July 25, 2007  

Jim Rosborough shared his experience in volunturism on projects doing marine research with Earthwatch over the past 11 years. Jim has worked on projects in Belize, Aruba, Jamaica, Barbados, Exuma Cays, Puerto Rico, Bonaire, San Salvador, Hawaii and St. John. Earthwatch is currently organizing research projects in the Seychelles, Belize, Thailand and Truck Lagoon. Jim has been a diver and explorer for over 50 years. He grew up on the island of Aruba.

This was a good opportunity to learn about the many ways that us divers can participate in these types of projects. It was a lot of fun finding out about Jim’s adventures and experiences. He also plans to get with BAD in the coming year to see about getting a dive trip together to participate in the Belize project. More on that later!!

June 27, 2007  - General Meeting
We had Deeonda Ahadi with the South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau coming to talk to us about diving in that part of Texas. She about the South Padre  'Scuba Week' which they pan to hold annually in the third week of September. She discussed the activities that will be going on and to tell us about the special packages they are putting together to bring more scuba divers to the South Padre Island area. For more information go to www.sopadre.com

South Padre Island Conention & Visitors Bureau - Deeonda Ahadi   956-761-3000, 956-433-6933, 800-657-2373

April 25th, 2007  - General Meeting

Thanks to Nanette Skelly for doing the presentation at the last BAD general meeting. She did a great presentation on

Aquarena Springs in San Marcus. The Aquarena Springs has crystal clear water. The have an archeological certification that is required to dive and explore the Springs area. This presentation provided us with information about the Springs, the history and the program. Aquarena Center -  Kelly   512-245-7541   divingforscience@txstate.edu