Upcoming General Meetings

We are currently holding our monthly general meeting in-person and over zoom, so members can attend in whatever way they feel comfortable. If you want to attend a meeting remotely, sign up on our registration page. We will send you the connection info before the meeting.

We are once again able to hold a drawing to dive in the Giant Ocean Tank at the Aquarium! Due to Aquarium staffing, we are currently only able to hold it every other month, but we plan to have an alternative prize on the other months. This is for members who attend our in-person meetings, and you must be present to win.

View our upcoming meeting schedule

View our previous speakers

REEF 2023 Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K

Date: Monday, June 5 through Sunday, June 11, 2023

As a REEF Conservation Partner, NEADC is proud to join in this year's REEF 2023 Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K as a Fish Shoal, the TORPEDO RAYS OF SUNSHINE.

Join us to participate in this fun event that benefits ocean conservation and education efforts!! From June 5-11, 2023, the REEF community and ocean enthusiasts everywhere can get moving in the name of conservation. Run, walk, hike, bike, or even swim, completing the 5K (3.1 miles) distance in one day or broken into smaller sections over the week.

The 2023 Fish Out of Water 5K coincides with World Oceans Day. This is a day dedicated to protecting and restoring our blue planet. Proceeds from your Fish Out of Water 5K registration will support the REEF Oceans for All Fund. Join in REEF's commitment to increasing inclusive programming in science, diving, and conservation. The Oceans for All Fund provides support for individuals who have had limited opportunities to learn about, experience, and explore the ocean through REEF's programs. By participating in the race, you're making a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of the oceans.

Registration information for the REEF 2023 Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K can be found here. Participants will select to be on one of five different Fish Race Teams. Participants can also join a Fish Shoal. Join our NEADC Fish Shoal by writing TORPEDO RAYS OF SUNSHINE into the Fish Shoal field on the registration form.

We look forward to NEADC members joining us on our FISH SHOAL!!

2023 Great Annual Fish Count

Save the Date!

The 20th Great Annual Fish Count is fast approaching on July 22, 2023! We need people to help out at the event.

If you would like to coordinate a dive site, please contact Greg (vicepresident@neadc.org); or if you have prizes to donate, contact Uma (president@neadc.org).

Dive Site Coordinators help out at each dive site by checking off divers, being there to answer questions.

Sea Turtle links

Roderic Mast, a previous guest speaker provided some links to his program, and organization:

Blue Habits:

https://www.bluehabits.org/

https://www.youtube.com/user/OceanicSociety

Sustainability Tips from past speakers

Samantha Whitcraft, our guest speaker from September provided some links to her programs, and ways divers can help:

Aggressor Adventures' Green the Fleet Program

Sea of Change Foundation, About Sea Of Change video (featuring Guy Harvey), and Leading through Conservation & Research Zoom presentation/video (Foundation overview)

Sea of Change Foundation's Reef Rescue and Rapid Response Program flyer (printable pdf) – our grant program that empowers divers as first responders to acute reef damage

Our three Sustainable Choices PSAs with Force Blue:

• Choose Safe and Sustainable Sun Protection
• Refuse, Reduce, Re-Use Single Use Plastics
• Choose Sustainable Seafood

Should you wish to follow Sea of Change and/or share from their Facebook page, they post regularly at https://www.facebook.com/SeaOfChange