Japanese whalers leave the Southern Ocean

Reuters and the BBC have both reported today that the Japanese whaling fleet has now left the Southern Ocean. They have actually cited the harassment that they have received from Sea Shepherd as the reason for their early departure. I wrote a piece on Wetpixel earlier this week about the fleets failure this season, and now it seems they have given up.

Definitely cause for celebration. Massive kudos and congratulations to all those involved in Sea Shepherds Operation No Compromise.

Check out Support needed: California shark fin bill

I want you to take a look at: Support needed: California shark fin bill 

Senator Yee's inbox was hard to access. Sahraksavers have come up with an alternate email address. Please write and express your displeasure at him playing local politics with a global issue (You do not need to be from California to do this!)

D7000 underwater

I have recently started using a Nikon D7000 and have now had the opportunity to take it underwater a couple of times. It is an amazing camera, especially considering it's price. It's rendering of sunbursts is spectacular, especially when compared to that of the Nikon D2Xs that I have been using up until now. It is also amazing to switch the strobes off, and dial in an ISO of 1600 and take ambient light shots that until now have just not been possible for me.

I don't think the AF is quite as good as it could be, I need to live with this a bit more to gain a more complete understanding of what is going on, but the jury is out.

Below are some underwater images taken using the camera:



I will be conducting a review of available housings for this camera on Wetpixel over the next month or so, so if you are interested in this camera for underwater use, please be sure to keep checking the site.

Animal voices!

Chinese New Year-stop shark finning

Join me in saying NO to shark fin soup this Chinese New Year! Set this picture as your Facebook profile picture from now till CNY on 18 Feb to show your support in the fight against shark finning.

Here's how: Right click on the picture of your choice below and save it to your computer. Upload the photo to your Facebook profile and set it as your profile picture! Or you can also tag yourself to this photo and set it as your profile picture!

Please get all your friends to do the same too!

For Sale-Fisheye Fix focus lights.

I am selling two Fisheye Fix HG20DX focus/video lights.

Light one comes with two batteries, charger, spare bulb, light handle and blue filter. Also included is a ULCS ball adapter.



Price is £180.00

Light two comes with one battery, charger, spare bulb, light handle and ULCS ball adapter



Price is £160

I will ship worldwide, please contact me for prices.

Wetpixe/DPG Cocktail Party at DEMA 2010

Wetpixe/DPG Cocktail Party at DEMA 2010
Originally uploaded by Adam Hanlon

Slideshow from the Red Sea

Sinking SS Murphy