Dive Calendar posted

Sunday, May 25, 2008

The 2008 Shore Diving Calendar has been posted. Take a look at all the great diving this year, and if you would like to lead a dive, email the shoredive coordinator to volunteer

Shore Diving Calendar
Boat Dive Calendar

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Helecopter rescue demo

Friday, May 23, 2008

North Shore Frogmen Club invites you to their annual Beach Meeting at Whites Beach, Manchester, MA. on Thursday, June 19th

This year the Frogmen have invited the United States Coast Guard Air
Wing. The USCG is going to utilize their Jay Hawk Helicopter to
demonstrate the rescue of a disabled diver. This will be a very
informative demonstration; as the rescue swimmer loads a diver into
the basket and is winched into the helicopter a USCG narrator will be
on the beach with a loud speaker detailing every action.

There will also be a simulated rescue utilizing the Coast Guard's fast
response boat, again while every detail is narrated. The demo is
going to begin at 7:30pm and promises to not only be exciting, but if
the actual need ever arises, we will have some idea of the protocol
involved.

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Coral Reef Education

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

This Thursday, May 24th at 5:00 PM at the Harborside Learning Lab, Prof James Crabbe from the University of Bedfordshire will be speaking to raise awareness of the value and importance of coral reefs.

His talks will review the latest research on how climate influences corals, and how science can lead to conservation projects, with benefits for human populations reliant on the reefs for their survival.

Destruction of coral beds threaten to expose coastal communities to the direct effects of severe weather, an expert in marine biology claims.

Professor Crabbe said: "The Year of the Reef initiative aims to raise awareness that more needs to be done to safeguard the future of coral reefs around the globe.

"They are the oldest, most complex ecosystems on earth, home to some of the world's most colourful and diverse life forms."

This FREE talk is hosted by Earth Island Institute, preregistration is not required.
Professor James Crabbe
University of Bedfordshire
Luton, UK

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Can't make the talk? There is a new online seminar series on coral reef futures sponsored by the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. These FREE presentations feature topics ranging from Coral bleaching to fisheries management.

To view the presentations go to:
http://www.coralcoe.org.au/events/webseminar/iyorwebseminar.html

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BSC Treasure hunt

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

The Bay State Council Treasure Hunt is this Sunday, May 18 at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester. Dive for treasure and win prizes - to benefit the Bay State Council of Divers.

Contact Al Bozza to join the NEADC team and dive for prizes!

More info at the Bay State Council's website

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