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UN Fails to Protect High Seas
The BBC reports that the United Nations has failed in its attempts to pass a global ocean protection treaty for the fifth time. The proposed plan was to regulate commercial activity on the high seas, the area outside of national controls. The goal was to designate 30% of the world’s oceans as protected areas, but countries failed to reach an agreement about fishing rights and funding and support for developing countries.
Call for Entries: Underwater Tour Awards
The Underwater Tour Awards has partnered with Take 3 for the Sea to launch their annual photography contest. It features categories for: Underwater Characters, Underwater Scenes, Topside Scenes, Aquatic Abstracts, Underwater Black and White, and Reportage. It is open for entries now, with a deadline of 19 September.
Wetpixel Live: Switching to Mirrorless
Currently, one of the most often asked questions during Alex and Adam’s workshops and trips is about when they are going to take the plunge and change to mirrorless cameras. In this episode of Wetpixel Live, they attempt to explain their decision-making process about their current camera choices and how they view the future in terms of the best options for underwater image-makers.
PHIDEX is Open
The Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) is now underway at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. It is being held from 19 to 21 August and it features lots of talks by eminent underwater photographers, including Alex Mustard, Gutsy Tuason, Tom St. George, Bo Mancao, Tobia Friedrich, Rafael Caballero, Jerome Kim, Renee Capozolla, Ram Yoro, Mike Bartick, and Adam Hanlon.
PHIDEX Photo Contest Call for Entries
The Philippines International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) has announced that in conjunction with the event, they are hosting an online photo contest. In order to enter, entrants must physically attend Phidex, and the image(s) must have been taken in the Philippines. The contest is accepting entries now.
Wetpixel Live: Strobes vs Lights for Off-Camera
Wetpixel Live: Heart Attack Advice for Underwater Image Makers
Please forgive the somewhat irreverent title! Recently, while preparing for a dive, Wetpixel Live presenter Adam Hanlon had a heart attack, and he and Alex discuss the events surrounding it and his prognosis going forward. As a spoiler, expect to see Adam at a dive site near you sometime soon and in the interim, normal service is gradually resuming.
Nauticam Announces WACP-C
Nauticam has announced the release of the WACP-C, a light and compact version of the WACP conversion lens in their N100 port fitting. It will work with lenses of a full frame equivalent of 28mm, and offers an 130° field of view.
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