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NOAA Diver Training, April-May

April 24, 2021 to May 17, 2021
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April 28, 2021 to May 21, 2021
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September 8, 2021 to October 1, 2021
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September 13, 2021 to October 1, 2021
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September 13, 2021 to October 1, 2021
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September 20, 2021 to October 1, 2021

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What is over bottom diving?

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Over bottom diving occurs when a diver is able to see the sea floor or bottom but it is too deep to be accessed.

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Sea Star (Starfish)

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Sea Stars belong to the phylum of animals known as Echinoderms (rough skin) and are related to sea urchins, sea cucumbers, brittle stars, and basket stars. There are approximately 1500 known species and are found across the world in either artic, temperate, and tropical waters. Many people call these animals Starfish, however, the proper reference is Sea Star for the very simple reason that they are not fish.