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“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.”
Travelers often resist the idea of group travel - with the ease of online booking, why not just travel on your own instead of with a group of strangers? Group travel has tons of advantages, especially for people wanting to get the most out of their scuba experience! Amy Christopher, Ocean First’s Director of Travel, sheds some light on the benefits of group travel:
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Plastic pollution is a global issue that cannot be ignored – it affects every corner of the planet, including the ocean. Ocean First’s Thea Rogier dives into the issue and why it’s more important than ever to take steps to minimize our contribution to the problem.
Ocean First recently returned from the South Pacific, where they experienced a welcome reprieve from winter in Tahiti’s action-packed reefs. Kathy Gagliardo, Ocean First’s trip leader for this expedition, shares tales of their experiences in this bucket-list destination.
Want to become a better diver? You can dive to your heart's content, but the key to growing as a diver lies in continuing your education. Scott Griesser, Ocean First’s Training Director, breaks down the top three con-ed courses he recommends for every diver:
Underwater baited cameras, plankton tows, coral transects, and laser photogrammetry devices made up only a portion of the scientific apparatus aboard the Belize Aggressor III, where Kent Denver students performed hands-on citizen science as a part of the TIDES program.
According to a new report, median sea turtle populations have soared by 980% followed by regulations established by the Endangered Species Act. If we want to save species from extinction, we need to give them a fighting chance!
In late 2018, we were approached by a young TIDES student, Grace, who was inspired to develop a science fair project about scuba diving. She wanted to know what effect scuba diving had on vital signs.
Ocean First joined up with fellow B Local Colorado businesses for an afternoon of volunteering at Community Food Share. Our group was tasked with sorting through almost 1500lbs of oranges destined for their Feeding Families program.
On December 30, twelve Ocean First divers disembarked a plane in Nadi Fiji, ready to spend their final days of 2018 and their first days of 2019 on a South Pacific diving adventure. Voli Voli Beach resort is located on Viti Levu, the biggest island of Fiji, best known by divers as “The Soft Coral Capital of the World.” Scott Griesser, Ocean First’s Director of Training, was the man in charge; read on for his trip report:
Ocean First is proud to be an official Dive Shop For Turtles, furthering our commitment to protecting our ocean and its inhabitants by supporting conservation efforts and educating divers about the turtle shell trade and other threats to sea turtles.
A note about the new year from our Director of Travel, Amy Christopher.
Described by naturalist, Sr. David Attenborough, as “one of the most important films of our time,” A Plastic Ocean is the documentary that has captivated audiences and incited positive action around the world. Join us for a film screening and a discussion led by Ocean First Institute about the current health status of the ocean and steps we can take to make an impact. Thursday, January 31st at 6:00pm at Ocean First
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