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UPCOMING EVENTS
NABS Youth Educational Summit (NABSYES)
"DEVELOPING YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH MARINE SCIENCE"
The 15th Youth Educational Summit will meet June 30 - July 7, 2018 in Roatan, Honduras. Hosted by Turquoise Bay Dive and Beach Resort. The 2018 Theme is "Advocates for Our Ocean". Visit the NABSYES website for more information at www.nabsyes.org. Registration is open.
NABS 28th ANNUAL SUMMIT
NABS 28th Annual Summit will meet at the Grand LaCayan Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahamas, Nov 3-10, 2018.
The rooms are limited! So, you are highly encouraged to register early! The 2017 Summit sold out in a few months! The summit registration packet can be found on the NABS website, www.nabsdivers.org.
NOAA 2018 Lionfish Invitational Expedition
Two expeditions of trained scientists and volunteer divers will travel to the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary on June 24-28, 2018 and August 26-30, 2018, to conduct research and collect the invasive lionfish. Additional objectives are to reduce the impact of the lionfish on reef habitats and native fish populations, assess effectiveness of diver removal efforts and increase public awareness. For further information contact: Michelle Johnston at www.michelle.a.johnston@noaa.gov. More information can also be found on www.texaslionfish.org website.
Earth Day Dallas
"International exhibition focuses on green technology"
Earth Day Dallas is a 3 day event being held from 20th to 22nd April 2018 at the Dallas Fair Park in Dallas. This event showcases products like emerging green technology, providing eco-friendly family activities, presenting informative lectures from environmental leaders, a variety of music etc. in the Architecture & Designing, Business Services, Education & Training, Environment & Waste Management, Food & Beverage, Logistics & Transportation, Musical Instruments, Railway, Shipping & Aviation, Travel & Tourism industries.
Exploring the Wonders of Scuba Diving Presentation
April 28, 2018 @ 3:00 PM ·
"Explore the wonders of Scuba Diving" with the Black Coral Divers of Dallas. Free and Open to the Public. Call 214-943-8262 for more information.
World Oceans Day June 8, 2018
June 8, 2018
World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. This site serves as a central coordinating platform for World Oceans Day, with free resources and ideas for everyone – no matter where you live – to help expand the reach and impact of World Oceans Day on June 8 and year-round. http://www.worldoceansday.org/annual-theme
About Us
THE BLACK CORAL
The black coral is exotic, dramatic and believed to guard against misfortune. It can take up to fifty years to grow at depths that exceed 200 feet and can live for 300 years. It's the gemstone for Hawaii. It's rare and when polished it shines with rich luster.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is diverse and open for anyone to join.
BCD is a Charter Club of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS)
BCD was founded in 1994, in Dallas, Texas
OUR MISSION
*Provide fellowship
*Promote scuba diving
*Promote conservation awareness
*Promote open water experiences
*Promote Scuba dive trips
*Promote exploration of career opportunities in maritime studies