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Late Availability: Photo opportunity with whale sharks in Mexico
We have two slots available to visit the amazing whale shark (Rhincodon typus) aggregation at Isla Mujeres. Report from Isla Mujeres are all saying that it is an exceptional year. Our trip runs from 10-16 August and is specifically designed to be photographically productive (unlike many of the “whale shark tours” that are offered by other providers on the island).
Paper explains location of whale shark aggregations
A new paper attempts to explain why whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) gather in large number at specific sites around the world. Published in the PeerJ journal, it investigates whether the bathymetry characteristics of the aggregating sites are similar. Nearly all of them are shallow areas, close of deep water with steep slopes. The paper suggests that these conditions will produce upwellings events and an abundance of food.
Nikon formally announces full frame mirrorless camera
Nikon has formally announced that it will be releasing a full frame mirrorless camera featuring a new mount system and new lenses to suit. There will also be an adaptor to allow the use of F-Mount lenses with the new camera.
Mike Bartick: Effective Snooting
It wasn’t too long ago when Keri Wilk swept the competitions with his stunning macro images created with a snoot. At a time when only a handful of people even knew what a snoot was, he produced some show stopping images that were as ahead of the curve then, as they are today. Very few tools can actually add a new layer to your portfolio as effectively as a snoot can, they are relatively inexpensive, hard to break, and travel quite easily. In fact, buying a snoot should be thought of along the lines as a lens buy as they will add that much of a new dimension to your portfolio and skills.
Podcast: Episode 9 of the Underwater Tribe Series
Wetpixel Moderator, Mike Veitch has released episode 9 of the Underwater Tribe Diving and Adventure Podcast. It features photographer Ethan Daniels. Previous podcasts have featured Gray Bevan, Serge Abourjeily, Graham Abbott, Christian Loader, Oli Christen, Marianne Nyegaard, Jenny Karmy and Rich Horner among others.
Video: Phase Detection Autofocus explained
ZY Productions has posted a video on YouTube explaining how phase detection autofocus (AF) works. Phase detection is only available in SLR cameras, as it requires a dedicated AF sensor and a translucent section of the camera’s mirror, which are both components you will not find in a mirrorless camera. AF is a key camera function in challenging underwater photographic environments.
Florida holds public meetings about short based shark angling
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced that they are revising the regulations governing land based shark angling in the state. The goal is to restrict “cruel and unnecessary” handling practices that causes fatalities among protected shark species even when they are released. There is a series on public workshops about the issue and comments can also be submitted online.
The Shark Trust endorses shark aquarium project
UK based shark conservation charity The Shark Trust has partnered with TV celebrity Bear Grylls to promote an aquarium project that plans to offer captive “shark experiences” with black tip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) in tanks near Birmingham, UK.
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