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Scuba Newsletter for the Los Angeles Diver- April 2010

You're Invited to this Tuesday Night's Presentation at 7:00 pm
Join us this Tuesday night, April 6th at 7pm, Eco Dive Club will be hosting Seafood for the Future (SFF), a non-profit seafood advisory and promotional program based at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. SFF is a team of dedicated specialists whose mission is to provide a resource for sustainable seafood choices. By choosing fish that are in healthy supply, we can give dwindling fish populations a chance to recover and keep responsible fishermen working. Over 60 LA divers are expected to show. Join us for additional fun and social hour at Joxer's Pub across the street from the shop.

Show up early to grab some dinner and a seat for this great presentation. DIRECTIONS>

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Dive of the Month aboard the NEW Raptor Dive Boat out of Ventura Harbor.
Have you experienced the Anacapas in spring time? The Anacapas are lush and green with a huge variety of ocean life above and below the surface. This time of year guarantees Humpback's and Dolphins on the cruise over to the dive sites. Underwater you see the kelp forests, a huge variety of invertabrits and amazing geographical structures. Jump aboard the Raptor with tanks, air-fills and meals all provided in the $110 ticket. 20 knots, smooth ride and you get to choose your departure times, 8am or 2pm for your two dive ocean adventure with Eco Dive Center.BOOK NOW>

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 Advanced Dive of the Month aboard the Island Time out of Long Beach -
April's experienced diver adventure trip takes us to an amazing deep site called "Ship Rock" and to one of Catalina's top rated deep sites called "Sea Fan Grotto".  Experience underwater caves, over-hangs and walls covered with breathtaking sea-fans. Both dives are limited to experienced divers and advanced training/certification is recommended.

Call the shop for more details or check out our Advanced Dives Schedule

Early 7 am back at the dock by 1pm. Join fellow LA advanced divers!

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Thinking of buying your own dive gear or going on one of our dive adventures?
Or maybe you're thinking of taking that divemaster course?

Come in to the store and fill out a quick application to get your Scuba Credit Card! Instant approval with zero finance fees and zero application fees.

1. Take an additional 10% OFF sale items.
2. Zero interest for 6 months
3. Free pool practice with new gear
4. Free boat spot to Catalina Island aboard the Sand Dollar Dive boat

Come in to shop and ask for the SCUBA CREDIT application. It's free, quick and simple.

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Environmental Achievement Award 2009 - Project AWARE Foundation recognizes tireless efforts of outstanding dive centers and resorts to conserve the underwater environment. These facilities lead by example, helping to both motivate and inspire divers, consumers and local communities. Award winners operate their business in an environmentally-responsible manner and promote Project AWARE Foundation's philosophy to their customers and colleagues daily. Only seven EA awards were given to U.S. dive operations.

"The Environment Achievement Award is about rewarding vision, excellence and pursuit of conservation. More importantly, this award ensures the enjoyment of underwater environments for future generations."-Dr. Drew Richardson, Chairman, Project AWARE Foundation.

Eco Dive Center/Eco Adventures Dive Company are proud consecutive 2007, 2008 and 2009 winners of the AWARE Environmental Achievement Award. Thanks to all that have made this happen.

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Cozumel Island Adventures Trip - July 2010

Come enjoy the rush of drift diving Cozumel.  It is just a few hours away and a completely different world of diving.  We would love to have you join us.
Dates: July 7^th through the 14^th 2010
Price: $1585 Includes airfare and 7 nights at Casa Del Mar and 5 days of 2 tank dives with unlimited shore diving. Deposit of $500 to hold your spot!
Email scuba@ecodivecenter.com for questions.

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Benefit Dinner at Aquarium of the Pacific for the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber Rescue Facilities- May 5th 7pm

 You're invited for an evening of fine dinning, exploring, and fun. Because the Aquarium realizes the vital role our Hyperbaric Chamber plays in the overall safety of the SoCal dive community. 
   Doors will open at 7:00 pm on the nose, so plan ahead. Dinner will be around 8:00.  With your entry ticket you'll receive 5 raffle tickets, good for some special prizes we'll have on hand for the evening. Plus, there will be opportunity (and encouragement and arm-twisting) to buy more raffle tickets while you're there. Total value of the evening raffle prizes will approach $10,000 and includes regulators, BCs, computers, and even a complete gear set. (See the website - www.chamberday.org - for a complete listing of all prizes and donors.) We‘ll also have a Blind Bid Silent Auction where you can bid on the prizes but you don't know what others have bid (hopefully encouraging you to bid high so yours will be the winning bid) 

  During the entire evening, we'll have access to the full Aquarium and it's 12,000+ critters consisting of over 550 species, representing three major regions of the Pacific. In case you didn't know, the Aquarium of the Pacific is the only Aquarium to focus solely on the Pacific Ocean. And, it's also the only Aquarium in the United States to have, all under one roof . . . a Napoleon Wrasse (in the 350,000 gallon Tropical Reef exhibit), Cownose Rays, Bonnethead Sharks, Sea Dragons, sea lions, sea otters, and lots of SoCal dive volunteers (who will be on hand to answer any questions you might have). You can also wander out to Shark Lagoon to take a gander at some of the sharks you CAN touch, and some which you can't.

When: May 5th Wednesday 7:00pm, dinner at 8:00 pm (main hall), raffle at 9:00 pm, social hour starts at 9:30 pm to ???             

What: Benefit dinner at the Aquarium of the Pacific for the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber Rescue Facilities. Plus full access to Aquarium, 10k+ raffle, dinner, bar and social hour across the street at Bubba Gump's.
Why: Net proceeds go to support the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber - Diver Rescue Facilities.
Where: Long Beach Aquarium and Bubba Gump's - 100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 590-3100
Parking: Big parking structure for $9.00 or FREE parking behind aquarium. 
Who: You're Invited because you're a diver and we ALL need to support our rescue facilities.
Attire: Casual/Dress. Candlelight ambiance with social after-party.  Pictures
Tickets: Buy your $90 tickets online, save your tax deductible donation receipt. Tickets will be ready for pick-up with free gift at Eco Dive Center two weeks before event. Notifications will be sent out via email and phone call.
Hosts: Eco Dive Center, PCH Scuba, Aquarium of the Pacific, along with the Chamber Day Committee with it's most gracious host Ken Kurtis.

  Donate, you receive: 

• Private Exploration of the Aquarium of the Pacific 
• Catered Sit-Down Dinner in the Great Hall of the Pacific 
• Five (5) Chamber Evening 2009 Raffle Tickets 
• Chance to talk to Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber Crew Volunteers

Each table holds 10 people and Eco Dive Center has a limited number of tables. Pictures of the last three years 

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