty years later, this amazing – yet at the time animated – film sequence materializes and becomes reality, in today’s world". Unfortunately, the company added that "sQuba" will "remain most likely – as its predecessors – a unique and exclusive one of a kind vehicle."

TFOT (The Future of Things) previously covered quite a few concept cars. These include a concept vehicle called M400 Skycar that can execute vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) like a helicopter, fly like an airplane and drive short distances on the ground like a car, CCXR – a new bio-fuel powered sports car, Honda’s "PUYO" gel-like car, and the world’s first "water powered" car.

More information on Rinspeed’s "sQuba" can be found on the company’s website.

Denmark is a big shame The sea is stained in red and in the mean while it’s not because of the climate effects of nature.
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It’s because of the cruelty that the human beings (civilised human) kill hundreds of the famous and intelligent Calderon dolphins.
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This happens every year in Feroe iland in Denmark . In this slaughter the main participants are young teens.
WHY?
To show that they are adults and mature…. BULLLLshit
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In this big celebration, nothing is missing for the fun. Everyone is participating in one way or the other, killing or looking at the cruelty “supporting like a spectator”

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Is it necessary to mention that the dolphin calderon, like all the other species of dolphins, it’s near extinction and they get near men to play and interact.. In a way of PURE friendship

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They don’t die instantly; they are cut 1, 2 or 3 times with thick hocks. And at that time the dolphins produce a grim extremely compatible with the cry of a new born child.

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But he suffers and there’s no compassion till this sweet being slowly dies in its own blood
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Its enough!

We will send this mail until this email arrives in any association defending the animals, we won’t only read. That would make us accomplices, viewers.

Take care of the world, it is your home!

 

Assine contra essa crueldade:
Sign Against this cruelty:

1.- Ana kARINA Rivas  (m) Mexico DF
2.- Carlos Enrique Bulle-Goyri. DF
3.- Alejandra Nabarro ( Mexico Cuernavaca )
4.- Esteban criz mejia. Mexico DF
5.-ANDREA GONZALEZ ALVAREZ ( MEXICO )
6.-González Alvarez Victor Rodrigo
7.-Ines Garcia Perez (México)
8.-Stella Morales (México)
9.-lgarcia (México)
10.-Leticia Cuéllar (México)
11.-Salma Urbina Aguilar (Quintana Roo, México)
12.-DIANA LUCELLY POOT PUC (quintana roo, mexico )
13.-Josue Acero Gonzalez ( Quintana Roo , Mexico )
14.-Micaela Medina ( Argentina )
15.-sofia bidondo( Argentina )
16.- Ma. Marta Soruco ( Argentina )
17.- Cyntia Mariela Roitman ( Argentina )
18.-Aldana Martínez ( Argentina )
19.- Adriana Salomon ( Argentina )
20.-fernando valussi( argentina )
21.-MARIANELA SANCHEZ( ARGENTINA )
22.- Leyes Alberto Fabian ( Argentina ).-
23.- Augusto Patricio Mateos ( Argentina – Chaco )
24.- Maria Alejandra Bury ( Argentina – Chaco )
25.- Claudio Alexis Agnesio ( Argentina – Chaco )
26.- Cesar Abel Falcon(Argentina-Chaco)
27-MARIANA GOMEZ MARTINEZ
28-SILVIA CLAUDIA GIMENEZ
29-NELIDA BEATRIZ MARTINEZ
30-MARIA ESTHER URSU
31- NATHIA JUDKEVICH ( Argentina )
32-MARINA JUDKEVICH  ( Argentina )
33-MARIANA JUDKEVICH (Aregentina)
34- Bogado Espinoza, Lorena Abi ( Argentina )
35- Ortiz, Natalia Muriel ( Argentina )
36- Marcelo Rodrigues de Rezende (Sorocaba-Brasil)
37- Thais Chenchi Santana (Sorocaba-Brasil)
38- Lilian Yoshie Kato ( Sorocaba – Brasil)
39 – DIOGO CRISTO ( Sorocaba – Pindorama – Gaya )
40 - DANILO GOMES ( Sorocaba – Cidade de Mentiras)
41- Tiago Holtz Guerreiro (Sorocaba- Brasil)
42 – Laura Nunes Garcia Vieira ( Sorocaba – Brasil)
43 – Anderson Schmitt Junkes (Jandira – Brasil)
44 – Eronides Santos Filho (Jandira – Brasil)
45 – Suzana Lopes Ribeiro ( Jandira – Brasil )
46 – Paulo Henrique Ferreira (Cotia/SP Brasil)
47 – André Luiz da Fonseca Roberto ( Carapicuiba/ Brasil )
48 – Jean Paulo Camargo Costa (CARAPICUIBA/ BRASIL)
49 – Rodrigo de Jesus Ferreira (Jandira – Brasil)
50- Bárbara Tabain Seslija de Sá (Jandira – SP – Brasil)
51 – Ana paula Morina Ferreira (Barueri – SP – Brasil)
52-Bárbara Louise (São Paulo-SP-Brasil)
53-Diego Lima (Carapicuíba-SP-Brasil)
54 – Wanda leila de Oliveira marra ( Osasco – SP –Brasil )
55 – Joilva Duarte (Osasco-Brasil)
56 – Patricia M. Dias ( São Paulo – Brasil)

57- Eduardo M. Dias  ( São Paulo – Brasil)
58 – Wagner R. Franco (São Paulo – Brasil)
59- Ruth Cristina Serafim (São Paulo – Brasil)
60- Thiago Silva (São Paulo – Brasil)
61 – Cristiano S. de Moraes (Rio de Janeiro – Brasil)
62 – Kelly Lopes Dias (São Paulo – Brasil)
63 – Fábio Ferreira / São Paulo – Brasil
64- Fábio Araujo / São paulo – Brasil

65- Marcia Stevaux/ São Paulo – Brasil
66 – Débora Gisele Ferraz – Brasil
67- Andrea Alexandre de Carvalho
68 – Adilson dos Santos Pinto (Cruzeiro SP)
69 – Francisco ReZende (Lorena-SP)
70- Mislane Souza Prates( São Paulo-Brasil)
71 – Janderson Dutra (Rio de Janeiro-RJ – Brasil)
72 – CECÍLIA SANTOS (SÃO PAULO) – BRASIL
73- KÁTIA I. SANTOS ( SÃO PAULO ) – BRASIL

74- Maria L Lima – (Rolândia – Brasil)
75 – Marilise G.Z. Solle (Rolândia-Brasil)
76- Luis Fernando Silva de Almeida (Rolândia Pr- Brasil)
77- Adriana Amaral de Souza (Rolândia Pr – Brasil)
78 – Carlos Alberto Ferreira do Amaral (Rolãndia PR – Brasil)
79 – Lilian Carla de Souza Gonzalez ( Londrina – Pr. – Brasil)
80 – Ailton Valdivino da Silva – (Uberlândia – MG – Brasil)
81 – Heliza Piosiadlo (Uberlândia – MG – Brasil
82 – Patrícia Cordeiro ( Joaçaba-SC-Brasil)
83 – Danielle Argenton (Herval D’ Oeste – SC – Brasil)
84 – Valdirene Soares ( Joaçaba – SC – BRASIL )
85 – Luiz Sérgio Belló – Joaçaba SC Brasil
86- Eduardo Wieser  -SC- Brasil
87- Julio Pancera  ( Navegantes , SC – Brasil)
88- Fredi Goede ( Pomerode , SC Brasil)
89 – Mario L.Fanton
90 – Valério Littig ( Curitiba – Brasil )
100-cassia cavalheiro
101 – Paulo Terumitsu Ishii [ Curitiba - Paraná - Brasil]
102- Caroline Niro ( Curitiba – Paraná – Brasil
103-Alexandre Batista(Londres-Inlaterra)
104-udson bergues de almeida
105 – Inês Calazans, Alemanha
106 – Anabela Martins – Portugal
107 – Luisa Sequeira – Silves / PORTUGAL
108 – Alzira Rodrigues – Silves / Portugal
109 – Cremilde Ribeiro – A. de Pêra / Portugal
110 – Augusto Miguens – Elvas / Portugal
111 – Natália miguens – Elvas / Portugal
112 – Manuela Santos – Carcavelos / Portugal
113 – Carla Santos – Oeiras / Portugal
114 – Maria Carlos Barreto de Carvalho – Carcavelos / Portugal
115 – Eliete Mendes – Lisboa / Portugal
116 – Conceição Oliveira – Lisboa / Portugal
117 – Mariana Domingues – Portugal
118 – Joana Murtinha – Portugal
119 – Filipa Almeida – Portugal
120 – Iolanda Fontes – South Africa
121 – Kalen Viljoen – South Africa
122 – Wendy Golding – South Africa
123 – Inge Strugnell – Botswana
124 – Philippa Lee – Botswana
125 – Ilse Swart
126 – Miche de beer
127 – Celeste Smit
128 – Jeneane Fourie
129. Stefnie de Beer (SA) Human beings ? How can we call ourselves that !
130 Corné van Staden
131 Anna-Marié van Staden
132. Sheralee Scott ( South Africa )
133 Bev Hindmarch ( South Africa )
134. Ian Pardy (SA)
135. Dominic Porter (SA)
136. Carl Bennett (SA)  Sick Bastards!!
137  Dieter Rossler South Africa uncivilised idiots

138.  Vigie Naidoo, Johannesburg South Africa (how far western man??)

139.  Rodney Reddy S.A. — lily-livered, sure they’l never dare try this with some tiger or bull sharks

140.  Mira Naidoo, Johannesburg South Africa (shameful specimens called humans)

141.  Rocco Steffannelli, Bari Italy (senseless killing)

142.  Christian Hoffer,  Mank   Austria (Neanderthals!)?

143. Sarah Caine (SA)

144.  Lorraine Caine (SA)

145.  Elaine Caine (Sa)

146.  Lorraine Isaac (SA)

147.  Ronnie Isaac(SA)

148.  Angelique Mason(SA)

149.  Alysha Isaac (SA)

150.  Mary Joe Emde (SA)

151.  Nalisha Gangadien SA)

152.  Charlene Gangadien (SA)

153.  Cordelia Soobramoney

154.  Nicholas Soobramoney

155.  Gabriela Pillay

156.  Sarah Pillay

157.  Jaeden Chetty

158.  Sam Chetty

159.  Dean Prinsloo

160.  Nicole Pillay

161.  Janine Geldenhys

162.  Noeleen Pillay

163.  Vigie Naidoo, Johannesburg South Africa (Nordic barbarism!! – Climate Change?- go figure?)

164.  Colette Boyd

165.  Tanya Scheffel

166. Rob Armstrong

167. Megan Adriaanzen – Jhb S.A. This is the most appallingly, disgusting thing I have ever seen!!!

168. Gareth Adriaanzen

169. Aldorette Swanepoel

170. Steve Maree – Durban , South Africa

171.  Karen Robjant – and they are supposed to come from a civilised country – very sick people

172- Johnny Roy, Durban , South Africa .

173 Ann Horne Flemington NJ USA

174 Desmond J Thompson S.Afrca/Ireland

175 Wendy Sharpley

176Kathryn Agnew – South Africa

177. Liesl Medeira – Kuwait

178. Elcid Mendoza – Kuwait/ Philippines

179. Norvelyn Tolentino Lico – Kuwait/ Philippines- Have Mercy please!!!!

180. Mini Jayasheelan – Kuwait/India – World is our home

181. Praveena Pratheesh – Kuwait

182.Pratheesh Kumar – Kuwait

183. Shijo Pillai Kuwait

184. Nidheesh Nair – India.

185. Divya Haneesh – India/Kuwait

186. Anitha Santhosh – India

187. SAIJU GS – India

188. Anoop Sajid P M – India

189. Ansar Bin Umsan- India

190.Cherrylyn Tan – Philippines

191. JOEL P. JARDELOZA – DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES

192. Albert B. Jubilo – Davao City, Philippines

193. Jeralyn ESTERNON – Baguio City, Philippines

194.Janine Grace Javier- Baguio City, PHILIPPINES

195. Arnold Donato – Philippines

196. Grace Adamos – Philippines

197. Liberty L. Catbagan – Philippines

198. madelaine n. cortez-philippines

199. frances orduna-philippines

200. Lorie Jane Solano-Philippines

201. Shahid Malik – Pakistan

202. Tevis Verrett-United States I am my brother’s keeper, even the animals that God gave us dominion over, what a horrid shame!

Hey y’all,

To become a full and contributing member of the Tribe Called K2, you gotta tell us how to serve you, you gotta participate.  the best way to to do that is to join the K2 Tribe on Facebook.

1. Become A Fan

One of the many inspirations to maintain the K2 fan page on Facebook was to provide our customers who are friends, who are family members with a really easy way to communicate with us, our Instructor staff, our Customer Experience Goddesses,  our numerous writers o’ the blog, and the folks who decide the vision of K2, including myself.

. . . and to share with you some limited exclusive stuff that’s not published on the blog.

The fan page was made for you! It’s updated on a regular basis and this is where we frequently share the beach dives, stuff going on with other family members, exclusive stuff that doesn’t necessarily make the email list.  Boat Dive deals as well as wickedly discounted trips abroad.  Also, if you DON’T live in Southern California, here is where you can tell us you are coming into town, and see if we dont wrap a BBQ around you!

That being said, by becoming a Tribe Member o’ K2 on Facebook you’re actually helping us to grow.

Becoming a fan is really easy.

Once you’re logged into Facebook, go to facebook.com/k2scuba. As soon as you arrive, click on the “Become a Fan” button at the top of the page.

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Let me quickly introduce some of the stuff we post on our fan page:

  • Yesterday’s Best — if you look at the “News” tab, we go through our website to look for the most popular articles from the day before which we think may be of interest to you.
  • Sneak Peek — In K2 HQ, we plot, plan and scheme how to make you giggle: beach dives, boat dives, beach parties, trips to far places where the sand is white, the water warm and gin clear, and the natives inviting.  This is where we ask you, “whatta you want to do? where do you want to go?
  • K2 Asks — We love reader interaction and “Asks” is a series specially dedicated to our fans for this very purpose.

 

  • Promotions & Giveaways — In addition to that, we also occasionally post up promotions sent in by equipment manufacturers, providing you with a chance to get a free stuff, wickedly reduced stuff, and some great deals. You will also have the scoop on anything that happens on K2. Whether we’re looking for new  focus groups, new events, announcing a competition, we’ll look to Facebook and our fans first.

 

  • Ask Something — Anyone can write on our wall! This is where you can ask us anything; whether you’re having difficulties, need our opinion about a web service, equipment, recommendations on scuba junk, or simply just show your love for K2! The fan page is constantly monitored and no wall post goes unnoticed.

We also have a groups page, this is where we announce our events such as beach dives, boat dives, demo days by manufacturers, etc. . .

Click this dang link: 

http://www.facebook.com/K2Scuba Hardcore Beach Diving and Drinking carbonated beverages while eating hot dogs Groups page:

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2. Suggest K2 to Friends

Like any new and exciting product, it’s only fun if you have someone to share it with; and our fan page is no different. As soon as you are a fan, you have the opportunity to recommend K2 to your friends. Click on the “Suggest to Friends” link and select everyone you’d like to share with and click “Send Invitations“.

 

This is really one of the best way you can help to us!

3. Once you’re a fan

Now that you’ve joined the fan page, you’ll be kept well informed because our wall posts will appear on your Home page. In a glance, you’ll conveniently view the posts that were all the rave the day before — Yesterday’s Best; and what’s coming up the following day — Sneak Peek; as well as everything else we post on our wall.

With every post on the Tribal wall, you may:

 

  • Read the full article (1)
  • Publish the post on your wall and share it with your friends (2)
  • Show other Tribal fans that you enjoyed the post by “Liking” it (3)
  • Comment your heart out (4)

By “liking” a post and commenting, you’re sharing the love with your friends (they’re more likely to read it if they know that a friend already has) and promoting interaction — which is what the fan page is all about.

4. The Easy Way To Share K2 Articles With Your Facebook Friends

Sometimes, an article you enjoyed reading on the K2 Blog and found really useful may not be featured on our fan page (we don’t want to spam our fans with every article) but you can actually share the article with your friends quite easily!

At the end of each article here you’ll see a “Share|f” button. It takes only two clicks.

Click on that button and you’ll be forwarded to a special page where you can preview and customize a message for your Facebook friends.

 

When ready, cllick on “Share” to post the article to your Profile wall.

That’s about it!

Please don’t be shy to share what you think about the Tribe Called K2 by jotting a comment or two on our wall. We’re applaud suggestions and criticism from our fans. It won’t be any fun if we don’t receive feedback from you guys!

We hope to see you on our Facebook fan page and join the other fans who are already enjoying the benefits of following us.

Did you like the post? Please do share your thoughts in the comments section!

Message
From: TUSA Marketing <marketing@tusa.com>
Subject: TUSA RS-670/R-600 Safety Recall Notice
If you are unable to view this message, click here to view it online.

December 9th, 2009.
  Important Product Notice

RS-670/R-600 Safety Recall Notice

SUBJECT: RS-670 BLC Plug Replacement

Affected Units:
  • Approximately 200 units of R-600 1st stages with S/N’s between:

UR600022 – UR600029

UR600031 – UR600103

UR600637 – UR600676

UR600708 – UR600716

UR600737 – UR600776

TUSA was recently informed about the possible loosening of the BLC plug on the R-600 1st stage. There is a slight chance this may cause a high-pressure leak creating an unstable intermediate pressure. Immediate return of the units is requested.
 
To locate the 1st stage serial number, please refer to the image below and/or to the RS-670 product box.
 
 
Action:
  • DEALERS: 1) Contact customers who have purchased RS-670 units and request return of their units to your store for inspection.  2) Post the attached Safety Recall Notice in your retail location.
  • All owners and dealers with RS-670 units within the above listed range are requested to return them to TUSA for replacement under warranty.
  • Contact TUSA Customer Service at 1-800-482-2282 to request a RMA# and issuance of a return freight call-tag.
  • This service is covered under warranty.
  • TUSA Customer Service has already notified registered owners of the recall.
TUSA will service the affected units and return within approximately 7-10 business days after receipt.
 
If you have any further questions, please contact TUSA at 800-482-2282 or info@tusa.com.

Visit the RS-670 Safety Recall Notice Page HERE.

 

 

TUSA
2380 Mira Mar Ave | Long Beach | CA | 90815 | Phone: 800-482-2282

 

DAN News
DAN Technical Diving Workshop Proceedings Now Available
Last Updated: 12/1/2009 4:33:23 PM

 

It’s good news for those who weren’t able to attend last year’s DAN® Technical Diving Workshop in Durham, N.C. The proceedings from the workshop are now available for download to all interested divers, and they’re available free of charge.

More than 165 persons attended the two-day event. The conference included four half-day workshops that addressed physiology, decompression, rebreathers and training with discussions about the operational and medical aspects of technical diving. Participants came from across the United States and from Finland, the United Kingdom, Canada, American Samoa, Australia, New Zealand and Grand Cayman.

The conference had three primary objectives: to establish communications among technical divers, diving physicians and diving scientists; to provide objective information concerning what is known and unknown; and to establish the need for data collection and quantitative analysis to answer unresolved questions. All who attended agreed the workshop exceeded those goals, and the event was a success.

In addition to the proceedings, divers can also download highlights from the conference, including PowerPoint presentations and lectures from the four workshops.

If you have an interest in technical diving, this is a fantastic opportunity to hear what was discussed when some of the premier minds in the diving industry got together with the pioneers of technical diving. It was a special event, and it’s all available to you.

DAN Is Here For You.

Additional Resources:
DAN Technical Diving Workshop Proceedings

Effects of increased pCO2 and temperature on trace element (Ag, Cd and Zn) bioaccumulation in the eggs of the common cuttlefish, Sepia officinalis (update)

Published 16 November 2009 Science

Cephalopods play a key role in many marine trophic networks and constitute alternative fisheries resources, especially given the ongoing decline in finfish stocks. Along the European coast, the eggs of the cuttlefish Sepia officinalis are characterized by an increasing permeability of the eggshell during development, which leads to selective accumulation of essential and non-essential elements in the embryo. Temperature and pH are two critical factors that affect the metabolism of marine organisms in the coastal shallow waters.

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In this study, we investigated the effects of pH and temperature through a crossed (3×2; pH 8.1 (pCO2, 400 ppm), 7.85 (900 ppm) and 7.6 (1400 ppm) at 16 and 19°C, respectively) laboratory experiment. Seawater pH showed a strong effect on the egg weight and non-significant impact on the weight of hatchlings at the end of development implying an egg swelling process and embryo growth disturbances. The lower the seawater pH, the more 110 mAg was accumulated in the tissues of hatchlings. The 109Cd concentration factor (CF) decreased with decreasing pH and 65Zn CF reached maximal values pH 7.85, independently of temperature. Our results suggest that pH and temperature affected both the permeability properties of the eggshell and embryonic metabolism. To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the first studies on the consequences of ocean acidification and ocean warming on metal uptake in marine organisms, and our results indicate the need to further evaluate the likely ecotoxicological impact of the global change on the early-life stages of the cuttlefish.

 

Lacoue-Labarthe, T., Martin, S., Oberhänsli, F., Teyssié, J.-L., Markich, S., Ross, J., & Bustamante, P., 2009. Effects of increased pCO2 and temperature on trace element (Ag, Cd and Zn) bioaccumulation in the eggs of the common cuttlefish, Sepia officinalis. Biogeosciences 6(11): 2561-2573. Article.

Travel ready with everything you need for professional quality UW pictures

SeaLife has created the ultimate digital dive camera system which includes all the popular accessories and a 2GB memory card. The is outfitted with the DC1000 camera, wide angle lens and two Digital Pro Flashes in a deluxe hard travel case. Dual flashes eliminate shadows by illuminating the subject from both sides. Light up the deep and capture spectacular underwater images with the brightest colors you ever imagined.

Set the camera to Ext Flash Auto mode for automatic exposure control with the Digital Pro Flash, resulting in vibrant colors and reduced backscatter. The Ext Flash Manual mode offers advanced UW photographers manual aperture and shutter speed controls.

Quick shutter response for fast action photography. Long lasting lithium battery for all day of diving. Automatic focus from 2" to infinity. Large format continuous video recording with sound. Depth tested to 200ft.�

With the Sealife DC1000 Maxx Kit you can take photographs as you explore the ocean world both above and below the water. This easy to use 10.0 Mega-pixel camera is good to depths of up to 200′ (60 m). Of course it is also ideal for taking worry-free pictures in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes.

The camera features a large 2.7" LCD screen. This allows precise framing underwater. When shooting underwater without flash the camera has 4 underwater white balance settings. One is for blue ocean water less than 25′ (8m). The second is for blue ocean water deeper than 25′ (8m). The third is for green water less than 25′ (8m)and the last for green water deeper than 25′ (8m) . With the Spy mode feature you can set the camera to automatically take photos in ten second, thirty second, one minute, or five minute intervals. By setting this up on a tripod and swimming away you can photograph very shy creatures.

The camera housing allows access to all camera functions underwater. The sure fire flash connection system holds your fiber optic cable in the perfect position so the flash will fire every time. The camera is part of a system that will nurture your creativity and allow expansion of your underwater photography skills.

The kit includes two Sealife SL961 external strobe. Dual strobes eliminate shadows by illuminating the subject from both sides. Since water absorbs the red and yellow light spectrum resulting in blue pictures, you need a flash to bring out the intense colors of the underwater world. It also reduces the backscatter problem that normally will occur when using a camera with a built-in flash.

When using the Auto Mode Setting, the strobe automatically adjusts the brightness for optimal image exposure. You can also shoot in manual mode. The strobe features variable flash control enabling you to dial the flash power up or down for better image exposure. Also included is a flexible, rubberized arm for easy aiming and a sure grip. This will allow you to position the flash for the best possible lighting.

One of the most important secrets to quality underwater photography is to to be as close to your subject as possible. For large subjects the included Sealife Wide-Angle Lens is extremely important. It will increase your field of view by 50%. You will be able to capture that 5′ shark from 5′ away or fit a group of divers into one frame. You can get as close as 12" to your subject to insure bright colorful pictures.

 

The Sealife DC1000 arrived from K2Scuba.com earlier than promised. It comes assembled and in a very sturdy travel case. Instructions are clear and the system is easy to operate. It helps to be aware of several differences between typical and underwater photography before you use the camera and strobes. (Sealife on-line info is a good starting place for the uninitiated.) I took the system on a trip to the Carribean for a week of diving and was delighted with the quality of the system! The U/W housings are excellent and durable. The video quality is super and you can switch between still shots and video underwater by simply changing a setting. The screen size is quite adequate. Overall, a great buy for a system used by a recreational diver. Linda Marie from Wisconsin

 

� Easy 1-2-3 graphic on screen guide takes the guess work out of setting up the camera for great pictures
� Sea mode with 4 UW color correction settings for blue and green water conditions at shallow or deeper depths
� Ext Flash Auto mode for automatic exposure settings when using one or two external strobes
� Ext Flash Manual mode for manual aperture and shutter speed exposure controls when using one or two external strobes
� Spy Mode – Spy on nature with automatic continuous shots at pre-set time intervals of 10, 30 seconds or 1 and 5 minutes
� Plus 11 Land modes – Automatically pre-sets the camera for the type of scene; Includes Anti-shake and aperture/shutter priority
� Expandability with Sealife wide angle lens
� Pocket-size removable inner camera
� Rechargeable lithium ion battery for extra long battery life
� Big shutter button and widespread controls for easy access, even with dive gloves on
SL961 Strobe
� Dual strobes eliminates shadows by illuminating the subject from both sides
� In Auto Mode the strobe automatically adjusts the brightness for optimal image exposure
� In manual mode you have a variable brightness control dial for better image exposure
� 60� angle of coverage
� Recycle time of 7 seconds (Full power)
� Up to 100 flashes with full power batteries
SL970 Wide Angle Lens
� Snaps easily on and off
� Changeable underwater
� Focusing as close as 12" (30cm) � � �

Fully rubber armored for shock protection. 1-year warranty covers the underwater camera and flash accessory.

Includes

SeaLife DC1000, 10 mp camera � (SL100)

2GB Delkin SD Pro Series memory

SeaLife Wide Angle Lens with Lens Dock � (SL970 + SL972)

(2) SeaLife Digital Pro Flashes – (SL961)

(2) NiMH Charger Sets – (SL190)

(2) Diffusers for Digital Pro Flashes

Buoyancy Weight (SL966)

Deluxe Hard case with special die cut foam for all components

Travel ready with everything you need for professional quality UW pictures

SeaLife has created the ultimate digital dive camera system which includes all the popular accessories and a 2GB memory card. The is outfitted with the DC1000 camera, wide angle lens and two Digital Pro Flashes in a deluxe hard travel case. Dual flashes eliminate shadows by illuminating the subject from both sides. Light up the deep and capture spectacular underwater images with the brightest colors you ever imagined.

Set the camera to Ext Flash Auto mode for automatic exposure control with the Digital Pro Flash, resulting in vibrant colors and reduced backscatter. The Ext Flash Manual mode offers advanced UW photographers manual aperture and shutter speed controls.

Quick shutter response for fast action photography. Long lasting lithium battery for all day of diving. Automatic focus from 2" to infinity. Large format continuous video recording with sound. Depth tested to 200ft.�

With the Sealife DC1000 Maxx Kit you can take photographs as you explore the ocean world both above and below the water. This easy to use 10.0 Mega-pixel camera is good to depths of up to 200′ (60 m). Of course it is also ideal for taking worry-free pictures in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes.

The camera features a large 2.7" LCD screen. This allows precise framing underwater. When shooting underwater without flash the camera has 4 underwater white balance settings. One is for blue ocean water less than 25′ (8m). The second is for blue ocean water deeper than 25′ (8m). The third is for green water less than 25′ (8m)and the last for green water deeper than 25′ (8m) . With the Spy mode feature you can set the camera to automatically take photos in ten second, thirty second, one minute, or five minute intervals. By setting this up on a tripod and swimming away you can photograph very shy creatures.

The camera housing allows access to all camera functions underwater. The sure fire flash connection system holds your fiber optic cable in the perfect position so the flash will fire every time. The camera is part of a system that will nurture your creativity and allow expansion of your underwater photography skills.

The kit includes two Sealife SL961 external strobe. Dual strobes eliminate shadows by illuminating the subject from both sides. Since water absorbs the red and yellow light spectrum resulting in blue pictures, you need a flash to bring out the intense colors of the underwater world. It also reduces the backscatter problem that normally will occur when using a camera with a built-in flash.

When using the Auto Mode Setting, the strobe automatically adjusts the brightness for optimal image exposure. You can also shoot in manual mode. The strobe features variable flash control enabling you to dial the flash power up or down for better image exposure. Also included is a flexible, rubberized arm for easy aiming and a sure grip. This will allow you to position the flash for the best possible lighting.

One of the most important secrets to quality underwater photography is to to be as close to your subject as possible. For large subjects the included Sealife Wide-Angle Lens is extremely important. It will increase your field of view by 50%. You will be able to capture that 5′ shark from 5′ away or fit a group of divers into one frame. You can get as close as 12" to your subject to insure bright colorful pictures.

 

The Sealife DC1000 arrived from K2Scuba.com earlier than promised. It comes assembled and in a very sturdy travel case. Instructions are clear and the system is easy to operate. It helps to be aware of several differences between typical and underwater photography before you use the camera and strobes. (Sealife on-line info is a good starting place for the uninitiated.) I took the system on a trip to the Carribean for a week of diving and was delighted with the quality of the system! The U/W housings are excellent and durable. The video quality is super and you can switch between still shots and video underwater by simply changing a setting. The screen size is quite adequate. Overall, a great buy for a system used by a recreational diver. Linda Marie from Wisconsin

 

� Easy 1-2-3 graphic on screen guide takes the guess work out of setting up the camera for great pictures
� Sea mode with 4 UW color correction settings for blue and green water conditions at shallow or deeper depths
� Ext Flash Auto mode for automatic exposure settings when using one or two external strobes
� Ext Flash Manual mode for manual aperture and shutter speed exposure controls when using one or two external strobes
� Spy Mode – Spy on nature with automatic continuous shots at pre-set time intervals of 10, 30 seconds or 1 and 5 minutes
� Plus 11 Land modes – Automatically pre-sets the camera for the type of scene; Includes Anti-shake and aperture/shutter priority
� Expandability with Sealife wide angle lens
� Pocket-size removable inner camera
� Rechargeable lithium ion battery for extra long battery life
� Big shutter button and widespread controls for easy access, even with dive gloves on
SL961 Strobe
� Dual strobes eliminates shadows by illuminating the subject from both sides
� In Auto Mode the strobe automatically adjusts the brightness for optimal image exposure
� In manual mode you have a variable brightness control dial for better image exposure
� 60� angle of coverage
� Recycle time of 7 seconds (Full power)
� Up to 100 flashes with full power batteries
SL970 Wide Angle Lens
� Snaps easily on and off
� Changeable underwater
� Focusing as close as 12" (30cm) � � �

Fully rubber armored for shock protection. 1-year warranty covers the underwater camera and flash accessory.

Includes

SeaLife DC1000, 10 mp camera � (SL100)

2GB Delkin SD Pro Series memory

SeaLife Wide Angle Lens with Lens Dock � (SL970 + SL972)

(2) SeaLife Digital Pro Flashes – (SL961)

(2) NiMH Charger Sets – (SL190)

(2) Diffusers for Digital Pro Flashes

Buoyancy Weight (SL966)

Deluxe Hard case with special die cut foam for all components

Marine Lab Team Seeks To Understand Coral Bleaching

ScienceDaily (Oct. 26, 2009) — With technology similar to that used by physicians to perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, researchers from six institutions — including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — working at the Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML) in Charleston, S.C., are studying the metabolic activity of a pathogen shown to cause coral bleaching, a serious threat to undersea reef ecosystems worldwide.


Coral bleaching is the whitening of living coral due to a disruption of the symbiosis (two organisms whose living together benefits both) with its zooxanthellae, tiny photosynthesizing algae. These unicellular creatures reside within the coral’s tissues and provide the host organism with up to 90 percent of its energy. It’s the solar-derived chemical products of these algae that give the world’s coral species a rainbow of vivid colors. Unfortunately, ecologically valuable coral colonies around the globe are being threatened by an ocean-dwelling bacterium known as Vibrio coralliilyticus. When the microbe becomes virulent, it can infiltrate coral and dislodge the zooxanthellae, causing the coral to lose its pigmentation. If symbiosis is disrupted long enough, the coral dies from starvation.

Environmental scientists have shown in laboratory experiments that the virulence of V. coralliilyticus is temperature dependent, causing bleaching at temperatures above 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit). These findings have raised concerns that increasing ocean temperatures — either through natural seasonal changes or climate change trends — may lead to increased risk of widespread coral bleaching. During the past two decades, it has been reported that nearly 30 percent of the world’s coral reefs — and the ecosystems they support — have been severely degraded by bleaching.

In a recent paper in Environmental Science and Technology, the HML research team described how it used nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to study metabolic changes in V. coralliilyticus resulting from temperature effects. The technique allows discovery of small-molecule metabolism-related compounds that correlate with different biological conditions. In this study, the levels of three compounds — betaine, glutamate and succinate — that help regulate energy production and osmotic pressure (a mechanism for maintaining cellular integrity) in V. coralliilyticus were determined to vary significantly between 24 degrees Celsius when the bacterium is not virulent and 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit) when it is. These metabolic changes, the HML team believes, are clues to learning why the small temperature change can turn non-virulent V. coralliilyticus into a coral bleaching menace.

Future metabolomic studies of V. coralliilyticus are planned to better understand the complete temperature-dependent mechanism involved in its pathogenicity. The researchers hope that these findings will lead to a better understanding of the symbiotic relationships that exist in healthy coral and the potential impacts on those relationships under changing ecological conditions.


Journal reference:

  1. Boroujerdi et al. NMR-based microbial metabolomics and the temperature-dependent coral pathogen Vibrio coralliilyticus. Environmental Science & Technology, 2009; 43 (20): 7658 DOI: 10.1021/es901675w

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