The History of Diving Museum in Islamorada hosts Capt. Lars Vihlen as part of the Museum’s Immerse Yourself! seminar series. In 1695 only two years after she was built, the crew of the HMS Winchester …
Whale Shark Sucks Fish Out of Hole in Fishing Net!
17 Jul 20126:00 PM
Incredible video from Conservation International showing a whale shark sucking baitfish from fishermen’s nets in Cendrawasih Bay, Indonesia:
CI’s summary of the video: ” On a recent expedition to Indonesia’s Cendrawasih Bay, Conservation International’s Mark Erdmann learned how whale sharks often congregate around bagan (lift net) fishing platforms to eat the small silverside baitfish that the fishers are targeting. The sharks have also learned how to “suck” the fish out of holes in the nets!
This can be dangerous — but the local fishers like the sharks, considering them good luck, and are working to modify the net designs to prevent sharks from entering.”
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![](mailto:?subject=Explore the HMS Winchester with Capt. Lars Vihlen, March 18th, Islamorada&body=The <a href="http://www.divingmuseum.org/">History of Diving Museum </a>in Islamorada hosts Capt. Lars Vihlen as part of the Museum's Immerse Yourself! seminar series.
In 1695 only two years after she was built, the crew of the HMS Winchester were struck by scurvy. With the death of many and her crew greatly weakend she wrecked on a reef just south of Carysfort Light. Her remains are visible in 28 feet of water inside Penekamp Park.
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The Winchester, a British man-of-war, was 121-feet in length. She had a beam of 38 feet and carried 60 guns. Almost all of her 400 crew were lost, mostly to disease.
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The presentation is open to the general public. Admission is free to Monroe County residents and Museum members and $10 for visitors. Pre-seminar museum tours will be conducted at 5:15pm and 6pm. Museum tours are included with admission. Members may reserve their seats in advance.
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Creators of the <a title="GHUSC web site" href="http://ultimatesharkchallenge.com/" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge Tournament</a> and Festival and Organizers of the <a title="WRTT web site" href="http://worldsrichesttarpon.com/" target="_blank">World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament</a> have announced plans to strengthen and share their commitment to conservation by cross-promoting their common missions and messages to the general public, press and media. The Ultimate Shark Challenge Tournament and Festival takes place in <a title="City of Punta Gorda web site" href="http://www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/" target="_blank">Punta Gorda</a>’s downtown waterfront at Laishley Crab House at Laishley Park May 4 th – 6 th followed by the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament in <a title="Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce web site" href="http://www.bocagrandechamber.com/" target="_blank">Boca Grande</a> May 17th and 18th and the Downtown Tarpon Festival May 19th and 20th.
Both all-release tournaments feature exciting and innovative high-stakes competitions that also place an emphasis on best practices when it comes to the post-release welfare of their respective target species; sharks and tarpon. The common ground between the two events is clear when looking at the USC’s established mission to, “Combine the Goals of Sport, Science and Conservation” alongside the WRTT’s new message of, “Conservation, Education and Sportsmanship”. Strategic alliances include <a title="MML web site" href="http://www.mote.org/" target="_blank">Mote Marine Laboratory</a> and <a title="MCSR web site" href="http://www.mote.org/index.php?submenu=SCIENCE&src=gendocs&ref=SharkResearch&category=Shark%20Research" target="_blank">Mote Center for Shark Research</a>, <a title="GHE web site" href="http://www.guyharvey.com" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Enterprises</a> and the <a title="GHOF web site" href="http://www.guyharveyoceanfoundation.org" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation</a>. The event’s respective festivals are free to the public and offer a host of family-friendly fun, excitement, entertainment and education.
Without a doubt, the main attraction at both events are the fishing tournaments, which also share boundaries within the same storied fishing grounds of Boca Grande Pass, Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. While their marquis species are indeed very different, event organizers are quick to point out that, “Sharks and tarpon have been coexisting here for millions of years and that their symbiotic relationship is a matter of essential mutual benefit to a healthy marine and coastal environment. In many ways, that relationship is a great metaphor for why we’re collaborating with our events.”
USC Creators, Sean & Brooks Paxton add that, “We’re extremely fortunate to have this uniquely diverse environmental playground right here in our backyard. The area offers so many choices for not only boaters and recreational anglers, but anyone interested in an endless list of eco and adventure-based activities on land and sea. There really is something for everyone. We’re proud of that and feel a responsibility to protect and conserve these natural assets while promoting the region, the people and the businesses that rely upon and support them. We do that by leveraging purposeful entertainment that also educates and inspires people.”
Lew Hastings, Executive Director at the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce and Tournament Director of the WRTT explains, “My goal is to strengthen and promote the financial growth and well being of the local businesses in order to sustain a healthy community. We see the constant threat of damage and destruction to the natural beauty and wildlife habitats that surround us and recognize that they can not and should not be looked upon as a cost of doing business. Exploitation of natural resources in the name of progress and financial gain leaves us all a great deal poorer in the end. The significant economic and environmental impact recreational fishing has on our communities, make conservation for a sustainable fishery not only preferable but necessary. Education and conservation of the fishery combined with sport fishing will be the primary focus. Safe boating, sportsmanship and responsible angling will be promoted in order to encourage a safe, successful family friendly atmosphere that will inspire everyone to engage in the protection and proper stewardship of our natural resources so that they may be enjoyed for generations to come.” https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/guy-harvey-sponsored-all-release-tournaments-partnering-to-cross-promote-spread-message/){kind=link}
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![](mailto:?subject=GHOF, Phil Smith Automotive Group Partner to Promote Guy Harvey’s "Catch Me, Release Me" Specialty License Plate&body=The <a title="GHOF web site" href="http://www.guyharveyoceanfoundation.org" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation</a> has partnered with <a title="Phil Smith Automotive web site" href="http://philsmithauto.com/" target="_blank">Phil Smith Automotive Group</a> to help support the GHOF’s new <a title=""Catch Me, Release Me" Specialty License Plate by Guy Harvey" href="http://www.guyharveyoceanfoundation.org/licenseplate.html" target="_blank">‘Catch Me… Release Me’ specialty license plate</a> for the state of Florida. Customers who register for the ‘Catch Me… Release Me’ tag when purchasing a new vehicle at south Florida Phil Smith dealerships will receive a limited edition Guy Harvey poster and in addition, Phil Smith Automotive will make a $100 donation to the marine conservation efforts of the GHOF.
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