April 2018 Club Meeting

Coral Restoration Foundation Wednesday, April 10th at 6:00 pm   Join us as the Coral Restoration Foundation shares their story on how they are helping fight the loss of the beautiful corals off the coast of Florida. Their organization provides opportunities for divers to get involved and join the fight. Since the 1950s, the world…

In search of Megalodon: Diving for Fossils The Carolinas are known for many things but, for divers, it is well known as a hot spot for finding prehistoric Megalodon teeth. The Megalodon shark, meaning “big tooth”, is regarded as one of the largest and most powerful predators to have ever lived. Join us as Marilou…

Aquarius Reef Base Deployed 60 feet beneath the surface off Key Largo, Florida, Aquarius Reef Base provides a unique opportunity for ocean research, technology development, and community outreach. Joining us from her home in Saint Petersburg, Florida, marine scientist and author, Dr. Ellen Prager, will discuss how she integrated diving, ocean science, environmental issues and…

Thinking about creating your own adventure with a great shore diving destination? Bonaire boasts a fringing coral reef and aquamarine waters that are protected as a national marine park. You follow the yellow rock road around this charming island in the southern Caribbean and choose one of many easily identifiable dive sites to explore. Join…

Dolphin Communication Project Let’s talk dolphins! Equipped with a huge smile and a playful disposition, encounters with a pod of wild dolphins are a magical experience. Join us as Kelly Sweeting shares her work studying the wild Atlantic spotted and bottlenose dolphins off Bimini, The Bahamas as part of the Dolphin Communication Project (DCP). We’ll…

Any time you enter Neptune’s realm and explore the marvelous world beneath the surface, there is a chance of unintentional encounters with some of his denizens of the deep. The more you know about these creatures, the greater your chances of having fun, safe and memorable dives. Join us as Peyton Williams highlights some of…