Aqualung is recalling certain Surface Observation Signal (S.O.S.) sold since Sept 2002 that may have a faulty component. The component is known as an "elbow," and is used to transfer air from the BC to the safety tube.



Aqua Lung would like all owners of S.O.S. units to carefully inspect them. Elbows that have the potential to degrade are easily identified by a molding gate mark located on the outer bend.

If you have a unit with such a gate mark, we ask that you stop using the product. Detach it from the BC and return it to your nearest Aqua Lung Dealer. You may find your nearest Aqua Lung Dealer by using the dealer locator at www.aqualung.com. Your dealer will return it to Aqua Lung who will replace the unit at no charge.



More info at NEADC's Recall page

Local waters teeming with juvenile tropical fish species

Divers from the New England Aquarium Dive Club performed a tropical fish rescue mission at Ft. Wetherill on Sunday afternoon.

"I just wish someone would tell the fish that is what we are doing," past president, Jean Stefanik, said. "They can be difficult to catch."

The fish eggs are laid in the Florida and Caribbean areas, carried by the gulf stream on seaweed and deposited along the Rhode Island coastline. After hatching, the fish seek shelter in the warmer waters of Narragansett Bay, and particularly among the rocks and cliffs at Ft. Wetherill.

• A new 5 ¼” max size for waters south of Massachusetts (LCMA 2)


• A new 7” max size and V-notch restrictions for offshore waters (LCMA 3)


• There is no change for the Outer cape Recreational area (OC LCMA).