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$158 million addition all about Sharks opens in New York Aquarium
A new exhibit at the New York Aquarium opened this past weekend, and it is all about sharks. The 57,000 square foot and $158 million addition is called Ocean Wonders: Sharks! The addition comes as much the aquarium is still rebuilding from being hit by hurricane Sandy. The new addition of the aquarium, which is run by the Wildlife Conservation Society, has been in the works for the past 14 years. The goal of the addition was to educate visitors about the vital role sharks play in our oceans.
Late Availability: Mexico Whale Sharks August 2018
We have a few spaces available on the 2018 Wetpixel Whale Sharks trip. It is running from 10 to 16 August and we will be based in comfortable accommodation at the Playa la Media Lune hotel on Isla Mujeres. Unlike most trips that run to see the sharks, our skippers are full time professional charter boat captains that spend the bulk of their time at seas looking for fish. We also tend to leave early and stay late, allowing us to maximize the crucial times when the sharks are relatively undisturbed by other parties.
Inon ships D mount adapter
Inon has released an adaptor plate that allows their D holder arm and base system with their new underwater tripod system. It is equipped with two 1/4in tripod holes that allows it to be securely attached.
Dates for 2018 Monterey Shootout announced
The 2018 Monterey Shootout will be held from 9 to 12 August. Hosted by the Northern California Underwater Photography Society and Backscatter, the event features the competition with seminars and classes running alongside. The infamous shootout cocktail party will be held on the evening of 12 August.
Issue 09 of Heinz Magazine is available
Issue 09 of Heinz Magazine is now available. It features articles and imagery about Mexico by Reinhard and Daniela Dirscherl, underwater rugby by Konstantin Killer, Stephen Frink’s digital photography school and a portfolio of “Ocean Anime” images by Wang Tian Hong.
Backlighting: Article by Mike Bartick
This is the second installment of a series of articles by Mike Bartick of Saltwater Photo. Mike is a professional underwater photographer who is widely published and also manages the Crystal Blue Dive Resort in Anilao, Philippines. Wetpixel will be publishing a series of articles and images by Mike chock full of invaluable underwater photography tips and techniques.
SD Association announces 128TB SD cards
The SD Association has announced a new specification which adds PCIe and NVMeTM interfaces to Sd cards. This allows faster access to data on the card and the maximum storage capacity grows to a possible 128TB with the new D Ultra Capacity (SDUC) card.
Review: Nikon D850 and Nauticam NA-D850 by Jack Connick
Jack Connick, of Optical Ocean Sales, provides his thoughts on the Nikon D850 camera and the Nauticam NA-D850 housing. Jack has used the combination on several big trips recently to Fiji, Yap and Palau, so has built up significant experience with it. He has experimented with lens choices and provides some insights and tips on how to get the best from the system
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