Christine

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Christine Beggs is the founder of Project Blue Hope, a site dedicated to spreading her wish for a “Future of Blue.” Currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Marine Conservation, Christine is passionate about ocean health and the preservation of coral reefs. Join the discussion about marine issues @ProjectBlueHope and www.ProjectBlueHope.com to help spread the word for more balanced oceans.
Recent blog posts written by Christine
Jun 9

Is Your Sunscreen Killing Corals?

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With the summer season fast approaching, there has been a resurgence of concern over water-enthusiasts’ sunscreens potentially harming fragile coral reef systems. The need for sun protection is undeniable but... Read More

Mar 15

Scuba Wetsuit Care 101: Removing Odors & Extending Suit Life

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If you want your wetsuit to last as long as possible, a bit of proper wetsuit care is all you need. The difference between a wetsuit with a 1 year... Read More

Mar 13

10 Easy Steps to Protect Coral Reefs

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Feel overwhelmed by global climate change? Ocean acidification? Worldwide coral bleaching? There ARE ways you can make a positive impact on this Earth and help preserve precious coral reef systems,... Read More

Feb 21

5 Tips For Divers From a US Navy Rescue Swimmer

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There are roughly 500,000 US Navy military personnel deployed all over the world in elite task forces and laborious jobs on and in the water. This past weekend, I had... Read More

Feb 11

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for the Scuba Enthusiast

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This morning, as I crossed off another day on my wall calendar, I suddenly realized just how quickly Valentine’s Day would be upon me. Setting my black Bic pen slowly... Read More

Jan 30

The Top 10 Questions You Need To Ask Before Diving

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In the last article I wrote for Scuba Diver Life, entitled Scuba Diving and Travel: How Not to Vacation, a recently certified diver asked me, "When I go to dive... Read More

Jan 27

Scuba Diving and Travel: How Not to Vacation

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Recently, on a 10-day vacation to South Africa, I decided at the last minute to squeeze in a day of scuba diving. My already jam-packed vacation just became a bit... Read More