In the depths of the Great Barrier Reef
by DiveSSI - 15th April 2019
Deep reefs are full of life
Scientists have looked into the depths of the Great Barrier Reef and documented that they are full of life. They ca...
Scientists have looked into the depths of the Great Barrier Reef and documented that they are full of life. They ca...
The open seas needs large protected areas
by DiveSSI - 8th April 2019
UN negotiates offshore protection in New York
How is it possible that a network of protected areas can protect at least 30 percent of the world...
How is it possible that a network of protected areas can protect at least 30 percent of the world...
Right Whale in Distress: New Report on the Threat of the North Atlantic Right Whale
by DiveSSI - 4th April 2019
Stock of the North Atlantic Right Whale has shrunk to 411 copies
The North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is a critically endangere...
The North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is a critically endangere...
Sylt: NABU files EU complaint against offshore wind farm
by DiveSSI - 2nd April 2019
Immediate protection measures for seabirds urgently needed
NABU has formally filed a complaint at the European Commission against the Federal R...
NABU has formally filed a complaint at the European Commission against the Federal R...
New Hand Signal for Divers: The P for Plastic
by DiveSSI - 20th March 2019
Did you know that there is a new hand signal in the diving world? A group of Dutch divers, diving companies and the Plastic Soup Foundation in...
Recognition of the SSI Lifeguard Program
by DiveSSI - 19th March 2019
The SSI Lifeguard Program was proudly certified by the German Association for Pool and Swimming Operations. From March 01, 2019 the SSI Lifegua...
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 -...
Maldives: German Maritime Museum supports the reintroduction of coral
by DiveSSI - 6th March 2019
Training of Maldivians to become "Coral gardeners"
From March 9 to 24, 2019, the German Maritime Museum Stralsund is again undertaking a projec...
From March 9 to 24, 2019, the German Maritime Museum Stralsund is again undertaking a projec...
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...
The Gili Islands –Rising from the Ashes
by DiveSSI - 20th February 2019
Most visitors are divers
2018 was a devastating year of natural disasters in Indonesia. One of those disasters was the Gili Islands being hit by an e...
Corals light the way to a healthy partnership
by DiveSSI - 19th February 2019
Fluorescent light attracts microalgae
Corals know how to attract good company. A research study has shown that corals provide a tantalizing flu...
Corals know how to attract good company. A research study has shown that corals provide a tantalizing flu...
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...
Florida Keys: new “Connect & Protect” campaign
by DiveSSI - 11th February 2019
Florida Keys & Key West focus on tourism
The Florida Keys & Key West Tourism Office is showing visitors the new "Connect & Protect" cam...
Ammunition in the Baltic Sea: monitoring, recovering or leaving behind?
by DiveSSI - 8th February 2019
Researchers provide instructions and decision aids
The Baltic Sea contains a dark legacy of ca. 50 000 tons of dumped chemical warfare agents (CWA)...
California: Whales always return to sonar testing areas
by DiveSSI - 7th February 2019
Sonar free areas poor in food
Using data from underwater robots, scientists have discovered that beaked whales prefer to feed within parts of a...
Using data from underwater robots, scientists have discovered that beaked whales prefer to feed within parts of a...
Remote coral reefs are doing better
by DiveSSI - 2nd February 2019
NOAA studied US coral reefs in the Pacific
Coral reefs in remote, uninhabited areas of the Pacific are generally in good condition. They ...
Coral reefs in remote, uninhabited areas of the Pacific are generally in good condition. They ...
A new tool for investigation and rescue of coral reefs
by DiveSSI - 17th January 2019
Web-based application improves data evaluation and availability
Coral reefs are as vulnerable as they are beautiful. Climate change heats the s...
Coral reefs are as vulnerable as they are beautiful. Climate change heats the s...
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...
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...
Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission
by DiveSSI - 20th December 2018
Japan returns to commercial whaling
Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission (IWC). This is reported by Japanese media. Previously...
Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission (IWC). This is reported by Japanese media. Previously...
Healthy reefs “sound good” for coral larvae
by DiveSSI - 18th December 2018
Soundscape plays a role in the settlement of corals
In the larval stage corals drift freely in the sea - but once the larva has settled down, i...
In the larval stage corals drift freely in the sea - but once the larva has settled down, i...
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...
Visual Markers: Brightly coloured coral reef butterflyfishes
by DiveSSI - 10th December 2018
Researchers have solved the mystery of the colour patterns of reef fish
Scientists have now discovered why some closely related species of a le...
Scientists have now discovered why some closely related species of a le...
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...
Live-Feed: Follow the autumn-migration of the humpback whales
by DiveSSI - 4th December 2018
Whales from the Barents Sea are heading towards the Caribbean
The humpback whales have started their autumn-migration, but where are they headi...
The humpback whales have started their autumn-migration, but where are they headi...
“Zombie” shrimps with innovative strategy against predators
by DiveSSI - 1st December 2018
Playing dead to avoid being eaten
Exploring the depths of the Gulf of California with a UW robot, the researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium ...
Exploring the depths of the Gulf of California with a UW robot, the researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium ...
Great Barrier Reef: Researchers want to breed and colonize coral larvae
by DiveSSI - 30th November 2018
Coral breeding and rehabilitation in large-scale trial
A team of researchers from TU Delft, Van Oord and the Australian National Science Agency...
A team of researchers from TU Delft, Van Oord and the Australian National Science Agency...
Ocean acidification: Experiment proves disturbance of the food web under high CO2 conditions
by DiveSSI - 28th November 2018
Ocean acidification stimulates mass development of toxic algae
If carbon dioxide levels continue to increase in the atmosphere and consequently...
If carbon dioxide levels continue to increase in the atmosphere and consequently...
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...
Global warming: “Robust” corals are better prepared
by DiveSSI - 6th November 2018
Advantage for Brain corals & Co.
A new study has shown that "robust" reef-building corals are the only known organisms in the animal kingdo...
A new study has shown that "robust" reef-building corals are the only known organisms in the animal kingdo...
Plastic litter in the sea: Fundamental changes necessary
by DiveSSI - 5th November 2018
Experts discuss the EU ban on disposable plastic
The EU wants to ban disposable products such as drinking straws or ear swabs. The plastic wast...
The EU wants to ban disposable products such as drinking straws or ear swabs. The plastic wast...
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...
Weddell Sea: Icy gem in the Southern Ocean
by DiveSSI - 1st November 2018
Weddell Sea Sanctuary: The largest marine reserve in the world is to be created
In the Southern Ocean, north of the Antarctic, the largest mari...
In the Southern Ocean, north of the Antarctic, the largest mari...
Coral bleaching put reef fish on a diet
by DiveSSI - 27th October 2018
Unilateral diet changes the behaviour of butterfly fish
The research team spent over 600 hours underwater observing butterfly fish for two years. I...
The research team spent over 600 hours underwater observing butterfly fish for two years. I...
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...
Yummy – seasoning with plastic …
by DiveSSI - 24th October 2018
More than 90% of the salt brands worldwide contain microplastic
According to a new study led by Seung-Kyu Kim, a professor at Incheon Universit...
According to a new study led by Seung-Kyu Kim, a professor at Incheon Universit...
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...
Sicily: Southeast flank of Mount Etna is sliding
by DiveSSI - 18th October 2018
Volcanic flank moves underwater – an upcoming tsunami threat?
The southeast flank of Mount Etna slowly slips towards the sea. A team from the...
The southeast flank of Mount Etna slowly slips towards the sea. A team from the...
A filter for greenhouse gas is produced in the deep sea
by DiveSSI - 16th October 2018
Marine researchers observe the settlement of a deep-sea mud volcano after an eruption
In a long-term study, ocean researchers from Bremen have ...
In a long-term study, ocean researchers from Bremen have ...
Malaysia’s various diving spots
by DiveSSI - 11th October 2018
Various diving spots for beginners, advanced, tech divers and photographers
Malaysia impresses with diversity: scenic, cultural and culinary. T...
Malaysia impresses with diversity: scenic, cultural and culinary. T...
Corsica: Ship collision in the Pelagos Sanctuary
by DiveSSI - 10th October 2018
Oil spill threatens marine mammals
In Corsica, after a collision between two cargo ships marine fuel expired in the Mediterranean. It has forme...
In Corsica, after a collision between two cargo ships marine fuel expired in the Mediterranean. It has forme...
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...
Portugal: divers discover 400-year-old shipwreck
by DiveSSI - 1st October 2018
Most important archaeological trove in Portugal since 1994
Divers discovered an old shipwreck on the west coast of Portugal. The ship that tran...
Divers discovered an old shipwreck on the west coast of Portugal. The ship that tran...
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...
Clownfish: complete genome decrypted
by DiveSSI - 19th September 2018
The genome of the reef fish is available online
An international research team has mapped the genome of the real clown fish (Amphiprion percula...
An international research team has mapped the genome of the real clown fish (Amphiprion percula...
Ireland: Successful Ghost Net Removal
by DiveSSI - 18th September 2018
Divers remove lobster pots and ghost nets from the bottom of the sea
From 3 to 6 September 2018 divers from the Dutch Ghost Fishing Foundation,...
From 3 to 6 September 2018 divers from the Dutch Ghost Fishing Foundation,...
