All articles from: September, 2011

U.S. Marine Corps Europe and Africa provide support for Marines

Marines assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa areas of operation are spread out to the farthest reaches of Europe and Africa conducting the ongoing missions of training and advising, stability, humanitarian support, and other theater security cooperation activities.

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Odyssey Marine announces huge silver discovery in North Atlantic shipwreck

By Ivan Penn, Times Staff Writer Monday, September 26, 2011 Odyssey Marine Exploration announced Monday that it has located a sunken British cargo ship carrying 7 million ounces of silver, the largest known precious metal cargo recovered at sea. Under a contract with the British government, the Tampa treasure hunting company will retain 80 percent of [...]

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Plastic fibres an increasing threat to marine environment, study shows

SYNTHETIC clothing could be a significant source of tiny pieces of plastic that are accumulating in the marine environment, a study shows.

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Garmin Buys South African Distributor

Garmin Ltd. announced the acquisition of Garmin Distribution Africa Ltd. and Garmap Ltd.

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East Africa: High EAC Marine Deaths Preventable

Of late sorrow and desperation of East African people dependent on seagoing vessels, particularly the latest marine incident which claimed over 200 known lives when MV Spice Islanders capsized between Zanzibar’s main island of Unguja and Pemba. It was a sad spectacle to see bodies being fished out the sea. Over 600 others were saved [...]

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Marine Corps General from WCU passes away

Retired Marine Lt. Gen. Martin Berndt, 63, the only three-star Marine Corps general to graduate from West Chester University, died Aug. 17 at his home in North Carolina.

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GPS devices maker Garmin buys African companies

Garmin Ltd. said Monday that it acquired the distributor of its automotive, recreation, fitness and marine products in southern Africa as well as Garmap Ltd., a South African mapping and mobile applications provider.

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Garmin® Acquires South African Distributor

Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has acquired Garmin Distribution Africa Ltd. , the distributor of Garmin’s automotive, outdoor recreation, fitness and marine products in Southern Africa, and Garmap Ltd., a South African mapping and mobile applications provider.

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South Africa: Minister Edna Molewa Declares Amathole Marine Protected Area

The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Mrs B.E.E. Molewa today announced that the Amathole Marine Protected Area (MPA) will be promulgated tomorrow, Friday 16 September 2011, making it the 21st marine protected area along the South African coastline to be declared.

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Marine Corps Reserve: 95 years of excellence

August 29 marked the 95th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. The Marine Corps Reserve was established when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Naval Appropriations Act of 1916.

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