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Katherine Nguyen - Surfrider Foundation |
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Rise Above the Plastics with the Surfrider Foundation -
Tuesday, July 7 at 7:00 PM
Surfriders Rise Above Plastics campaign aims to reduce the
impact of plastics in the marine environment by raising awareness about the
dangers of plastic pollution and by advocating for a reduction of single-use
plastics and the recycling of all plastics.
The Rise Above Plastics campaign advocates for local cities
to ban the use of single-use plastics. So far this year, Surfrider and other
local groups have been instrumental in the adoption of legislation to eliminate
the use of plastic and biodegradable bags in grocery stores in the cities of
Santa Monica and Malibu.
But more than the program goals, this campaign by Surfrider
West LA/Malibu is successful in organizing all of us -- ocean adventurers and
landlubbers alike -- in taking real action in saving our oceans.
Katherine Nguyen, from Surfriders West LA/Malibu
chapter, will come and tell us more about the project, what we can do as divers
to support conservation programs, and what Surfrider is doing right in our
backyard. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM at Eco Dive Center.
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| April 7th at 7 PM |
Franko's Map Guy - |
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Franko will tell us how an avid-cyclist and engineer becomes one of the world's most famous mapmakers. With a degree in Ocean Engineering and not a lick of map making training, Franko has pioneered adventure map-making for SCUBA divers, mountain bikers, hikers, and thrill-seekers. One of his newest maps helps tourists to Hawai'i examine the... childhood of President Barack Obama on Oahu.
Franko's story is almost as unique as the man himself. Swing by a little early to mingle with other divers and grab a bite to eat. The presentation and famous raffle -- featuring dive gear and goodies -- start at 7:00 PM!
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| May 5th at 7 PM |
Protect our Living Reef: FREE Coral Reef Specialty Program - Eco Staff |
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Just in time for the summer travel season, the team at Eco
Divers is putting together a fun and interesting night all about Coral
Reefs. This special program -- part of
the AWARE Specialty Programs offered by PADI -- is a comprehensive look at
coral reefs, the future they face, and what we can do as divers to preserve
this critical resource. Everyone is invited to get prepped before their summer
vacations to beautiful, tropical dive destinations. And if you don't have a trip planned, spend
the evening traveling with us. It'll be
a fun night with a whole mix of folks from Eco Dive Center.
The meeting and program starts at 7:00 PM at Eco Dive Center on Tuesday, May 5!
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| June 2nd at 7 PM |
John Kades - Dive Accident Investigator with the Los Angeles County Coroner |
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Dive Safety Month at Eco Dive
Center-With the best diving coming up in the months ahead, being a
safe diver is paramount. Eco Dive
Center and the Eco Divers
have named June as Dive Safety Month. We
will be offering a number of specialty programs, a line-up of DAN Diver Safety
Classes, special deals on Emergency preparedness supplies, and teaching the
most comprehensive Rescue Diver course we've ever offered! And we'll start it all off with a sobering
and important presentation from Capt. John Kades, a dive accident investigator
with the Los Angeles County Coroner's office.
John is a diver and an expert in dive related accidents in Southern California.
He's given his presentation about dive safety to the Southern California
Scuba Show and hopes that the insight he can provide will save the lives of
divers. His presentation to the Eco
Divers is always popular and informative.
Dive Safety Month will last through all of June 2009,
beginning with John Kades presentation to the Eco Dive Club on Tuesday, June 2. Show up at 7:00 PM for a bite to eat and be
ready for an important presentation.
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