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The 12th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2023 is accepting entries today through November 30, 2023 – With the Largest Prize Value Ever
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Ocean Art 2023 Competition Announced

Ocean Art 2023 Underwater Photo Competition Announced
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The 12th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2023 is accepting entries today through November 30, 2023 – With the Largest Prize Value Ever

Los Angeles – September 17, 2023 08:00 AM PST – The Underwater Photography Guide is delighted to announce that it is accepting entries for the 2023 edition of the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition – the 12th annual Ocean Art competition!

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Ocean Art Contest Announces the World's Best Underwater Photographs
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Ocean Art 2023 Winners Announced

Ocean Art 2023 Winners Announced
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Ocean Art Contest Announces the World's Best Underwater Photographs

12th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest Winners Announced 

Ocean Art Contest Announces the World’s Best Underwater Photography 

 

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Coral Seeding - Synergies in Technology and Application to Restore Coral Reefs in the Caribbean

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The Caribbean's once-vibrant coral reefs are currently facing a crisis, confronting a barrage of rapid and distressing ecosystem changes. This catastrophe is characterized by mass bleaching which is a consequence of rising water temperatures, and large-scale die-offs caused by the devastating Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD). These profound ecological shifts are not merely confined to the underwater realm; they resonate ashore, impacting coastal communities that have long relied on these vibrant reefs for their economic sustenance and critical coastal protection.

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Return of Dive Industry Legend Peter Hughes to Anthony's Keys Resort Marks a Milestone in Resort's History

Dive Legend, Peter Hughes' Return to Anthony's Keys Resort

Return of Dive Industry Legend Peter Hughes to Anthony's Keys Resort Marks a Milestone in Resort's History

Exciting news from Anthony's Keys Resort! Peter Hughes, a highly respected figure in the diving industry, known for his extensive experience and contributions to the world of diving is returning to Anthony's Key Resort (AKR). His consulting role will bring valuable insights and expertise to the resort and its diving operations. This will lead to improvements and innovations in the resort's diving programs and services. It's great to see such an experienced professional continuing to make a positive impact on the diving community.

 

 

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Chino Mendoza , is an avid diver and underwater photographer and tries to go everytime he can.  He is based in Manila which is a few hours Anilao which is the “critter capital of the Philippines”  He likes to shoot macro and his favorite subjects are nudibranchs and frogfishes.

Get in touch with him via email at lorenzo@bluewaterphotostore.com

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Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire aids to strengthen coral species using selective breeding and assisted fertilization on Bonaire's coral reefs
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Safeguarding the Genetic Diversity of Bonaire’s Coral Reefs

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Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire aids to strengthen coral species using selective breeding and assisted fertilization on Bonaire's coral reefs

Safeguarding the Genetic Diversity of Bonaire’s Coral Reefs

Press Release from Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire
September 18, 2023

 

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By Mark Strickland

Farewell to Stan Waterman

Farewell to Stan Waterman
Mark Strickland

The diving and underwater imaging communities have lost an iconic and greatly loved personality with the recent passing of Stan Waterman at the age of 100.  Growing up in New Jersey and spending his summers in Delaware and Maine, becoming one of the world’s most revered underwater filmmakers was not an obvious career path for young Stan, although he did gain an appreciation for the underwater world when trying out his first facemask in Florida at age 11.  After serving in the US Navy during WWII and graduating from Dartmouth where he studied English under renowned poet Robert Fros

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Mark Strickland is the friendly store manager at Bluewater Photo.  Be sure to give him a call if you have any questions. His life-long interest in the sea has included over 10,000 dives and careers as lifeguard, boat captain and scuba instructor. His passion for underwater photography has led him to many top dive locales, including Virgin Islands, Australia, and Thailand, where he spent 17 years as Cruise Director on a series of live-aboards. www.markstrickland.com

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How the Lahaina dive community has been affected and what we can do to support
By Jenna Szerlag

How to Support the Maui Dive Community

How to Support the Maui Dive Community
Jenna Szerlag
How the Lahaina dive community has been affected and what we can do to support

A Message from the Editor: Underwater Photography Guide editor, Jenna Szerlag, is an active Maui diver and Resident. We are publishing this statement to help educate divers on what they can do to help the Maui dive community in light of the August 8 tragedy.  

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

As a long-time Hawaii resident, Jenna moved to Maui in 2002 to pursue her interest in diving. Discovering the beauty of the islands and the desire to show it to the world led Jenna into her passion for nature photography. She pursued her education by attending hands-on workshops and conferences with respected educators mastering the camera topside before taking her photography underwater.  

Jenna is a certified Hawaii Marine Naturalist and enjoys travel and adventure. Her images have been published in Forbes Magazine, Travel and Leisure, calendars and several other publications. She has been a professional contributor for Pacific Stock since 2012, the largest worldwide curated stock photography agency exclusive to the Hawaii and Asia Pacific Regions. You can find her images at www.jennaszerlag.com and on Instagram @seaofphotos.

 

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World-renowned underwater photographer, Mike Bartick has recently released his new eBook, The World of Black Water.
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The Amazing and Unique Underwater World of Blackwater Diving

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World-renowned underwater photographer, Mike Bartick has recently released his new eBook, The World of Black Water.

The greatest migration of any animals on our planet happens every night in the form of Zooplankton rising from the depths towards the surface, where divers can meet and enjoy the weird, exotic, and wonderful creatures that appear.  The World of Blackwater is an e-Book that is the first of its kind. In it, we show a unique hidden world on our planet and learn about exotic creatures and contemplate what it must be like to drift with them in the open ocean at night.

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Bluewater Photo introduces a new brand of anodized aluminum housing
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Marelux Underwater Housings: A New Brand at Bluewater Photo

Marelux Underwater Housings: A New Brand at Bluewater Photo
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Bluewater Photo introduces a new brand of anodized aluminum housing

Marelux underwater housings are the newest housings to hit the market, and they're competing with established high-end brands. Marelux housings are made from high-quality anodized aluminum, which means they can withstand even the harshest conditions.

But what makes them stand out is their focus on affordability, ingenuity and design. They're quickly establishing themselves in the underwater housings market as a viable option for underwater photographers. 

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The Ocean Decade Exhibition: Transforming the image of the ocean to raise awareness about its importance and inspire action through creativity
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The Ocean Decade Exhibition

The Ocean Decade Exhibition
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The Ocean Decade Exhibition: Transforming the image of the ocean to raise awareness about its importance and inspire action through creativity

PARIS, FRANCE (June 28, 2021) – The Ocean Agency together with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Adobe, HP Inc. and other key partners announced the official launch of the Ocean Decade Exhibition – a global exhibition of creativity that aims to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean and inspire greater ocean knowledge and conservation during the pivotal UN Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 (the Ocean Decade). 

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