Maldives Sea Levels Are Not Rising!

The Maldives is Not Under Threat of Being Submerged by Rising Sea Levels

Published in Nuclear Street, October 28, 2009

- By Michael R. Fox Ph.D., -

The global warming lobby keeps shooting itself in the foot. This is not limited to the scientific frauds of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), but extends into other significant agencies. One of the major areas of climate misrepresentation is that involving global sea levels.

Talk of Rising Sea Levels Are Scaremongering PR Tactics

Sea levels were portrayed in Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” as rising twenty feet in the coming years. Meredith Viera of NBC, not to be outdone, threw out the estimated future sea level rise at 200 feet. Global warming’s unscientific fiction writers must always embellish their stories with rich imaginations.

New Zealand Climate Change Expert Dr. Vincent Gray

Dr. Vincent Gray is a climate expert living in New Zealand and one of the most prolific reviewers of all of the significant documents produced by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). From his intimate knowledge he has found that both the IPCC and its documents are hopelessly flawed scientifically, including the chapters devoted to sea level rises. He recently reported this about the sea level situation in the South Pacific:

“As I keep pointing out Flinders University in Adelaide had the task in 1991 of settling it once and for all by installing state-of-the-art tide-gauge equipment on 12 Pacific islands. The results have been a disaster for the global warmers” (shown in table below)… There was no overall change in sea levels at any of the islands after the sixteen years. The reaction was what might be expected. They have been studiously ignored. The results have never been published in a “peer reviewed” journal. They are only available on the Australian Bureau of Meteorology website in a series of Monthly Reports that are “Untitled”.

The 16 years of sea level data in the South Sea Islands are shown in the chart below. Please notice that the South Pacific sea levels have changed little since the monitoring stations were installed.

More recently, on October 17, 2009, Mohammed Nasheed, president of the Maldives, staged an underwater meeting with his cabinet.

President Mohammed Nasheed’s frightening message was dutifully carried by the media to the four corners of the world. The message was that rising sea levels are a direct threat to his nation and are being caused by rising global temperatures causing icecaps to melt which in turn causes the sea levels to rise.

There are a number of flaws in the president’s argument, but apparently they haven’t reached his desk. He also should read the table below and the referenced sea level report above.

As has happened so often in the past, this alarming message from the President of the Maldives does not provide a shred of underlying evidence to support his dire situation. This message was intended to portray to the world the Maldives Islands are threatened by rising sea levels. For example, the good Maldives president does not mention the findings a dozen new sea level monitoring stations which have recorded seal levels in the south Pacific for more than 10 years. In addition to the recent excellent data from new sea level monitoring stations in the South Pacific, there is significantly more pertinent sea level data. President Nasheed, of all people, should know about sea level research of that part of the planet, performed by a number of people including one of the foremost sea level experts in the world. He is the Swedish scientist Nils-Axel Morner.

“When I was president for an international commission on Sea Level Changes and Coastal Evolution, we spent much effort on the question of present-to-future sea level changes. After intensive field studies, deliberation within the commission and discussions at five international meetings, we agreed on a “best estimate” for possible sea level changes by the year 2100. Our figure was +10 cm ±10 cm. This figure was later revised at +5 cm ±15cm. Such changes would imply small to negligible effects.

Such a small rise would pose no threat for the Maldives. Rather, it would be a natural return to the conditions existing from 1790 to 1970; i.e. to the position before the sea level fall in the 1970s.

So, Mr. President, when you ignore available observational facts, refuse a normal democratic dialogue, and continue to menace your people with the imaginary threat of a disastrous flooding already in progress, I think you are doing a serious mistake.

Let us, for Heaven’s sake, lift the terrible psychological burden that you and your predecessor have placed upon the shoulders of all people in the Maldives, who are now living with the imagined threat that flooding will soon drive them from their homes, a wholly false notion that is nothing but an armchair fiction artificially constructed by mere computer modelling constantly proven wrong by meticulous real-world observations.

Your cabinet meeting under the water is nothing but a misdirected gimmick or PR stunt. Al Gore is a master in such cheap techniques. But such misconduct is dishonest, unproductive and certainly most un-scientific.”

Instead of discredited documentaries, journalistic fictions, and underwater PR stunts driving these global warming debates, let’s not forget to ask for the actual climate evidence (which has been cooling now for several years).

Pet Halloween Costumes with Scuba Diving Themes

Halloween Costumes for Pets: Scuba Diving Theme!

It’s only 10 days until Halloween, so it’s definitely time to start planning your costume, if you haven’t already done so.  Being an avid scuba diver, I always like to find a costume that represents my hobby and favourite pastime.  This year, I also need to make Halloween costumes for my dog and my cat, which is going to be just hilarious, so I thought I would share my scuba diving Halloween pet costume ideas with you all.

Cat Halloween Costume: Lobster

This beautiful kitty looks quite at ease in her cute lobster Halloween costume.

Dog Halloween Costume: Shark

This cute Yorkshire Terrier is fierce and ready to be a real man-eater in his Shark Halloween Costume.

Dog Halloween Costume: Scuba Diver

This Boston Terrier is ready to dive into his Halloween party, dressed as the cutest little scuba diver we’ve ever seen.  I especially love his red scuba fins!

Dog Halloween Costume: Great White Shark

This Pug looks even fiercer than the Yorkshire Terrier Shark pictured above.  This Shark Halloween costume is ideal for small to medium dogs.

Cat Halloween Costume: Scuba Diver

This cat looks a little too realistic in her scuba diving costume… oh, wait, it’s not a costume at all, but rather the Scuba Diving Cat featured on Scuba Dive Maldives earlier this year.

Scuba Diving Movie “Blue” Starring Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue Stars in Underwater Bollywood Movie “Blue”

The most expensive Bollywood Movie ever to be created, the underwater movie “Blue” stars Kylie Minogue in a cameo appearance for which she was paid USD $1 million!  The underwater movie is about some treasure that is lying at the bottom of the ocean and those who choose to seek the treasure will have to risk their lives in an attempt to find it.

Underwater Bollywood Movies

‘Blue’ is the first underwater Bollywood action adventure thriller. The movie is directed by Anthony D’Souza and is inspired by such Hollywood flicks as  ‘The Deep’ and ‘Jaws’.

Underwater Movie Trailer

Blue also stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and Zayed Khan, who star as three friends determined to find the underwater treasure.

Underwater Movie Song with Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue is cast as a cameo role in this underwater movie, but critics are not overwhelmed with her performance.  This clip shows Kylie dancing and singing in this “Chiggy Wiggy” song.

Underwater Photos

Selection of Cool Underwater Photos

These underwater photos are all taken while scuba diving in the Maldives.  They are a very good representation of the variety of marine life you will find in the Maldives while scuba diving, as well as an idea of how great the visibility is in this part of the world.  I hope you enjoy this collection of underwater photos.

Underwater Photos Zebra Shark

Underwater Photos Whale Shark

Underwater Photos Whale Shark Face

Underwater Photos Sweetlips

Underwater Photos Stingray

Underwater Photos Whale Shark with Snorkeler

Underwater Photos Sea Turtle

Underwater Photos Squirrel Fish

Underwater Photos Oriental Sweetlips

Underwater Photos Orange Spotted Blenny

Underwater Photos Nudibranch

Underwater Photos Manta Ray

Underwater Photos Manta Ray and Cleaner

Underwater Photos Manta Ray and Small Fish

Underwater Photos Manta Ray and Divers

Underwater Photos Hawkfish

Underwater Photos Lionfish

Underwater Photos Red Lionfish

Underwater Photos Sea Slug

Underwater Photos Humphead Wrasse

Underwater Photos Moray Eel

Underwater Photos Long-Nosed Hawkfish

Underwater Photos Whale Shark and Snorkelers

Underwater Photos Spotted Moray Eel

Underwater Photos Dolphin

Underwater Photos Scuba Diver with Manta Rays

Underwater Photos Coral Reef

Underwater Photos Batfish

Underwater Photos Clownfish

Underwater Photos Bubble

Underwater Photos Blue Fin Jack

Underwater Photos Blenny

Underwater Photos Batfish with Scuba Diver

Underwater Photos Nurse Shark

Maldives Cabinet Ministers Prepare for Underwater Meeting

Members of the Maldivian Government prepare for Underwater Meeting

Members of the Maldives Government are currently taking scuba diving lessons and learning underwater signals in preparation for an underwater cabinet meeting to discuss the problem of climate change in the world and its effects on the low-lying country of  the Maldives.

Maldives to be First Affected by Climate Change

The underwater meeting is scheduled to highlight the threat that global warming poses to the Maldives, whose highest point lies only a few meters above sea level.  Cabinet members are taking time out of their busy schedules to take scuba diving lessons in order to be able to participate safely.  This underwater meeting is part of the government’s initiative against global warming.

Underwater Meeting is another of President Nasheed’s Ideas

Since taking office last year, Maldivian President Mohammed Nasheed has campaigned heavily on the impact of climate change amid fears that rising ocean levels will submerge the Maldives within the next 50 years.  He is even looking to purchase new land, on to which he will relocate the country’s population.

Underwater Meeting of 14 Cabinet Members

The underwater meeting will be attended by 14 Ministers, all of whom will have to don scuba gear and descend to the meeting which will be held at Girifushi, about 20 minutes by speed boat from capital Male.   President Nasheed is already a certified diver, so the meeting should pose no problem to the President. During the meeting, the cabinet plans to sign a document calling on all countries to cut down their carbon emissions ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December.

MV Orion Sets Sail in the Maldives

MV Orion, the Most Luxurious Liveaboard in the Maldives

The MV Orion Liveaboard is the newest and most luxurious liveaboard in the Maldives.  Measuring 130 feet, the MV Orion is also one of the largest liveaboards on offer in the Maldives.

For great deals on MV Orion Liveaboard, click here

MV Orion Facilities

As you might expect from a super cruiser, the MV Orion liveaboard is equipped with all kinds of creature comforts, navigational aids and safety devices to ensure that holidays aboard the MV Orion are as comfortable as they are fun.  The boat has 11 guest rooms in total – 7 rooms on the lower level and 4 on the upper deck.  All rooms have en-suite, hot water bathrooms and the master suite has its own private Jacuzzi tub.

MV Orion Activities

Scuba diving is the principal activity on board the MV Orion and the majority of the guests on board are keen scuba divers, but there are plenty of other activities to take part in, so if you’re not a scuba diver, you will still be entertained on board.  Two or three scuba dives are held each day, at a whole array of dive sites around the Maldives, which are among the best dive sites in the world, and some of the marine life typically spotted here includes Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, Lion Fish, Moray Eels and a whole range of smaller, reef-dwelling critters.  The water in the Maldives is warm, perfect for scuba diving and visibility is usually excellent!  Other activities that can be enjoyed from the MV Orion Liveaboard include snorkeling, fishing, sunbathing, sunset cruises, island visits and shopping trips in Male, the capital of the Maldives.

MV Orion Holidays

Holidays aboard the MV Orion Liveaboard are sold on an all-inclusive basis, which includes all dives, three meals a day, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.  A complete selection of alcoholic drinks is available at the bar on MV Orion, but these are charged additionally at the end of your trip.  Likewise, scuba diving equipment is not included in the price of the trip, but can be rented via previous noticce.

MV Orion Prices

For all the facilities, services and amenities provided on MV Orion, the price really is amazing.  Maldives Dive Travel is currently offering seven-night safaris aboard MV Orion from just USD $220.00 per person per night.  That’s just USD $1540 for seven nights.  When you think about how much the average two-tank dive costs around the world, then this really is a great deal.  Also, take into account that this deluxe motor vessel is fitted out to such a high quality that you may as well be on your own, private mega-yacht, and we all know you cannot hire one of those for this price.

Scuba Diving Considered Safe for Asthmatics and Diabetics

Scuba Diving Considered Safe for More People

People suffering from certain conditions that were previously warned off scuba diving, have now been given the go-ahead to engage in the underwater activity.  The principal diseases that previously stopped their sufferers from scuba diving include asthma and diabetes.

Scuba Diving not Risky for Asthma Sufferers

New research carried out by scientists at Rutgers University, New Jersey, has shown that there is no reason for sufferers of asthma or diabetes to stop scuba diving.  Likewise, there is no reason that people suffering from diabetes should be subjected to a greater risk than people not suffering from diabetes.  The most common diseases expected to arise from scuba diving are decompression sickness (the bends) and embolisms.  Nevertheless, people wishing to embark on scuba diving who suffer from these illnesses should undergo a pulmonary test and if they fail the pulmonary test they should not scuba dive.

Scuba Diving Previously Banned in the US and Parts of Europe

Diabetics had not been allowed to scuba dive in the US, UK and parts of Europe because of the possibility of an underwater diabetic attack that could lead to unconsciousness.  There could also be a risk that diabetics experience a heart attack while scuba diving, but it is now thought that such an attack could be predicted ahead of time.

Scuba Diving Continues to be Risky Activity

Anyone suffering from a medical condition who is interested in scuba diving should consult their doctor before descending into the water, to ensure that there is no serious medical risk.

Amazing Underwater Video

Incredible Underwater Video

Check out this very impressive “Ocean of Truth” video from Conservation International, depicting the importance of the ocean to all of us.  The video quality is simply superb.  Enjoy!

Ask Maldives Questions and Get Maldives Answers!

New Maldives Question and Answer Website Launched

In order to help travelers to the Maldives find out real answers about the Maldives, provided by real people, a new website called AskMaldives has been launched.

AskMaldives is a “Question and Answer” Style Website

All questions on Ask Maldives are created by real people who are looking to find unbiased, accurate information about points of interest in the Maldives, from liveaboard scuba diving holidays to luxury resorts, politics and everything else in between.  Answers are then provided by other people who have first-hand experience in the Maldives, who can give answers quickly, accurately and best of all, completely free of charge!

Ask Maldives Question and Answer Categories

Questions  posed on Ask Maldives can be about anything relevant to the Maldives, with these categories provided as a guide:  Business in the Maldives, Cheap Maldives Deals, Fishing in the Maldives, Surfing in the Maldives, Safari Ships and Liveaboards in the Maldives, Scuba Diving in the Maldives, Maldives Weather and several other categories.

Ask Maldives is a User-Friendly Website

Users posing questions and suggesting answers on Ask Maldives will find the site to be very user-friendly and quick to maneuver.  Within minutes you will have created your own personal account and can start asking questions that will be answered quickly and accurately.  You can create a personal profile, upload photos and start making connections with other people interested in the Maldives and knowledgeable about the Maldives.

Start Asking Maldives Questions Today!.

To get started with your Maldives questions and answers, go to Ask Maldives, and register as a new user.  Then simply ‘Ask a Question’, or search through the questions that have already been asked and find one you would like to answer.  Then, come back a few hours later, or the next day, and see if  your question has been answered.  It’s simple, easy and a great way of getting accurate, unbiased answers to your questions about the Maldives completely free of charge.

Maldives to Ban Reef Shark Fishing

Maldives to Ban Reef Shark Fishing by March 2010

The Maldives Minister for Fishing and Agriculture declared there would be a ban on reef shark fishing in the  Maldives by the year 2010 in order to combat falling shark counts.

From the East African, October 2009

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