A humble little lizard has developed a clever escape route from predators – it blows a bubble over its nostrils and scuba dives to safety for 20 minutes or more. Now, a biologist has explored exactly how it works.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Animal science, Animals, Reptile, Water, Breathing, Binghamton University
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Bubble-blowing lizard scuba dives to avoid predators
Posted by ArielTechGeek 121 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Acoustic navigational tech gets scuba divers using GPS maps
Posted by ArielTechGeek 281 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Because GPS doesn't work underwater, divers usually can't track their real-time position on a digital map. The new Diver Navigation System (DNS) gets around that problem, however, using both floating and wearable acoustic transponders.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Scuba, Diving, Underwater, Communications, Acoustics
Smaco S700MAX scuba system aims to lighten divers' loads
Posted by ArielTechGeek 520 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Scuba air cylinders are typically big heavy things that can can't easily be carried long distances. The Smaco S700MAX system is different, in that it incorporates a compact cylinder that snugs into a custom BCD which doubles as a backpack.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Scuba, Diving, Kickstarter
Scorkl 2.0 adds an electric air compressor to quick-use scuba system
Posted by ArielTechGeek 524 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Six years ago we told you about the Australian-designed Scorkl, a mini compressed air tank that allows users to breathe underwater for up to 10 minutes. For easier on-the-spot refills, the 2.0 version can now be ordered with an electric air compressor and a "battery pack."Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Scuba, Diving, Underwater, Kickstarter
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