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2010 is upon us and
planning for this years Dive In Earth Day event is already in
progress. This years Dive In Earth Day is going to be on
April 17th, 2010.
Last years Dive In Earth
Day 2009 was awesome. We had over 200 volunteers and 62 divers
in the water from everywhere join us in cleaning up Del Monte Beach.
A great time was had by
all and many great prizes were won during our Dive In earth Day
Raffle. We had some unbelievable items donated such as
twin Jet M ax Fins, Scubapro Regulator, Aqua Lung Regulator and
many more great prizes. Over $4000 worth of prizes.
The biggest winners
however was the ocean. We removed almost enough trash
and debris to fill a 20 yard dumpster. Over 150 bags of
garbage was collected just off of the beach itself. That is just about
one garbage truck if you want to put it in perspective.
This is all because of those who dedicated their valuable time
to help this great cause.
Plans for 2010's event are
in full swing and this years event is going to blow last year
out of the water. We had our first planning session
already and we just finished this years event but it is never to
early to start planning.
We have already starting
to get some prizes from of the best Scuba Equipment Manufactures
in the industry.
- Scubapro Twin Jet
Fins
- Dive Rite eLed Backup
lights
- PADI Backpacks
- Scubapro Regulator -
Donated by Aquatic Dreams Scuba Center.
- These are just a few
of the items to start wetting your whistle.
We hope to see many of you
at this years event.
To see more of what went
on at this great event check out the 2007 pictures sent by many of our participants.
Thanks again together we can all make the difference
2008 Dive In Earth Day
Pictures
What is Dive In To Earth Day?
Dive In To Earth Day is an international Earth Day celebration that
promotes the active conservation of coral reefs, oceans, and aquatic
ecosystems, and raises public awareness of the importance of marine
conservation. The vast majority of Earth Day events take place on
land, so in order to ensure that the 70% of the planet covered by
water is not forgotten, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), Project
AWARE Foundation, and other partners launched Dive In in April 2000.
Dive In
activities take place during the month of April, in celebration of
Earth Day (April 19th).
The Dream
Divers are once
again coordinating Dive In To Earth Day, with the help of our
sponsors and partner organizations. Activities are organized locally
by Aquatic Dreams Scuba Center, community groups, non profit organizations, teachers,
scientists and other marine enthusiasts.
For more
information on Earth Day, check out the Earth Day Network website.
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What kinds of activities take place?
Any marine-related conservation activity will
do, whether it's cleaning trash from a beach, installing a
mooring buoy, or doing a presentation for your local club or
school. Other examples include underwater clean-ups, fish
and coral surveys, children's snorkeling trips, or just
diving. As long as it helps the aquatic environment and
takes place during the April Earth Day celebrations, it's a
Dive In activity! Many of the Dive In activities focus on
coral reefs, of which 32% may die in the next 30 years if
destruction continues at the current rate.
Why should we organize a Dive In Activity?
Because the world's oceans and coral reefs need your help.
Our oceans are facing great environmental
pressures from pollution, over-fishing, habitat destruction
and other human impacts. Among all marine habitats, coral
reef ecosystems are the most threatened. 11% of the world's
coral reefs have already been lost, and another 32% will be
lost in the next 30 years if human threats are not reduced.
We can't afford this loss. Reefs cover less than one percent
of the world's oceans, and yet, they provide home and
habitat to 25% of all marine species.
By organizing a Dive In activity, you will be
part of a global effort to raise awareness about the need to
protect the world's coral reefs, oceans and underwater
ecosystems. Your activity will also help at the local level
by improving the quality of the marine environment near you.
Dive In is a great way to get your local community involved
in active conservation, and it's a great way for businesses
to show clients that you care. It's easy, it's fun and it
works.
Who participates in Dive In to Earth Day?
Anyone, anywhere! It's easy, it's fun and it makes a
difference.
Dive In activities are organized by divers,
marine parks, businesses, community groups, non-profit
organizations, teachers, students, fishermen, government
officials, scientists and individual community members. If
you care about coral reefs and oceans, you are a perfect
candidate!
Since 2000, Dive In events have taken place
in more than 89 countries and territories around the world.
Do I need to be a diver to Dive In?
No! There are many opportunities for non-divers to
participate whether on land or with a snorkel and mask. For
example:
1. Help with a beach project or put on a mask to help with a
shallow-water clean up.
2. Become a Regional Representative and help spread the word
about Dive In in your community
3. Share your love of the ocean by heading out with friends
to a marine park
4. Table a booth at an Earth Day event with our downloadable
materials.
5. Involve kids and students in Dive In
6. Organize an art contest
7. Visit an aquarium
8. Simply teach your kids, friends and family about the
importance of marine life
Who is Responsible for Dive In?
We all are! Dive In To Earth Day is a collaborative
effort, bringing together non-governmental organizations,
scientists, dive shops, schools and ocean lovers from around
the world to help protect our planet's marine resources.
Dive In To Earth Day was launched in 2000 to
commemorate the 30th anniversary of Earth Day. The Coral
Reef Alliance (CORAL) coordinated the past events in partnership
with Project AWARE Foundation and with the support of Air
Pacific, Earth Day Network, International Coral Reef Action
Network (ICRAN), and West Marine.
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