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Decades-long hunt yields Lac La Belle wreck in Lake Michigan
science12 days ago

Decades-long hunt yields Lac La Belle wreck in Lake Michigan

Searchers led by Paul Ehorn of Shipwreck World located the 217-foot luxury steamer Lac La Belle off Wisconsin, completing a roughly six-decade quest. Built in 1864, it sank in October 1872 after a gale while sailing from Milwaukee to Grand Haven; the wreck lies about 20 miles offshore between Racine and Kenosha, remains largely intact with the hull preserved and the exterior mussel-covered. Discovered in 2022 and announced in 2026 with a 3D model, it marks Ehorn’s 15th shipwreck find as investigators press on for the next discovery.

via NBC News|
#divers#lac-la-belle#lake-michigan
"Key Bridge Collapse: Honoring Divers and Salvage Efforts"
local-news1 year ago

"Key Bridge Collapse: Honoring Divers and Salvage Efforts"

Prince George's County police honored members of their marine unit and underwater recovery team for their critical participation in the search and rescue operations at the site of the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. The divers worked in hazardous conditions with limited visibility in the Patapsco River, and their efforts were recognized by officials for their bravery and dedication to answering the call in dangerous situations.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#baltimore#divers#key-bridge-collapse
"Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse: Authorities Recover Ship's 'Black Box' After 6 Presumed Dead"
accidents-and-disasters1 year ago

"Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse: Authorities Recover Ship's 'Black Box' After 6 Presumed Dead"

Divers recovered the bodies of two workers from the Patapsco River after a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing a section of the bridge to collapse. Four other workers are presumed dead. The incident has led to the indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore, impacting shipping and creating traffic disruptions. Investigators are focusing on the cause of the crash and the safety record of the cargo ship, while efforts are underway to restore the waterway for shipping and stabilize the vessel.

via Reuters|
#accidents-and-disasters#baltimore#bridge-collapse
Missing Captain Found Dead on Sunken Shrimp Boat in Tampa
tragedy2 years ago

Missing Captain Found Dead on Sunken Shrimp Boat in Tampa

The body found on the sunken shrimp boat in Tampa has been confirmed to be that of the missing captain, Curtis Lee Cowling. Divers discovered the body on board the submerged boat, but the search was delayed due to a hazmat situation caused by a diesel fuel spill. There are no signs of foul play, and the investigation into Cowling's death is ongoing. The fuel clean-up is still in progress, with the spill contained to McKay Bay.

via WFLA|
#divers#investigation#missing-captain
The Dangers of Sonar Pulses: Human Injuries Underwater
science-and-technology2 years ago

The Dangers of Sonar Pulses: Human Injuries Underwater

Sonar pulses are used by ships to navigate and "see" underwater. The Australian navy divers sustained minor injuries, likely due to sonar pulses from a Chinese navy vessel while clearing fishing nets. Sonar can cause discomfort and health impacts to humans, such as dizziness, disorientation, temporary memory and concentration impacts, or temporary hearing loss. Marine animals, especially marine mammals, can also experience hearing damage from sonar, disrupting their critical behaviors.

via The Conversation|
#divers#injuries#marine-animals
"Florida Divers Uncover 32 Submerged Vehicles in Lake, Potentially Solving Cold Cases"
crime2 years ago

"Florida Divers Uncover 32 Submerged Vehicles in Lake, Potentially Solving Cold Cases"

Divers in Florida are searching a lake after 32 vehicles were reportedly found submerged. The discovery was made by volunteers hoping to solve cold cases. The vehicles are believed to have been abandoned, stolen, or used for joyrides before being dumped in the lake. Authorities are considering the possibility of fraud or other factors like homicide, but they do not believe any cold cases are tied to the vehicles.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
#cold-cases#crime#divers
Rare Giant Oarfish Caught on Video by Divers off Taiwan's Coast
nature2 years ago

Rare Giant Oarfish Caught on Video by Divers off Taiwan's Coast

Divers off the coast of Taiwan encountered a rare giant oarfish in shallow water, a sighting that is typically rare as these deep-sea fish are usually found at depths between 200 and 1000 feet. The oarfish appeared to be wounded, contrary to the legend that sightings of the fish with glittering silver on its body are a sign of an impending disaster. Oarfish are not dangerous to humans as they lack teeth and feed on plankton. In Japanese folklore, oarfish sightings are believed to be an omen of an impending disaster, but scientists have found no scientific evidence to support this connection.

via USA TODAY|
#deep-sea-fish#divers#giant-oarfish
"Giant Oarfish Sighting Sparks Fears of Impending Disaster in Taiwan's Waters"
environment2 years ago

"Giant Oarfish Sighting Sparks Fears of Impending Disaster in Taiwan's Waters"

Divers off the coast of Taiwan discovered a giant oarfish, a deep-sea species rarely seen near the surface. Oarfish are often associated with impending natural disasters in Japanese folklore, but experts dismiss this belief, stating that there is no scientific evidence to support it. The oarfish, measuring over six feet long, was found with bite marks. These creatures can grow up to 50 feet long and are believed to be responsible for sea serpent legends throughout history.

via KGO-TV|
#deep-sea#divers#environment
"Giant Oarfish Sighting Sparks Fears of Impending Disaster in Taiwan's Waters"
environment2 years ago

"Giant Oarfish Sighting Sparks Fears of Impending Disaster in Taiwan's Waters"

Divers off the coast of Taiwan discovered a giant oarfish, a deep-sea species rarely seen near the surface. In Japanese folklore, the oarfish is believed to be a harbinger of natural disasters, but scientists dismiss this as a myth. Oarfish don't live near the ocean floor where seismic activity occurs, and sightings of other species before earthquakes contradict the theory. Oarfish can grow over 50 feet long and are responsible for sea serpent legends throughout history.

via KABC-TV|
#deep-sea#divers#environment
Rare Encounter: Divers Film Giant 'Doomsday Fish' and Rare Kitefin Shark off Taiwan's Coast
natural-phenomena2 years ago

Rare Encounter: Divers Film Giant 'Doomsday Fish' and Rare Kitefin Shark off Taiwan's Coast

Divers in Taiwan filmed a rare encounter with an oarfish, also known as an "earthquake fish" or "doomsday fish," off the coast of New Taipei's Ruifang District. Oarfish sightings are believed to precede earthquakes or tsunamis according to Japanese folklore. The fish, measuring around six-and-a-half feet long, was likely injured and floating in warmer waters. Experts emphasize that there is no scientific evidence to support the superstition and that oarfish tend to rise to the surface when their physical condition is poor.

via Yahoo Life|
#divers#earthquake-fish#natural-phenomena
"Divers' Terrifying Encounter with Shark-Bitten 'Doomsday Fish'"
nature2 years ago

"Divers' Terrifying Encounter with Shark-Bitten 'Doomsday Fish'"

Divers off Taiwan encountered a giant oarfish, rumored to be a sign of impending earthquakes, with mysterious holes in its body. The oarfish, estimated to be around 6-and-a-half feet long, had craters believed to be caused by a cookiecutter shark. Locals believe the appearance of oarfish near the surface is a bad omen for earthquakes, but experts dismiss this superstition, stating that the fish rise to the surface when their physical condition is poor.

via New York Post |
#divers#earthquakes#nature