Wreck of WWII aircraft carrier USS Wasp found
On 14 January 2019, the wreck of USS Wasp was located by the research vessel Petrel. The carrier sits upright in 4,345 meters (14,255 feet) of water, though parts of the hull appear to have split.
Snoots for Inon flashes
The Snoot Set for the Inon Z-330 and D-200 strobes allows for six different beam coverages from approximately 20° to 80°.
Ricoh WG-6
Ricoh’s latest top-of-the-line waterproof camera is depth-rated to 20m (65ft). It features a 20MP sensor, 28-140mm F3.5-5.5 lens and a built-in macro ring light.
Study reveals crabs' spatial learning skills
Many studies about spatial learning in animals have focused on land animals, and less so in marine animals, possibly due to the difficulty in following them around.
This new study, led by Swansea University marine biologist Ed Pope and master’s student Ross Davies, gives a glimpse into the European shore crab’s level of spatial learning ability.
First, the team constructed a special maze that measured 75cm by 50cm. A single crushed mussel was placed at the end of it.