This auction includes some very rare antique diving helmets and related equipment from the late 1800s to the late twentieth century. From the 1950s to the 1970s, a large range of seldom seen double hose scuba diving regulators, gauges, dive knives, and other gear is on display. This huge sale includes naval memorabilia, maritime artifacts, militaria, diving books, and related ephemera are included in this auction.

Did you ever wonder how the top professionals capture amazing underwater pictures? Jill Heinerth, Fellow of the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences and International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, shares her secrets, techniques and expedition experiences to help you improve your ability to capture compelling underwater images. Description In this workshop, work with Jill Heinerth, celebrated underwater photographer and veteran explorer, to enhance your underwater photography skills in a small-group setting. In each of three sessions, Jill will offer…

Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark (Dalhousie University) will describe the findings of an August 2018 expedition to collect benthic and animal samples for toxicology, and document the wreck of HMS Raleigh, a Hawkins-class heavy cruiser launched in 1921 and lost in 1922 at the site of the most prominent lighthouse in Labrador, Point Amour. HMS Raleigh’s history and the legacy of her munitions resulted in a study of the presence of explosive compound residues in the marine ecosystem surrounding the wreck.

Join us for a discussion of scientific exploration as Jess Phoenix discusses her new book, Ms. Adventure: My Wild Explorations in Science, Lava, and Life, with author Jill Heinerth! Ms. Adventure skillfully blends personal memoir, daring adventure, and scientific exploration, following Phoenix’s journey from reality television sites deep in Ecuadorian jungles to Andean glaciers, university classrooms to Death Valley in summer. She has even chased down members of a Mexican cartel to retrieve a stolen favourite rock hammer. Readers will delight in her unbelievable…

Join Melissa Cristina Márquez, a marine biologist, as she delves into the secret lives of sharks, from their origins to their perilous present. This is a one-time-only event. Sharks instill fear and awe in us…despite this, there is still a great deal we don’t know about them. With over 500 different sharks on our planet, they are as diverse in size, nature, and action as they are in appearance. Enjoy Melissa Cristina Márquez, a marine biologist, as she delves into…

Did you ever wonder how the top professionals capture amazing underwater pictures? Jill Heinerth, Fellow of the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences and International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, shares her secrets, techniques and expedition experiences to help you improve your ability to capture compelling underwater images. Description In this workshop, work with Jill Heinerth, celebrated underwater photographer and veteran explorer, to enhance your underwater photography skills in a small-group setting. In each of three sessions, Jill will offer…

Don’t miss this PADI Webinar, Clipperton Atoll – the birth of a marine protected area. Wednesday: March 17, 2021 – 19:00 English (7 pm – Eastern Daylight Time – UTC-4) Michel Cloutier will explain how the two scientific missions he organized to the most remote atoll on the planet, proved the need for the protection of its water. PADI decided to extend access to all PADI divers as well as pros from other agencies, just write me (Michel Cloutier) for…

With an unofficial virtual celebration, we’re celebrating the official opening of the Welland Canal for the 2021 shipping season. Join Visitor Services Coordinator Adrian Petry on Facebook Live as he unveils the Welland Canals’ newest permanent exhibition! He’ll take you on a tour of this visually stunning show and tell you about what’s new at the St. Catharines Museum. The Welland Canal will open on March 19th. A friendly reminder to those who want to come to see us in…

Chanelle Zaphiropoulos got her start in underwater archaeology with the Shipwreck Preservation Society while completing her BA in archaeology at Memorial University. She is now pursuing her passion and is working on a Master’s Degree in Maritime Archaeology at the University of Malta. Chanelle will take us on a tour of the underwater shipwrecks and plane wrecks around Malta. The wrecks span thousands of years from the Phoenicians to World War II. This presentation will be the next best thing…

Join us for a virtual seminar with our fellow dive buddy and decompression chamber doctor, Dr. Geoff Zbitnew, on Sunday, March 28th at 4 pm. He’ll talk to us about what happens inside our bodies when we swim, what risks a diver can consciously avoid, and how to set up a decompression chamber and DCS treatment plans. Everyone is welcome, questions encouraged.

Please join us for a day of Seminars International Speakers exhibitors, travel and scuba diving. All in one place. You will be entertained. There is something for everyone! Since this is the Society’s major fundraising event of the year, there will be an “admission fee” of $15, paid through PayPal. That will give you an access code for logging in to the Zoom presentations. More details will follow once they become available. Vendor “commercials” will be available between the presentations…

We’re hosting an Earth Day inspired Virtual Open Day on Saturday 24 April 2021! In honour of Earth Day this April, we’ll be focusing on the importance of sustainability. There is no plan(et) B, so join us to hear more about the many ways you can be part of the solution. We will be joined by experts in the fields of sustainable wildlife conservation and ethical community development, staff, and past volunteers, all of whom will be sharing their experiences and answering your questions.…

Join us online on 22 May to honour immersive and meaningful travel experiences. As the world is reopening, we’ll be talking about all the things we miss about meaningful travel, from feeling the sun on our skin to learning from local leaders. Find out what memories previous participants have made, the environmental and social impact our program managers oversee on the ground and, most importantly, how you can still travel this year. Talks on the day will cover our mission,…

We’re hosting a Don’t Waste This Summer Virtual Open Day on Saturday 24 July 2021. Join us online to learn more about how you can reduce plastic consumption and promote ocean health, so join us to hear more about the many ways you can be part of the solution.

This free session offers an in-depth look at some of the key environmental and social sustainability issues affecting the ocean. During the session our consultant Ross Primmer will be joined by Alisdair Naulls from the Marine Conservation Society to discuss and explore some of the key issues affecting the ocean, why you need to know about them, and what you can do about it.

We’re hosting a Protect the Endangered Virtual Open Day on Saturday 21 August 2021. Join us online to learn more about  endangered species such as elephants, lemurs and sea turtles you can work to conserve on our projects, as well as advice from our experts on how a GVI experience can influence your career path. So join us to hear more about the many ways you can be part of the solution

When World War I began in 1914, the battles happened far from American shores with seemingly no direct danger to the U.S. Although Germany’s Unterseeboot(undersea boat) fleet was prowling the North Atlantic, the people of North Carolina felt they had little to fear, and many believed the U-boats could never travel the distance to their shores. They were wrong. By the end of the war in 1918, three German U-boats had sunk a total of 10 vessels off North Carolina alone.…

This online event is presented with the support of CVS Midwest Tapes, and the Friends of the Lethbridge Public Library. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation is provided with the support of Teamwork’s Training Institute and Select People Solutions. Sponsored by:  Lethbridge Public Library and The Word On The Street Festival Lethbridge

Dawn Wright is an American geographer and oceanographer. She is a leading authority in the application of geographic information system (GIS) technology to the field of ocean and coastal science, and played a key role in creating the first GIS data model for the oceans. Wright is Chief Scientist of the Environmental Systems Research Institute (aka Esri), the world’s leading GIS software, research, and development company. As chief scientist, Dr. Wright aids in formulating and advancing the intellectual agenda for…

Join Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, Shark Stewards, and partners to raise awareness of the importance of elasmobranchs in our marine ecosystem, coinciding with the arrival of white sharks to the San Francisco area to feed on our abundant seal and sea lion populations. Tune in for fun and educational activities for adults and kids, shark art, shark science, shark films, shark conservation, and lots of great ukulele tunes!

Join Shannon Ricles, Education and Outreach Coordinator for Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to dive into maritime archaeology. Explore its early beginnings, and learn about maritime archaeology as a career. Discover how technology has changed the tools used to explore shipwrecks, while you dive into the waters off North Carolina. Learn how NOAA and partners work to conserve and protect submerged historical resources and grasp the significance of a World War II battlefield located just off the North Carolina coast. Hear…