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Stylin’ Togs for Your Tank Stylish Jewelry from the Sea Have a little fun with your gear and A piece of dyed mother of pearl or shell is cut and set by hand in each of these get ‘em grinning with this polyethylene air tank stainless steel pendants. Other designs by the Canadian based husband-and-wife shirt inspired by Lifesavers hard candies. design team Eric Jean-Louis and Vivian Cheng come in bamboo, coconut, coral, Price: US$21.97 www.divingtoysfromdivetonight.com ox bone, steel, Mah Jong and Washi styles. Price: US$75.00 Blendcreations.com

Patagonia beach foot- wear fad: Cloud Walker for WaterGirls. O2 Rainwear Full-grain leather upper, Blue or Yellow Lightwieght, breath- pigskin lining and suede Jacket, $29.95 able, waterproof cover footbed. Five colors. Price: Pant, $20.99 for sea bound divers US$80.00 www.patagonia.com O2rainwear.com

Sea Inspired Style The fashion label Kawayan (Philippino for ’bamboo’) was created by two sisters, Anna Frances and Anna Mae Dioso. Both born on Midanao in the south Philippines, they are now based Patagonia in Wein, Austria. Inﬂuenced by diversity in people and Swimming Be comfortable. countries, the designers have invented a new eclectic with the Fishes Wear this Sea Grass style which suits all occassions and trends. This sea foam 100% organic cotton t-shirt designs flip-flop sandle for men beach cover-up is from their ‘mamuschka beneath the for divers by ZooZoo2. Price: GB£25.00 on the beach. Rice fiber foot- sea’ collection. See www.ichiban.at/kawayan www.zoozoo2.com bed. Four colors. Price: US$50.00 www.patagonia.com

64 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED Chammyz Manufactured from 100% natural fibers, Chammyz are extremely soft yet ScubaDoRag™ durable garments, designed to Be seen above and below the sea by dive Dive Fashion provide the utmost in warmth buddies, students, instructors and boat crew and comfort, offering the high- in a stylish way! Patented for working out, est level of protection against running, cycling, styling, protecting your scalp rapidly changing weather and/or hair color, snorkeling and scuba. The conditions. Unique design SecretCompartment is for stowing your ponytail promotes maximum water to keep it from tangling in your tank valve, or absorption from the body and for hiding small valuables or your room key. immediate processing through US$35 a unique moisture management system. (Left)Aussie Top in ScubaTubeSocks are getting rave reviews Deep Purple, US$62.00. Body for funky style and function, which lets you Parts, Inc. Visit Chammyz.com get into your wetsuit more easily and pre- vents blisters. Make your dive buddies smile with HappyFeet! Can also be worn with clogs and sandals. Made from the same yummy fabric as the ScubaDoRag™. US$13

FashGuards ‘cause who wants to talk about a rash? Shoods (or shirts with hoods) are suitable for all SuperHeroes who travel beneath the waves, and Shoodn’ts (shirts without hoods) are in very limited quantities, so order soon. Get TOP TO BOTTOM: down and funky with ChromaMomSea these innovative ways PurpleJoker to add long sleeves ScubaTubeSocks and extra room SeaBra (thanks to print gus- sets). Brighten up Women’s Deep Down T, AU$27.00 your everyday cou- LEFT. Men’s Rust in Peace T, AU$15.00 rageous, stylish life. FashGuards US$60-110 Wear Scuba Scubadorag.com T-shirts from down under for the diving dudes and divas in your life. All tees by this Australian maker are made from 100% cotton with high quality screen Girls4Sport Neoprene Rashguard has printed graphics. Scubagear.com.au the same cut as their long sleeve rashguard, but with 1 mm neoprene panels front and back for extra warmth and a front half-zip. The built-in shelf bra pro- Dive Republic vides support; the extra length in the Dive Republic is a scuba themed T-Shirt torso keeps it from riding up. It features design and production company aiming sleeves in cool prints and colors that can to bridge the gap between street fashion be mixed and matched with coordinat- and the often ‘in-joke’ nature of diving ing bottoms and board shorts. Can be shirts. The T-shirts retail at £20 (inclusive worn alone or layered under a wetsuit. of p&p) and you can purchase them at: Price: US$73. www.girls4sport.com www.dive-repulbic.co.uk

65 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED Deep Down Dive Apparel Let ‘em know you dive by wearing Dive Fashion quality apparel paired with hardcore dive designs like “Skull Flag” and Mad Mermaids “Last Great Act”. Featuring over 30 Scuba is a dive wear brand designs, Deep Down is the latest in that gives a damn! So we have alternative dive apparel. Check out our say about stuff that make all of Deep Down’s cutting edge us mad, Shark Finning, Killing So many t-shirts, designs at: DeepDownDive.com Whales, Climate Change, so little closet space... Water Pollution...We believe that wearing MadMermaid Scuba Dive Wear is a great way of getting the messages out there. www.madmermaids.com

Dive Junkie is a fast growing specialty retailer of Scuba Diving casual apparel. Their range of clothing are constantly revitalize by regular addi- tions of new designs and clothing styles. The latest collection of Polo shirts to join their wide range of T- UWAHU = underwater human shirts is refreshing and styl- Original and high quality out of the water divewear for scuba divers, ish. Made using a cotton freedivers and aquanauts. Distributed in Europe, Australia and the and polyester blend, the USA. Secure online shop available. For more information please soft and comfy honey- check our website at: www.uwahu.com or email: [email protected] comb Polos are casual yet smart and are perfect for work as well as play. Wetsuit for your wine? Now your Scuba Punk www.divejunkie.com.sg spirit or wine bottles can be scuba-cool Unleash your imagination too, in these fashionable and slip into a new skin neoprene jackets by with Scubapunk T-shirt French designer as it expresses your pas- Rubber Radio Thomas Renaud sions about scuba-div- Totally waterproof, this fully rub- Combhard.com ing in a wholly different ber made radio makes listen- depth. Adorned with ing possible in the bathroom or street graphics, revolving around scuba diving, that go by the dive pool. Has a simple beyond your conventional designs found on the market, control panel, which relies Scubapunk adds a layer of distinctive spunkiness to the upon the material elasticity as current diving apparel arena. Scubapunk.com does the loudspeaker mem- brane. Eliumstudio.com

66 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED Dive Goddess Tired of dark dreary black? Why not try something with a bit of pattern and color? The makers of these Dive Fashion zany dive togs call their high quality skins, “visually-distinctive active-wear for serious divers who don’t take Superlative Skins themselves too seriously”. They are supposed to be the answer to how to look ‘hot’ even while you struggle to put on a cold, wet and pungent wetsuit on a crowded boat rocking on the waves. Finally, your buddy Terrapin Wetsuits constructs truly custom fitted wetsuits can spot you easily out of a slew of divers from highest-quality neoprene or neutrally-buoyant Polartec where you dressed in black. Left to right: Abyss, Hot choose the colors and style. Since sometimes you grow (or shrink) and your Pursuit and Leaping Leopard. Price: US$65- wetsuit doesn’t, we provide expert alterations, including customization for 95. www.divegoddess.com Technical and Handicapped Divers. We also produce fun, colorful accesso- ries…especially our famous Minihoods. www.terrapinwetsuits.com

Hot Shower in a Can Get rid of all that salt with a soothing hot water rinse heated by the cigarette lighter in your car! Cleverly designed by Büro North, this handy portable surf shower goes with you anywhere. Buronorth.com

Exceed Wetsuits Step up to a new fashion wetsuit by EXCEED. Their suits feature the highest quality neoprene available with a new E-Plush interior, which Shoulder Bags with Fins keeps you warmer and dries Dive Deep As the makers, Reef and Reed, quicker. All seams are glued and T-Shirt Get the say, “It’s not just a bag... it’s a blind stitched to keep water out. word out with this fish” This new collection, which high- www.exceedwetsuits.com straight forward lights fish from the Great Barrier Reef, scuba shirt by includes favorites such as the Shark, Ember Detail of Island Image. Orca, Clownfish, Purple Tang and Women’s Execute Men’s Price: US$19.95. Cutthroat Trout. Price: US$35.95 Long Long Wetsuit by www.islandimagedesign.com www.reefandreed.com Wetsuit Exceed 67 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED UZZI Amphibious Gear uses innovative and high tech fabrics in their ex- Dive Fashion clusive designs. Uzzi says their divewear line is more than a fashion trend or a lifestyle, “it’s also a mindset”.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Tahoe Nylon Clear Sail Wom- en’s Half-Zip Pullover, €52. Women’s Dive Halter and Swim Shorts, €95. Wilderness Men’s Cargo Shorts, €47. Tahoe Nylon Men’s Classic Cargo Shorts, €47. www.uzzi-europe.com

Charming New Sea-life Charm Necklace with sculpted silver forms of manatee, Body octopus, dolphin, sea turtle, shark, ray plus Carib- Glove Girl bean-colored ceramic beads A new crop of fresh from Mykonos. swimwear for the diving Price: US$24.00 diva. Browse through Dolfin Bigbluedive.com their online gallery at: Bodyglovegirl.com Swimwear keeps its promise to maintain- ing the highest standards of innovation, quality and value. High leg and mod- est leg models available. Try this Planetary Blue Moonfish chic divewear from Women’s tank swimsuit. 80% Nylon/20% Spandex, France is designed to fully lined. Uglies Papillon prolong the inspiring sen- Rash T. 100% Polyester, UV sations we experience in (50+) protection. the underwater world, its Dolﬁnswimwear.com sense of freedom and abundance of life. Glamour hooded black cotton-lycra women’s long sleeve shirt, €78. Jessy Navy women’s shorts, €54. Syrius men’s board shorts, €60. www.moonfish.fr Black & White Wolford’s new Sunset Boulevard collection features a cosmopoli- tan look. Beach Dress, £99. Swim- bra Triangle, £75. Swimtanga £42. www.wolfordboutiquelondon.com 68 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED LEFT TO RIGHT: UZZI 2pc, TYR 2pc and 1pc, Speedo Tankini & Boy Shorts, plus size 1pc Swimsuit by Delta Burke®, Wolford 2pc, mermaid Maru Dodge 1pc, Nike Shortini matters Diva Style Edited by Gunild Symes Swimsuits for Diving Text by Cindy Ross. Photos courtesy of the manufacturers

Under the waves, the mermaids suit that you have. The plain black one- who, according to water like a sponge, resulting in play—blissful and carefree… piece is always a great choice for assur- a California study, sagging, and even with a thorough ing full coverage and no shifting. Just like would rather clean wash after, the smells are tough to because they’ve never had to the plain black evening dress, it’s a must- the lavatory than try on swimsuits. get out. shop for a swimsuit. have for every diver’s swim drawer. A For most of us, the image of our pasty two-piece can look great while sunning body in a swimsuit is a far cry from Flattering your figure One-piece, two-piece, bikini, on the deck, however be care- the supermodels on the front of Sports Simple tips can enhance and flat- oils to be removed before tankini, shortini, swimtanga? ful with choosing a teeny bikini Illustrated. However, with a few tips, you ter your natural looks. The right silhouette they’re absorbed into the It’s sometimes too much for a for your dive suit. It’s the peeling can find a suit that will make the most can disguise figure problems. fabrics. Use an approved girl to decide. But like shoes off of the top half of the wet- of what “real bathing beauties” have to Small busts can be overcome by swimsuit cleaner, avoid- and handbags, one suit is not suit that usually wreaks havoc offer. emphasizing contours. Bold prints or col- ing Woolite or chlorine enough for the diving girl, so with our coverage, and where ors flatter, while straight lines across the bleach detergents. No we will look at the benefits of the tiny two-piece often shifts Go up one size chest will flatten further. For larger chests, machine washing or dry- each to assure that our ward- shamelessly. While trying on swimsuits, remember to pay attention to support, comfort and ing—simply hand wash robe is adequately stocked. A two-piece does work well go up one size, as they’re made small. coverage. Wide straps and crossover and lay the suit flat to dry. The swimsuit, for divers, at shore sites for changing, as a Don’t get caught up in the number, after straps can offer additional support, with- For those divers who is usually a base layer to large beach towel or oversized all, it’s the fit that counts. Move around out adding the underwire that may be have frequent pool ses- be worn under garments shirt will eliminate the trek into in the fitting room; bend over, sit down. uncomfortable under pressure. sions, a simple mixture designed for protection from the bush when transforming The movement will assure that the suit will To mask the tummy, fool the eye with of water, liquid laun- the elements. Water tem- back to our land clothing. The stay where you want it. Try on as many as fabric that pulls the eye away from the dry detergent and peratures dictate coverings, one piece, possible, to find the ones that look best. stomach area. Large aquarium de- ranging from lightweight dive while shiftless, And don’t be afraid to ask the sales asso- hips are overcome by chlorinator (found in skins to 7mm wetsuits, for ther- is more limiting ciate for help. They’re usually very knowl- choosing a bright color pet stores—1:4 ratio with water/ mal protection. Stinging jellies, in the chang- edgeable about enhancing or detract- on top to pull the eyes detergent mix in spray bottle) will underwater wasps, burning ing areas. ing for different body types. upward. Choose styles help keep your suit bright and coral—our underwater world To pee or with bust detailing, colorful. is not always friendly to the touch. Add not to pee? At some Tight fit stripes or dark colors. For your liveaboard vacations, the surface interval, with the sun’s UV, point, we need to use We want a suit that fits be sure to pack as many suits and our skin needs more protection than the head while diving. tight, so it won’t shift or rub Fabric Freshness as you have dives per day. It’s a small bathing suit can handle. There are two schools on our wetsuit. While the How to keep the stink considered poor form to traipse of thought on this. First, flowing tankini top does from your suit? Swimsuits about the cabin area in a wet Form Follows Function a two-piece would be conceal a bit of belly, it are made from man- suit. For laundering purposes, Comfort is crucial when descending for the easiest to lower the may also fall victim to dis- made fabrics that you’ll want to change your suit an hour-long dive beneath the waves. bottoms for use in the appearing in the wetsuit absorb and retain odors. between each dive. Cleanse No room here for wedgies or ill-fitting head. However, the second idea as we change after our In addition to the micro- the used suit and lay flat to dry tops. Whatever swimwear you choose, is that a simple tug to the side, dive. A well fit tankini gives organisms that we swim for the next day’s diving. you’ll want to make sure that it is free of and even a one-piece can work the advantages of a two- through in the water, For diving divas, thankfully, the added ornamentation that can dig into in the washroom situation. piece and the coverage we’ve added our own body oils to the swimsuit serves a different purpose than your skin with the weight of the BCD and of a one-piece. fabric. Mix in suntan lotions and body bathing beauties. Remember, our reason tank on it. Your skin or dive suit will also Fit for Form crèmes, and we’ve got the recipe for for wearing a suit is not to “be seen”, but rub on the swimwear, so minimal clasps If the thought of fluorescent lights, Say no to padding serious stinkiness. rather “to see”. and knots are advised. small changing rooms and facing Stay away from excessive Keeping your suits fresh isn’t hard, but Cindy Ross is a dive instructor and writer After the dive, you’ll want to remove your cellulite in a three way mir- padding. When diving, timing counts. Suits should be rinsed dedicated to promoting the scuba lifestyle your dive garment, and modesty will pre- ror sends shivers down your spine, the padding in a swimsuit within two hours of use. This allows the for women of all ages worldwide. For more vail (…or not) depending on the type of join women all over the world is going to absorb the salt sunscreens, salt water, chlorine and body information, please visit: Girldiver.com ■

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Depending on who you ask, humans are responsible for removing between 20 million and 100 million sharks per year from the oceans. Considered a delicacy in many parts of the world, shark fins are served at Chinese weddings and business dinners throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim. The problem with finning is two-fold. First, from a humanitarian aspect, sharks are still alive when their fins are sliced off; the animals Underwater photographer Rob Stewart and his experience filming it. are thrown back into the sea, where they’re left decided he needed to do something Despite all the awards his film to drown. Second, from a practical standpoint, about the problem of finning, so he has won, he hasn’t let it go to the demand for shark fins will soon outpace the chose to make a movie about sharks, his head. Impressively, Rob was showing the world how beautiful, grace- down-to-earth, accessible, and ability of sharks to reproduce—the number of ful and essential the animals are to the interesting. Passionate about his pups in any shark’s litter rarely exceeds oceans’ ecosystems. Never having subject and full of energy, Rob 100—and overfishing could shot a feature film before, Rob picked spoke with us at length about up a book on how to shoot movies Sharkwater. have serious effects for both and began his journey. The end result coral reef systems and the is Sharkwater, an 89-minute high-def X-Ray: What is Sharkwater entire food chain. extravaganza of a movie, which has about? already won a slew of awards, includ- Text by Willy Volk ing Best Documentary (Ft. Lauderdale Rob: Originally, I wanted to Photos courtesy of Rob International Film Festival); the Jury make a beautiful underwater Stewart / Sharkwater.com Award (Hawaii International Film film about humanity’s rela- Festival); Best of the Festival (Palm tionship with sharks. I want- Springs International Film Festival); Prix ed to show people that Planete (Antibes); and more. sharks are not the mindless Recently, X-Ray Magazine got the killers that the media portrays them as. chance to talk to Rob about Sharkwater They’re actually beautiful, shy creatures Rob Stewart 70 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED “An eye-opening profile film…visually stunning… Rob Stewart There’s lots of shark finning this movie will change the they’ve become smaller going on. It’s a multi-billion way you see our oceans.” and more efficient. They’re dollar operation. amazing animals. Another — Bonnie Laufer misunderstanding about X-Ray: Could anyone head- sharks is that they want to ing to Costa Rica see the Tribute Magazine eat humans. They don’t. In shark finning operations? Or fact, most shark attacks aren’t are they well-hidden? finning occur and for allowing attacks at all. They’re “mis- the depletion of the country’s takes.” However, newspapers Rob: You couldn’t just go resources. After all, the natural sell more if they run stories down there and see them. The resources of Costa Rica are about shark attacks splashed Taiwan Mafia is extremely well- owned by its citizens. across their pages. hidden. The shark finning operations have their own private X-Ray: You’ve said that sharks X-Ray: Other than divers and bay in Puntarenas and their are “the most misunderstood conservationists, it seems own private docks. They’re animals in the world.” What is very few people are trying to down long dirt roads, and you the biggest misunderstanding protect sharks. Why do you can’t go down there. about sharks? think there are no “Save the Sharks” campaigns like there X-Ray: If they have their own Rob: Probably the biggest mis- are “Save the Whales” cam- bay and docks, doesn’t the understanding is that they’re paigns? government have to know primitive eating machines. about it? Are they just ignoring That’s not the case. They’re Rob: First of all, sharks are a rel- it? very sophisticated animals atively new fishery. People only that have survived on the started fishing for sharks in the Rob: Exactly, the Costa Rican earth for hundreds of millions late-80s. On the other hand, government is turning a blind of years. Over whales have been fished for eye to finning. But now the the course of a while, and people who avoid humans. So, I went down four and a half years. Sharkwater is vation initiative and get underwater public has learned about their evolution, have had a long to Costa Rica to film them. However, not like any movie out there. It’s not with the sharks. But I had no idea of it, and a local non-profit, they’ve evolved time to see what it didn’t work out that way. After really a documentary. It’s not really the extent of the corruption in the PRETOMA, is suing the gov- to become effect removing about four months, I realized I wasn’t a film. It’s more of a “reality journey.” area. The Taiwan Mafia has estab- ernment for let- ting sleeker. Like electronics, them from getting the underwater footage I lished a huge shark finning operation had been hoping for, because we X-Ray: Did you head to Costa Rica there. were busy outrunning pirate boats, with the intent of uncovering the being charged with attempted mur- shark finning operations, or did you X-Ray: I thought Costa der and uncovering an underground just stumble upon it? Rica was known for shark finning operation in Costa being very eco-mind- Rica. In order to protect ourselves, I Rob: I went to Costa Rica to film ed. turned the cameras on us. Although sharks off Cocos Island with Sea I wasn’t getting the shark footage, Shepard, which had been invited by Rob: Costa Rica is known all this human drama was unfolding the President of Costa Rica to help for being very eco-minded, all around me. It was a crazy experi- monitor sharks in the area. I wanted but in reality, Costa Rica’s sharks ence that covered 15 countries and to work with Sea Shepard’s conser- are just protected on paper.

71 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED profile Rob Stewart chain. So, we have to look at the next about them. I wanted to show them not most surprising thing you learned while best thing: the sea otter, an animal that to be afraid of sharks. This movie has the shooting the film? nobody thought was very important. In potential to do so much good—because the 70s, the sea otter was an endan- if sharks survive, people survive. And Rob: The most surprising thing I learned gered species. Sea otters eat sea urchins, the response from non-divers has been while shooting the film... is how hard it is and urchins eat kelp, which is a prime amazing! We’ve received thousands of to shoot a film. It’s totally different from habitat for the Pacific herring. So, when emails from people who have seen the shooting photos, because the post-pro- we nearly wiped out sea otters, there movie and said that, after seeing it, they duction work is so difficult. We’ve got was nothing there to eat sea urchins. The wanted to go see sharks and swim with over 400 hours of footage in every kind urchins ate the kelp, kelp populations them. And so far, only about 10,000 peo- of format, from high-def to 16mm. Putting dropped dramatically and the Pacific ple have actually seen the film, so we’re it all together is so difficult. If you were herring lost hoping the response is going to be similar just directing the film, I guess it would be its habitat after it opens. easier, but when you’re crafting the story and nearly on so many levels—when you’re writ- the ocean has X-Ray: ...cute? vanished. X-Ray: It opens this month in Canada, ing, directing, producing and editing the had. So, there’s been This animal right? film—you have a lot to think about. a long time for people Rob: Right, whales are cute that no one to see the dangers associ- and sharks aren’t, so there’s thought was Rob: Right. On March 23rd. X-Ray: Yes, but that’ll ated with removing them from the been no public support for a very impor- serve you well on your ocean. Since sharks are a new save-the-sharks campaign. tant in the X-Ray: When does it open in the next film. You won’t have fishery, there hasn’t been that big picture US? to start from same build-up. Now, sud- X-Ray: I watched the trailer actually scratch. denly, we’re starting to of your film and was amazed created a Rob: In the fall. understand how many by the guy who said that huge imbal- Rob: Right. sharks are being sharks are “the scourge of the ance. So X-Ray: I can’t That’s removed ocean and everyone should imagine the wait. What good. from catch one.” What would be problems was the the the result if that happened? associated with remov- oceans Rob: Never in the history of ing the and what effect this is humanity have we wiped ocean’s top going to have. Also, whales are... out such a critical animal, predator. It the top predator in the food could cre- ate a framework for declining oxygen populations, declining fish populations, and declining plankton populations, plankton being responsible for creating 70% of the Earth’s oxygen. It could be a disaster for all of humanity.

X-Ray: It seems divers are aware of how beautiful and important sharks are to the world’s ecosystems. But what about non- divers? How do we convey this important message to people who think sharks are the “scourge of the ocean”?

Rob: That’s why I made this movie. I wanted to show non-divers how beautiful and important sharks are. As long as people fear sharks, they won’t want to learn

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Something else that surprised me was how deals with ocean issues. Another one is X-Ray: So, you need to find people who much money is being put into the shark the story of human evolution told through are young, beautiful AND smart? finning industry. I had no idea. When you Africa. It’s amazing to me that Africa is the see that the corruption extends along mul- place humans learned to stand upright Rob: Yeah, it’ll be kind of hard to cast, but tiple governments, you realize that there’s and, yet, with all the civil war, it almost I think we can do it. a lot of money at stake. Another thing that seems there’s a de-evolution going on. surprised me is how difficult it’s going to Finally, I’m also working on a reality televi- X-Ray: Good luck with that. What do you be to work against finning. It’s going to be sion show. Like any reality show, it’ll involve want to leave X-Ray’s readers with? very hard. lots of young, beautiful people, drinking, sleeping with each other and stabbing Rob: I want to remind people of the issues X-Ray: Speaking of your next film, can each other in the back. But these people at stake here. Our survival is in jeopardy. you tell us about what you’re going to be will all be on a ship sailing through the We need six Earths to provide us with the working on next? South Pacific, and they’ll stop off at vari- resources that we use every day. The earth ous islands and pick up local biologists and can not sustain us. Moreover, as we use Rob: I have several other documentary give them the tools they need to carry out more resources, the number of large pred- projects I’m working on. All of them are effective conservation issues on their home ators on our planet goes down, and that eco-minded and try to teach that “con- islands. will have terrible results down the road. We servation is cool.” I think that conserva- need to keep in mind that conservation tion should be taught in schools before X-Ray: Are the young, beautiful people on is critical to the success of our planet. The Shakespeare or geometry. The future of the boat biologists, too? ocean is not a toxic waste dump. Trees our planet depends on it. Anyway, one of are not for decoration. We need to make my projects is a feature documentary that Rob: Yes. decisions now that will affect our future. ■

73 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED rebreathers New Zealand Diving & Kayaking in Kiwi Country Text and photos by Barb Roy Kaikoura albatross The Maori warrior cautiously Our guide spoke moved towards us. His face was their language and understood painted and body adorned in their ways as he traditional combatant attire. He coached the yelled words I did not understand leader we select- and pounded the ground with ed on what to say and do. His his spear-like weapon to chal- advice proved to lenge us. More warriors appeared be invaluable, as out of the darkness behind him, we soon found each taking defensive positions ourselves invited into their theater with wide eyes and tongues out for a cultural to intimidate. Like the other visitors evening experi- around me, I froze with excite- ence of unforgettable measure, ment, waiting for their next move. preformed by local youth at the Treaty of Waitangi Sound and Light Show, located found east of Sidney, Australia, in the South on the northern tip of the North Island. Pacific Ocean between latitude 34’S and This was just one of the many entertain- 47’S; 266,200 square kilometers (103,735 sq ing activities I found to do when visiting miles) covers two islands resting in a north New Zealand, a land of limitless opportuni- to south direction with a vast mountain ties and unforgettable memories. I guess range running almost the countries full it was New Zealand’s remoteness that ini- length. While North Island is considered tially attracted me to this extremely diverse mostly sub-tropical, South Island is temper- place. Or perhaps it was the countries lush ate. In perspective, New Zealand is about green valleys, massive evergreen forests the size of Japan or the state of California. and jagged snow peaked mountains I saw Aside from the Maori people arriving more in the movie, Lord of the Rings, which was than 1000 years ago, the country’s first filmed on the South Island. documented discovery by a European As a diver and avid paddler, I was was in 1642 when the Dutch navigator pleased to also find an assortment of dive Abel Tasman came upon it while search- sites and kayaking options on both islands. ing for the southern continent. In 1769, Curious to learn more, I researched the Captain James Cook claimed the country Internet, and was soon on my way down for Britain and proceeded to map out the under aboard an Air New Zealand’s 12- area. hour flight from Los Angeles to Auckland, on the North Island, in March (which is the Diving The Poor Knights beginning of their winter). Upon arrival, I rented a car and head- CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Base camp on Gagrinsky Ridge; On the world map, New Zealand can be ed towards a country-style B & B near Descending the cascading pits of the cave; Dropping into the pit of the sump Warrior dancer in Waitangi show Cave at Poor Nights on North Island, NZ 74 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED travel New Zealand

Wangarei for some diving around The Poor the Poor Knights, volcanic in origin, which boulders below the cave entrance resem- Knights. The constant hum of Cicadas filled are located about 15 miles (24 kilometers) ble a canvas of art with a colorful collage the air as I navigated the narrow winding off the northeastern coast. In 1981, this of marine critters painted upon it. Scorpion country roads, past pastures with lamas area was established as a Marine Reserve. fish and other camouflaged sculpins also and cattle. New Zealanders consider this Today, hundreds of divers from around the hid in cracks and crevasses around the southeastern part of the North Island sub- world enjoy the areas rich abundance of rocky pinnacle. A few white squid eggs tropic, meaning many of the tropical plant marine life found in the clear waters of this and fish species flourish, without the usual unique archipelago. The unusual name CLOCKWSIE FROM TOP LEFT: Apteryx haastii, by muggy humid climates normally associated Poor Knights was actually given by Captain John G. Keulemans, 1842-1912, Adult Kiwi and juve- with islands closer to the equator. I was just Cook when he sailed past the islands. nile; Jewel anemone; Whale Bay of North Island, glad I could wear my shorts, T-shirt and san- Thinking they resembled a popular break- Entering Poor Nights cave; Kukutauwhao Island dals. fast dish in Europe, ‘Poor Knights Pudding’ After repacking my dive and underwater (known today as French Toast), and the camera gear the following morning, I fact the red flowering lilies in October look headed for the Tutukaka Marina for my first a bit like strawberry topping, it’s easy to day at the Poor Knights, with Dive Tutukaka. understand why. The shop was teaming with excited divers Upon arrival, we tied up next to a sheer picking up rental gear, buying souvenirs rock wall in front of the massive Rico Rico and getting air fills. Totally unexpected, I Cave, so big a whole marina would fit met up with two fellow Canadian residents, inside if they ever decide to build one! originally from New Zealand, Ian and Julia Leaving my hood and gloves behind, I Hass, who arranged to joined me. donned my DUI shell dry suit with a 300 The shop had plenty of room for every- gram polartec undergarment and joined one on their seven dive charter boats, with the others entering the water. Ian and Julia tasty sack lunches from a nearby restaurant followed me in, and we descended next (offered as an option). During the 45-min- to fronds of kelp, swaying gently in a mild ute ride out, the boat captain told us we surge. could expect a water temperature of 21°C Next to the cave entrance, we followed (70-72°F), with a visibility of 17-24 meters a wall stretching from the surface to over (60-80 feet). He also added that the water 27 meters (90 feet). A rich blend of inver- temps drop to 15°C (59°F) during the winter tebrate life covered everything. Stingrays, months. I was the only diver in a dry suit; over two feet across, kept swimming past, everyone else wore a full 5-6mm wet suit. almost close enough to touch. Ian and Two large islands and several smaller Julia were happy to play models for me, pinnacles, islets and rock stacks make up without really knowing they were. Huge

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ABOVE: Snapper. LEFT: Northern Scorpionfish; Diver at Poor Nights

were clustered together on the divers, there are over ten choice bottom and more colorful fish than dive sites in the area to choose I could keep track of. from. Our second dive was at a site On one of our excursions, our called ‘Magic Wall’ and the third boat joined several other boats dive at a location beneath an from the mainland for a jazz jam archway called ‘Middle Arch.’ in the big cave. The acoustics Within 20 minutes at Magic Wall, were incredible from the live music I lost count of how many differ- being played by the bands! ent species of moray eels we Overall, the diving was easy, saw. One was actually next to a service exceptional and price rea- scorpion fish and stayed there for sonable. While diving is available the longest time as if they were year round, the seas are the calm- friends. Sponge, tunicates, crabs, est during the summer months (our nudibranchs and pink gorgonian winter) and the visibility best dur- fans flourished on a kelp-covered ing their autumn and early winter reef, between 12-18 meters (40- months (March-July). 60 feet) at Middle Arch. Sandy If wreck diving is your pleasure, patches separated the rocky ter- there are two retired Navy ships rain, where I found tiny slender fish, scuttled for divers, north of the starfish and more stingrays. Like Tutukaka Heads. The HMNZS Tui everything else, the wall beneath is a 62-meter (203 foot) long US the archway was covered with Navy ship was put down in 1999 in macro life, creating awesome 30 meters (98 feet) of water. The wide-angle, close-up or macro 113-meter (370 foot) long HMNZS image opportunities. Waikato went down in the year In all, I did four dives over two 2000, in 28 meters (92 feet) of days at the Poor Knights, with water. each dive quite different in appearance, yet still didn’t see it Kayaking Poor Knights all. Talking with the crew and other Before I left the area, I arranged

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Divers explore [email protected] a cave at Poor Nights; Dive boats moored at the cave; Divers on Dive Tutukakas’ big boat; North Island a day of paddling along the Once again, the cicadas song Service placed charges on the kayaking gives adventurers an oppor- shoreline with Kea Spill and Shane was in the air, and I actually found vessel in July 1985, because of pro- tunity to take in the stunning natural Orchard, from Paradise Coast one of the little critters squeak- tests conducted by Greenpeace beauty of New Zealand Kayaking (now called Pacific ing away. Looking around at the over nuclear testing in the Pacific Coast Kayaks). We launched our breathtaking view, I was amazed by the French government. The boats just south of the marina, at the grandeur of such a stunning detonation sent the Rainbow in a secluded bay. The day was place. Warrior to the bottom of the fairly sunny and the water calm, Once back in our boat, we con- Auckland Harbour. In 1987, the just how I like it. A dry bag kept tinued north past weather beaten ship was re-floated and relocated my camera safe and a spray skirt cliffs, sparse patches of trees and to the Cavalli Islands where it rests kept the bottom half of me dry, as secluded beaches. After Shane today in Matauri Bay. it pulled over the lip of the boat. joined us, we headed for Whale I was in photographic heaven Kea also packed a lunch, water, Bay for a snorkel dive. Shane said to find so many different shades sun block and snorkeling gear many of his clients enjoy coastal of jeweled anemones clinging to before we headed north. snorkeling during the summer the rails and hull as I perused the Our journey led us through tight months, and some even camp Rainbow Warrior underwater. The passageways and across water along the way during multi-day wreck was sitting upright with the that resembled washing machine journeys. stern at 22 meters (70 feet), but agitation. Kea and I were in a two- Diving Paihia didn’t look safe to penetrate. A person kayak and Shane joined us Paihia was my next destination, thick growth of kelp covered the later with his single person kayak. located at the top of the North deck while the most color and life At times, I was sure our boat was Island, for some diving at The Bay was found on the starboard side. attracted to white water. Having of Islands. The town was hopping Clusters of sponge clung to the rail Kea as a chauffeur (steering from with activities like wind surfing, and tiny sculpins danced about the back) was great, especially whale watching boats, kayaks, the deck. I reached a maximum when I needed to photograph diving and more outdoor enthu- depth of 26 meters (85 feet) where something or steady my camera. siasts. I located Paihia Dive for sand surrounded the hull. We landed at Kukutauwhao Island a day of diving on the Rainbow We explored Lion Point next, for a lunch and hiked through Warrior, an old Greenpeace boat within the Bay of Islands group. thick brush to the top of a steep with a very colorful history. Upon descent I could see the fin- hill. Apparently, the French Secret gering reefs suggested a volcanic

77 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED NEW ZEALAND FACT FILE Diver with giant lobster New Zealand General information: travel • Tourism New Zealand www.tourisminfo.govt.nz to be bountiful. At one point, our dive- Kayaking 310-395-7480 or 866-639-9325 master managed to grab a lobster, so Queen Charlotte Sount (US/Canada) we could see it up close! From Auckland, I caught a flight to • Air New Zealand Later that night, I was treated to an Blenheim, at the northern tip of the www.airnewzealand.com, evening of Maori history during a per- South Island and picked up another 310-648-7000, 800-262-1234 formance sponsored by Culture North, rental car. Within a few hours, I was (Canada 800-663-5494) Treaty of Waitangi Sound and Light kayaking in the Queen Charlotte Sound Show (as explained in the opening para- with Marlborough Sound Adventure Diving in New Zealand: graph). The areas youth told a 1000- Company out of Picton. The setting sun • Dive Tutukaka year-old story about Kupe the first Maori gave the Tea trees lining the banks a www.diving.co.nz chief to discover New Zealand, splendid- golden hue. Paddling clear of a huge 0800-288-882 ly perform this live drama involving audi- passenger/auto ferry, connecting the • Blenheim Dive Centre ence participation. Even the theater was two islands, we headed for a blue pen- www.blenheimdive.co.nz adorned in traditional Maori carvings. guin nesting area. Unfortunately, the tiny or 0064 3 5780331 Before leaving North Island, I made birds were still out fishing. • Dive Kaikoura my way to the Mangingina Kauri walk in We made it back to town as the sun www.scubadive.co.nz the Puketi Forest to see the giant trees, was setting. My new paddling friends 0800 SCUBADIVE past in its design. Sea urchins, lobster, which once covered these northern joined me for a plate of green-lipped • Rainbow Warrior Information crabs and shrimp used a ground cover lands. An easy accessible eco-friendly mussels and some tasty local wine, two matauribay.co.nz/diving.html of kelp to veil their presence. Steep walls boardwalk has been placed there to items the area is famous for. supported a healthy invertebrate envi- lead the way through most of forest, Activities in New Zealand: ronment and the fish population seemed creating a wonderful short or long walk. • Pacific Coast Kayaks www.nzseakayaking.co.nz 09 4344262 • Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company ABOVE: Detail of the wreck Marlboroughsounds.co.nz of the Rainbow Warrior 03-573-6078 RIGHT: Poor Knights Wall �� • Whale Watching Kaikoura �� www.whalewatch.co.nz BELOW: Jewel anemones on �� 0800-655-121 Rainbow wreck • Dolphin Encounter �� www.dolphin.co.nz �� 0800 733 365 �� • Albatross Encounter www.oceanwings.co.nz �� 0800-733-365 �� Books about New Zealand: �� • Lonley Planet guide books �� Tramping in New Zealand & �� New Zealand Guide Book �� www.lonleyplanet.com • New Zealand Adventures In Nature by Sally McKinney, John Muir Publications • Coastal Fishes of New �� Zealand by M. Francis

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Travel Info: travel • Airlines Servicing New Zealand – Air New Zealand, Quantas, Air Pacific, Air Tahiti. International Airports: Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch • Money matters – All major credit cards are accepted, ATMs available and travelers checks can be cashed at banks, hotels and in some stores. • Time – 12 hours ahead of GMT • Driving – Driving is on the left side of the road ABOVE: Wildlife watch- Diving a Russian to large groups. Sea cucum- • Drinking Water – The water is ing boats moored at a cruise liner bers, sponge, bryozoans, fresh and safe to drink bay on the North Island Kevin Bailey from Blenheim Dive orange and white anemones • Electricity – 230/240 volts (50 Centre picked me up at my B and hydroids were among the hertz) LEFT: The Manginglina & B the next day for a dive on Lermontov’s residents. I was • Entry Into the Country – A pass- Kauri walk in the Puketi the 176 meter (578 foot) Russian able to get some good shots of port is required to enter the Forest, North Island cruise liner, Mikhail Lermontov, the ghostly looking bridge and country and must be valid for BELOW: Diver explores in Marlborough Sound. Kevin mast, also covered in life. Ken three months after your sched- the Levertov wreck explained the $45-million ship went in and out several open- uled departure date. unsuccessfully tried to ings. Our maximum depth was • Climate – North Island is sub- pass at night between 35 meters (114 feet) with the tropical and the South Island is the shallow turbid waters bow at 25 meters (85 feet) and temperate. The warmest time to of Cape Jackson and the upper deck at 18 meters visit is usually December through the Cape Lighthouse in (58 feet). February, 20-30C (68-86F) 1986. Barely making it to The second dive was on a • Thermal Protection for Diving – Port Gore, the ship sank pinnacle rising out of the water 5 or 6mm wetsuit or a dry suit for with the port bridge wing next to Long Island Marine both islands. On South Island a just 12 meters (39 feet) Preserve. The underwater ter- neoprene hood and gloves is below the surface, on rain was filled with nudibranchs, needed. ■ its side. Only one crew fish, lobster and large sea stars. member was lost of the An inquisitive black sea lion 408 passengers. Not bad, buzzed us several times while South Island, was my final New considering it went down we checked out numerous small Zealand destination. This bustling in about ten minutes! valleys between the reefs. Sea seaside town is located on a Kevin and I entered stars with long rays, urchins, sea peninsula flanked by mountains the murky water cucumbers fish and wary crabs on one side and a breathtaking (October has the best were also observed. coastline on the other. Kaikoura visibility) and descended After the diving we stopped business operators cater to visiting to the wreck. I made at Motuara Island Reserve for an tourist by offering a wide range sure to don my hood afternoon hike to see the scenic of marine mammal activities. and gloves this time, views of the Sound. I thought it to Before my scheduled day of div- since the water on South be more of a birders’ paradise, ing, I signed up for several of these Island was 10 degrees counting over six different species excursions. colder! No way would and dozens of penguin houses The Whale watching trip offered we be able to see every- positioned on both sides of the by Whale Watching Kaikoura took thing, so we cruised path up the hill. Once at the top, the group to a favorite place along the top and outer the view was breathtaking. frequented by sperm whales for edge of the deck. hunting. Throughout the four hour Fish of every size and Kaikoura tour, we learned all about these color flourished in small Kaikoura, on the eastern side of illusive giant-toothed creatures

79 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Snorkeling field trip at Kaikoura; Albatross encounter; Pink Jewel anemone; travel Furs seal hunting New Zealand orful invertebrate life appeared as became more noticeable. found New Zealand to be a place requir- the surge revealed its treasure of The bottom quickly dropped to 18 ing several two to four-week visits to life. Several fur seals zoomed by to meters (50 feet) and continued down. gather enough experiences of what this check out my buddy and I. My buddy, the seals and I just peered land was all about. I still want to paddle down the bank into the some coastal lands, see volcanoes, tra- dark abyss and decided verse a few mountains, go rock climbing, this wasn’t the day to push try sand surfing on the dunes and explore our luck. Perhaps another the southern part of South Island. Rafting day with double tanks and through ice caves, exploring fresh water trimix… crystal springs and visiting Milford Sound are also on my list for a return holiday Afterthoughts one day… Soon it was time for me to Barb Roy is a dive writer and underwa- depart this wonderland in ter photographer based in Canada. Visit: and observed them in the wild as they bors as the classroom is brought to the the Southern Hemisphere. I www.barbroyphotography.com ■ rested at the surface, while doing their ocean! It was also fun to watch young deep 120-360 meter (400-1200 foot) feed- kids get their first cold water experience ing dives. We were also told that most and encounter groups of young play- of the whales in the area are males, ful pups at the same time. I couldn’t tell who seem to tolerate the cooler water who was having more fun! for better hunting grounds. Females are Dive Kaikoura who took me out for a known to prefer warmer climates like Fiji dive in the kelp in a cove not far from and Hawaii. the harbor. During the ride out (all of Before long we were both On my next tour, I was able to snorkel about ten minutes) the dive master enthralled with the wreckage of with dusky dolphins. It took several in explained they use about ten regular an old sailboat. Realizing the seals and out of the water tries, but our per- sites in the area, all within an hours ride. had lost their hide-and-go-seek sistence soon rewarded us with a large Most of their customers are divers who partners, they both began to fol- pod of 30 animals. They were all around want to do one to three dives in a day low us, becoming our shadows. us at one point then minutes later were and if they fly in, all of the equipment is The four of us stayed together for gone! All snorkeling equipment and suits provided, including wetsuits. most of the dive and even ven- were provided by the operator, Dolphin Upon entering the water in a sheltered tured over to the deeper parts Encounter Kaikoura. cove, a gentle surge pulled at me, but of the cove where the current On another excursion, Albatross disappeared Encounter took me out to open ocean around eight where we found some local fisherman meters (25 feet). feeding gulls scraps of leftover bait. Wide-eyed fur These were no ordinary gulls though seals curiously they were one of the five varieties of watched from the ocean-going great albatross who the distance frequent the Kaikoura area. Normal gulls and submerged were clearly dwarfed by these beautiful when I did. gargantuans. Their wings were so long The boulders they had to double fold them on their below were back for management. Up to eight vari- draped with eties of the smaller albatross can also be lavender and found along with petrels, shearwater, pri- purple algae ons and shags. and speckled I next came across a group of kids dur- most of the ing a school field trip, who were snorkel- base structures ing with resident seals. What a treat to be under the kelp. able to learn about your marine neigh- Glimpses of col-

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History In about A.D. 800, the Polyne- Oceania, in the South Pa- Palmerston Napier sian Maori reached New Zealand. Their cific Ocean southeast of North chieftains signed a compact with Britain- Australia. Coastline: 15,134 In 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which km. Terrain: New Zealand WELLINGTON they ceded sovereignty to Queen Vic- is predominately moun- Nelson toria while keeping territorial rights. The tainous with some expans- CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: North Island; Map of New Zealand; New Zealand Kiwifriut was once British started the first organized colonial es of coastal plains. Low- called Chinese gooseberry until growers changed it in the 70s, so it would sell well in the West South settlement in that same year. Between est point: Pacific Ocean Island 1843 and 1872, a series of land wars 0 m. Highest point: Aoraki-Mount Cook cal capabilities of the industrial sector mixed ethnicity 7.8%, unspec- resolved with the defeat of the native 3,754 m. Natural resources: natural gas, have broadened and deepened; and ified ethnicity 3.8% (2001 cen- Christchurch peoples. In 1907, the British colony of New iron ore, sand, coal, timber, hydropower, inflationary pressures have been con- sus). Religion: Anglican 14.9%, Aoraki- Zealand became an independent do- gold, limestone. Natural hazards: mild tained. For eight consecutive years, per Roman Catholic 12.4%, Mount minion and supported the British militarily earthquakes and volcanic activity. Envi- capita income has risen and was more Presbyterian 10.9%, Method- Cook in World War I and II. By the 1980s, New ronmental issues: invasive species have than $25,500 in 2006 in purchasing power ist 2.9%, Pentecostal 1.7%, SOUTH Zealand’s full participation in a number of hit native flora and fauna hard; deforest- parity terms. In recent years, consumer Baptist 1.3%, other Christian Dunedin PACIFIC defense alliances ended. Recently, the ation; soil erosion; New Zealand is party and government spending have driven religions 9.4%, other religions Invercargill government has looked into addressing to international agreements such as Ant- growth, and in 2006, exports picked up. 3.3% (2001 census) OCEAN longstanding Maori grievances. Govern- arctic-Environmental Protocol, Antarctic- 28% of GDP are exports. With a heretofor Stewart ment: parliamentary democracy. Capi- Marine Living Resources, Antarctic Treaty, resilient economy, the Labor Govern- Currency New Zealand Island Bounty S tal: Wellington Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate ment promises increased expenditures on dollar (NZD). Exchange Islands Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, health, education, and pensions which rates: 1 USD= 1.43 NZD, Snares Geography New Zealand is made Endangered Species, Environmental will be proportionate to output. Agricul- 1 EUR=1.89 NZD, 1 GBP= Islands up of several Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of ture: wheat, barley, potatoes, pulses, 2.8 NZD, 1 SGD=.94 NZD, Antipodes Island islands the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer fruits, vegetables; wool, beef, lamb and 1 AUD=1.13 NZD

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81 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED shark tales good luck Sweet Pea, Sam, Gil, You just would not think man distasteful in light of a recent and Scooter! could fall any lower or be more press release from IUCN. Their lat- Meanwhile the arrogant and obtuse. I regret we est findings reflect that even the Monterey Bay have reached that point. fastest, widest ranging sharks are Aquarium The Bull shark fishing “Classic now threatened by over fishing as has done it Tournament” will be held as yet more species are added to again. A male an annual tourist attraction on the IUVN Red List of Threatened Edited by Great White Shark Australia’s Gold Coast. The aim Species. With an estimated 100 Edwin Marcow measuring in at six feet is to lure tourists to this area and million sharks killed each year, Blacktip reef shark held in five inches and weighing in at 171 help clean out these so-called either deliberately or as by- an aquarium PETER SYMES pounds was successfully housed man-eaters from the canals and catch, and with confirmed shark at the centre for 137 days in the waterways that ring this coastline. attacks on man at an all time Shark Sinks Boat Outer Bay exhibit. Living alongside This shark hunt will be held low according to George Burgess In what can only be described as well for the first two hours, but Cupid, Sweet Pea and sea turtles, tunas and other sharks annually. Ms Bristow said she director at the International Shark a scene from Jaws, a shrimping unfortunately for Schmall, the high Sam, Gil and Scooter prior to being released back into would target recreational fisher- Attack file at the University of boat operating off the west coast seas got the better of him, and the open ocean. man from the U.S. and Japan. Florida. of Florida was attacked and sunk his ship the Christy Nichole sunk to Cupid’s on overtime at the Since 2002 the aquarium has “There is a big market out there,” This would make the fatality by a pack of Bull sharks. the sea floor. “Swimming with Sharks” exhibit received ten Great White Sharks, she stated. “We will be tagging ratio one human to every 10 mil- The shrimp boat’s captain, Sharks and shrimping boats at the Newport Aquarium, and five died, two were released the sharks. There will no doubt be lion sharks, according to some Rodger Schmall, said that for four regularly cross paths in the open looks like he is going to be busy. from a holding facility and one some that die from the struggle”. conservationists. That is for every days they came under sustained ocean as the shrimpers cull their Newport Aquarium has acquired escaped. The tournament will be run from tragic loss of human life in the attack by the Bull sharks who unwanted by-catch and throw a very rare male Shark Ray and These ambassador sharks have behind the Marriot Resort and fol- oceans due to a shark attack, repeatedly rammed his ship’s hull them back into the ocean. The hope that its resident female helped increase attendance low the Nerang River. 10 million sharks will die by our before one very large 14-foot sharks then move in for an easy Shark Ray, aptly named Sweet numbers at the aquarium by up Ms Bristow said she hoped the actions. individual disabled the boat’s tail meal. For sharks to bump and Pea, will mate producing off- to 30%. The aquarium has said competition would be up and If only more people could fol- shaft, leaving his ship, the Christy investigate a fishing boat, its spring for this nearly endangered that displaying the sharks has running by March 2007.“Hopefully low Toomey’s cartoon sticker Nichole, disabled and adrift 100 metal running gears, or any metal species.“We’re hoping for a helped raise interest in their edu- in four weeks it will be confirmed. which featured a kindly looking miles off the Florida coast. object near or within the water is love connection right here in the cation, awareness and conserva- There are way too many Bull shark saying, “Please help protect Schmall radioed in for help and common, and any investigations tank,” said Jill Isaacs, the aquari- tion programs. Increased attend- sharks in the water and this con- my pal, the endangered Sawfish,” some two hours later his crew are short lived. To have a boat um’s spokeswoman. ance figures have also helped cept will help to monitor how bad the unprecedented response was were picked up, though Schmall the size of the Christy Nichole A competition, “Name the fund the aquarium’s tag and the problem is,” she said in an so overwhelming that this helped remained on board to pump damaged to the point of sinking is Shark”, to be held, will determine release programs too. ■ interview in February 2007. list the Sawfish as endangered in water out while another vessel a very rare occurrence. ■ the new arrival’s name, which will This competition is even more 2003. ■ towed him back to land. All went be ‘Sam’, ‘Gil’, or ‘Scooter’. On-going concern for this Call to species’ survival has meant an Cull Bull unfortunate listing on the World Conservation Union’s Red List of Sharks Threatened Species, so no pres- In a world

sure on the new chap to perform! of climate AW MICHAEL Mating is still a mystery due to change, the horn-like ridges on their neck, destruction of back, and dorsal fin. Scientists the oceans eco- believe the fish copulate with systems and all the the female carrying any off- animals that reside within spring inside, unlike most fish who its realm, the further deple- lay eggs for the male to swim tion of natural non-renewable past and fertilise. The program energy is faster than we can is scheduled to last 12 years so come up with clean alternatives.

One of classic scene from the first Bull sharks are subject to a dis- Jaws movie from 1975, tateful fishing tournament

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84 X-RAY MAG : 16 : 2007 EDITORIAL FEATURES TRAVEL NEWS EQUIPMENT BOOKS SCIENCE & ECOLOGY EDUCATION PROFILES PORTFOLIO CLASSIFIED Say no to shark-fin soup South Africa’s Great White Shark Shipwrecks from by Tom Peschakc the Tees to the Tyne media ISBN: 1770073825 Paperback: 144 pages Books, Film, DVDs, CDs Tom Peschak, marine biologist, author and Publisher: Wharncliffe award-winning underwater photographer, Books hopes his photography will help protect ISBN: 1845630203 sharks. His most recent book is South Africa’s A local writer, Hartlepool Great White Shark, co-authored with Michael woman Maureen Scholl. He is now working on another shark Anderson, has delved into Ocean Odyssey book with local marine biologist Alison Kock the past to explore the ship- —The life of an 80-year-old and Scotland’s Jenna Cains. This one entails wrecks on the North East 45-ton bull sperm whale photographing all 50 species of shark off the coast of England. Her new Format: PAL coast of Africa. 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