Scuba Obsessed

Working through the backlog of recorded episodes. In this one we talk about a large collection of Shipwreck Artifacts and their possible donation to the Racine Heritage Museum.

(0:45)

Introduction

(2:29)

Scuba in the News

(2:38)

Woman Finds GoPro While Scuba Diving in Cozumel

https://nbcpalmsprings.com/2021/01/27/woman-finds-gopro-while-scuba-diving-in-cozumel-learns-it-belongs-to-fellow-oklahoman/ 

(6:02)

$100,000 for scuba dive entry platform

https://www.miragenews.com/100-000-for-scuba-dive-entry-platform/ 

Not appearing in this podcast….

Mammoth tusks found off Florida’s coast from Aquanutz Scuba Diving Charters

https://www.nbc12.com/2021/01/01/mammoth-tusks-found-off-floridas-coast-aquanutz-scuba-diving-charters/ 

Trove of ‘Ancient Treasures’ Found in Shipwreck Off the Coast of Greece

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-unearth-ancient-roman-artifacts-shipwreck-kasos-180976820/ 

(8:10)

Hundreds of shipwreck artifacts, worth about $1.5M, may be donated to Racine Heritage Museum

https://journaltimes.com/news/local/hundreds-of-shipwreck-artifacts-worth-about-1-5m-may-be-donated-to-racine-heritage-museum/article_d99c5a5b-b8bc-5167-bfda-51a95661dfc6.html 

(13:26)

End of scuba in the news

(13:50)

Local Diving Activities

(15:11)

Darrin talking about Robotics Season

(15:54)

On the list for a shot?

(19:16)

Following DAN on Impacts on contracting Covid-19 and diving

(20:06)

Future. Dive Plans

(21:13)

Mack’s Dive Safety Story - Divers Make All the Wrong Moves

(31:47)

More discussion - Do divers need refresher training?

(36:51)

Closing Comments - Format Change - Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-7NUj7Q4ihcqpp1yODCFzw

(38:01)

Bad Joke of the Week

(44:21)

Craig Bashing

Intro & Outro Music

Music “Tornado” by Wintergatan

This track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net

Free License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net

* We go long long long on this episode. Feel free to use the chapters markers to jump ahead. *

Does a Scuba Certification Expire?

How many dives a year should be required to be an active diver?

(0:45)

Introduction

(1:43)

Scuba in the News

(1:49)

Archaeology breakthrough: Discovery of WW2 shipwreck unveiled 'hidden secrets'

https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1387016/archaeology-news-discovery-world-war-2-shipwreck-hidden-secrets-australia-spt 

(9:59)

How Are Shipwrecks Found And Protected In United States Waters?

https://gcaptain.com/how-are-shipwrecks-found-and-protected/ 

(19:59)

Three shipwrecks emerge simultaneously on Outer Banks island

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article248626235.html 

(24:02)

Robotic jellyfish designed to help scour shipwrecks of the deep

https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1387336/archaeology-news-shipwreck-robotic-jellyfish-ocean-evg 

(30:41)

End of scuba in the news

(31:08)

Local Diving Activities

(31:56)

Dive Safety Story - Lessons for Life - Diver Drowns with Full Tank of Air

(42:47)

Mack’s Question & Discussion - Does a Scuba Certification Expire?

(1:04:16)

Getting Episodes Edited - Your Support

(1:05:14)

Thanks to the chat room. Are they rubbing it in with dive photos?

(1:07:24)

Don’t Drink the Battery Acid

(1:08:21)

squirrel moments. - Mack’s been watching some movies…

(1:16:39)

Our next other thing…

(1:17:33)

Brains in Jars

(1:17:53)

iPhone 12

(1:19:32)

Quit Facebook? Mastodon option?

(1:21:24)

Soap Box Moment - Social Justice Warriors & the Noodle Kits. Social Media Money.

(1:24:19)

Elon Musk & Global Ecconomics

(1:28:49)

How much will Darrin cut out?

(1:30:00)

Recycling Batteries and Power Sources

(1:31:08)

Full Disclosure, Stocks and Shorts (Screw you Shorts!)

(1:41:41)

Bad Joke of the Week

(1:45:12)

Post Show Chat - What does Darrin Edit and how does he do it.

No Agenda Podcast

Next Mermaid Festival

Truk Lagoon

Intro & Outro Music

Music “Tornado” by Wintergatan

This track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net

Free License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net

Note ** We had some audio hiccups to our recently retired internet connection. The worse parts have been cut. This is greatly improved with our new internet of the future. :) **

Introduction (0:37)

Scuba in the News (4:08) -

Cut due to audio problems

Next cut will tackle shipwreck's engine room in the rear

https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/next-cut-will-tackle-shipwrecks-engine-room-in-the-rear/article_bca1f914-2db8-5fcc-ab98-b9028b89b75d.html 

(4:25)

Coral Shores Students Raise Money for Reef

https://keysweekly.com/42/coral-shores-students-raise-money-for-reef/ 

Cut from the show

Next cut will tackle shipwreck's engine room in the rear

https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/next-cut-will-tackle-shipwrecks-engine-room-in-the-rear/article_bca1f914-2db8-5fcc-ab98-b9028b89b75d.html 

(7:01)

Fraser launches the “ultimate dive experience” on board U Boat Navigator

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/u-boat-explorer-charter-submarine 

(13:20)

These robo-fish autonomously form schools and work as search parties

https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/13/these-robo-fish-autonomously-form-schools-and-work-as-search-parties/  

(19:06)

Forensics Detectors Launches new Oxygen Analyzer for Scuba Diving

https://www.prunderground.com/forensics-detectors-launches-new-oxygen-analyzer-for-scuba-diving-2/00216281/ 

(29:12) - End of scuba in the news

(29:13)

General Discussions - Scuba / Travel / Lockdowns

(38:29)

(38:30)

Dive Safety Story - Ice Diving - Scuba Diver Dies Under the Ice.

(47:08)

(47:20)

Thank You - General chat

(50:07)

Bad Joke of the week

(51:25)

Outro

(52:54)

Tell Craig to leave

Welcome to a new season of Scuba Obsessed. We are starting our 12 year of the podcast and are thankful that you have chosen to come along.

We have new projects in the works and this first episode of 2021 is part of it.

Thank you to the Band Winterfaran for the cool intro and outro music.

We are also adding timestamps to the show to make it easier to revisit your favorite moments.

**Introduction** (0:37)

**Scuba in the News** (2:42)

Part of Golden Ray heads to Louisiana as crews start cutting stern of ship (2:47)

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2020/12/25/part-of-golden-ray-heads-to-louisiana/ 

Responders cut away the stern from the Golden Ray shipwreck

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/new

**Squirrel moment** - Drones (4:29).

Three people are rescued after their yacht drifted dangerously close to shipwreck of SS Richard Montgomery (6:19)

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9108669/Three-people-rescued-yacht-drifted-dangerously-close-shipwreck-packed-explosives.html 

Jerry Summers: Nickajack Cave No. 2 - Scuba Disaster? (9:22)

https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/1/7/420727/Jerry-Summers-Nickajack-Cave-No.-2.aspx 

Brad Pitt and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea scuba dive on tropical getaway (16:07)

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/13659746/brad-pitt-tropical-getaway-battle-angelina-jolie/ 

Ice Diving Might Be Colorado's Chilliest Sport (17:43)

https://www.5280.com/2021/01/ice-diving-might-be-colorados-chilliest-sport/ 

Mack’s Local Ice Predictions and Observations (19:35)

Upcoming Dive plans and missing Zebras (20:42)

Shipwreck Park Adds Pirates’ Treasure Chest Sculpture (23:00)

https://jitneybooks.com/shipwreck-park-pirates-treasure-chest/ 

The secret Cold War mission that helped America find the Titanic (26:24)

https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-history/cold-war-mission-found-titanic/ 

**End of Scuba in the News** (27:17)

**More Diving Plans** (27:18)

**Why is Darrin in Kentucky?** (32:55)

**Mack’s Dive Safety Store for the Week - Damned if you Do** (38:35)

**Show Wrap up** (50:27)

52:49 - **Bad Joke **(with a Mack kicker- Bootlegger)

55:53 - **Bonus Post Show**

Fin - 56:48

**Intro & Outro Music**

Music “Tornado" by Wintergatan

This track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net

Free License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net

Welcome to a new season of Scuba Obsessed. We are starting our 12 year of the podcast and are thankful that you have chosen to come along.

We have new projects in the works and this first episode of 2021 is part of it.

Thank you to the Band Winterfaran for the cool intro and outro music.

We are also adding timestamps to the show to make it easier to revisit your favorite moments.

**Introduction** (0:37)

**Scuba in the News** (2:42)

Part of Golden Ray heads to Louisiana as crews start cutting stern of ship (2:47)

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2020/12/25/part-of-golden-ray-heads-to-louisiana/ 

Responders cut away the stern from the Golden Ray shipwreck

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/new

**Squirrel moment** - Drones (4:29).

Three people are rescued after their yacht drifted dangerously close to shipwreck of SS Richard Montgomery (6:19)

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9108669/Three-people-rescued-yacht-drifted-dangerously-close-shipwreck-packed-explosives.html 

Jerry Summers: Nickajack Cave No. 2 - Scuba Disaster? (9:22)

https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/1/7/420727/Jerry-Summers-Nickajack-Cave-No.-2.aspx 

Brad Pitt and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea scuba dive on tropical getaway (16:07)

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/13659746/brad-pitt-tropical-getaway-battle-angelina-jolie/ 

Ice Diving Might Be Colorado's Chilliest Sport (17:43)

https://www.5280.com/2021/01/ice-diving-might-be-colorados-chilliest-sport/ 

Mack’s Local Ice Predictions and Observations (19:35)

Upcoming Dive plans and missing Zebras (20:42)

Shipwreck Park Adds Pirates’ Treasure Chest Sculpture (23:00)

https://jitneybooks.com/shipwreck-park-pirates-treasure-chest/ 

The secret Cold War mission that helped America find the Titanic (26:24)

https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-history/cold-war-mission-found-titanic/ 

**End of Scuba in the News** (27:17)

**More Diving Plans** (27:18)

**Why is Darrin in Kentucky?** (32:55)

**Mack’s Dive Safety Store for the Week - Damned if you Do** (38:35)

**Show Wrap up** (50:27)

52:49 - **Bad Joke **(with a Mack kicker- Bootlegger)

55:53 - **Bonus Post Show**

Fin - 56:48

**Intro & Outro Music**

Music “Tornado" by Wintergatan

This track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net

Free License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net

Five foreign scuba divers rescued at sea in Seychelles six hours after dive boat lost contact

http://m.seychellesnewsagency.com//articles/14028/Five+foreign+scuba+divers+rescued+at+sea+in+Seychelles+six+hours+after+dive+boat+lost+contact

Oil coming from several spots on the 1968 shipwreck at Nootka Sound

https://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/oil-coming-from-several-spots-on-the-1968-shipwreck-at-nootka-sound-1.24255220

Coast guard, First Nations work to contain oil leak from decades-old shipwreck in B.C.'s Nootka Sound

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nootka-sound-shipwreck-update-1.5843160

2,000 Tons of Concrete Added to Artificial Reef off Del. Beaches

https://chesapeakebaymagazine.com/2000-tons-of-concrete-added-to-artificial-reef-off-del-beaches/

Civil War-era ships found in Marine Sanctuary

https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/local-news/2020/12/civil-war-era-ships-found-in-marine-sanctuary/

Ivory from a 16th century shipwreck reveals new details about African elephants

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ivory-shipwreck-african-elephants-tusk-dna-bom-jesus

Irish 'Butter Boat' shipwreck mystery which tragically left 20 dead finally solved after 250 years

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/irish-butter-boat-shipwreck-mystery-23184792

ZJA to Construct Underwater Museum Around 271-Year-Old Shipwreck

https://hypebeast.com/2020/12/zja-architecture-docking-the-amsterdam-underwater-museum

Plans for Docking the Amsterdam underwater museum revealed by ZJA

https://blooloop.com/news/docking-the-amsterdam-underwater-museum-shipwreck-zja-architects/

The best scuba regulator (Is this an ad?)

https://www.chicagotribune.com/consumer-reviews/sns-bestreviews-outdoors-the-best-scuba-regulator-20201212-urtkg4jctrholbbli7gzhwq4n4-story.html

Five foreign scuba divers rescued at sea in Seychelles six hours after dive boat lost contact

http://m.seychellesnewsagency.com//articles/14028/Five+foreign+scuba+divers+rescued+at+sea+in+Seychelles+six+hours+after+dive+boat+lost+contact

Oil coming from several spots on the 1968 shipwreck at Nootka Sound

https://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/oil-coming-from-several-spots-on-the-1968-shipwreck-at-nootka-sound-1.24255220

Coast guard, First Nations work to contain oil leak from decades-old shipwreck in B.C.'s Nootka Sound

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nootka-sound-shipwreck-update-1.5843160

2,000 Tons of Concrete Added to Artificial Reef off Del. Beaches

https://chesapeakebaymagazine.com/2000-tons-of-concrete-added-to-artificial-reef-off-del-beaches/

Civil War-era ships found in Marine Sanctuary

https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/local-news/2020/12/civil-war-era-ships-found-in-marine-sanctuary/

Ivory from a 16th century shipwreck reveals new details about African elephants

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ivory-shipwreck-african-elephants-tusk-dna-bom-jesus

Irish 'Butter Boat' shipwreck mystery which tragically left 20 dead finally solved after 250 years

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/irish-butter-boat-shipwreck-mystery-23184792

ZJA to Construct Underwater Museum Around 271-Year-Old Shipwreck

https://hypebeast.com/2020/12/zja-architecture-docking-the-amsterdam-underwater-museum

Plans for Docking the Amsterdam underwater museum revealed by ZJA

https://blooloop.com/news/docking-the-amsterdam-underwater-museum-shipwreck-zja-architects/

The best scuba regulator (Is this an ad?)

https://www.chicagotribune.com/consumer-reviews/sns-bestreviews-outdoors-the-best-scuba-regulator-20201212-urtkg4jctrholbbli7gzhwq4n4-story.html

Shipwreck update: Preparations for next cut continue, COVID-19 reappears

https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/shipwreck-update-preparations-for-next-cut-continue-covid-19-reappears/article_46c58d81-2582-546e-b295-f09310419ab9.html

Vail Resorts contributes $25,000 to Clean Up The Lake campaign

https://southtahoenow.com/story/12/10/2020/vail-resorts-contributes-25000-clean-lake-campaign

Giant underwater ‘jellyfish’ roundabout becomes latest Faroe Islands tourist attraction

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/dec/08/giant-underwater-jellyfish-roundabout-faroe-islands-tourist-attraction

Seafarer Announces Discovery of Historic Period Shipwreck Material

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/seafarer-announces-discovery-of-historic-period-shipwreck-material-301190675.html

Turkish researchers discover 18th-century warship wreck in the Aegean

https://www.dailysabah.com/life/history/turkish-researchers-discover-18th-century-warship-wreck-in-the-aegean

Sunken Submarine Discovered Off CMCo’s Coast

https://www.capemaycountyherald.com/news/article_17ab828a-3afe-11eb-a1c1-b3a5403dce64.html

Revolution NAV ROV can be tracked on Google Maps while underwater

https://newatlas.com/marine/deep-trekker-revolution-nav-rov/

California Boat Captain Indicted in Fire That Killed 34

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/california/california-boat-captain-indicted-in-fire-that-killed-34/2459182/

Shipwreck Removal Begins 1 Year After Baltimore-Bound Auto Carrier Capsized

https://chesapeakebaymagazine.com/shipwreck-removal-begins-1-year-after-baltimore-bound-auto-carrier-capsized/

Missing Boater Rescued 86 Miles From Shore Clinging To Capsized Boat : ‘I thought that was it’

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/stuart-bee-rescued-from-florida-shipwreck/

Barge Sinks in Grand Traverse Bay [Eric]

https://www.9and10news.com/2020/11/30/barge-sinks-in-grand-traverse-bay/

Cargo Ship Carrying 4,000 Hyundais Sliced Open With Chain [Eric]

https://interestingengineering.com/cargo-ship-carrying-4000-hyundais-sliced-open-with-chain

Golden Ray Shipwreck Dismantling Reveals Thousands of Cars (PHOTOS)

https://weather.com/news/news/2020-12-01-golden-ray-georgia-shipwreck-dismantle-cars-photos

Shipwreck unearthed at St. Augustine

https://unfspinnaker.com/88469/news/shipwreck-unearthed-at-st-augustine/

Maritime archaeologist recovers Schiedam artefacts after three-year wait

https://www.scubadivermag.com/maritime-archaeologist-recovers-schiedam-artefacts-after-three-year-wait/

Scuba divers find Nazi encryption device in Baltic Sea

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/ny-divers-nazi-enigma-machine-baltic-sea-20201203-4fwhv4smgzblnpy3y4gm7m6ocy-story.html#ed=rss_www.nydailynews.com/arcio/rss/category/news/

> As the title indicates we did loose about 10-15 minutes of the recording. It was probably Darrin's fault, but why not blame Craig the recording bot.

'Scuba diver meets astronaut': What to know about the snorkel-inspired Narwall Mask

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/narwall-mask-snorkel-coronavirus-224349205.html

American explorer plunges to new lows on quest to visit the oceans’ hidden depths

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2020/11/american-explorer-plunges-to-new-lows-on-quest-to-visit-the-oceans-hidden-depths-638671

Joplin scuba shop hosts underwater turkey shoot

https://www.koamnewsnow.com/joplin-scuba-shop-hosts-underwater-turkey-shoot/

Poland opens world's deepest swimming pool with a depth of 148ft

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8981113/Worlds-deepest-swimming-pool-opens-Poland-depth-148ft-underwater-wreck.html

https://beachgrit.com/2020/11/polish-scuba-enthusiasts-inspired-by-kelly-slaters-surf-ranch-build-worlds-deepest-artificial-dive-tank-near-warsaw-some-sections-simulate-caves-and-others-have-a-sunken-boat/

https://www.deeperblue.com/the-worlds-deepest-pool-the-deepspot-has-now-opened/

HotDive scuba and underwater camera phone case

https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/underwater-camera-25-11-2020/