[Coral-List] More on interesting interactions between divers and reefs

[Osmar Luiz Jr]

It seens to me another myth..  like the 'excess' of nitrogen input on the 
sea by divers peeing in the water!!!!

All the best
Osmar J. Luiz Jr.
MSc. Ecology
Universidade Estadual de Campinas,
Brazil.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Ware" <jware at erols.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 1:46 PM
Subject: [Coral-List] More on interesting interactions between divers and 
reefs


> Dear List,
>
> True there has been quite a number of studies on the interaction of
> divers with reefs.  The one that I have not seen is the effect of diver
> lead.  (Yes, I know that lead and lead salts are generally considered
> insoluble).
>
> However, a year or two ago I was told that the Island of Bonaire Marine
> Park Authority was considering a ban on uncoated lead weights.  All
> divers would be required to use coated weights.
>
> This might be one of those 'urban myths'.  Perhaps someone from the MPA
> could respond.
>
> Where does it end??
>
> John
>
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