The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.Blogger Tips and Tricks
This is a bilingual blog in English and / or Greek and you can translate any post to any language by pressing on the appropriate flag....Note that there is provided below a scrolling text with the 30 recent posts...Αυτό είναι ένα δίγλωσσο blog στα Αγγλικά η/και στα Ελληνικά και μπορείτε να μεταφράσετε οποιοδήποτε ποστ σε οποιαδήποτε γλώσσα κάνοντας κλικ στη σχετική σημαία. Σημειωτέον ότι παρακάτω παρέχεται και ένα κινούμενο κείμενο με τα 30 πρόσφατα ποστς....This is a bilingual blog in English and / or Greek and you can translate any post to any language by pressing on the appropriate flag....Note that there is provided below a scrolling text with the 30 recent posts...Αυτό είναι ένα δίγλωσσο blog στα Αγγλικά η/και στα Ελληνικά και μπορείτε να μεταφράσετε οποιοδήποτε ποστ σε οποιαδήποτε γλώσσα κάνοντας κλικ στη σχετική σημαία. Σημειωτέον ότι παρακάτω παρέχεται και ένα κινούμενο κείμενο με τα 30 πρόσφατα ποστς.........

Saturday, October 25, 2014

If You Spot a Shark While Swimming..[ 4850 ]

What To Do If You Spot a Shark While Swimming

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It’s a glorious summer day. You’re out cooling off in the ocean, when something suddenly feels a little off. You can’t quite put your finger on it…like something is watching you. Off in the distance, there’s a flash from the water. Was that a buoy? Or was it a—gulp—shark fin?
We all know the odds of being attacked by a shark are slim-to-none, but it’s not easy to convince an overactive imagination. If, on the off chance, you do spot a shark while you’re swimming, arm yourself with this information.
Stay Calm
Stay calm: two simple words that are so very difficult to obey. If you’re in the water and spot a shark in the vicinity, do your best not to freak out. Remind yourself that the vast majority of sharks are harmless.
Catch and Release
If you happen to be fishing or have some other shark bait on you, release it quickly. The shark is more interested in that tasty stuff than it is in you.
Get Out of the Way
If the shark appears to be coming closer to you, get out of the water! But remember those magic words: Stay calm. You’ll want to move quickly, but calmly and smoothly. Do your best to keep the shark in sight.
Team Up
If you’re in the water with other people, stick near them as you head to shore. A group of people is more intimidating to a shark than a lone swimmer.
Brace Yourself
If the worst-case scenario should happen, you’ll need to bust out those survival skills. If the shark is coming up to you quickly and aggressively, back up against anything you can—another swimmer, a rock, etc. This will minimize the angles from which a shark can strike you. If you any objects nearby—a surfboard, a boogie board, a spear for fishing—use them!
Aim for the Sensitive Spots
Aim to strike the shark’s eyes and gills. Scream underwater and blow bubbles. Defend yourself and do everything you can to get away—playing dead will not trick the shark!
Sleep Easy
Sharks don’t scout out people for dinner. They much prefer other types of food. In reality, if a shark is close to a person, it will usually leave the swimmer alone.
You already know this, but shark attacks are rare—really rare. The odds of being struck by lightening are much higher than being attacked by a shark (1/12,000 compared to 1/3,748,067, respectively).
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