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2012 AAUS Diving for Science Symposium
September 24-29, 2012
Monterey, California
Hosted by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, University of California, Santa Cruz and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
All persons interested in underwater sciences or scientificdivingare invited to attend. Scientists, Dive Safety Officers, Students and Diving Technicians are invited to contribute and present papers describing recent research, underwater research diving techniques, or technological developments related to scientific diving.
Please check back for registration materials and details in mid-March. We encourage you to register early as there are several other large science meetings in Monterey during this week.
Schedule of Events
Monday, Sept. 24th, 2012
PSI Workshop - 8:30am-5:30pm
Professional Scuba Inspectors VCI workshop. Led by Mauritius Bell Univ. of Hawai'i at Hilo.
Location: Seven Seas Scuba. 225 Cannery Row,Monterey,CA93940
Tuesday, Sept. 25th, 2012
Desert Star Navigation System Workshop - 8:30am-4:00pm
Desert Star Precision Seafloor Survey System Workshop. Led by Marco Flagg.
Location: Hopkins Marine Station. 120 Oceanview Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Organism Collection workshop - 9:00-4:00pm
Learn techniques on how to efficiently and effectively collect organisms. Led by Monterey Bay Aquarium Curator of Husbandry Operations,Paul Clarkson. Includes afternoon ocean dives.
Location: Morning -MontereyBayAquarium OVCR. 886 Cannery Row,Monterey, CA 93940
DAN Diving First Aid for Pro Divers Instructor Course - 8:30am – 4:30pm
Become a DAN FA for Pro Diver Instructor
Location:MontereyBayAquarium OVCR. 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Photo Techniques for Divers - 8:30am-4:00pm
Learn how to get the best underwater photos from world renowned photographer Berkley White.
Location: Backscatter Underwater Photo and Video. 225 Cannery Row,Monterey,CA 93940
Wednesday, Sept. 26th, 2012
New DSO Orientation - 8:30am – 4:00pm
This program is designed to provide an orientation for new Diving Safety Officers and for existing DSO’s who would like more information and an update on particulars of running a Diving Safety Program at their respective institutions or organizations. Essential training for any new or potential DSO or anyone planning on operating a Diving Safety Program.
Location: Hyatt Regency.1 Old Golf Course Road,Monterey,CA 93940
University of Oceanic - Equipment Technician Repair Seminar- 8:30am – 5:00pm
An in-depth service seminar featuring an introduction to AUP and covering general procedures, with hands-on dis/re-assembly of the FDx10, Px3, SP5, EOS/NEO, Delta 4, Magnetic Swiv Octo, Zeta/Omega II, Air XS 2, Reliant Inflator. Also, covers BCD and Instrumentation annual services
Location:MontereyBayAquarium OVCR. 886 Cannery Row,Monterey, CA 93940
Pacific Coast Species ID/ Reef Check methodology – 8:30am – 4:30pm.
This is adivingworkshop to get acquainted with the flora and fauna of the Central Coast of California using ReefCheck methodology.This workshop includes afternoon ocean dives.
Location:Hopkins Marine Station
Pt. Lobos Open Shore Diving – 9:00am-4:00pm
Come dive the crown jewel of the California Park system! Pt. Lobos will be closed to the public this day in order for AAUS Symposium participants (and friends) to enjoy the best diving in California.
Location: Pt. Lobos State Park (3 miles south ofCarmel,CAon Highway 1)
AAUS BoD meeting - 12:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Hyatt Regency.1 Old Golf Course Road,Monterey,CA93940
Social hosted by Backscatter - 6:00pm-8:00pm
Explore the world’s largest underwater camera store and talk to many of the world’s leading nature videographers in town for the Blue Ocean Film Festival.
Location: Backscatter Underwater Photo and Video. 225 Cannery Row,Monterey,CA93940
Thursday, Sept. 27th, 2012
National DSO Meeting and AAUS Business Meeting – 8:00am-5:00pm
Provides AAUS community with updates related to organizational business status; forum for DSO discussion/debate of current issues facing the scientific diving community.
Location: Hyatt Regency.1 Old Golf Course Road,Monterey,CA93940
OM Poster Night hosted by Light and Motion – 6:00-9:00pm
Submit a poster and show off the highlights of your program! A prize will be awarded for the best poster.
Location: Light and Motion. 300 Cannery Row,Monterey,CA93940
Friday, Sept. 28th, 2012
2012 Diving for Science Symposium Day 1 – 8:30am-5:00pm
Location: Hyatt Regency.1 Old Golf Course Road,Monterey,CA93940
Bubble Breaker / OE Raffle - 6:00pm – 9:00pm
The Bubble Breaker is a fundraiser for the AAUS Scholarship program. Ocean Enterprises brings a variety of vendors and thousands of dollars worth of products to raffle off and give away to support this program. DSO’s participating in the DSO meeting Thursday will receive one free ticket to this event.
Location: Hyatt Regency.1 Old Golf Course Road,Monterey,CA93940
Saturday, Sept. 28th, 2012
2012 Diving for Science Symposium Day 2 – 8:30am-5:00pm
Location: Hyatt Regency.1 Old Golf Course Road,Monterey,CA93940
Awards Banquet – 6:30pm-10:00pm
Enjoy the awards, aquarium and a bowl of Cioppino!
Location:MontereyBayAquarium. 886 Cannery Row,Monterey,CA93940
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