Effects of methane seepage less than ocean absorption of carbon dioxide
by DiveSSI - 24th May 2017
International researchers investigate gas emissions in Arctic
Large quantities of the greenhouse gas methane are trapped in the Arctic seabe...
Large quantities of the greenhouse gas methane are trapped in the Arctic seabe...
Diving in the Grüblsee
by DiveSSI - 4th May 2017
A very special lake in the Alps
Today, we present a very special “lake”. In winter, it serves as a water storage for snow cannons; and...
Today, we present a very special “lake”. In winter, it serves as a water storage for snow cannons; and...
Japan seeking to get whaling ban overturned
by DiveSSI - 8th February 2017
Representatives dispatched to persuade other countries to support them
The Japanese government is doing everything it can to overturn the ban...
The Japanese government is doing everything it can to overturn the ban...
Earthquake gives rise to methane seepage at seafloor
by DiveSSI - 20th December 2016
Researchers publish findings after studying aftermath of 2010 earthquake in Chile
Most severe earthquakes take place beneath the seafloor....
Most severe earthquakes take place beneath the seafloor....
Tagged tuna sends data from Ireland
by DiveSSI - 15th March 2019
33 days of invaluable knowledge about bluefin tuna
Last year, marine scientists succeeded in providing a 250 kg bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus -...
Last year, marine scientists succeeded in providing a 250 kg bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus -...
Dive Site of the Month
by DiveSSI - 7th March 2019
On the eastern shores of the Mediterranean, you have the opportunity to experience a shark phenomenon currently happening and being researched b...
Iceland wants to kill more than 2,000 whales in the next few years
by DiveSSI - 25th February 2019
Icelandic whale meat probably intended for the Japanese market
The Icelandic Minister of Fisheries granted a permit to continue whaling on 19 F...
The Icelandic Minister of Fisheries granted a permit to continue whaling on 19 F...
Coral Heros – Coral Reef Ecology for Kids!
by DiveSSI - 21st February 2019
The new educational kids comic Coral Heros by awarded illustrator Bernhard Speh and SECORE International is published! Coral Heroes takes its reader...
Atlantic: new findings on deep water formation and ocean currents
by DiveSSI - 14th February 2019
Long-term observations contradict previous views
The subpolar North Atlantic plays a crucial role in global ocean circulation. By near-surface ...
The subpolar North Atlantic plays a crucial role in global ocean circulation. By near-surface ...
Biologists discover deep-sea fish in extremely low-oxygen regions
by DiveSSI - 13th February 2019
Researchers do not know how the animals survive there
Animals need oxygen to live. Now marine biologists have discovered a large number of fish...
Animals need oxygen to live. Now marine biologists have discovered a large number of fish...
Underwater robot unlocks secrets of the “Sweet Lake”
by DiveSSI - 18th January 2019
A burial mound at the bottom of the lake
The "Sweet Lake" (Süße See)in Saxony-Anhalt (Germany) is a real treasure chest for underwater archae...
The "Sweet Lake" (Süße See)in Saxony-Anhalt (Germany) is a real treasure chest for underwater archae...
The long term memory of the Pacific Ocean
by DiveSSI - 12th January 2019
Cold periods still take place in the deep Pacific
The sea has a long memory. When the water in the deep Pacific Ocean has seen sunlight the las...
The sea has a long memory. When the water in the deep Pacific Ocean has seen sunlight the las...
Australia: Less sharks in Queensland
by DiveSSI - 10th January 2019
Decreasing stock since 50 years
According to an analysis of the data from the Queensland Shark Control Program, the decline in coastal sharks i...
According to an analysis of the data from the Queensland Shark Control Program, the decline in coastal sharks i...
Deep Sea: Five new species of sea slugs discovered
by DiveSSI - 8th January 2019
The deep sea is still full of secrets
A group of sea slugs – nudibranchs - are colourful, fascinating creatures. They come in a variety of br...
A group of sea slugs – nudibranchs - are colourful, fascinating creatures. They come in a variety of br...
Hawaii: How does an eel get into the nose of a seal?
by DiveSSI - 11th December 2018
Eals in Seals: Researchers are puzzled
Monk seals with eels in their noses have been observed several times in recent years on the Hawaiian Isl...
Monk seals with eels in their noses have been observed several times in recent years on the Hawaiian Isl...
Lake Baikal: Ice Diving
by DiveSSI - 5th December 2018
Cold as ice and yet so hot!
Lake Baikal is one of the largest waterbodies in the world. Super clean water. Almost unbelievable is the fact that...
Lake Baikal is one of the largest waterbodies in the world. Super clean water. Almost unbelievable is the fact that...
Russia forbids catches of orcas and belugas
by DiveSSI - 26th November 2018
Captured whales were sold to dolphinariums
Russia is the only country that catches orcas and belugas for the “dolphinarium industry”. Now t...
Russia is the only country that catches orcas and belugas for the “dolphinarium industry”. Now t...
Deep-sea shark as bycatch
by DiveSSI - 25th November 2018
Fisheries rules for deep-sea fish are inadequate
The EU fisheries ministers have regulated deep-sea fishing for the years 2019 and 2020. For mo...
The EU fisheries ministers have regulated deep-sea fishing for the years 2019 and 2020. For mo...
New Red List: Hope for whales
by DiveSSI - 16th November 2018
Overfishing: Diverse fish species threatened
Nature protection measures have given new hope to fin whales, according to the update of the IUCN ...
Nature protection measures have given new hope to fin whales, according to the update of the IUCN ...
Pacific coral reef keeps recovering from coral bleaching
by DiveSSI - 2nd November 2018
Researchers prove historical bleaching events
As climate change causes ocean temperatures to rise, coral reefs experience coral bleaching world...
As climate change causes ocean temperatures to rise, coral reefs experience coral bleaching world...
A new Jurassic pyncnodontiform fish
by DiveSSI - 31st October 2018
150 million year old fossil with teeth like a piranha
In the approximately 150 million year old limescale in the quarry Ettling a sensational n...
In the approximately 150 million year old limescale in the quarry Ettling a sensational n...
Mermaid Kat: Posing next to wild crocodiles
by DiveSSI - 26th October 2018
A very special UW shooting in Mexico
Photographing crocodiles has become popular among many underwater photographers in recent years - but taki...
Photographing crocodiles has become popular among many underwater photographers in recent years - but taki...
Headless chicken monster filmed for the second time
by DiveSSI - 23rd October 2018
Enypniastes eximia - a bizarre sea cucumber, a creature of the deep sea
Researchers from the Australian Antarctic Division have developed a new...
Researchers from the Australian Antarctic Division have developed a new...
Great Pacific Garbage Patch: Cleaning project starts
by DiveSSI - 22nd October 2018
Cleaning system takes up work
In the beginning of October 2018, the "System 001" of “The Ocean Cleanup” system started its final leg on its...
In the beginning of October 2018, the "System 001" of “The Ocean Cleanup” system started its final leg on its...
Feed additions in aquaculture damage lobster
by DiveSSI - 19th October 2018
Sea lice treatment has serious side effects
Teflubenzuron is added to the feed of farmed salmon in some cases to treat sea lice infestation. Th...
Teflubenzuron is added to the feed of farmed salmon in some cases to treat sea lice infestation. Th...
Virtual dive into the Baltic Sea
by DiveSSI - 8th October 2018
NABU presents "OstseeLIFE" - a 360-degree virtual world
The Baltic Sea is Germany's No.1 holiday destination. Statistics say roundabout 6.5 mil...
The Baltic Sea is Germany's No.1 holiday destination. Statistics say roundabout 6.5 mil...
NABU exits certification process for New Zealand Hoki
by DiveSSI - 5th October 2018
MSC seal of approval continues to lose credibility
NABU and NABU International Conservation Foundation announced their withdrawal from the Mari...
NABU and NABU International Conservation Foundation announced their withdrawal from the Mari...
Deep-sea mining: Research on risks and ecological consequences
by DiveSSI - 3rd October 2018
“Mining Impact: Phase 2 of the project started in Brussels
There are still no mining licenses for the deep-sea outside national economic zone...
There are still no mining licenses for the deep-sea outside national economic zone...
Brazil: Researchers discover unknown reef fish
by DiveSSI - 2nd October 2018
Divers where so captivated - they didn’t notice sixgill shark hovering above them
Named for Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, ...
Named for Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, ...
Big mouth under water
by DiveSSI - 26th September 2018
Researchers film rare Pelican eel
From September 14 to October 1, 2018, the US research vessel E / V Nautilus is exploring ten seamounts within...
From September 14 to October 1, 2018, the US research vessel E / V Nautilus is exploring ten seamounts within...
Japan fails, whales benefit
by DiveSSI - 17th September 2018
Whaling ban remains
At the meeting of the International Whaling Commission on September, 14th 2018, Japan's application for "sustainable whalin...
At the meeting of the International Whaling Commission on September, 14th 2018, Japan's application for "sustainable whalin...
Underwater robot tracks poisonous algae in Lake Erie
by DiveSSI - 6th September 2018
Autonomous systems should help in the prediction of algal blooms
Microcystin is a toxin that can cause skin reactions, stomach problems and eve...
Microcystin is a toxin that can cause skin reactions, stomach problems and eve...
„Measuring Fever“ in the Arctic
by DiveSSI - 4th September 2018
Two-month expedition into the Laptev Sea started
Recently, the Russian research icebreaker "AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV" came to Kiel on a special mis...
Recently, the Russian research icebreaker "AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV" came to Kiel on a special mis...
Body painting for the protection of the oceans
by DiveSSI - 28th August 2018
"Reefcalendar - The Show" shows a living picture in record size
Together with professional singers and dancers, the largest 3D body painting pi...
Together with professional singers and dancers, the largest 3D body painting pi...
Marine litter in remote regions
by DiveSSI - 25th August 2018
Scientists show impressive effects on the marine ecosystem
The Easter Island in the South Pacific is one of the most remote regions of the eart...
The Easter Island in the South Pacific is one of the most remote regions of the eart...
Greenland: Depth of meltwater input affects plankton bloom
by DiveSSI - 22nd August 2018
Complex connection between glacier melt and nutrient input
The unusual timing of heavy summery plankton blooms off the shores of Greenland sugg...
The unusual timing of heavy summery plankton blooms off the shores of Greenland sugg...
Art under water in the Gulf of Mexico
by DiveSSI - 8th August 2018
The first underwater museum in the USA opened off the coast of Florida
In late June 2018, a submarine sculpture park was opened in Florida. The...
In late June 2018, a submarine sculpture park was opened in Florida. The...
Shark nets on the beaches of South Africa have been removed
by DiveSSI - 30th July 2018
Death traps for sharks, dolphins, rays and turtles
Since July 26, 2018, there are no more shark nets on beaches in South Africa. The reason for...
Since July 26, 2018, there are no more shark nets on beaches in South Africa. The reason for...
New IUCN report on deep-sea mining
by DiveSSI - 23rd July 2018
Previous regulations for the protection of the deep sea are inadequate
The new deep-sea mining regulations which are under development at the I...
The new deep-sea mining regulations which are under development at the I...
Exterminate rats to strengthen coral reefs
by DiveSSI - 13th July 2018
Coral reefs around rat-free islands are more productive
Rat control should be seen as an urgent priority on many remote tropical islands to pro...
Rat control should be seen as an urgent priority on many remote tropical islands to pro...
Icelandic whalers kill blue whale
by DiveSSI - 12th July 2018
Whale protectors speak of environmental crime
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Organization (WDC) is alarmed by photographs documenting the c...
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Organization (WDC) is alarmed by photographs documenting the c...
Krill fishing industry retreats from parts of the Antarctic
by DiveSSI - 11th July 2018
Industry Association supports marine sanctuary in the Weddell Sea
The krill industry will stop fishing in large parts of the ecologically sensi...
The krill industry will stop fishing in large parts of the ecologically sensi...
Polar Regions: Hotspots of Species Genesis
by DiveSSI - 5th July 2018
Not warm coral reefs but icy polar seas are centres of species development for marine fishes
Warm tropical coastal seas are home to up to...
Warm tropical coastal seas are home to up to...
How to be safe when making sea dives
by DiveSSI - 29th June 2018
The United Kingdom - various opportunities for sea diving
Summertime has finally arrived in the northern hemisphere which now provides the opportu...
Hope for the second largest reef on earth
by DiveSSI - 28th June 2018
IUCN removes Belize Barrier Reef from List of Endangered World Heritage Sites
The Belize Barrier Reef, the world's second largest coral reef sy...
The Belize Barrier Reef, the world's second largest coral reef sy...
Wild living whales at audiometry
by DiveSSI - 27th June 2018
Beluga whales are more sensitive than previously thought
Scientists have carried out the first audiometry (listening tests) on a wild living po...
Scientists have carried out the first audiometry (listening tests) on a wild living po...
Dive destination Grenada
by DiveSSI - 26th June 2018
Under water highlights are a number of wrecks and a sculpture park
The Caribbean Sea around Grenada offers just about everything that makes scu...
The Caribbean Sea around Grenada offers just about everything that makes scu...
Controversy in Catalonia due to the lucrative coral fishing
by DiveSSI - 22nd June 2018
The flow of money
Often there are pure economic arguments that prevent rational decisions followed by consequences which are no longer understa...
Often there are pure economic arguments that prevent rational decisions followed by consequences which are no longer understa...
