Fantasea Line, distributor of popular and affordable underwater photographic products, has announced the release of the FD-40X waterproof camera housing for the Nikon D-40/D-40X.

The Fantasea FD-40X is a compact, lightweight, injection molded polycarbonate housing with ergonomically designed handles, making it easy to hold and use, and the purchase of a Fantasea housing includes one year of pre-paid flood insurance built into the cost. Continue reading for additional details…

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The 8th Annual San Diego UnderSea Film Exhibition, scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, October 12 & 13, 2007 at the Qualcomm Hall in San Diego, has issued a call for entries. Each evening will feature a different program consisting of 14 to 16 short underwater films from locations all over the world.

“Here is your chance to see your work in a large-format, state-of-the art, digital theater, and to share your adventures with others.” Submission deadline is August 15, 2007. Continue reading for the full press release…

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An interview with National Geographic Magazine photographer Brian Skerry is scheduled to be included in a Special ABC 20/20 news program with Diane Sawyer, Friday April 20th 10:00PM EDT (please check local listings).

This segment of 20/20, about endangered animals, is being reported by Elizabeth Vargas and will be part of network-wide coverage planned for Earth Day. Brian will discuss issues relating to his NGM cover story on the global fisheries crisis (April 2007). In addition to 20/20, portions of his interview may also appear that day on Good Morning America, ABC World News with Charles Gibson and Nightline.

For more information see the 20/20 website and the companion article and video clip.

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Per an agreement with underwater strobe manufacturer Ikelite, Aquatica has announced that their housings will soon be available with the Ikelite ICS strobe bulkhead and hot shoe attachment.

As a result, Aquatica owners will be able to utilize Ikelite’s new iTTL adapter for Nikon dSLR cameras with compatible Ikelite strobes. Contact Aquatica for more details.

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Celebrating this year’s theme of “Aquatic Adventures,” the 2007 Marin County Fair (located in San Rafael, CA) has announced an underwater photography competition. Only images taken along the California coastline are eligible for the separate print and digital categories, and the deadline for entry forms is May 17, 2007 (with the actual entries due June 14).

The Best of Show in each category will receive $200 and a rosette, and first place earns $100. This 62nd anniversary of the fair also features land-based photography categories and a variety of other contests and competitions, and will be held from June 30 - July 4, 2007.

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