Month: February 2016
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A Whale Shark Cooperates with the Diver Saving Him
A diver stumbles across a whale shark trapped in a commercial fishing line. Sensing the diver is there to help, the goliath lies still while the rope is cut. https://youtu.be/bYxsoLELIuI
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Scandinavian Winter Swim 2016
Yesterday (february 13) Scandinavian Winter Swimming Cup was held in SkellefteÃ¥ and this year there were about 300 participants. The winter swimming was organised by â€Dark & Cold†which is one of the five organizers in the world to receive approval from the International Winter Swimming Association, IWSA, to hold a competition that is part of the…
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The #Blackish “Pool Hop”
This is the remix that aired on tonight’s (2/10/15) episode of Black-ish http://abc.go.com/shows/blackish
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Simone Manuel on her responsibility in bringing swimming awareness to the African-American Community
Simone Manuel, the first of three African Americans to place in the top three spots in the 100 yard freestyle in any Women’s NCAA Division I Swimming Championship, discusses her responsiblity in inspiring the next generation of African-American and minority swimmers. The two-time NCAA Champion, describes the efforts of her and her swimming peers in…
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Sea Lion Takes Underwater Selfies At Long Beach Aquarium
The art of taking a “selfie†is no longer just for humans. Now, sea mammals are able to join in on the fun. Hugh Ryono, who is a trainer at the Aquarium of the Pacific, recently constructed a selfie stick for sea lions to use underwater. “I just thought it would be neat to see…
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Teenage boy survives 42 minutes trapped six feet underwater
A teenage boy who became trapped six feet underwater in a canal in Northern Italy for 42 minutes has spoken for the first time about his recovery, which doctors say modern science is unable to explain. The boy, named only as Michael, dived into the Naviglio Grande in Cuggiono, near Milan, on a warm spring…
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Cate and Bronte Campbell behind Uncle Toby’s Join the Outsiders campaign
The Campbell sisters are challenging Queensland kids to ditch the screens and rediscover the joy of living outside. The 2016 Olympic swimming hopefuls spent so much of their childhood outdoors they had no idea how a television worked until they were in primary school. “We didn’t even know that you could turn on the TV…