Newsletter:

June 12, 2014

From Beaufort, North Carolina USA

The Shipwreck Graveyard of the Atlantic

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 June 25th and July 9th from 0800 - 1300 to answer any questions about our programs and at MCAS Cherry Point Education Office June 17th, 18th and 24th 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:

What 2 mammals actually lay eggs?

Last weeks Question:

How many one pound lobsters does it take to get one pound of meat?

Last Weeks Answers:

It depends on the type and size of the lobsters used. Generally, it takes either 5 to 6 pounds of soft-shell lobsters or 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds of hard-shell lobsters to make a pound of lobster meat.

http://www.bayleys.com/seafood-facts.php

Answers In Order Of Receipt:

Beth Shaffer -- ?
Paul Gacek -- Footnote Man -- http://paulgacek.com

VTF in GSO

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

NewZ

2nd Annual Lionfish Tournament

Phenomenal Finish

Phenomenal finish to the LIONFISH Tournament. Thank you to all that participated! We had a 300% increase in participation! The fried lionfish was awesome, courtesy of Charlie Coffman. The lionfish ceviche was also great, courtesy of Eitan P...earl. The grouper, lobster, etc was also fantastic! Thanks to Libby Eaton and Bistro-By The Sea Restaurant & Private Banquets for sponsoring the event and providing hamburgers, hotdogs, etc for the final ceremony! Congratulations to our winners....

LIONFISH....Dean Anderson 120 Lionfish
Lobster....Leroy Craytor....7 1/2 inch carapace
Misc. Edible Fish....Team win between Charlie Coffman and Scotty Rose, who brought in 2 grouper and 1 sheepshead. The total weighed in over 32 lbs!
Lady Angler....Cindy Garb....11 lb grouper!

Great job everyone! Thank you all for your participation. We look forward to next year's lionfish tournament!

June 5, 2014

In This Issue

2nd Annual Lionfish Tournament

Latest News from the Gam:

The Gam

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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

June 19: Eastside vs Westside: Lookalike Fish from the Pacific and Atlantic coasts

Reef's Fishinars schedule

Think you know sharks? Take the quiz

How deep is your knowledge of these mysterious creatures? Take the quiz and find out if it really is safe to go back in the water.

take the quiz

Current Conditions

June 10: After an early morning thunderstorm that came through, the Outrageous V went to the Atlas and Caribsea. The Atlas has 60 feet of visibility and the water was 71 degrees. The Caribsea had 40 feet of visibility and the water was 73 degrees. Both wrecks had lots of sand tigers and tropical fish

June 9:the U-352 had 80 feet of visibility and the water was 73 degrees. There were beeliners, amberjacks, bar jacks, sea bass, lionfish, butterflyfish, a sand tiger, and tomtates.

June 9: The Indra had 30 feet of visibility and the water was 72 degrees. There were sea bass, a sand tiger, albacore, Spanish mackerel, flounder, and tomtates.

Dive Key Largo

Pro Scuba Center has organized three amazing trips:

#1 Speigel Grove, Key Largo

On July 7 & 7 there is a trip for Advanced Open Water divers to dive on the Spiegel Grove and the USS Duane. Two nights lodging, 4 dives, breakfast, tanks & weights are included.

#2 Pennycamp Park, Key Largo

On July 9 - 12 you can enjoy 6 dives (2 per day) in the beautiful Pennycamp Park. In addition to the dives, the trip includes 3 nights lodging, breakfast, tanks and weights

#3 Dive the Cayman Islands

The stride into the ocean for shore dives is about 20 yards from the pool and bar. On Sunset Reef you'll discover "Amphitrite" the 9' tall bronze mermaid statue and the wreck of the David Nicholson. Go explore everything that Grand Cayman has to offer but hurry "home" to catch an amazing sunset! Sound like a way you want to spend a week of your life? Then sign up and let's GO!!

Oct 3-10, 2015

Call Pro Scuba at 252-985-3951 for more details on both adventures and to book your trip.

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Marine Weather & Tides

Check the conditions at the NOAA wave buoy # 41036.

Radio Island Tide Chart

Like us on Facebook for the latest information.

River sharks

If you think that just because you're swimming in freshwater that you're safe from sharks, you might want to think again.

Not only do ferocious bull sharks roam as freely through freshwater as they do in saltwater, but bull sharks have been found as far inland as Indiana in the Ohio River and Illinois in the Mississippi River. Along with the great white shark and the tiger shark, bull sharks are among the top three species most likely to attack humans. Yikes!

There are also at least five other species of true river sharks, which are exclusive to freshwater rivers in Southeast Asia and Australia. All river sharks are capable of growing to over 10 feet in length, and are more than capable of consuming a human.

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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!

send to Dive@DiscoveryDiving.com

Quick Links

Class Schedule

Charter Openings

Charter and Class Registration Forms

SCUBA Divemaster Program Information (Including GI Bill and TA funding)

SCUBA Instructor Program Information (Including GI Bill & TA Funding)

Master SCUBA Diver Training Program Information (Including GI Bill & TA Funding)

Upcoming Charters

There are charters with openings on the following days. Call to sign up!

June 14 - Regular Day

June 15 - Regular Day

June 15 - Indra Student Dive

June 18 - Regular Day

June 20 - 3 Tank Dive

We have other boats available! Call us to book your dives!

charter calendar...

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Upcomming Classes

Advanced Open Water - June 27, 28, 29

Nitrox - June 14

Wreck Diving - June 13, 14, 15

Rescue - July 11, 12, 13

Deep Diving - June 27, 28, 29

Search & Recovery - May 30, 31, June 1

PSI-PCI Tank Inspection - Aug 9

DAN DEMP June 28, 29

additional classes & dates

Altered States: Try a New Kind of Dive

Every adventure has defining moments - exhilarating events that become your most accessible memories, those that float to the surface of your mind when you're asked about your most unique dives. These five stand out for me.

1. Vintage Double-Hose Diving

2. Diving in Vintage Military Gear

3. Iceberg Diving

4. Black-Water Diving

5. Hard-Hat Diving

. 5 Unusual Dives

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11 animals more likely to kill you than sharks If the mere thought of sharks sends chills down your spine, consider the damage that a swarm of ants could inflict. And even cows have been known to be deadly.

11 animals more likely to kill you than sharks

If the mere thought of sharks sends chills down your spine, consider the damage that a swarm of ants could inflict. And even cows have been known to be deadly.