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The latest news from the world of water
The Scuba Insider offers readers an inside look at the latest news in the scuba diving industry, from new equipment and destinations, to environmental news and quirky looks at the world of diving. Because The Scuba Insider is a dynamic part of the magazine’s Web site, Scuba Diver AustralAsia is accepting submissions at any time, and from anyone. Press releases can be short, or long, can include photos (which are recommended).
KUALA LUMPUR – A LEATHERBACK turtle has made a surprise return to a Malaysian beach after 32 years, a report said on Friday, hailed as a 'miracle' by conservationists and renewing hopes for the endangered species.
The leatherbacks – the largest of all sea turtles – were once a star attraction at Rantau Abang beach in Malaysia's northern state of Terengganu but overfishing, poaching and pollution caused the population to plummet.
The turtle, dubbed the 'Puteri Rantau Abang' or Rantau Abang Princess and identified by special markings, returned last month to end a long dry spell of turtle landings which have been rare in Terengganu since the 1980s.
Malaysian Fisheries Department director-general Ahamad Sabki Mahmood said said the turtle's return showed that Rantau Abang was being made a turtle nesting ground once again, and he hoped for more during the next possible nesting period between Aug 15 and 20, according to The Star newspaper.
The Puteri Rantau Abang, which was hatched in the area in 1978, was released back into the sea on Thursday, carrying a satellite transmitter which will help conservationists track turtle migration patterns.
Apart from the leatherbacks, green turtles have also made a return to Malaysian beaches in recent weeks, but experts warned that the species is still headed for oblivion if habitat loss is not stopped. -- AFP
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Following the official gallery launch and prize presentations at the Malaysian Dive Expo, Scuba Diver AustralAsia Magazine is proud to present the winning images online at our forum UW3Some.com.
To see the winning images please visit our Through The Lens 2010 Gallery:
http://www.uw3some.com/forum/gallery/album.php?album_id=31
We would like to extend our congratulations to all our winners, and we wish to thank our prize sponsors, Canon Singapore Pte Ltd and TUSA, as well as all those who entered. This year the competition was fierce, particularly in the Macro and Wide-Angle categories, and we are truly proud to share with you the high calibre of underwater photography of our readers.
SHOOTOUT 2010: Manado/Lembeh
The Scuba Diver AA 2010 competitions are not yet over however, as we still have spots available for our trip to Manado/Lembeh Indonesia, with workshops and amazing prizes. Check out this link if interested in our 2010 SHOOTOUT to Manado/Lembeh:
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