Seagrass at low tide , Porthdinllaen
Seagrass gets its day
IN 2023 , SEAGRASS HABITATS ARE TO be formally recognised with their own United Nations dedicated day , after the General Assembly adopted a resolution to declare March 1st as World Seagrass Day . Bethan Thomas of Project Seagrass welcomed the move as an opportunity to celebrate the habitat and its benefits , and to raise awareness of the threats it faces . “ The diving community can help get behind seagrass by supporting initiatives designed to map , monitor , or restore these vital habitats ,” Bethan said . “ Get involved with Project Seagrass this World Seagrass Day by spreading the word , attending one of our events or by going out and spotting seagrass with SeagrassSpotter .”
For details , go to projectseagrass . org
Plan your training for 2023
IF PROGRESSING YOUR TRAINING OR BECOMING AN INSTRUCTOR was on your New Year resolution list , then now ’ s the time to make it a reality . BSAC ’ s 2023 Programme of Events has everything you need to take your diving forward this year .
From additional training support for your next BSAC diver grade to taking that first step towards becoming a BSAC Instructor , there ’ s a course for every member in 2023 . And taking the plunge with your training plans has never been easier , as you can book your next course online .
Regional courses on offer as part of the 2023 Programme of Events include the latest Skill Development Courses ( SDCs ) and Diver Training Days . Members can also register their interest in specific SDCs they would like to see scheduled at bsac . com / forms / register-your-interest-for-training
Meanwhile you can progress your knowledge and skills as an instructor , with the 2023 Instructor Training Scheme which also includes the ever-popular Instructor Foundation Course , or IFC .
For more information on BSAC ’ s Programme of Events for 2023 and to book your next course , go to bsac . com / events