Sick Starfish Syndrome, Laura James, The Seattle Times, Rosemary E Lunn, X-Ray Mag
A dying Pisaster ochraceus sea star in the waters off West seattle dangles by its tentacle

Sick Starfish Linked To Warming Ocean

In June X-Ray Mag correspondent Scott Bennett reported on a "Mysterious Disease Decimating Oregon Sea Star Populations". He wrote "a mysterious disease affecting sea stars has erupted along the Oregon coast. Sea star wasting syndrome causes the creature’s body to disintegrate, ultimately leading to death. Up to half or more of the creatures along the coast have been infected in just a matter of weeks.

Dive Ireland, dive shows, X-Ray Mag, Rosemary E Lunn, Roz Lunn
Dive Ireland

'Dive Ireland' Promises Plethora of Photography Talks

This two day Irish show will primarily feature photography next month.

Topics slated include: 'Shooting for Publications', 'Scientific Photography', 'The challenges and rich rewards of underwater photography', 'Why doesn't auto work?" and 'Fish Portraits'.

Respected deep wreck explorer Stewie Andrews is going to talk about the challenges of deep photography. How do you select a camera that is light sensitive enough? And is the housing you want capable of going deep enough?

Scapa Scuba, scuba diving jobs, Dive Scapa Flow, X-Ray Mag, Rosemary E Lunn, Roz Lunn
Scapa Scuba's 'Red Shed'. This loved former Lifeboat Station has been beautifully restored

Scapa Seeks Scuba Instructors

"Scapa Flow is arguably one of Britain’s most historic and famous stretches of water.

Affectionately known as ‘The Great Harbour’ this natural maritime haven, one of the largest in the world, has been used since prehistory with its sheltered waters playing a key role in travel, trade, tourism and conflict over the centuries.