Newsletter - Summer 2006

The conditions at the Channel Islands are the warmest & most clear in years!
No algae mid-water and no red tide. You have too see for yourself!
TODAY: Catalina had a surface temp of 76 & 80+ft visibility.
TODAY: Anacapa Island had 70 degree water with 70+ft visibility.
While the conditions are great for diving, the warmer waters may have a dramatic impact on the future of our local diving.
Check it out: Is it too warm?

Heal the Bay with Eco Dive Center 08/22
Join Heal the Bay, an accomplished group dedicated to preserving and protecting our local waters,
for a presentation on Tuesday, August 22^nd. The Heal The Bay quartly meeting starts at 6:00 PM.
All are welcomed to take a seat and listen in.

Adventurous Dives for the Advanced Diver - 09/02
Kick off the Labor Day Weekend with a morning of excellent dives at Farnsworth Banks. This dive site off the back side of
Catalina is a favorite of many divers. The Island Time will get you out to Farnsworth before any other dive boats
come into the area with a 6:00 AM departure. This very fast boat will have you back on the docks after two dives
around 1:00 PM. The depths are incredible and the currents can be tricky, so advanced divers only please.
Proof of certification and DAN protection will be required. Call for bookings.

See Fish. Touch Fish. Smell Fish. Dissect Fish. 09/05
The next meeting of Eco Divers on Tuesday, September 5, will feature an interactive presentation by marine queen
Laura Bodensteiner of the Santa Monica Baykeeper. Each buddy team will get to dissect
a fish (Markrel) with Laura. Make sure you RSVP to (310) 398-5759 and reserve your fish.

Event Directions
More About Laura

Rare Trip to Santa Rosa Island- 09/10
If you like diving the northern Channel Islands , you won’t want to miss this trip aboard the Spectre .
Board the boat the night before and head out to Santa Rosa early in the morning. You’ll wake up
on Sunday, September 10 at Santa Rosa Island , one of the best islands for photography and
intermediate diving. Like most days on the Spectre, you’ll get in four dives and be offered
some of the best BBQ at sea. Limited to 17 divers. Call for Reservations.

International Coastal Clean-Up Day - Saturday 09/16

Participate in this worldwide event by joining Eco Dive Center for unique diving opportunity.
Eco Dive Center has adopted the Santa Monica Pier for our underwater clean-up.
For any non-divers in the family, there will be a major beach clean-up at the same time.
Register early by visiting http://www.ecodivecenter.com/content.php?id=262

SM Pier Underwater Clean Up Dive September 16th 7:00 AM

Were very excited to now offer the two best rated fins, the Atomic Split Fin and the
Apollo Split Fin. While some are produced with a plastic rubber compound, the
Apollo Bio-Fin series is the only split fin produced with 100% rubber.
Click here for an overview of Apollos Bio-Fin technology

Two Day Adventure to San Nicolas Island-09/23 & 24th / Over 10 dives.
San Nic has always been one of the least dived Channel Islands because it is so far offshore. As a result, the island was legendary for the large red abalone and spiny lobsters it produced. If you have got a dive trip planned to San Nic , go with a boatload of good friends, a good book or both. Charter dive boats usually leave at 9:00 or 10:00 p.m. the night before in order to be there at 6:00 or 7:00 a.m. While youll sleep most of the way there, its a BLAST!

Oil Rig Adventure Dive October 1st-
The cross-bars provide an amazing display of differnet marine-life.
The legs of the super structure are just covered in life.
Bright Yellow Sponges, Red Sea Fans, Scallops and tons of different fish.
Advanced Divers w/DAN Protection only. Call to Reserve.

More About the Oil Rigs By Dale Sheckler of California Diver News

Explore the local coastline by boat… AT NIGHT! - 10/04 Wednesday Night

We’ve booked the Pacific Star for a weeknight of boat diving on October 1st. Be sure to
sign up and check out some local sites. Get on board at 7:00 PM in Redondo Beach and be back after 2 dives around 11:00 PM.

Learn to catch lobsters the right way, the right sex and right size with Tom Ford of SM Baykeepers.

Wreck Weekend!
Dive the Ruby E, Yukon Destroyer and NOSC Tower on October 14th and 15th

Day One
11:30 Show / Check In San Deigo 1:00 pm Dive #1 / Ruby E/ USCG Cutter / 180 ft long in 80ft of depth 2:00 pm Surface Break / Snacks 3:00 pm
Dive #2 NOSC Tower / 60ft of depth 6:00 pm Motel Check In at Boarder Town

That Night
8:00 pm Group Dinner in Tijuana, Mexico. (Optional)
10:00 pm Mechanical Bull Riding Competion (Optional, but highly suggested)

Next Day
11:00 Motel Check Out
1:00 pm Dive #3 / Yukon (bow) / Canadian Destroyer / 360 ft long in 100ft of depth
3:30 pm Dive #4 / Yukon (Stern) / Canadian Destroyer / 360 ft long in 100ft of depth

Free Steel Tank, Pro Valve, Tank Boot AND Catalina Island 3 dive day trip....
with purchase of .....any equipment package totaling over $1500.00

Mr C Charter and Steel LP85 2400+ psi only.

www.Eco Dive Center.com
4027 Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA. 90230
310-398-5759
scuba@ecodivecenter.com