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Women Underwater

Jul 11
4

Return to Bell Island

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In 2016, I embarked on the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s Expedition of the Year: The Hidden Geography of Newfoundland. This project documented little-known history when the Battle of the Atlantic arrived on North American shores. On two separate raids, U-boats sunk four vessels in Newfoundland waters and destroyed a loading pier for the strategic Bell Island iron ore mine. Recently, I received first-hand confirmation regarding rumors surrounding the involvement of a spy in the sinking of the vessels Saganaga and Lord Strathcona. Newfoundland resident Lloyd Walker reached out to me to describe an encounter he had as a young boy…

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May 07
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Penguin Random House Canada Announces Multi-Book Deal with Aquanaut Jill Heinerth

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May 4, 2017. Toronto, Canada –Penguin Random House Canada is proud to announce the signing of a four-book deal with renowned underwater explorer Jill Heinerth. The first of two adult titles, Into the Planet, is scheduled for publication by Doubleday Canada in Fall of 2018. The first of two children’s books with Tundra Books will follow in 2019. Literary agent Rick Broadhead of Rick Broadhead & Associates completed the deal. More people have walked on the moon than have been to some of the remote places Jill Heinerth has explored on earth. Jill is a veteran of over twenty years…

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Mar 05
10

Oxygen Measurement for Divers

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Sadly, much of our information about oxygen sensors has been born on Internet chat forums. A lot of that banter is simple anecdotal evidence as opposed to scientific fact. Thankfully, owner of Vandagraph Ltd. in the UK, John Lamb has released his 2nd Edition of “Oxygen Measurement for Divers.” It might not be your idea of a book to curl up with in front of a fire, but it is one of the best investments you can make as a rebreather diver or owner of an oxygen analyzer. Lamb carefully breaks down the measurement of oxygen into abundantly illustrated chapters…

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Jan 29
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National Geographic Recognizes Jill Heinerth’s Edgy Photography

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National Geographic Photo Editor Sadie Quarrier recently recognized 9 remarkable women for their skills as adventure photographers. What does it take to be an adventure photographer? Quarrier notes that “you need stamina, expert skills in a sport, and the ability to work under extreme conditions, often with a team. You’re the last to bed and the first to rise. Your free time is spent downloading and organizing thousands of photos and videos. The role can be both physically and creatively draining. For female adventure photographers, it can also be a challenge to break into this male-dominated niche.” Read the full…

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