Let's Go Green with OSDT!
You’ve probably noticed some boats have reusable cups. We propose to go one step farther. OSDT Dive Team is encouraging its members to pack their own cups, plates/bowls, and utensils on the dive trips. If you forget to pack your own mess kit, you can save the disposable plates and utensils and reuse them throughout the day. This is one simple step to help reduce trash. It might sound like a little thing, but every effort helps to reduce the amount of trash we produce. Let’s do our part to protect our environment!
September Tidepool Outing
As the ocean tides go out, the rocky shores become exposed and trapped sea water form “tidepools.” When the tides rise again, the entire area becomes submerged and the tidepools become hidden. Numerous animals are adapted to live in constantly changing water levels of the intertidal zone, many of which cannot be encountered at depths where divers explore. You will have a guided, tidepooling and beachcombing experience to help you discover numerous organisms that cling, crawl, camouflage, and burrow in the tidepools. We will also discuss beach safety and entry and exit strategies for exploring further into the ocean (if and when you go snorkeling or scuba diving). A light healthy snack is also included with this one-of-a-kind outing!
When:
Saturday, September 23
Meet at Ocean Safari 3:30 pm (Carpool can be arranged)
Low Tide: 6:11 pm
Depart Tidepools 7 pm
Back at Ocean Safari 8 pm
Objectives:
Identify the marine creatures that become visible at low tide
Discover all the nooks and crannies where organisms hide
Find and discuss edible seaweeds
Learn about the ecological factors that make tidepools unique
Analyze the beach for safe entry and exit
Visit the ocean, gain knowledge, and enjoy healthy snack!
We Provide:
A fun, educational trip hosted by the Ocean Safari team
Expert marine biologist to guide the experience
Healthy snack and drink
Please Bring Your Own:
Water bottle
Day Pack/Back pack (to carry your food and water)
Sturdy shoes that can get wet (Please no flip flops!)
Sun Hat
Sun Screen
Optional Items to Bring:
Camera
Notebook and pencil
Cost:
$30
Please call Ocean Safari at 626-287-6283 to sign up and to get further details.
If you would like to carpool, 10 spaces are available in Thomas’s van, please call to reserve a spot.
Santa Barbara on Peace!
Swimming through the kelp forest and playing with sea lions. Gotta love diving at Santa Barbara Island. We had a great time in and out of the water on our two-day trip aboard the Peace.
Space?
A huge cloud of fish wrapping around coral reef like an asteroid belt. Sometimes the underwater world reminds me of scenery from a science fiction movie.
Blowing Bubbles at Dive Buddy
Here is my dive buddy looking at me through my bubble ring with an amused look. I just love blowing bubble rings.
