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Divers' Weekend

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:

  • Diving Seminar Series including 10 fascinating talks over two days highlighting featuring the themes of Exploration and Conservation (see schedule below);
  • Diving demonstrations by the Canadian Coast Guard, RCMP and Royal Canadian Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal dive teams;
  • Exhibits by diving clubs, organizations and businesses, including hands-on opportunities with Aquatica camera housings and products and Aqua Lung dive gear;
  • Demonstration dives featuring vintage hard hat dive suit;
  • Fun gallery activities for the kids.

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.)

Diver

Speaker Schedule

All sessions are included with the price of Aquarium admission, and take place in the Barker Interactive Learning Lab. Everyone welcome.

Saturday January 19, 2013

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


Sunday January 20, 2013

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

Date

January 19 & 20, 2013

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