Sub Sea Systems - Our World: April 2015

Monday, April 27, 2015

The Definition of Sea TREK

Sea.TREK /sē,trek/ noun 1. a surface supplied helmet diving system; a program created for non-divers and non-swimmers that allows nearly anyone to experience the underwater world. “the little girl participated in Sea TREK” synonyms: helmet diving, underwater walking, surface supplied diving bell 2. a helmet that allows people 8 to 93+ years to walk on the bottom of the sea and experience the exhilarating feeling of breathing beneath the surface. “they fed a plethora...

Friday, April 17, 2015

Lionfish are on the Menu

Lionfish are beautiful vibrant fish with colorful swaying fins and no fear. These qualities make them popular aquarium pets. But why are these beauties on the menu? Lionfish are native to the Pacific and Indian oceans, but they have proliferated the Caribbean at an alarming rate. Having almost no predators, the poisonous lionfish are decimating native fish species. This in turn is having an impact on the coral reefs. Many of the fish — that are lionfish lunch — eat certain algae that damage...