Chatham, 6 July 2012- New Species are being discovered in the volcanic Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 2000 to 4000 meters deep. Heat resistant volcanic shrimps, giant species of lobsters and 6-inch long bacteria farming furry crabs, were amongst other sea creatures displayed in a presentation by scientist and adventurer Gloria Barnett.
The presentation which was organised by the Rotary Club of Chatham as a fund raiser for Rotary Foundation, highlighted the amazing world of the oceans. “We know more about the surface of the moon than we do about the oceans of our own amazing planet” said Gloria while she explained about the unknown worlds living in pitch black darkness which reach 11,000 meters at its deepest point. From the largest living creature to the minute one-celled plankton, the presentation displayed strange and weird looking fish such as the Angler fish which has a little light on its head, the Megamouth shark which has luminous lips to attract its prey in the dark, Pompeii worms with their fascinating feathers and Oar fish extending to 17 meters long and believed to be associated with the myths of sea monsters. Jelly fish, believed to be one of the oldest creatures in the oceans going back to 580 million years, were also discussed. Gloria shared with the audience her knowledge, experience and some of the unique photos and films that she and her husband Chris took during their diving expeditions all over the world.
“Nothing compares like being close to the sea, I want to continue diving until I’m 99 if that can be possible” said Gloria. For more information on their diving expeditions, she invited the audience to visit her website http://worldbeneaththewaves.com. The presentation was followed by signing her book “The Amazing World Beneath the Waves”. Gloria and her husband Chris are Rotarians from the South East Rotary district 1120.
A bout The Rotary Club
Rotary International is a volunteer organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotary club members belonging to 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.
Founded in Chicago in 1905, Rotary celebrated 100 years of service in 2005. The Rotary Foundation has awarded more than US$2.1 billion in grants, which are administered at the local level by Rotary clubs.
About The Rotary Club of Chatham
The Rotary Club of Chatham is one of the oldest clubs in the UK, and the first in Medway. Since its founding in 1923, the club has contributed to a wide range of projects leading to substantial results in individual and social wellbeing. The club meets on Wednesday at 7:00pm at the Holiday Inn Hotel-Rochester, and welcomes interested members of the society to join the club for making a difference. www.chathamrotary.org.uk
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