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What Makes the Great Ocean Currents Flow?
A graduate student explores the Gulf Stream and the Kuroshio
Powerful currents drive the oceans' circulation and Earth's climate. MIT/WHOI Joint Program graduate student Stephanie Waterman has investigated the underlying physics that drive the currents.
Powerful currents drive the oceans' circulation and Earth's climate. MIT/WHOI Joint Program graduate student Stephanie Waterman has investigated the underlying physics that drive the currents.
Categories: Science
Surprising Return of North Atlantic Circulation Pump
Sea Ice Decline May Actually Have Aided Ocean Overturning.
Categories: Science
A Tale of Two Oceans, and the Monsoons
Tiny seafloor shells could reveal big clues to the forces that generate monsoons.
Categories: Science
A Most Ingenious Paradoxical Plankton
How do similar organisms co-exist in the same ecological niche?
Categories: Science
Shellfish's Mysterious Pathways to Adulthood
A grad student peers into the lives of larvae, before they grow up to be scallops.
Categories: Science
A Tag Fit for a Porpoise
Grad students surmount big hurdles to build a device for a small marine mammal.
Categories: Science
Diving Equipement Shows in NE ?
I am a new diver and interested in going to a exhibit/show this year to purchase new equipment. I live in CT and heard there were some shows in the tri-state area or mass. Can anyone inform if the scubaboard lists these sites or if you know of any in this area and when?
Thanks
J:)
Thanks
J:)
Categories: ScubaBoard
Iraq Care Packages?
A good friend of mine is shipping off to Iraq for a year, and I'd like to get an idea of what I can send to him.
I've asked Senor Google, and he has a lot of good suggestions, but most seem tailored to troops who are out on the front lines. My bud is an officer and as far as I can tell he's going to be stationed full-time at Camp Victory in the green zone. So I don't know if stuff like foot powder and moleskin is going to be quite as useful for him (though if there's a general shortage of stuff like that maybe he can give them away to those who need it)? Similarly, I now know the base has stuff like movies, coffee, cafeteria food etc. (and here I thought everyone just got MREs all day and night), but I have no idea what kind of quantities/variety are involved (e.g., would general stuff like instant or fresh ground coffee, cookies, etc. be usable or just redundant)?
So anyways, I know there are a lot of military peeps here so I thought I'd ask if anyone had suggestions on what kind of amenities would make life easier on-base (and also, suggestions on what NOT to send - I know he likes durian of all things, but I gotta think about the other troops too).
Thanks!
I've asked Senor Google, and he has a lot of good suggestions, but most seem tailored to troops who are out on the front lines. My bud is an officer and as far as I can tell he's going to be stationed full-time at Camp Victory in the green zone. So I don't know if stuff like foot powder and moleskin is going to be quite as useful for him (though if there's a general shortage of stuff like that maybe he can give them away to those who need it)? Similarly, I now know the base has stuff like movies, coffee, cafeteria food etc. (and here I thought everyone just got MREs all day and night), but I have no idea what kind of quantities/variety are involved (e.g., would general stuff like instant or fresh ground coffee, cookies, etc. be usable or just redundant)?
So anyways, I know there are a lot of military peeps here so I thought I'd ask if anyone had suggestions on what kind of amenities would make life easier on-base (and also, suggestions on what NOT to send - I know he likes durian of all things, but I gotta think about the other troops too).
Thanks!
Categories: ScubaBoard
How would you handle a free flowing reg?
I have been chatting with someone about how to handle a free flowing reg.
Please state the following before your answer:
Years certified:
Certifications held:
Agency:
Number of dives:
And if you are an instruc or DM how long have you been one:
Situation 1: A buddy team of 2 divers begin a dive. A minute or so into the dive one diver has a free flow. After several attempts to stop it, the reg continues to free flow. Divers are about 15' deep. It is a one tank dive and each diver only has one tank. It will be the only dive of the day. How should each member of the buddy team respond to this situation? Please outline a step by step response for each member
Situation 2: A buddy team of two divers are on a dive and 30 minutes into the dive at 55' one diver begins to have a free flow and after several attemps it will not stop. Both divers have 800 psi. It is a one tank dive and each diver only has one tank. It will be the only dive of the day. How should each member of the buddy team respond to this situation? Please outline a step by step response for each member.
Next:
What skills should one have or practice that would help a diver to be able to follow the outline you have listed above?
Please state the following before your answer:
Years certified:
Certifications held:
Agency:
Number of dives:
And if you are an instruc or DM how long have you been one:
Situation 1: A buddy team of 2 divers begin a dive. A minute or so into the dive one diver has a free flow. After several attempts to stop it, the reg continues to free flow. Divers are about 15' deep. It is a one tank dive and each diver only has one tank. It will be the only dive of the day. How should each member of the buddy team respond to this situation? Please outline a step by step response for each member
Situation 2: A buddy team of two divers are on a dive and 30 minutes into the dive at 55' one diver begins to have a free flow and after several attemps it will not stop. Both divers have 800 psi. It is a one tank dive and each diver only has one tank. It will be the only dive of the day. How should each member of the buddy team respond to this situation? Please outline a step by step response for each member.
Next:
What skills should one have or practice that would help a diver to be able to follow the outline you have listed above?
Categories: ScubaBoard
1º Curso de Iniciação em Modelismo Naval
Caros amigos
Foi-me solicitado a divulgação da seguinte actividade : "1º Curso de Iniciação em Modelismo Naval "
No caso de alguém estar interessado é favor contactar e seguir as instruções abaixo.
Obrigado
Foi-me solicitado a divulgação da seguinte actividade : "1º Curso de Iniciação em Modelismo Naval "
No caso de alguém estar interessado é favor contactar e seguir as instruções abaixo.
Obrigado
QUOTE
Caros colegas e amigos modelistas
Peço a vossa atenção e ajuda na divulgação do 1º Curso de Iniciação em Modelismo Naval com inÃcio a 1 de Março na oficina do Núcleo Naval da Arrentela do Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal.
Trata-se de um programa formativo, integrado nas actividades do Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal, que terá a duração de 102h00 (inÃcio 1 de Março final previsto a 13 de Junho), que inclui um programa teórico sobre navios e construção naval e uma vertente prática em que cada participante irá construir um modelo de uma canoa da picada à escala 1/25.
As sessões de trabalho irão decorrer em regime pós-laboral nas manhãs de sábado e nas noites de quarta-feira.
As ferramentas e os materiais para a construção dos modelos são fornecidas pelo Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal.
Por razões operacionais, nesta fase das actividades o número de participantes não irá ultrapassar os seis elementos.
O 1º Curso de Iniciação em Modelismo Naval está aberto a todos os interessados mediante uma inscrição no valor de 25 euros e o pagamento de uma mensalidade de 25 euros ( valor total 125 euros).
Solicita-se que formalizem o eventual interesse em participar na actividade através de um e-mail para carlosmontalvao@gmail.com, com conhecimento para ecomuseu@cm-seixal.pt ,indicando contactos ( nome, morada, telefones…) e a experiência em modelismo.
Podem obter mais informações sobre o Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal, os objectivos e o programa do curso bem como a canoa da picada em:
http://cursos-modelismo-ecomuseu.blogspot.com/
http://cursos-modelismo-ecomuseu-programa.blogspot.com/
http://cursos-modelismo-ecomuseu-canoa.blogspot.com/
Deixo-vos um abraço
Carlos Montalvão
Peço a vossa atenção e ajuda na divulgação do 1º Curso de Iniciação em Modelismo Naval com inÃcio a 1 de Março na oficina do Núcleo Naval da Arrentela do Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal.
Trata-se de um programa formativo, integrado nas actividades do Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal, que terá a duração de 102h00 (inÃcio 1 de Março final previsto a 13 de Junho), que inclui um programa teórico sobre navios e construção naval e uma vertente prática em que cada participante irá construir um modelo de uma canoa da picada à escala 1/25.
As sessões de trabalho irão decorrer em regime pós-laboral nas manhãs de sábado e nas noites de quarta-feira.
As ferramentas e os materiais para a construção dos modelos são fornecidas pelo Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal.
Por razões operacionais, nesta fase das actividades o número de participantes não irá ultrapassar os seis elementos.
O 1º Curso de Iniciação em Modelismo Naval está aberto a todos os interessados mediante uma inscrição no valor de 25 euros e o pagamento de uma mensalidade de 25 euros ( valor total 125 euros).
Solicita-se que formalizem o eventual interesse em participar na actividade através de um e-mail para carlosmontalvao@gmail.com, com conhecimento para ecomuseu@cm-seixal.pt ,indicando contactos ( nome, morada, telefones…) e a experiência em modelismo.
Podem obter mais informações sobre o Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal, os objectivos e o programa do curso bem como a canoa da picada em:
http://cursos-modelismo-ecomuseu.blogspot.com/
http://cursos-modelismo-ecomuseu-programa.blogspot.com/
http://cursos-modelismo-ecomuseu-canoa.blogspot.com/
Deixo-vos um abraço
Carlos Montalvão
Vendo o meu rig de mergulho todo
Boas pessoal
Venho por este meio anunciar a venda do meu rig completo de mergulho.
O meu equipamento é na sua mairia da seac-sub e da tusa, tendo um spool da diverite.
Mais inf podem contactar-m para o 913596116 ou para bullmastiff19@hotmail.com q tb serve d messenger.
Abraços
Venho por este meio anunciar a venda do meu rig completo de mergulho.
O meu equipamento é na sua mairia da seac-sub e da tusa, tendo um spool da diverite.
Mais inf podem contactar-m para o 913596116 ou para bullmastiff19@hotmail.com q tb serve d messenger.
Abraços
FOR SALE : M/L ScubaPro X-Tek BCD w/Rec-Tek Wing
For Sale
M/L ScubaPro X-Tek BCD w/Rec-Tek Wing
3" Wenoka Squeeze Lock Knife, Blunt
Used three times since purchase
Will email pictures on request
Price: $350 USD (o.b.o.) + shipping
Please call Adam
403-381-8476 (H)
403-360-5457 (W)
*Also have Aqualung Titan Regulator w/Glacia 2nd stage and US Divers Octopus and Dive Rite NiTek Computer for sale
*Will sell all items as a package, please inquire
M/L ScubaPro X-Tek BCD w/Rec-Tek Wing
3" Wenoka Squeeze Lock Knife, Blunt
Used three times since purchase
Will email pictures on request
Price: $350 USD (o.b.o.) + shipping
Please call Adam
403-381-8476 (H)
403-360-5457 (W)
*Also have Aqualung Titan Regulator w/Glacia 2nd stage and US Divers Octopus and Dive Rite NiTek Computer for sale
*Will sell all items as a package, please inquire
Categories: ScubaBoard
Hello all! Glad to be hear.
Hi,
Jim Walsh from TN. Looking at getting a rebreather, dolphin most likely as my funds and level of expected use is limited. Been diving for 20 years. NAVY Diver since 1991. Pushing paper currently but love to rec dive. I have ratings from SSI, NAUI, PADI, ADC.
Jim Walsh from TN. Looking at getting a rebreather, dolphin most likely as my funds and level of expected use is limited. Been diving for 20 years. NAVY Diver since 1991. Pushing paper currently but love to rec dive. I have ratings from SSI, NAUI, PADI, ADC.
Categories: Tech
PADI OWSI Course in Vancouver, WA February 2009
PADI OWSI Course
February 2009
Seven Seas Scuba
www.sevenseasscuba.com
Seven Seas Scuba, a PADI 5-Star IDC Facility located in Vancouver, WA, is hosting a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) course in February 2009. Specific dates are: February 6 (evening meet and greet/orientation), 7-8 (all day), and 13-16 (all day). Course details including pricing and prerequisites for attending can be found online here.
[Divemasters seeking to become OWSIs, we are offering an Assistant Instructor course to be completed prior to this OWSI course (Jan. 24-31). Please contact us for more details].
Please direct questions to Jon Daane, General Manger, at 360.260.9969 or by email at info@sevenseasscuba.com.
February 2009
Seven Seas Scuba
www.sevenseasscuba.com
Seven Seas Scuba, a PADI 5-Star IDC Facility located in Vancouver, WA, is hosting a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) course in February 2009. Specific dates are: February 6 (evening meet and greet/orientation), 7-8 (all day), and 13-16 (all day). Course details including pricing and prerequisites for attending can be found online here.
[Divemasters seeking to become OWSIs, we are offering an Assistant Instructor course to be completed prior to this OWSI course (Jan. 24-31). Please contact us for more details].
Please direct questions to Jon Daane, General Manger, at 360.260.9969 or by email at info@sevenseasscuba.com.
Categories: ScubaBoard
FS: SeaQuest Pro QD XL
2007 XL SeaQuest Pro QD with Air Source 2. Sure Lock weight system. This BC is in perfect condition, I take very good care of my equipt. Rinsed after every dive. Never in saltwater. $300.00 plus shipping.
Categories: ScubaBoard
Guernica - Obra Prima de Picasso
Guernica 3D
A não perder por quem gosta de Picasso, do seu fabuloso quadro "Guernica" que se encontra exposto em Madrid no Museu "Rainha Sofia"...
Depois deste pequeno filme, senão se compreendia a arte de Picasso, tudo parece mais claro.
A não perder por quem gosta de Picasso, do seu fabuloso quadro "Guernica" que se encontra exposto em Madrid no Museu "Rainha Sofia"...
Depois deste pequeno filme, senão se compreendia a arte de Picasso, tudo parece mais claro.
:depressed: Help with a Sea Doo Scooter
Hello!
I am new to Scubaboard but have a problem. I have a seadoo scooter which keeps cutting out. I read the good ol manual which comes with the scooter, it doesn't help. It tells me that the scooter does this because it has a safety switch which automatically shuts off the scooter if it hits something or something is stuck in the motor to prevent further issues. It says to wait and it should automatically restart with no other problems. There is nothing physically wrong with the scooter not that I can see but the scooter will run then turn off within 20 seconds, I have turned the scooter off as well as removed the battery for some time, recharged it and put it back in still the same issue.
Does any one have any suggestions on how to rectify this scooter problem or have come across this issues before? Or maybe at least point me in the right direction...
I am new to Scubaboard but have a problem. I have a seadoo scooter which keeps cutting out. I read the good ol manual which comes with the scooter, it doesn't help. It tells me that the scooter does this because it has a safety switch which automatically shuts off the scooter if it hits something or something is stuck in the motor to prevent further issues. It says to wait and it should automatically restart with no other problems. There is nothing physically wrong with the scooter not that I can see but the scooter will run then turn off within 20 seconds, I have turned the scooter off as well as removed the battery for some time, recharged it and put it back in still the same issue.
Does any one have any suggestions on how to rectify this scooter problem or have come across this issues before? Or maybe at least point me in the right direction...
Categories: ScubaBoard
Aloha!
I just found out about Scuba Board when I was down at the beach talking to some divers. I don't dive that much but I dig it and I know some super cool divers! Just saying hello and Aloha ... I'll be checking out the Hawaii section a lot.
Categories: ScubaBoard
My mistake in buying online
So, after reading a lot of threads and reviews and having experienced Sherwood regulators in my OW class, certification dives, on a charter boat in Cozumel, and then renting a few times, I bought a Sherwood regulator package off of LeisurePro. The price was good and I had some post-holiday money to spend.
The package arrived today and I realized what an idiot I am. :shakehead: I don't have the tools to assemble the octo and the SPG into the first stage. Is this something I should take it to an LDS for? I don't see them being thrilled to service my regs since I obviously bought it online, even if they can charge me for the service.
Advice? Thanks
The package arrived today and I realized what an idiot I am. :shakehead: I don't have the tools to assemble the octo and the SPG into the first stage. Is this something I should take it to an LDS for? I don't see them being thrilled to service my regs since I obviously bought it online, even if they can charge me for the service.
Advice? Thanks
Categories: ScubaBoard
Inspiration Classic For Sale
Inspiration Classic For Sale
Purchased January 2005, One owner from new
Large harness & large lungs
ADV & Flowstop
New Coaxial wiring loom and cells.
Both cylinders in test till May 2011
All original AP tools included (inter-stage pressure gauge, cell removal tool, cell O2 sensor connector)
Basic set of spares – batteries, scrims, O rings etc.
Unit is completely standard and un-messed with and has performed faultlessly for the 4 years I have owned it.
It is excellent condition apart from usual scratches to yellow cover.
First offer over £2500 secures.
Unit is located in Manchester
Buyer to collect or meet in UK, or arrange shipping etc if required outside UK
For further information please PM me or call 07787 887102
Cheers
Ian H
Purchased January 2005, One owner from new
Large harness & large lungs
ADV & Flowstop
New Coaxial wiring loom and cells.
Both cylinders in test till May 2011
All original AP tools included (inter-stage pressure gauge, cell removal tool, cell O2 sensor connector)
Basic set of spares – batteries, scrims, O rings etc.
Unit is completely standard and un-messed with and has performed faultlessly for the 4 years I have owned it.
It is excellent condition apart from usual scratches to yellow cover.
First offer over £2500 secures.
Unit is located in Manchester
Buyer to collect or meet in UK, or arrange shipping etc if required outside UK
For further information please PM me or call 07787 887102
Cheers
Ian H
Categories: Tech
