Apple has built a new iTunes store that is much more efficient. Click the Welcome image, it will open in a web preview first, in the past iTunes would open directly and there wasn’t a web page preview. This gives a viewer the chance to look around before launching iTunes, which is excellent.
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Too bad more television shows are not produced for young kids. I hear complaints from parents who state most children programming is animation cartoon based. One DVD called The Reef has animated fish, but they don’t teach anything about the Ocean. The fish character speak English, have human-like roles, engage in social situations about every aspect of life with little to nothing about the reef or fishes. Have you ever seen a fish talk? So what is the educational message?
How about a television show about the Ocean in a format kids can enjoy? Young kids can’t experience the reef so let’s bring the reef to them.
Perhaps there is enough kids programming to satisfy the federal mandate, but few are designed to engage kids with science on their level or drive them to the local 
aquariums. Just more of the same after school cartoons. Boring…
With the exception of the host, this is a concept for kids. Unfortunately I missed the awesome opportunity to attend this year’s National Geographic Producers Workshop @ WGBN Boston. Gives my team a year to wait and hope we are selected next time. What a team!
Best view is the HD PodCast on iTunes: “CLICK” or try the pop-up player.
The second video is seven minutes filled with fun and laughs.
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PodCast # 008 is about another predator. Why? Because the web is good for bringing quick hits, shock value, what I call “kick-in-the-ass” content. Suddenly here comes HD2O.tv underwater video where everything is soooo sloooow, or is it.
About this shot: As quickly as I got “ICE” to turn the camera this cuda snapped up a small fish near his leg. Look closely; the minnow is in his teeth as he turns off to eat what remains.
Good thing barracuda don’t like the taste of humans? You bet! because he sees us long before we see him. We’d have no chance, so remember ” Do No Harm” in hopes that no harm come to you or your fingers which could be gone in a second if you mess with this magnificent animal in his domain!
Remember: these clips are HD so they are large. I recommend using the ‘pop-up player’ and they may take a moment to start. For best viewing jump over the iTunes and subscribe to our HD Podcast! For absolute best viewing get the DVD from our store here, Or we send a barracuda to your home for a little visit.
Ask a Scientist: How sharks breathe varies by species :: Saving the Sharks :: Care2 Groups.
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This is an excellent explanation of how fish and some sharks draw water with muscles to breathe.
Answer-link : (by Dale Madison, professor of biology at Binghamton University):
Click to continue reading "Ask a Scientist: How sharks breathe"
A date and time will be determined by weather (daily conditions of the atmosphere in terms of temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, and moisture), weather will determine whether (or not) ICE (the cameraflyer, not the weather condition) can get the shot (with a camera not a weapon). Any questions? What’s a Manatee? <<Look it up link<<< or click on this handsome fellow below. “Hey Manatee, why the long face?”
“We are speaking with local experts, seeking out the best ways to approach the animals without stressing them.” ICE has a great presence with animals; they are somewhat comfortable around him. Perhaps it is his comfort level in their environment that sets the animals at ease?
But this post is about iTunes and a 30-second Barracuda clip posted there. You can watch it right now with the pop-up player, but for the best viewing experience I suggest viewing our HD2O PodCast withTunes. Check it out, Sign up, because Manatee clips are coming soon.
Do you want to see this guy’s video? Playing with our cameraflyer? (of course you do)
The clip features a predator, the Barracuda! This animal is easy to find and fun to shoot because they don’t fear of man. Our cameraflyer and crew were drifting to the end of a dive. The group (seen in this clip) was exploring the other side of the reef. Do you think they checked-out the ‘chops’ on this Great Barracuda?He was lurking under the ledge to duck out of the strong current, but barracuda rarely bother with humans, thank God. This one is way more interested in its reflection in the camera, watch as he checks himself out in good light for our camera. One swish of that powerful tail and he can go from Zero to 30 mph instantly! Click the in-line links for more detailed reading on the remarkable barracuda.
Podcast 008 Lunchtime with a Great Barracuda up close and personal. Clear and visible in HD, you will see a fish he just caught as he calmly swims away. Stay tuned.
tip: Have you tried our flog search? Just type a word of interest, Ocean stuff such as ‘tug boat’ or ’shark’ or HD topics like ‘color’ and see all related posts. Also try the tag cloud, filled with popular keywords from published articles.
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Let’s start 2009 with a wonderful video featuring the therapy dolphin residents atIsland Dolphin Care, one of the non-profit groups we promote through education and information. Once you see the power of children interacting with these special mammals I hope you will consider adding I.D.C. to your list of special causes once you see how powerful the experience is for children from all over the world and their families. Visit their site for more information.
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The people behind I.D.C. are heroes. There is no shortage of love for child or animal pouring from and back to this facility in Key Largo. Remember: this is just a sample! The full track is only on our DVD.
If you enjoy this clip you will love the 5-minute track featured on our 2009 DVD. Get it today from our store and you can feel extra good knowing a portion of revenue from sales is committed to our heroes at Island Dolphin Care.
View this HD PodCast on iTunes!
ENJOY!
Continue reading about Dolphin Helping Children with special needs
Podcast number 5 is a profound discovery for every beach-goer. This short clip holds the answer to a fundamental question about the very beach sand itself. Anyone who enjoys lying on the beach, have you every wondered…
“Where does all that sand come from?” Oh yes, I’m afraid the image is true. Parrot fish have a beak like a bird but more like an octopus and they use it to much on coral, algae and things. The Parrot fish has a special set of grinding teeth that pulverize the coral into, you guess it, beach sand. Or at least reef sand.
So next time you’re at the beach remember you are lying on a gigantic pile of “Parrot-fish Poop”. How cool is that?
This is just one of many spectacular scenes from our DVD The Keys. Take advantage of our Holiday Package and take care of all those on your list with ’scuba hangover’.
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Video Podcast 003 - I call this clip “reef life on 11” The Elbow in this image is one of my favorite spots. We took a close look under an outcrop and reveal one way traffic, but which way? Depends on the flow. It was a team effort to keep the camera in place for this brief shot; we don’t touch anything (but sand) in the process of observing.
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Near the end you will see an excellent example of how the musical influence follows the rough surging seas above. And that’s where I leave you hanging, or floating; just as you start to find your grove. Get the DVD for the whole story.
Have you seen our iTunes HD PodCast! >>
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Video - HD2O-BlugreenSymphony Do not disturb the residents? I don’t think we could have bothered this blue parrot fish in a cleaning station. We take measures
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to be as non-intrusive as possible and to observe without touching anything but sand, which is exactly what this parrot fish returns to the sea at about the halfway point. An awesome toothed barracuda follows some divers who had no idea he was lurking about. They are predators, they look mean, they are very fast, but like the shark- barracudas think HUMANS taste like $#*^! (crap!) Because if they liked us, as a flavor, they could take their pick of slow moving butts, which is another good reason to stay in shape; predators take the slow injured ones. JUST KIDDING, eat up, and enjoy the clip.
PS. Somebody has a birthday approaching; I don’t know, but I DO know what you should get them… dah, our DVD.
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This first Podcast is a very colorful reef I call “Blue-Green Day-Dream”. The visuals are enhanced by a stellar soundtrack scored for this special reef. You should find it ~ Relaxing ~ Entertaining ~ Meditative ~ and a bit Seductive ~
Set the mood to cool blue and take a full-screen plunge anytime you see this logo! Or watch the version below; right here, right now. Let us know what you think.
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