I find it very hard to identify eggs, unless (see below) I catch the creature in the act of laying. Then there’s no doubting their provenance. We see a lot of the two minute noodle… Continue reading…

Some more Lewis Carroll… This one is from Through the Looking Glass. The Walrus and the Carpenter – Lewis Carroll The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might; He did his… Continue reading…

Hi all I am sure most of you are happy that Christmas and New Year parties, expenses and rushing around are now behind you. Often this period is so taxing that a vacation early in… Continue reading…

It is true to say sharks are in trouble worldwide. Almost any attention to their plight is a step in the right direction. Sadly all too often the attention the sharks receive in the media… Continue reading…

Do you remember what it’s like to dive in winter in Cape Town? Do you remember the freezing, spray-soaked boat rides to and from the dive site, buffeted by icy winds and pock-marked by blinding… Continue reading…

There are many reasons why animals would gather together in groups. It may be for safety, like the moulting Japanese spider crabs in the Oceans DVD, it may be to find a mate and to… Continue reading…

Archaeological Oceanography – Robert D. Ballard (editor) Robert D. Ballard is the man behind the discovery of (amongst other shipwrecks in the deep) the Titanic where she lies in her final resting place. He’s the… Continue reading…

Here’s a link to the Howstuffworks.com article on sharks. In case you need some light reading! If you’re in the mood, you can also check out these links, from the same website: How shark attacks… Continue reading…

If you’re concerned about the connection of crocodiles to diving, I suggest you check out this link. Hearty thanks to Bernita for suggesting Lewis Carroll for our Friday poems. The Crocodile – Lewis Carroll How… Continue reading…

Hi divers Happy new year! I’ve been out of the water for a week after emergency appendix surgery. Apologies for the lack of newsletter last week – I think we were on our way to… Continue reading…