This 14th annual celebration of diving will engage divers and non-divers alike. Featuring compelling diving demonstrations, exhibits and conversations, Divers’ Weekend will inspire visitors to further explore the oceans, exchange ideas and expand their horizons.
Divers’ Weekend 2013 will feature events including:
Certified divers receive 50 percent off admission or 10 percent off Aquarium membership with a valid certification card. Membership offer not available online – please purchase in person at membership services or by phone at 604.659.3526.
(Featured events may change without notice. Please check back regularly for updates to the schedule.)
All sessions are included with the price of Aquarium admission, and take place in the Barker Interactive Learning Lab. Everyone welcome.
Theme: Exploration
| 10 a.m. |
Innerspace Wonders: A Look At The World Underwater Barb Roy, Outdoor Photojournalist |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Man And The Sea: Exploration And Discovery Bryce Casavant, Commercial Diver - Heritage Hard Hat Divers |
| 1 p.m. |
Explore Your Own Backyard: Three Great Vancouver Shore Dives! Lee Newman, Diver and photographer |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Muck Diving: Finding The Weird And Wonderful In The Most Unlikely Places Stewart L. Sy, Owner - SLS Photography |
| 4 p.m. |
Technical Diving: Explore More Greg McCracken, Owner and Technical Instructor Trainer - Ocean Quest Dive Centre |
Theme: Conservation
| 10 a.m. |
El Niño, La Niña: Influences On The B.C. Dive Experience Dr. Jeff Marliave, Vice President Marine Science - Vancouver Aquarium |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Sixgill Sharks And Ratfish: An Update On Dinosaur Sharks Peter Mieras, Rendezvous Dive Adventures |
| 1 p.m. |
Community Based Approach To Shark Conservation Kevin Huang, Director of Campaigns - Shark Truth |
| 2:30 p.m. |
The Creation Of Voluntary Marine Sanctuaries In British Columbia Roy Mulder, President - Marine Life Sanctuaries Society of B.C. |
| 4 p.m. |
Man-Eating Sharks Or Man Eating Sharks? Russ Hennessey, Founding Partner - Saving Our Sharks |