A different kind of beach cleanup on Catalina Island
December 10, 2008 | 1:15
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Scuba divers fond of Santa Catalina Island and concerned about the cleanliness of the marine environment might wish to mark Feb. 21 on their calendars.
The 28th annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup has been scheduled for that day -- the only day diving is permitted in Avalon Harbor.
It's become one of the most popular diving events in Southern California; last year 520 participants from various dive clubs showed up to clear the ocean floor of items lost or thrown overboard by careless humans.
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--Pete Thomas
Photo courtesy of Catalina Island Conservancy
We're looking forward to it! There are some fantastic stories about the things people have found in the bay.
Posted by: J. Lewis | December 18, 2008 at 10:30 AM