Seven Seas Divers go green, go coastal, and go behind aquarium scenes in Newport, Oregon!
Project AWARE Specialty When: Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 Learn about some of the most pressing problems facing these vulnerable environments and everyday actions you can take to help conserve them. The Project AWARE Specialty course is informative, interesting and most importantly, you will learn how to make a difference. Location:Seven Seas Scuba Class Time: 7-9:30pm Course Price:Special course price for this event is only $25 with a portion of course fees supporting the Project AWARE Foundation, a nonprofit organization! There is no age limit for this specialty. This specialty is also open to nondivers and divers. Divers can look forward to counting the specialty toward their Master Scuba Diver rating!
Newport, Oregon Fingers Dive Day! When: Saturday, September 19th, 2009 Join us as Jon Daane leads the Seven Seas Divers in two fun dives at Oregon Coast in Newport, Oregon. The “Fingers” are located along the South Jetty at the entrance to Yaquina Bay. This is considered an excellent dive for new divers. The fingers offer a shallow sandy area protected from most boat traffic and the speedy currents of a tidal exchange. The fingers are easy, relaxing, and great for sightseeing! Dive Site Meet time:10am Dive Time:11am-3pm What to bring:We will be lunching beachside, so plan to pack and bring an appropriate lunch. Beach Clean-up:In observance of World Oceans and International Cleanup Day, we will also be conucting a beach and underwater cleanup. Divers and nondivers are encouraged to participate by bringing at least one biodegradeable trash bag per person. Location/Directions:Take the nearest exit from the South side of the Newport Bridge. Head down hill toward the water, and turn left on SW 26th Street, which then takes you to SE Jetty Way and the park.
Oregon Coast Aquarium Behind the Scenes our! When: Sunday, September 20th, 2009 Join us as we explore the Oregon Coast Aquarium, one of the nation's top rated aquariums! Exhibits include: Passages of the Deep, Jellies, Oddwater, and more! Meet Time:10am-3pm Admission Prices:Adults 18-64 $14.95; Seniors 65+ $12.95; Young Adults 13-17 $12.25; Children 3-12 $ 9.45; Infants/Toddlers 0-2 Behind the Scenes Tour:Seven Seas Divers are being treated to a special behind the scenes tour of the aquarium! Space is limited, so interested parties should reserve their spots NOW!
Please call orEmailus know if you are interested in joining us for Project AWARE, the dive day, the behind the scenesAquarium tour, or any combination of these events! If you are interested in carpooling so we may put you in contact with other interested divers.
