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UPCOMING EVENTS
NABS Youth Educational Summit (NABSYES)
"DEVELOPING YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH MARINE SCIENCE"
The 16th Youth Educational Summit will meet June 29 - July 6, 2019 in Ambergris Caye, Belize. Hosted by Ramon's Village Dive and Beach Resort. The 2019 Theme is "Sea Belize Conservation Awareness". Visit the NABSYES website for more information at www.nabsyes.org. Registration is OPEN
NABS 29th ANNUAL SUMMIT
"Return to the Motherland"
The NABS 29th Annual Summit, will meet in
Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov 2-12, 2019. There is limited space left. So, you are highly encouraged to register early! The summit registration packet can be found on the NABS website, www.nabsdivers.org.
NOAA 2019 Lionfish Invitational
Two expeditions of trained scientists and volunteer divers will travel to the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary on
June 9-13, 2019 and August 25-29, 2019, 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 an event being held from 19th to 28th April 2019 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.
World Oceans Day June 8, 2019
June 8, 2019
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-them
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