RCGS NAMES JILL HEINERTH AS EXPLORER-IN-RESIDENCE
NEWS BITES
NOAA GETS NEW GLOBAL SATELLITE
NOAA has offi cially assumed control of the Jason-3 satellite, the latest spacecraft that measures the surface height of the global ocean, as well as monitoring the rate of sea level rise and aiding in producing more accurate weather forecasts off America's cost. Jason-3 will sit 830 miles (1335km) above Earth; its radar monitors 95% of the world's ice-free oceans every ten days. Since 1992 reseachers have observed a sea level rise of 70mm.
World Oceans Day, June 8th, seemed a most appropriate time for the Royal Canadian Geographic Society to announce the appointment of Jill Heinerth as their fi rst ever Explorer-In-Residence. As DIVER readers will know, Jill is one of
the world's foremost underwater explorers, she's even on the cover of this very issue, looking every part the intrepid explorer. “For me this fulfi lls a life dream — one of a
woman who chose the road less travelled,” says Heinerth, who for her fi rst act as Explorer-in-Residence was speaking at the World Oceans Day event at the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada in Toronto. “I travel the world for much of my work, but I am a proud Canadian who recognizes that our fate and fortune of geography off ers us a unique place in this world.” Jill was also awarded the inaugural Sir
Christoper Ondaatje Medal for Exploration by the RCGS in 2013, was inducted into the
Women Divers Hall of Fame, is a member of the prestigious Explorers Club, recipient of the Wyland ICON award, and of course she's a DIVER contributor! The new Explorer-in-Residence program
aims to provide Canadians with visible modern-day role models for exploration, scientifi c discoveries and adventure travel in Canada. Jill will continue to develop programs and carry out fi eldwork supported by the RCGS. Her ongoing expedition to explore Newfoundland’s fl ooded Bell Island iron mines, to take biological samples and prepare the shafts for future divers, was already named RCGS Expedition of the Year for 2016; read about that on page 18. “Exploration is in the DNA of the RCGS,”
says John Geiger, the Society’s CEO. “We are so delighted to have Jill in this new role. It is hard to imagine anyone who better embodies the courage and commitment of exploration.” We couldn't agree more.
Aggressor to launch tented Safari Lodge
September will be a busy month for Aggressor, not only are they launching the incredible looking, and brand new, Sri Lanka Aggressor, but also the Aggressor Tented Safari Lodge. Located near Wilpattu and the Minneriya National Parks, Aggressor guests may stay for 3 nights before or after their liveaboard experience. The 6 acre, 5 star resort features 13 luxury bedrooms, and offers big game viewing for leopards, elephants, bear, buffalo, crocodile and many more. Guests will visit two world heritage sites, the 3rd Century BC ancient city in Anuradhapura and 5th Century AD Sigiriya Rock Palace. Sea safari and a land safari? Sounds like an adventure to us! For more info visit:
www.aggressor.com
DYNAMIC NO FINS FREEDIVE RECORD
Tom Gilmore from Panama Beach, Florida set a new national USA record for men's Dynamic No Fins, with an impressive 505 foot (154m ) performance. Successfully completed in 2:43 at this years Deja Blue 7 freediving competition in Grand Cayman, Gilmore later went on to when the men's competition in what is regarded as the "iron man" of freediving.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR DEMA
Dive professionals from world over can rejoice as Las Vegas beckons once more! The DEMA Show 2016 is now open for registration, being held in the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 16-19. As always the show features a large exhibit fl oor, seminars, awards party and many social events.
www.demashow.com
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