Ocean Explorers Society
August 2004
Sponsored by Ocean Enterprises
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The first was a special exhibit where you could touch young swell and horn sharks under close supervision. It was very interesting to see kids' reactions to touching them for the first time. Most kids approached them with apprehensively, but that quickly turned to delight once they actually made contact.
The second exhibit is a pair of simulated tide pools on the rear patio. Each tide pool has a spot for small children where they can look into the pool itself, and get to the creatures inside. They have a one fingerrule, and there are docents there to supervise. The little kids just loved it.
It seems kids need to touch something before it becomes real to them.While one may be concerned about the cruelty to the animals themselves, I think any sacrifice will be worth it. Most kids were coming away with lots of excitement about the ocean.
Kudos to the Birch Aquarium for a pair of great exhibits, and an excellent evening. The aquarium is a different place when kids are having the time of their young lives.
Local diving has been very good. Water is high 60's down to about 25 feet. This is more than deep enough for La Jolla Cove, so you cold sensitive people have no excuse.
Also, bon voyage to our Cozumel trippers. We're looking forward to a full report.
Happy bubbles,
Dave Ambrose
The date for the Children's Poll hearing has been set for August 10th at 10am in the San Diego City Council Chambers, 202 C Street.
Special thanks to Paul Lee for hosting our summer picnic...a good time was had by all.
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Ocean in Motion Snorkeling Trip August 11th
Help us lead inner-city kids into the water for the first time! Come out to Mission Bay and enjoy a few hours of giving back to kids who don't often get to experience the magical world of the ocean! Snorkeling experience is necessary. When? Wednesday, August 11th// Mission Point aka Mariner's Point)//10:30am-1:00 pm Contact Noelle at sdoceans@sdoceans.org
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Saturday August 14th, Lunch and a movie. Meet for lunch at Onami in Mission Valley at 12:30pm, then see Open Water at 3:00pm.
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Tickets are now on sale for this year's UnderSea Film Exhibition -- they always
sell out, so get your tickets early.
More info on http://sdufex.com/ Nice promotional video on http://sdufex.com/Gallery/index2004.html
Questions: contact Bob Gladden at ovisions.san.rr.com, Steve Douglas at steve-sharksdelight@cox.net,
or Mary Lynn Price at mlprice@san.rr.com
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Items for sale.
Gates has a PC120 housing with LCD screen OPEN –
with no ports – for $950.00 (cash preferred). It also has a microphone
installed. It can also be set up for the PC110 (one or the other, not both.)
It would sell for over $1900 new. This housing has been on the rental shelf
so it has been used several times. It will come with a full two year warranty.
New ports could be purchased at regular retail prices. If interested please
contact: customersrvc@gateshousings.com
Rocks Rips, and Reefs
Every year, the San Diego Council of Divers and the San Diego City
Lifeguards sponsor a series of in-the-water seminars at local shore diving spots.
The protocol is the same as previous years; snorkelling gear only, wear no more
than half your normal diving weight. The cost is $5 per person and includes
drinks and snacks afterwards. Registration and waivers start at 0800 and you
should be suited up and ready by 8:15. This is a fun way to get familiar with
our local waters.
Call the dive and surf hotline the morning of the session at 619-221-8824 to make sure the session hasn't been canceled due to rough weather.
| June 5, 2004 Marine Street 300 Marine Street |
June 26, 2004 North Bird Rock 6000 Camino de la Costa |
July 10, 2004 Goldfish Point (La Jolla Caves) 1325 Coast Blvd. (old Shell Shop) Session host - Dive Animals |
| July 31, 2004 Shell Beach (Seal Rock) 1000 Coast Blvd. (Ocean St.) Session host - Bottom Bunch |
August 14, 2004 South Casa Cove Coast Blvd. at Jenner St. Session host - Ocean Explorers Society |
September 11, 2004 Hospital Point 400 Coast Blvd (south of Cuvier) Session host - San Diego Sea Dogs |
Aggressor Specials: $200 off for newly certified divers (with C-card dated within 12 months of travel date), Sep-Oct, on charters to Belize, Bay Islands, Cayman, Turks & Caicos. Coco Islands charter July 31-Aug 8 includes free night at Amon Hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica. Turks & Caicos charter Sep 4-Oct 2 is $200 off. Truk Lagoon charter, until Dec 26, 3 free spots when 11 divers pay full fare; 7-day charters run $2295 pp. Bay Islands charter with RT air from Houston to Roatan, diving Roatan/Guanaja/Utila/Cayos Cochinos, $1910 ppdo, Aug-Sep. Check website at www.aggressor.com or call 800-348-2628.
Bahamas Shark Shoot-out: Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas offers a shark awareness photo workshop with Stephen Frink, Sep 18-25, with 7 nights double occ ocean-vu room, 3 dinners, 6 dive days on private boat with 5 days shark diving, bus transportation for Night on the Town, starting $1435, info www.stuartcove.com or 888-31-SHARK.
Bali special: Kararau liveaboard package offers 8 days of 5 dives/day, all meals and nonalcoholic drinks, twin/dbl cabins with private head, plus 3 days at Santika Beach Resort in Bali, including air from LA, from $3299 ppdo, valid 1-31 Aug, info www.covacations.com or 800-634-5555.
British Virgin Islands: Cooper Island Beach Club (located near Tortola and Puerto Rico) offers 7 nights, meals, 5 2-tank dives, $799pp, Aug-Sep. Info at www.cooper-island.com or 800-542-4624.
Membership
Renewal rates are $20 single; $30 for a family. If you can't make it
to a meeting, send your renewal to Mark Clausen; 1862 Willow Way; Vista, CA
92083.