Discovery Diving Co., Inc.

 

Newsletter:

May 8, 2014

From Beaufort, North Carolina   USA

 

The Shipwreck Graveyard of the Atlantic

 


It is May and great diving is right around the corner. Don't be disappointed
Our boats are heading to the best underwater wrecks on the Carolina Coast.. now is the time to make your charter reservations!
  
We will be at the Education Offices at New River Air Station on May 14 & 21 from 0800 - 1300 to answer any questions about our programs and at MCAS Cherry Point Education Office May 13, 20 & 27 from 1030 -1330

More bases to come!
  
Come see us if you can!
Debby and the Discovery Gang
 
CATFISH FACTS & TRIVIA:


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If you think this is helpful/informative/interesting please forward it to a dive buddy friend.

 

This Weeks Question:

 

Why is the water blue? 

Last weeks Question:
 
When was the first open circuit single hose regulator designed and by whom?

 

Last weeks Answers:           

    

The first modern two stage, single hose regulator was manufactured and distributed as the "Sport Diver" by Divers Supply in Wilmington California beginning in 1951. This design, an offshoot of surface supplied commercial gear, uses a first stage regulator mounted at the tank valve delivering air to a mouthpiece-mounted second stage via a small-diameter intermediate-pressure (about 140 psi) hose.

 

At about the same time as Divers Supply began selling the Sport Diver regulator, Australian Ted Eldred designed a similar single hose system which he marketed as the Porpoise. Today, virtually all modern open-circuit SCUBA gear uses this design, though Aqualung did market a "modern" double hose Mistral model in 2005 and 2006.

 

There is controversy over the invention of the first single hose regulator. The invention was motivated by an effort to bypass Aqua-Lung's patent on the double hose regulator. This patent involved the return of exhaust gas to the regulator to reduce the differential pressure and therefore reduce work of breathing. The single hose regulator accomplishes this by relocating a portion of the regulator to the point of exhaust, rather than routing the exhaust back to the regulator.

 

Divers Supply, which had been supplying commercial surface-supplied breathing systems, replaced the surface air supply with a tank-mounted first stage pressure regulator. Ted Elred claims to have developed his nearly identical system contemporaneously in Australia. Since neither party chose to patent the invention, it is difficult now to know if either design was inspired by the other or if, in fact, they were truly spontaneous inventions. There seems to be some evidence that the Divers Supply unit hit the market just prior to the Elred Porpoise, but there is no evidence that Elred was aware of it.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqua-lung

Divers Supply from Willimgton California made and sold the first single hose regulator in the 1950's. 

  

Answers in order of Receipt:

Paul Gacek  --  http://paulgacek.com  --  http://about.me/PaulGacek
Janice Mastriano  --  Hightstown, NJ 

 

Note: To avoid duplications and any resulting misunderstandings as to the winner each week----trivia answers should only be sent to Debby at dive@DiscoveryDiving.com   

 

 

 

 
  
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2nd Annual Lionfish Tournament

 

 

 

Hey y'all

 

We are very excited about our second annual If You Can't Beat'em Eat'em Lionfish Lobster Spearfishing Tournament.   Over $1000.00 in prize money and equipment prizes.  The event begins Friday May 30th, 5:30 pm at Discovery with an information/practical skills workshop on the history and evolution of lionfish in our Atlantic Waters.  The Biology will be presented by Dr. James Morris of NOAA one of the leading world researchers on this invasive species and will be followed with practical application tips on safely handling the fish and efficient spearing technique.  There will then be 9 days to participate in spearing fish on our boats or yours and then the awards ceremony will be Sunday June 8th.

Now we realize a lot of people are interested in the Lionfish issue but may not be into spearfishing; therefore this year you may register to just attend the information/training session and the awards ceremony for $25.00.  This way you learn and eat without all the work.

 

Or; if you are interested and taking underwater pictures is your game, Olympus is having a "shark shootout" at the same time as the If You Can't Beat'em Eat'em Lionfish Lobster Spearfishing Tournament so you can learn from us (Carteret Catch, Eastern Carolina Artificial Reef Association, Bistro-By-the -Sea, Seahorse Consulting & Discovery) about Lionfish, "shoot" sharks with Olympus and then eat lionfish with us again.

We hope you can make it; we'd love to see you!

 

Debby and the Discovery Gang    

 

 

2nd Annual Lion Fish Spear fishing Tournament

MAY 30TH - JUNE 8TH 2014

 

In the U.S. and the Caribbean, lionfish are an invasive species --- a top predator with the potential to create massive and irreversible harm to our reef ecosystems. Fortunately for our reefs, the flashy lionfish has caught the attention of the hungriest predators of all: Humans! The "Eat Lionfish" campaign is a way to make the public aware of this growing threat and invite them to be part of the strategy to combat it and enjoy a tasty fish at the same time.

 

Please join us in participating and/or sponsoring the "If you Can't Beat 'em, Eat 'em" Lionfish/Lobster Spear fishing Tournament. This year's tournament is a joint effort between Bistro-by-the Sea, Discovery Diving, the Eastern Carolina Artificial Reef Association (ECARA), Carteret Catch and Seahorse Coastal Consulting. The dates are Friday, May 30th thru Sunday, June 8th, 2014.

 

There will be 4 Prize Categories:

Lionfish - Total Numbers - $500.00

Lobster - Carapace Length - $250.00

Misc. Edible Fish - Total Weight - $250.00

(And, new this year) Lady Angler Prize - Misc. Edible Fish -Total Weight - $100.00

 

To kick off the tournament, there will be a great information/education seminar by James Morris, NOAA Lionfish Expert on Friday, May 30th, at 530p at Discovery Diving. The Awards Ceremony/Party will be on Sunday, June 8th. AND, there will be Lionfish tasting at the Big Rock Weigh in on Monday, June 9th.

 

Registration Fee for the Spear fishing Tournament is $20.00. To register, please visit our website at www.discoverydiving.com and click on events. Or, please call the dive shop at 252-728-2265 for more information.

 

We are looking for Sponsors! If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring the event, please visit www.discoverydiving.com, for more information. We hope you can join us for this year's tournament!

 

May 8, 2014 
In This Issue

Current Conditions
Hutton on Thursday had 35 feet of viz and 62 degrees on the bottom.

Papoose on Thursday had 60 feet of viz and 74 degrees on the surface
Upcoming Charters
There are charters with openings on the following days. Call to sign up!
  
 
May 9 - U-352
May 10 - Regular Day
May 11 - Regular Day
May 12 - 3 Tank Dive
May 13 - 3 Tank Dive
May 14 - Regular Day
May 15 - Regular Day
May 16 - Regular Day
  
We are also booking for 2014!
  
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Upcomming Classes
 

Wreck Diving - May 2, 3, 4

DAN DEMP - May 3, 4

IDC - May 9, 10, 16, 17, 18

Advanced Open Water - May 16, 17, 18

Rescue - May 16, 17, 18

Open Water - May 24, 25, 31, June 1

Search & Recovery - May 30, 31, June 1

PSI-PCI Tank Inspection - Aug 9

EFR - May 31 

 

more info.... 

  
Got a story to share?
 

Send us your interesting stories that you'd like to share and we'll publish it here along with your name! 

 

 

It's free, it's fun and it's super energetic. What else do you need? There'll be bluegrass, country rock, folk, swing, surf rock, reggae, roots, indie and lots of other types of music. The event kicked off in 1988 and now attracts thousands of people to this beautiful coastal town. There will be multiple stages as well as many live performances in local pubs and restaurants. The 'Family Fun Zone' will engage your children with fun activities, such as games, arts and crafts, musical entertainment, face painting and storytelling.
 

Lion Fish Tournament

May 30 - June 8
 
Information about the Tournament now available!
Call the shop and sign up today!
Help raise money for ECARA to save our artificial reefs
 
  
Large cash prizes
Equipment prizes
Lady Angler prize
  
Great Information seminar by James Morris, NOAA Lionfish Expert on May 30th
  
Award Ceremony/Party
5pm June 8th
  
Lionfish tasting at the Big Rock Weigh in On Monday June 9th
  
Lots more to come!!  Stay Tuned!
 
$20 Registration Fee!!
252 728 2265
U-352 Memorial Dive
 May 9
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Join us on May 9th for a commemorative dive on the U-352. On that date in 1942 the US Coast Guard sunk the U-352 while it was hunting in the shipping lanes off the North Carolina coastline. Call the dive shop to make your charter reservations for this special dive.  Link

Coastal Science Cafe
Stranded and Dying: The Bottlenose Dolphin Die-off in NC
  

May 12

Dr. Vicky Thayer, a biologist with the NC Division of Marine Fisheries, is leading the next discussion, Stranded and Dying: Marine Mammal Strandings along the NC Central Coast and the Bottlenose Dolphin Die-Off,at the next Coastal Science Cafe on May 12th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Capt. Bill's Waterfront Restaurant located at 701 Evans St, Morehead City, NC. 

 

 
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Underwater Archaeology Class
Mid September
 
Underwater Archaeology
Limited space. $360.00 a person.  Dorm style lodging included.
  

Using Nautical Archaeology Society training methods, divers are introduced to the world of underwater archaeology. Through a combination of classroom study, land-based survey exercises, and pool or ocean/quarry survey experiences, divers gain the skills necessary to survey shipwrecks, gather and document valuable information on these cultural resources, and participate in field projects.

 

The class will be three days long, one day of classroom and two days of diving.  The famous Joe Hoyte from NOAA will be conducting the program.
  
Call Discovery to sign up.
252 728 2265
(252) SCUBA-OK
 
 
Brown Bag Gam: Queen Anne's Revenge Project
  
 May 20 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
North Carolina Maritime Museum
Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Maritime archaeologist and historian David Moore for an informal discussion and update on the on "Queen Anne's Revenge Project." Gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers or to visit with another ship while at sea. Free Admission. Advance registration preferred. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, 315 Front Street, Beaufort 28516.

 

Kayak through History

 

May 22 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

North Carolina Maritime Museum

Before bridges and railway, travel by water was the best way to get around the coast. Experience the waterways of the past. Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly will lead you through the salt marshes and sandbars around Beaufort. The sights and sounds of nature will be worth the paddle, the stories about early colonial settlers, local boat builders and old fishing fleets will be an added bonus.

 
Quick Links
Class Schedule
Charter Openings
  
Charter and Class Registration Forms
Marine Weather & Tides
  Check the conditions at the NOAA wave buoy # 41036.
  

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Latest News from the Gam:

 

Gam: a visit or friendly conversation at sea or ashore especially between whalers

 

Florida Legislature Moves In To Counter Lionfish

Florida Legislature on a bill in support of the initiatives to prohibit the importation of live lionfish and the aquaculture of lionfish

  

more info.... 

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Jamaica is reporting a big decline in sightings of lionfish, the voracious invasive species that has been wreaking havoc on regional reefs for years and wolfing down native juvenile fish and crustaceans.

Some four years after a national campaign got started to slash numbers of the candy-striped predator with a mane of venomous spines, Jamaica's National Environment and Planning Agency is reporting a 66 percent drop in sightings of lionfish in coastal waters with depths of 75 feet (23 meters).

 

 Treasure Hunters Recover $1.3M In Gold

 

 

A deep-ocean exploration company in Florida says it has recovered nearly 1,000 ounces of gold, worth $1.3 million at current gold prices, on a reconnaissance dive to an historic Atlantic Ocean shipwreck.

 

 

New Research Discounts Conventional Titanic Theories

 

 
Upcoming Fishinars
 
Our 2014 Fishinar schedule is off to a great start! We've got lots of exciting, fun, and educational REEF Fishinars in store for you this year - featuring your favorite instructors and special guests alike. Fishinars are also archived in case you missed the live broadcast!
  
Upcoming Fishinars
May 13: Hawaii's Wrascally Wrasses
May 29: Coralinar! (How to build a reef!) 
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