2017 Dive Against Debris

Location

Gulf State Park Pier

Gulf State Park Pier, 20800 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Event Info

During this cleanup effort, volunteer divers from around the country will canvas the near shore waters of the Gulf of Mexico in an effort to remove garbage and unnatural debris which can pose a significant threat to people and wildlife.

Headquarter operations will be located at Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier located at the intersection of State Highway 135 and East Beach Blvd in Gulf Shores. All volunteers will report to headquarters for check-in and assignments. All diving will take place in the vicinity of Pier. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is open water scuba certified. There is no cost associated with participating. A liability waiver must be completed by all volunteers.

Make plans to join us for food and fun before and after the event. There will be activities for non-diving friends and family members as well.

Project AWARE is a growing movement of scuba divers protecting the ocean – one dive at a time. Focusing on marine debris, scuba divers can directly and positively affect real, long-term change in our community. For more information about Operation - "Dive Against Debris" as well as registration information, see http://www.gulfshoresal.gov/909/Operation---Dive-Against-Debris or contact Chandra Wright, cwright@gulfshores.com.