Monterey Harbor Cleanup - February 10
The next Monterey Underwater Harbor Cleanup will be on Saturday, February 10, 2001 (please note change from previously published date). It is not required to preregister, and as many divers as show up can be put to work. It is helpful to preregister to estimate the amount of food needed. Divers must provide a scuba certification card and sign a waiver to participate in underwater activities. Please preregister by contacting: David Clayton (925) 689-8840, email - drc@ccnet.com.
The last Underwater Harbor Cleanup netted over 5,000 pounds of items. 120 divers participated and received about $3,000 in prizes. The dive shops of Monterey provided most of the prizes and a BBQ for the divers. Some of the items that were recovered: Two large fishing net spools, bath tub, car stereo, boat trailer, many car tires, dish washer, boat parts, etc.
Casino Point Underwater Naturalist Trail - February 18
Volunteer research divers from the non-profit Catalina Conservancy Divers will once again set up a temporary underwater naturalist trail every other month within the Casino Point Marine Park (Avalon). This is done to help educate the diving community to the dynamics of the unique kelp forest ecosystem.
The “trail” is indicated with markers that correlate to a guide to individual animals, mini-habitats, and living situations. The trail’s mission is to educate the diving public that as to the living things underwater and that all humans that venture in and around the ocean are guests and are obligated to show their marine hosts much respect and care.
The first scuba trail will be staged Sunday, February 18. Additional dates for 2001 include April 8, June 10, August 19, October 14, and December 9, weather permitting.
For more information visit the Catalina Conservancy Divers website at www.ccd.org.
21st Annual Avalon Underwater Clean-up — February 24
The 21st Annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup takes place on Saturday, February 24. The trash found in the bay is collected over the 90- minute period in the morning and then sorted and recycled by volunteers. An awards presentation will follow that afternoon at Wrigley Plaza Stage in town. There will be a large number of prizes given away and awards given out for exemplary trash and stories.
The proceeds from the Underwater Clean-Up will benefit the non-profit Catalina Conservancy Divers and Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. Advanced registration is required. Registration will not be allowed the day of the event. There is a registration fee that includes an air fill, door prize ticket, and a commemorative T-shirt.
For a registration form and further information, call (310) 510-2595 or visit www.ccd.org on the web.
