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NOAA Diver Training- Key West, FL

January 6, 2020 to January 24, 2020
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January 13, 2020 to January 24, 2020
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March 9, 2020 to March 13, 2020
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May 11, 2020 to May 22, 2020
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September 14, 2020 to October 2, 2020
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September 21, 2020 to October 2, 2020

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What do I do if I am assigned to a new diving unit?

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Every NOAA Diver must inform the NOAA Diving Program of a change in duty station as soon as it occurs....

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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.