Dive Through Photography
One of the best ways to share the world of diving is through stunning underwater photography. For World Oceans Day, host an underwater photo exhibition or contest among your local dive network. Last year, Scuba Sport Club of New York (worldoceansday.org/events/underwater-photographer-jennifer-idol) hosted underwater photographer Jennifer Idol, the first woman to dive in all 50 states of America. Jennifer shared her photographic journey to inspire people to care for and protect our underwater world.
Create Fun for All Ages
Get children and adults of all ages involved in your celebration even if they aren’t divers. Last year, SCUBA Diving Club Danubius (worldoceansday.org/events/divers-for-oceans) hosted workshops for a variety of ages. From fun games and crafts for preschool kids to educational lectures on becoming a scuba diver for adults, their event offered something for the entire family. Consider catering part of your event to inspire young divers as well. It is important to give youth an education and exposure to the ocean to learn to care for it.
Restore Reefs
This World Oceans Day, do more than just a recreational dive. Give back by participating in a coral restoration program. Coral Restoration Foundation (http://www.worldoceansday.org/events/coral-restoration-foundation-s-coralpalooza), holds and annual Coralpalooza where participants receive hands on training with staff before heading out for their reef restoration dive. They also raise awareness amongst their community with a public presentation.
How will you dive in to World Oceans Day 2017? Submit your event (worldoceansday.org/events/community/add), and sign up (eepurl.com/l7VAD) for our newsletter to receive regular updates!
Photos by Mar Javierto, iShootBVI
May 2017 - Ocean Literacy
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