Divers interested in diving can find a wide range of services at Tacoma's scuba dive shops. They also offer supplies and training, and specialize classes. You can also participate in local scuba diving events like Earth Day cleanups. Buzzing Scuba Dive Shop is an excellent place to start scuba diving. Read on to learn about the many services offered by Buzzing Scuba Dive Shop.
Earth Day underwater cleanup
Volunteers from Tacoma's dive community have joined hands to improve the environment during Earth Day. The cleanup takes place at the Point Defiance Boathouse in Tacoma. 810 pounds of trash were removed from the waterways last year. This cleanup continues to help marine life and conserve the environment. Participating in the cleanup is a great way for you to promote your business, and also allows you to meet people who love scuba diving.
Organisers plan to bring together kayakers and scuba divers to take out fishing gear from the Tacoma waterfront. Once the net is removed, divers will use a boat elevator to haul it out of the water. Wounded Warriors will allow some participants to take large pieces of trash or other waste off the water. The organizers believe the cleanup will protect our waters and offer a unique experience.
Rockfish survey
Scuba divers have the opportunity to help save endangered rockfish species through participation in a community-based survey at Tacoma SCUBA. This dive is part of the Harbor WildWatch citizen science collaboration with the NOAA. Survey participation is open to all divers. The training takes place during the dive brief. Night diving is permitted for those who are certified.
In 1998, WDFW began a multiyear study on mark-recapture near Westport in Washington. This study involves a sport fishery tag-recovery monitoring system that involves five annual releases of black rockfish. These fish were released onto pinnacles in the Westport charter-fishing fleet area. This survey involves placing two wire tags coded within the opercular muscle of these fish in order to identify individual captures.
Easy exit with pounds of trash
If you're looking for a place to go scuba diving in the greater Tacoma area, consider the waters near Commencement Bay. Earth Day saw 47 pounds of garbage collected by volunteer divers. Octopuses and fishing line were also included in the trash. The Marine Science and Technology Center, part of Highline Community College, organized the clean-up. The previous MaST cleanup had removed hundreds of tons of trash from the waters surrounding Des Moines.
Observation on wounded bull sea-lion
A dive group from Tacoma, Washington, had the privilege of witnessing an incredible sight while scuba diving. A bull sea-lion had been shot with an arrow by scuba divers. According to reports, the injured animal was blind from shark bites and had a scar from an arrow. Bjorn was then transported to the Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles. Rescuers helped him gain some weight. Bjorn is now the name of the sea-lion after a character from the TV series "Vikings." The mighty sea lion, which weighs in at nearly 400 pounds, is now residing at Tacoma Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.
The dramatic sight was witnessed by a Tacoma scuba diving team in October. It was their first encounter with a sealion during a dive. They were so excited to be able to share the experience with other scuba divers. Observations also reveal the playful nature of sea lions. Sea lion pups often form groups with similar ages and play with divers in water. The pups like to play with divers as well, jumping into the sea to give them toys or interact with bubble streams.