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Stomach of Beached Whale Found in Washington State full of Rubbish

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10 years ago

October 10, 2013

A grey whale that had stranded on Arroyo Beach in Washington state’s Puget Sound and later died a mile south of Fauntleroy was discovered to have a stomach full of trash, including sweat pants, surgical gloves, a golf ball, small towels and dozens of plastic bags and bits of plastic.

The cause of the whale’s death is still being investigated, and it will be determined whether the refuse in its stomach played a role in its death. The contents indicate to scientists that the whale fed in Puget Sound’s industrial waters, but it is not thought to belong to the local population of grey whales that regularly appear in Puget Sound.

Source: www.aquaviews.net

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Jeff chats to… Christopher Bartlett, MD of Indigo Safaris, about scuba diving and safaris in Africa (5 of 5)

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21 hours ago

June 2, 2023

Jeff Goodman

In the last in this exclusive series of five videos, Jeff Goodman, Scubaverse Editor-at-Large, chats to Christopher Bartlett, Managing Director of Indigo Safaris, about their diving and wildlife adventures, and four of their top destinations. In this episode Christopher talks about Africa.

For more information, please visit www.indigosafaris.com

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PADI makes a splash at Palma International Boat Show

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2 days ago

June 1, 2023

Team Scubaverse

PADI created a buzz at the recent Palma International Boat Show in Mallorca where a real-life PADI branded mermaid engaged exhibitors and guests to showcase their PADI Open Water Diver and PADI Mermaid Courses.

The Palma International Boat Show, a prominent event in the yachting and boating industry, witnessed an impressive gathering of 271 participating companies, alongside a stunning display of 252 boats at sea. Drawing an enthusiastic audience, more than 32,000 people attended the show, setting the stage for PADI to captivate a diverse range of individuals with their mesmerising mermaid concept.

Over the course of two days, the enchanting mermaid made an eye-catching appearance, gracefully circulating among attendees while distributing flyers highlighting the PADI courses. As the summer season approaches, this interactive approach aimed to create awareness and generate interest in PADI’s Open Water Diver and PADI Mermaid courses, inviting water enthusiasts of all ages to explore the wonders of the underwater world.

“Our presence at the Palma International Boat Show allowed us to engage with a wide range of yachting and water sports enthusiasts,” said Josep Lluís Massuet, PADI EMEA Regional Manager, Spain.

“By featuring our PADI branded mermaid, we aimed to capture attention, spark curiosity, and promote our courses that empower individuals to begin their underwater adventures, explore and save the ocean.”

The PADI branded mermaid at the Palma International Boat Show served as a symbol of adventure and environmental stewardship, embodying PADI’s commitment to seek adventure and save the ocean.

For more from PADI, please visit www.padi.com