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Rare Footage of Octopus Riding a Shark
Video: Rare Footage of Octopus Riding a Shark By Joe Tepper, March 24, 2025 @ 01:15 PM (EST) Source: New York Times Shark-topus might sound like the name of a corny sci-fi flick: But it’s actually what many are calling a bizarre behavior captured by scientists of an octopus hitching a ride on a Mako shark. Researchers from the University of Aukland used a drone camera to film the unlikely duo—a Maori octopus and mako shark—cruising through the ocean off New Zealand’s coast.
Hugues Oyarzabal, Pioneering Surf Photographer, Dies at 39
Hugues Oyarzabal, a surfing legend who pioneered photography from inside the barbell of the wave, died on February 21st. He was 39 years old. The New York Times reports that Oyarzabal took his own life after a lifelong battle with bipolar disorder. “His physical and psychological suffering took its toll,” his parents told The New York Times.
Canon Developing 3D Dual-Pixel Technology
Canon Developing 3D Dual-Pixel Technology By Joe Tepper, March 24, 2025 @ 04:00 PM (EST) Source: Petapixel Canon in working on a new technology that utilizes their CMOS Dual Pixel sensors to seamlessly generate 3D images, according to PetaPixel.com. The project is coded as “3D Photo technology” and aims to transform current tech familiar to Canon shooters: dual pixel.
Looking at Old Photos Makes Us Happier
If doomscrolling through social media has you down in the dumps, then your medicine may be only a snapshot away. Looking at old photos increases happiness and reduces anxiety according to a new study called “Frame of Mind.” Fujifilm teamed up with psychologist and mental health expert Dr. Lauren Cook to investigate the cognitive benefits of photography. “Photos act as emotional anchors, grounding us in moments of happiness and connection,” said Dr. Cook in a press release.
Sony and Canon Tease Upcoming Camera Announcements
Camera conspiracy theorists unite: Both Sony and Canon are teasing camera releases on March 26th with mysterious clues. Starting off with Sony, the company released a teaser-trailer-style clip of a veiled new camera model. There’s not much to go on, but eagle-eyed viewers have spied a button labeled “5” as well as a 3.5mm jack. Combined with the “Go small, shoot big” catch phrase, speculation centers on the announcement of a new cinema-style camera—something similar to the Sony FX6.
Aquarium Builds Retirement Community for Penguins
It’s easy to dream about retiring to a private island. But the New England Aquarium is making that a reality for its lucky elderly penguin population. The Boston-based aquarium has constructed a new “retirement island” dedicated to its geriatric African penguins. The birds, which range in age from 14 to 34, will receive more attention and care in the separate environment.
Winners of the 2025 British Wildlife Photography Awards
Winners of the 2025 British Wildlife Photography Awards By Joe Tepper, March 19, 2025 @ 03:58 PM (EST) Behold, the winners of the 2025 British Wildlife Photography awards—the annual competition that celebrates the best in British nature and landscape photography. A nifty image of a red fox exploring the wonders of London’s urban environment nabbed the top prize.
Jaws Director Steven Spielberg Apologies to Sharks
Jaws Director Steven Spielberg Apologies to Sharks By Joe Tepper, December 20, 2022 @ 09:34 AM (EST) Call it a mea (gulp)-a. Famed director Steven Spielberg is apologizing to sharks for their fearful portray in the movie Jaws and fomenting a hunting “feeding frenzy” of the animals. Speaking to the BBC’s "Desert Island Discs" program, Spielberg reflected on his decades-long filmmaking career—including smash hits such as Jaws.
Photographer Sues Company, Wins $1.2 Million for Pigeon Pic
Photographer Sues Company, Wins $1.2 Million for Pigeon Pic By Joe Tepper, December 19, 2022 @ 06:00 PM (EST) Source: PetaPixel The pigeon photo used to illustrate this article is NOT ours (it’s a stock image). We just want to get that out of the way…because, lawyers. A judge recently ordered a private company to pay a photographer $1.2 million for using his picture of a pigeon for more than a decade without compensation.
Nikon Issues “Service Advisory” for Z9 Camera
Nikon Issues “Service Advisory” for Z9 Camera By Joe Tepper, December 19, 2022 @ 01:34 PM (EST) Struggling to switch lenses on your brand-spankin’-new Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera? You’re not alone. Nikon has issued a “Technical Service Advisory” for the Z9 camera due to a performance issue with the lens release button on some units. According to the company, the button may not allow for full rotation and release of lenses and blames the problem on insufficiency of quality standards.
Massive Berlin Aquarium Bursts
Massive Berlin Aquarium Bursts By Joe Tepper, December 16, 2022 @ 03:32 PM (EST) Source: NYT A massive aquarium built into a Berlin hotel exploded, injuring several people and causing “tsunami”-like destruction to the nearby area. The 82-foot-tall display —considered the world’s largest freestanding cylindrical tank—exploded early morning local time. Called the “Aquadom,” the aquarium housed more than 1,500 fish and other inhabitants in roughly 250,000 gallons of water.
Lettuce Delivery to Feed Florida’s Manatees
Lettuce Delivery to Feed Florida’s Manatees By Joe Tepper, December 16, 2022 @ 02:26 PM (EST) Source: Orlando Sentinel Lettuce prices may be soaring along with inflation, but there’s one group that needs the green goods more than ever: Manatees. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services is preparing massive deliveries of leafy green lettuce in ongoing emergency feeding of manatees.
Underwater Shooter Wins Landscape Photo of the Year
Underwater Shooter Wins Landscape Photo of the Year By Joe Tepper, December 12, 2022 @ 12:18 PM (EST) Underwater image-maker and DPG Photographer of the Week Martin Broen has won the "Photograph of the Year" award in the International Landscape Photo of the Year competition (ILSPOTY). Martin’s fantastic image of a cenote outdid dozens of other fantastic landscape (and “seascape”) submissions. He captured the shot in a chamber between the Chiibal Xuux and Euforia cenotes.
Puget Sound Noise Reduction Protects Whales
Puget Sound Noise Reduction Protects Whales By Joe Tepper, December 12, 2022 @ 12:37 PM (EST) Source: King 5 A new effort to reduce underwater noise and protect whales in the Pacific Northwest is already a resounding success. The “Quiet Sound” project initiated a “trial slowdown” of commercial ship traffic in north Puget Sound—an impressive 61% of vessels have voluntarily participated.
Shark Week Lacks Diversity and Positive Messaging, Study Suggests
Shark Week Lacks Diversity and Positive Messaging, Study Suggests By Joe Tepper, December 9, 2022 @ 11:31 AM (EST) Source: The Washington Post Dunnnn, dunnn. No, that’s not the foreboding Jaws theme foreshadowing an attack. Rather it’s a warning from researchers that “Shark Week” needs a boost of diversity and positive shark messaging going forward.
Chuck Nicklin, Diving Industry Pioneer, Dies at 95
Chuck Nicklin, Diving Industry Pioneer, Dies at 95 By Joe Tepper, December 8, 2022 @ 03:14 PM (EST) Chuck Nicklin (left) and Sean Connery (right) on the set of Never Say Never Again Chuck Nicklin, a dive industry pioneer and member of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, has passed away. He was 95. Mr. Nicklin’s presence in the dive community spans decades and disciplines in the underwater field.
CITES 2022 a Huge Win for Sharks and Rays
CITES 2022 a Huge Win for Sharks and Rays By Joe Tepper, November 28, 2022 @ 10:12 AM (EST) The 19th Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), wrapped up with a solid win for the protection of sharks and rays. Hosted in Panama, the 2022 edition of CITES raised the protection of internationally traded species to 90 percent—up from just 20 percent prior.
Inon Multi Ball Arm ST Offers Tripod Compatibility
Inon Multi Ball Arm ST Offers Tripod Compatibility By Joe Tepper, November 22, 2022 @ 10:18 AM (EST) Inon’s series of Multi Ball arms changed how underwater photographers manage accessories on a dive. Instead of fumbling around where to fit a wet lens or additional focus light, the jointless arms include an extra ball for attachment. All that and more is now offered with Inon’s Multi Ball Arm ST, which adds tripod screw holes (2/8-16UNC) to both ends of the arm.
New York man in mourning after fire engulfs his prized RV 'Willie'
A fast-moving fire wrecked a Manhattan man's beloved RV Monday, leaving neighbors mourning for a neighborhood icon. Ron Britt, 53, bought the 1973 Dodge Mahal in 1996 for $6,000, then rebuilt it with a Western motif inside and painted it to resemble a whale outside. He calls it the "Free Willie Nelson." When a friend who had borrowed the RV started it Monday morning, the engine burst into flames. Britt soon arrived on the scene on E.
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