Oyster Shell Recycling

Aqua Tooter September 2018

At our September meeting, Linda Hunter from the Wild Oyster Project explained the mission of the project and why bringing back native oysters can help prevent damage from rising sea levels. More
Gill Net Bycatch

California Bans Giant Ocean Fishing Nets

Used to catch swordfish, the giant nylon curtains often entangle dozens of other marine species. More
great white shark

More to the “White Shark Café” Than Originally Thought!

A recent expedition to the mid-Pacific region dubbed the “White Shark Café” has revealed not an apparently empty area, but one that was teaming with life. More
Chemicals in sunscreen make corals more susceptible to bleaching.

More About Coral-Safe Sunscreens

Follow-up to the July newsletter where we noted that Hawaii banned the use of sunscreen with chemicals that can damage Coral Reefs. More
Green image created by Nikitabuida - Freepik.com

AB 1884 – Straws Upon Request

September 20th, California became a greener state. Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1884 bill. More
Cleanup Crew

Coastal Cleanup Day with the Monterey Bay Sea Otters Dive Club

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to team with the Monterey Bay Sea Otters Dive Club to collect underwater debris at the Breakwater. More
ATDC Members dispersing flowers in memory of Joe at San Carlos Beach

Goodbye to Joe

On Saturday, September 15, a group of about 25 Tooters met to say goodbye to club Lifeme Member “Aloha" Joe Timmons at San Carlos Beach. More
Olympia Oysters

The Wild Oyster Project – Restoring Native Oysters to San Francisco Bay

At our September meeting, Linda Hunter from the Wild Oyster Project explained the mission of the project and why bringing back native oysters can help prevent damage from rising sea levels. More
AOW class, Fall 2018, (L-R): Dennis Hocker (Instructor), Assem Mohanty, Linda Phillips, Matt Warren (dive assistant), David Schooley, Marianne Garcia, Neil Benjamin (Instructor)

Congratulations AOW Graduates

The Advanced Open Water class was completed and the students received their certifications at the September 4 General Meeting. More
Strawberry Anomone © Chad King / Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Aqua Tooter August 2018

At our August 2 General Meeting, Brian Nelson presented an interesting and informative program on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. More