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Archive for March, 2009
Kerian Hibbs – Free Diver – Vertical Blue Invitational
02 years ago
Dive Mistress wishes Kerian Hibbs all the best at the Vertical Blue Invitational Competition at Deans Blue Hole (Long Island, Bahamas) in April 2009.
20 of the worlds top freedivers will be competing to make their mark in the world ranking lists.
Vertical Blue is a Free diving school and Free diving team directed by New Zealand World Record Holder and Apnea Academy Instructor William Trubridge.
Kerian Hibbs – Free Diver – Free Diving.
Bidding Has Started!
02 years ago
Could this deep sea beauty have your name on it? Lebbeus n sp.Copyright CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Flagship.
Bidding Has Started!
Get your bids in to name a new species of shrimp!
“Who wouldn’t love this spotty little bugger? Who wouldn’t want their name on it, and what kind of Australian could resist shelling out for the privilege of naming a crustacean? It’ll be a stampede, so get your bid in early and go hard.”
Tim Winton, AMCS Patron
The AMCS Online Auction has opened for bidding and will run through until 9am (Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time) on Tuesday 31st March, 2009.
The auction will run through Ebay.
Ocean lovers, your chance has arrived to go down in scientific history and name this newly described deep sea species that is completely new to science.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity!
Proceeds from the auction will go towards our work to protect Australia’s precious south-west oceans, home of blue whales, Australian Fur Seals, Southern Bluefin Tuna and this handsome little shrimp.
Background: In early April this year, a small spotted shrimp discovered in the deep cool waters of south west Australia will be given a new scientific name. PhD student Anna McCallum, who discovered this lovely shrimp, has generously chosen to auction the naming rights for this new species and dedicate all profits to marine conservation.
About the Shrimp: This newly described species is a mysterious little creature living in the dark depths of our South-west oceans. Despite living 400m below the surface, this shrimp species has a jewel-like appearance. Morphing from yellow to green, this spunky shrimp is covered in scarlet spots and sports a toothed crest across the top of its body, which gives it the delightful appearance of having a mohawk. It is in the group or genus of shrimps known as Lebbeus, and is waiting for you to place your bid and choose a unique species name that will go down in scientific history.
About the Campaign: Proceeds from this auction will go towards protecting WA’s globally significant oceans. The region (see map below) is incredibly special, with over 80% of the marine species found nowhere else on the planet. Less than 1% is protected in marine sanctuaries, where all wildlife is safe from harm. AMCS is working with a coalition of conservation groups to establish large marine sanctuaries to protect WA’s unique and precious sea life.
