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Paper describes seal whisker sensory ability
A paper published in the Journal of Experimental Biology establishes how seals use their “whiskers” or vibrissae to locate prey. The research team found that they are capable of detecting the current created as prey pass water through their gills.
MindShift Gear First Light camera rucksacks
MindShift Gear has updated the information about their First Light series of camera backpacks. These three models have the advantage of being carry-on compatible, and also have proper rucksack frames and carrying systems. This should help ease the strain of humping heavy bags around airports.
Late Availability: Dominica Sperm Whales with Keri Wilk
Wetpixel’s friend, underwater photographer and all-round good guy Keri Wilk has a few late availability spots open for his annual Dominica sperm whale trips. Interacting with sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) is strictly controlled by permit on the island and Keri has 3 of them! If you want to document these amazing creatures, this is an amazing opportunity.
Lexi Thompson recreates Muhammad Ali’s famous underwater photo
Golfer Lexi Thompson posed for some underwater photographs and simultaneously channeled Muhammad Ali. Photographer Al Bello recreated Flip Shulke’s 1961 underwater image of Ali with the female golfer in December. Ali passed away last year and on tuesday, he would have turned 75.
CrumplePop announces EasyTracker
Crumplepop has released a plugin called EasyTracker for Final Cut Pro X. It allows the insertion of text or graphics that will follow an object’s motion within the frame into a video sequence.
Nauticam ships housing for Sony a6500
Nauticam are shipping their housing for the Sony a6500 mirrorless camera. The NA-A6500 has an integrated handle system, a rear lever for AF functions and an optional integrated battery pack.
Join us! Wetpixel Whale Sharks 2017
Wetpixel returns to Isla Mujeres in August 2017 to observe and document the amazing whale shark (Rhincodon typus) aggregation. One of nature’s most amazing and unique events, hundreds of whale sharks gather each year to feed on eggs spawned by bonito (Euthynnus alletteratus) off the island. Join us to witness this amazing spectacle.
Cathy Church announces USA seminar dates
Well known underwater image maker and educator Cathy Church has announced a series of workshops and seminars that she will be offering at various scuba shows around the U.S.A. during 2017.
Recent News
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Sea slug ‘disposable penis’ astounds (via BBC)
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Turtles Choose the Perfect Moment to Lay Eggs (via DivePhotoGuide)
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Scuba diver dies off Durban (via African Diver)
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