This time, it\u2019s the scuba divers turn to do some cleaning up of the CNMI lagoon.<\/p>\n
Reina Camacho, Division of Environmental Quality\u2019s public information officer, said that the scuba dive cleanup would be held on Saturday, May 6, beginning 8:30am at the Sugar Dock in Susupe.<\/p>\n
Camacho said there would be a second dive cleanup at Laulau Bay around 10am on the same day.<\/p>\n
The Sugar Dock and Laulau beaches are popular spots for picnics or diving, said DEQ marine biologist Peter Houk.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal is to dive around the Sugar Dock area for a shallow dive and pick up all trash in the water,\u201d said Houk, who will be also be the cleanup coordinator on May 6. <\/p>\n
He expressed hope that the joint dive would result in cleaner waters around the island. <\/p>\n
\u201cI hope the joint dive between as many dive operators as possible and government marine monitoring agencies will lead to a good discussion about our coral reefs and how we can all help protect them,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
After the dive at Laulau, Houk said there would be a few refreshments and snacks for a ‘hang out’ session among the scuba divers.<\/p>\n
The cleanup, one of the activities organized as part of DEQ\u2019s Environmental Awareness celebration, hopes to attract as many scuba divers as possible. <\/p>\n
\u201cDEQ will provide air tanks, if needed; however all other dive gear must be provided by the participants. Refreshments will be provided after each dive,\u201d Camacho said.<\/p>\n
For more information or to reserve an air tank, contact Houk at 664-8500 or 664-8501 or email him at deq.biologist@saipan.com. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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