Locals can participate in Oct. 22 underwater conservation effort

Locals can participate in Oct. 22 underwater conservation effort

On Saturday, October 22, local divers will join scuba divers from across the country as participants in Project AWARE’s Dive Against Debris. The local underwater conservation effort is co-sponsored by the City of Gulf Shores. Volunteer divers will canvas the near shore waters of the Gulf in an effort to remove garbage and unnatural debris which can pose a significant threat to people and wildlife. Headquarter operations will be located at Gulf Place Public Beach. All volunteers will report to headquarters for check-in and assignments at 7 a.m. For more info, contact Paul Maliska at 251-968-3795.
The cleanup site spans approximately 2.5 miles and runs from the 1200 block of West Beach to the 500 block of East Beach (Fire Department to Gulf State Park). Divers may pre-register for the event. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is open water scuba certified. There is no cost associated with participating. A liability waiver must be completed by all volunteers. Project AWARE is a growing movement of scuba divers protecting the ocean – one dive at a time.