Diving Townsville

It’s hard to picture six million tonnes of debris entering the ocean in one year. In fact, that’s what happens each and every year – harming wildlife and underwater environments. But on International Cleanup Day, 25 September, Project AWARE Foundation will be joined by passionate underwater volunteers in 100 countries, using their unique skills to [...]

Hawaii has become the first state in the United States to ban shark fins.  On Friday 28th May 2010, Governor Linda Lingle signed a bill prohibiting the possession, sale, trade or distribution of sharks fins. Exceptions will be made for researchers who have obtained a special permit. Lawmakers hope the new law, the first of [...]