Wetpixel still has spots left for our Ambon Night Safari this coming Nov 7-16, 2010!

Photographers Eric Cheng and Tony Wu will lead the trip, which goes to one of the best critter spots on the planet. The humble shoreline at Laha is where the Maluku frogfish (Histiophryne psychedelica) was found a couple of years ago. This year, the elusive frogfish resurfaced, and we’re hoping they will still be there when we arrive.

Read the full details for more information on what to expect – we’re looking forward to the trip!

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Evenings at Whitney Public Lecture Series -  April 8th, 2010 - Summary of “Ocean acidification: the other shoe for climate change. What could happen, what is likely, and what should we be doing?” Andrew Stamper, D.V.M., Dipl. A.C.Z.M., Epcot, The Seas.

When considering conservation of the ocean, one of the things we don’t often think about is the pH level in our oceans and how it affects our aquatic life. 
Just as the ph of a swimming pool affects our eyes and skin, the ph in the ocean affects the creatures living in it.  For those of you that have ever cared for an aquarium or a swimming pool, you may notice that even minute shifts in ph can cause marked changes in your water quality.

Can you imagine what would happen if you dropped the ph by 30% in your pool or aquarium?  Water quality would drop dramatically and when this happens in the ocean, the regulating enzymes within the marine live would go up or down, which is within the physiology of most creatures but at the costs of valuable energy.  The short-range changes would be adaption, and long-range successful adaptation is called evolution. Continue reading for more on this important topic.

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Sundive Byron Bay is proud to announce its first in-house photo competition which will be the fourth major photo shoot-out held in Byron Bay. Due to success of Byron Bay’s previous photo competitions, the decision was taken to continue this event. It will take place between 22 and 30 of May, 2010.

The organizers have raised over $15,000 in prizes. During the shoot-out week, there will be BBQ’s, a treasure hunt, raffles and a grand finale on Sunday afternoon when the winners will be announced.

All underwater photo enthusiasts are invited to participate in a week of great diving, great company, a little healthy competition and mostly heaps of fun

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The second annual Dive Fest is to be held at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park over the weekend of 30th April to 3rd May. The idea is that divers from all over the UK get together for a huge party, complete with live music, food, events and equipment and travel stalls. The first such event took place in May 2009 and was a massive success, with more than 1,000 divers attending.

During the festival, images from the British Underwater Image Festival will be on display, and the awards ceremony for the competition will take place on Sunday. In addition, Dive Fest will host a splash in competition, with prizes for the best images taken on that day.

Other events include talks from Sea Shepherd and the Sharks Trust, live bands, curry nights, and RIB or hard boat diving throughout the weekend.

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The Visions in the Sea Summer Series is a UK wide set of weekends designed to both inspire you and get you into the water for some underwater photography. There will be 6 weekends throughout the” warm and sunny” summer months.

Each weekend will have at least one resident professional underwater photographer to guide you and offer advice, as well as offering an evening lecture and a chance to chat to your fellow enthusiasts over some drinks and a meal. Our Sponsors will also be on hand on each of the weekends to give you information on their diving equipment and even let you try some of their products in the water. Continue reading after the jump for full details.

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