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• Update on Richard Theiss: new perceptions on life and the world we live in
  on May 27, 2014
   I have many friends and colleagues, both in life and in the digital world, inquiring as to what I have been up to, as I have not been as visible of late.  I've had some life-altering experiences over the past 6 months that took me away fro...
• Maui Diving Made Easy: scooter dives save time and energy
  on May 14, 2014
  Hawai'i is one of the most popular tourist locations because it offers so much to the visiting traveler.  From volcanoes to scuba diving to surfing to historical WW II attractions to a rich cultural island history that predates the advent of for...
• Captive Whale Shows: eco-tourism provides alternatives
  on Jan 20, 2014 in Blackfish captivity eco-tourism Marriott orcas Sea World tourism whale watching Whales
  Following up on my November 10, 2013 post regarding the fate of orcas kept in captivity in aquatic amusement parks like Sea World, the public pressure seems to be continuing as several major contemporary music acts have cancelled their appearances at...
• Living Ocean Foundation: a 6-year coral reef expedition with hopes of making a difference
  on Nov 24, 2013 in coral reefs Living Oceans Foundation marine biodiversity New Caledonia ocean conservation scientific research
  -->  There are many ocean conservation organizations that support the protection of coral reefs across the globe.  Each organization does the best with the resources that they have available, ranging from scientific research to gen...
• Orcas on Parade: time to close the circus of marine mamals
  on Nov 11, 2013 in aquatic amusement parks captivity dolphins killer whales orcas Sea World Whales
  Throughout 2013, there has been a spike in interest as to whether or not organizations like Sea World should have marine mammals like whales, particularly orcas or "killer whales," dolphins, porpoises, and even seals and sea lions in captivity. ...
• Diana Nyad: turning the Extreme Dream into reality
  on Sep 8, 2013 in goals Cuba determination sea jellies Diana Nyad sharks ocean endurance swimming obsession Florida
  In case you have been too engrossed in the news coming from Syria or who is entering the semi-finals on America's Got Talent, on September 2nd, Diana Nyad achieved her goal of swimming from Havana, Cuba to Key West, Florida - a distance of 103 miles...
• The Challenge of Accepting Change
  on Jul 6, 2013 in environmental issues alternative energy status quo change John Adams Fourth of July
  When we look back on world history, we usually find that great societal or economic improvements came about through major changes in attitudes or actions.  What we often do not see is how disruptive those changes were for many people.  The...
• RTSea Blog returns
  on May 27, 2013 in RTSea Blog ocean conservation Richard Theiss
  In December of 2012, as administrator and chief writer for this blog, I made the decision to place it in a somewhat state of dormancy as I needed to devote more time to other projects.  Hence, RTSea Archives was born.  After posting over 95...
• Filmmaker's Journal: Oceanic whitetip sharks
  on May 27, 2013 in shark diving Epic Diving Cat island Amanda Cotton RTSea Media oceanic whitetip shark Bahamas
  Filmmakers and avid amateur underwater photographers are constantly on the prowl for new locations and new species to document.  This holds true for those interested in sharks, too.  Either on assignment or as part of a stock footage expedi...
• Protecting Sharks: the two-edged sword that is CITES
  on Mar 17, 2013
  This past week, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) concluded their 16th triennial Conference of the Parties (CoP16) with much fanfare among shark conservationists as 5 species of sharks and 2 species of rays were give...

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