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Archive for August, 2009

New Protection Plan for Deep-Sea Coral Reefs

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Deep beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, off the southeastern US, lies there exist a “virtual rainforest” of deep-sea coral reefs which is so expansive it is believed to be one of the world’s largest. The 23,000 sq mile area which stretches from North Carolina to Florida is only a portion of the extensive reef area presently being considered for protection from potential damage by commercial deep water commercial fishing and energy exploration. Environmentalists claim that crab pots and bottom trawling for shrimp are the most immediate threats to this precious resource.

These deep-sea reefs contain countless species unknown to science, and because they are so remote, are regarded as indicators of the ocean’s overall health. These deep-water reefs and pinnacles grow very slowly, and thus represent precious ecological treasure troves. Scientists are only just beginning to understand the true nature of these underwater “frontier zones. To read the full story CLICK.

Giant Carnivorous Pitcher Plant Discovered in the Phillippines

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

A new species of giant carnivorous pitcher plant has been discovered by botanists in the central Phillippine highlands. This new species is among the largest of all pitcher plants, and is big enough to catch large insects, and even rats in its leafy trap.

During their exploratory expedition, the two botanists also discovered strange pink ferns and blue mushrooms, as yet undescribed by science. The botanists have named the new giant pitcher plant after popular British natural history author and broadcaster David Attenborough. To read the full details of this story and view photos of this new species, CLICK.

U-Tube Video of Bob Dean at Barcelona Exopolitics Conference

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

At the recent European Exopolitical Summit, held in Barcelona on July 25, 2009, Bob Dean delivered a heartwarming presentation which showcased a number of previously surpressed photos from NASA files which shows UFO activity on the various NASA Missions. To view this excellent video CLICK.