...my understanding based on a debrief by other individuals closely involved in the situation regarding the dive flag by-law in Gloucester is that the ONA committee is not only going to propose to the city council that the flag by-law stand, but that ALL diving in Gloucester be BANNED. This is no joke. There is a proposition on the table that will be acted on within a month's time that all scuba diving in Gloucester waters be banned. Activities are underway to address this latest development but currently the course forward is not yet known. In the meantime I encourage all of you to get involved via dive clubs, stores, etc to support and stand for the dive community on this issue.