SEDNA Expedition: Cave Diver Charlene Barker

The SEDNA Epic Expedition will see a group of ten women snorkelling the Northwest Passage. Today we meet Team SEDNA member, Cave diver Charlene Barker.

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link;


http://www.aquasportscuba.com/index2.html

http://www.sednaepic.com/

Behind the Shot: Steve Miller Snooty Shrimp

On this episode of Behind the Shot underwater photographer Steve Miller gives a snoot boot camp as he explains his beautiful shot of a shrimp on an Anemone.

Diving the Oregon Coast Aquarium

It’s called the best shore diving on the Oregon coast. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is one of the few that offers a scuba dive program that allows divers to experience first-hand some of the aquatic life that can be found off the Oregon coast. I talk with Erin Paxton Public Relations Coordinator and Jenna Walker, Dive Safety Officer for the Aquarium about what you can expect.

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http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Scuba_Diving_at_the_Oregon_Aquarium.mp3

http://www.divetheaquarium.org/

Pump Up Your Underwater Video with Cinematographer Vance Burberry

Tired of taking bland underwater videos? Want to add some punch and emotion to your work? Take your video to the next level with Hollywood Diver’s new in-depth Underwater Cinematography course. Professional cinematographer Vance Burberry shares his experience and knowledge. Today, I talk with Vance about the course he’s created and the things you will learn.

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link. 

http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Underwater_Cinematography_Course.mp3

http://www.hollywooddivers.com/shop/diving-classes-scuba-courses/underwater-cinema-class/

Vance is working on a project in Cabo Pulmo - Check it out below;

Cabo Pulmo , Underwater showreel Work in Progress, from vance burberry on Vimeo.

Diving the Lanaii Cathedrals with Lahaina Divers

If you are diving on Maui drop in to Lahaina Divers and get them to take you to the Lanaii Cathedrals. 
Tim means talks about this great dive site in particular and some of the overall diving details on the island of  Maui.

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link;

http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Lanaii_Cathedral_with_Lahaina_Divers.mp3

http://www.lahainadivers.com/

Behind the Shot: Steve Miller Boatman Bug

 


On this installment of Behind the Shot, underwater Photographer Steve Miller, explains his macro photo of a Boatman Insect that was upside down on the underside of a Lilly.

Liveaboard Luxury at Socorro Island on The Nautilus Explorer

Being on a live aboard dive ship is like being on a luxury boutique hotel that floats. From diving with Mantas and dolphins on Socorro to shark dives on Guadalupe, Nautilus Captain Mike Lever dishes the details on what a live aboard is like.

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link;

http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Live_Aboard_Luxury_Nautilus_Explorer.mp3

http://www.nautilusexplorer.com/

SEDNA Expedition Member Erika Bergman

The SEDNA Expedition has an all women team in a snorkel relay across the Northwest Passage in 2016. This episode I talk with another team member, Scuba Diver and Submersible pilot, Erika Bergman.

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link;

http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Sedna_Expedition_Erika_Bergman.mp3

http://www.arcticerika.com/

Behind the Shot: David Salvatori Whale and Calf

On this edition of Behind the Shot Italian Underwater Photographer David Salvatori talks about his beautiful photo of a mother whale, calf and diver.

www.facebook.com/david.salvatori 

Bonaire vs the Lionfish - Chef Hagen's tips and recipes

Bonaire is one of the few Caribbean islands that has a good handle on the lionfish problem. Chef Hagen from Cactus Blue food trailer on Bonaire talks about what the situation is like right now, how divers make money from hunting lionfish and better yet; how to cook lionfish – recipes included! Join me for the interview.

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link below. Lionfish recipes from Chef Hagen are also available by clicking the link;

http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Cooking_with_Lionfish_Chef_Hagen_Bonaire.mp3

www.cactusbluebonaire.com

Lionfish Ceviche and Baked Lionfish recipes

Extreme Snorkeling in the Arctic - the SEDNA Expedition

A group of all-women explorers will attempt to set a world record in 2016 by snorkeling the Northwest Passage on the SEDNA Expedition. Their primary goal is to raise awareness of shrinking sea ice in the Arctic. Epic expeditions such as this require epic preparations as they will have to deal with extreme cold and possibly hungry Polar Bears and Walrus. Susan Eaton is organizing the expedition and talks about the journey and what it’s all about on this week’s Planet Earth Diver.

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link;

http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Extreme_Snorkeling_SEDNA_Expedition.mp3

http://www.sednaepic.com/

Behind The Shot: David Salvatori Backlit Batfish

On this episode of Behind the Shot, Italian underwater Photographer David Salvatori explains his approach to this shot and the backstory behind it. 

www.facebook.com/david.salvatori 

Grand Cayman's Mermaid Amphitrite Gets Some Company - Guardian of the Reef

In April Canadian Sculptor Simon Morris saw his latest creation sunk beneath the waves at Lighthouse Point on Grand Cayman. Guardian of the Reef will now be one of the go to dives sites on an island that already boasts 365 dive locations. Simon talks with me about his work.

Listen to the Interview Below or download it from the link;

http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Guardian_of_the_Reef_sculptor_Simon_Morris.mp3

http://www.sculptorsimonmorris.com/

Dive Techs Big Bronze Birthday Present

There's a new statue in town. Grand Cayman's Dive Tech Dive Shops ordered the bronze Guardian of the Reef to Celebrate their birthday today (May 5th). I talk with owner Nancy Easterbrook about the message behind it and the reaction from the dive community.

Tomorrow, I talk with sculptor Simon Morris about making the statue Guardian of the Reef and his other statues.

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link; 

http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Dive_Techs_Guardian_of_the_Reef.mp3

http://www.divetech.com/

Sunstar Meltdown - Pacific Northwest Health Check

From Oregon through Washington up into British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest has experienced a lot of stress from industry plus commercial and sport fishing over the years. Recently a withering disease has struck the population of sun stars – some areas more than others. Where are we now? Underwater Naturalist Andy Lamb and author from the Vancouver Aquarium, delivers his Pacific Northwest health check. 

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link;

http://www.nationaltravelradio.com/Audio/Pacific_Northwest_Checkup_with_Andy_Lamb.mp3

http://www.vanaqua.org/act