Emerald Sea Dive Club

To ensure safe diving, Divers Alert Network emphasizes reviewing hand signals with dive buddies before entering the water. This preparation fosters clear communication, which is crucial in emergencies, as illustrated by the author's experience with a non-English-speaking buddy during a challenging wreck dive. By confirming signals ahead of time, they were able to stay calm, conserve air, and avoid adding stress to the boat crew. Pre-dive signal review can significantly enhance diver safety and lead to a more enjoyable experience.

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Clarify Hand Signals Before Diving Divers spend much of their time underwater with a select group of buddies — the ones we trust to get us through the dive and surface with fresh experiences and stories to tell.

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/a-look-inside-puget-sounds-declining-bull-kelp-beds/

‘Old-growth forest under the ocean’ is in deep trouble in WA Bull kelp once cloaked Puget Sound's shorelines, providing habitat for other species and preventing erosion. They've been in decline for decades.

Hello ESDC members,

In case you missed our recent announcements, 2025 ESDC photo calendar contest is currently open for submission until 10/27.

If you are having issues registering or submitting, please reach out to contest organizers on meetup, we will make sure to take care of it asap!

Thanks again for everyone who participates so far, we look forward to seeing more photos coming in our way!

Cheers!

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Thank you Rhoda Green for speaking at our October 2024 Club Meeting about the work of Friends of Saltwater State Park and your efforts with kelp and habitat! 🌿🤿
Contact info in the pictures if you wish to learn more or volunteer ❤️