In Reply to: We could treat the ocean like a art museum. posted by Mojo Mike on April 22, 2007 at 18:41:03:

You forgot to add that you can only take photographs of red abalone while freediving and you're only allowed to take 3 shots per day with a total annual photograph limit of 24 including the free days. You have to punch a card and god help you if you get caught taking a picture of an undersize ab or take a picture for someone else while U/W photographing.
Oh, and the rules are slightly different if you dive photograph from shore as opposed to boat based photography. There aren't as many restrictions. Check the regulation book

Thanks for the smile :)

I'm going to get started on legislation on this, Great Idea!!