Tag archive for "fish"

Underwater competition

water & art, water culture

Underwater competition

No Comments 17 September 2010

In our section Water& Art we have covered the work of incredible photographers such as G. La Spada and the American artist Wyland. These individuals all have in common a passion and respect for the ocean and marine creatures that is combined with a love for art. If you have a passion for diving and you simply cannot leave the house, or dive in, without your camera you might have the possibility to turn this passion into a real job thanks to the Our World Underwater international underwater photography and video competition.

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Dead Sea

overview, water science

Dead Sea

No Comments 11 September 2010

The name “Dead Sea” is a translation from the Hebrew name “Yam ha Maved” which means “Killer Sea”. This sea with a high concentration in salts is known for having beneficial health consequences on the human body. In the past years, historians, scientists and experts are worried that the Dead Sea might be dying due to the constant lowering of the water level.

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Cave Diving

water & sport, water culture

Cave Diving

No Comments 10 September 2010

Diving is a water sport unique in its kind, enabling a human being to become part of the underwater universe, morphing with fish and dolphins. This fascinating universe generously opens it doors to divers every years. For many already experienced divers that acquire a certain familiarity with the sea, underwater caves are the apogee of the underwater experience, where fear mixes with a great dose of curiosity and reverence.

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Mekong River

asia, water projects

Mekong River

No Comments 02 September 2010

Starting in Tibet and finishing up in Vietnam, the Mekong river affects the lives of around 60 million people, amongst the poorest individuals on the face on the earth. One of the world’s longest rivers, Mekong also runs through China, Burma, Laos and Thailand. This precious wetland serves for various vital activities such as irrigation, fishing, transportation, industrial and domestic supply of water.

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Aquaponics: a smart innovation

the science of water, water science

Aquaponics: a smart innovation

No Comments 01 September 2010

Many of our previous posts remind you of the importance of environment conservation and the need to limit water pollution considering that it has severe consequences on a variety of ecosystems and on the humankind. The stability and conservation of water is directly dependent on the survival of entire ecosystems. Aquaponics, an innovative style of gardening, is an interesting example of the interdependence between the survival of plants and sea creatures such as fish.

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Pollution and fish

Water Survey, a matter of water

Pollution and fish

No Comments 02 August 2010

From industrial waste to the city sewage and household pollution, the American wetlands have become so polluted that many rivers or lakes are off limits to swimmers and the biodiversity of such waters at terribly threatened. The shampoos, bleach or other cleaning products we use daily too often end up in our lakes and rivers and as a consequence they intoxicate our fish.

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The Story of Bottled Water- Episode 4

Water Survey, a matter of water

The Story of Bottled Water- Episode 4

No Comments 26 July 2010

Mrs. Goldendiamondy has been like this all week! She just won’t leave Miss Evian alone for one second. It seems like she is always looking for excuses to talk to her or to steal her away from me. I am oh so happy that in the end Miss Evian decided to stay with us at the supermarket instead of trying to escape to go to the Rice-Castle with all of the other important French water bottles. Discover this week's new entry a very special bottle called Aussie!!

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