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12. Thoughts on Our National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution
In November 2024, the EPA released the National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution. This strategy was developed in accordance with the Save Our Seas Act 2.0 of 2020 signed by President Trump on Dec
11. The US and the Paris Agreement 2025 – What’s Next
The Paris Agreement on Climate Change is now 10 years old. For the second time in the ten years, the United States is withdrawing from a worldwide treaty to combat greenhouse gas. - On January 20, 202
10. Observations of the Scuba Industry for 2025
Listen for my observations on the state of the scuba diving industry in 2025. - While there are several headwinds that are facing the industry there are two issues that are critical for the sustainabi
9. A Look Ahead into 2025 – Another Busy Year
Welcome to 2025 - Happy New Year. - As we make our way into the new year - let's take a look ahead at what is on our plate for 2025. - Scuba Educational Alliance of Connecticut will be offering two di
8. Let’s Wrap Up 2024 – A year of change
On this episode, I take a look back at 2024, a year of change and great travel. - The big change for us was the sale of Scuba Shack - it was time for us to retire from the day-to-day operation. - But
7. Invasion of the pulse corals
We are all familiar with the invasion of lionfish in the Caribbean but there is also another invasion that has been under the radar - pulse corals. - These corals are from the Indo-Pacific and have be
6. DEMA Show 2024 Wrap Up
DEMA Show 2024 recently wrapped up in Las Vegas. - The show ran November 19 - 22, 2024. - The show's size was very much the same as 2023 in New Orleans from both an exhibitor and attendee perspective
5. Finding the Middle with Scuba Diving
In this hyper polarized political world, we can take an example from our scuba diving community on how we can come together in the middle. - Whether we are into shipwrecks, coral reefs, caves, or tech
4. Diving on Cayman Brac
Another one of the great Cayman Islands for diving is Cayman Brac and the Cayman Brac Beach Resort and Reef Divers is a perfect place to base your adventure. - The Cayman Brac Beach Resort has been up
3. Learn about COP 16 and the Special Session on Coral Reefs
The Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity also known at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference will be held in Cali, Columbia on October 21 through November 1, 20