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The Thames at Goring has largely clean water ; but the London stretch has been subject to extensive sewage release in recent years
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BSAC joins the March for Clean Water
BSAC AND OTHER WATERSPORTS National Governing Bodies are supporting the March for Clean Water in London on Saturday 26 October . And BSAC divers and snorkellers are invited to be there .
The March for Clean Water is a coalition of environmentalists , community groups , water sports governing bodies , individuals and more who are fed up and agree about the state of Britain ’ s waters and the lack of action to restore them to health .
Coordinated by River Action , the coalition is calling on everyone to demand that our new government takes urgent action to address the UK ’ s alarming and dangerous water pollution crisis by marching through Central London on Saturday , 26 October .
With singer and river campaigner Feargal Sharkey leading the march ' s call for clean water , BSAC CEO Mary Tetley said she hoped as many BSAC members as possible would join the march and help ‘ make a noise ’ about water pollution and why our seas matter .
“ As an organisation we ’ re working to do what we can to speed up action against pollution . Along with other sports in the Clean Water Sports Alliance , we are supporting this event and hope to see as many members there as possible to march through central London to Parliament
Square on Saturday 26th October . Clubs , members and others – please join us !”
BSAC members , friends and family are also invited to make a real impression on the day , whether that ’ s by wearing blue , wearing dive gear ( masks and snorkels , wetsuits …) or bringing banners or fake sea creatures , to create a real visual impression of who we are and why our seas matter .
The March for Clean Water will start at 12 noon on Saturday , 26 October , meeting point to be confirmed ; everyone is welcome to join . For more information on the campaign and how you can join the march on the 26 October , go to marchforcleanwater . org
Free clean-up bags at Conference
ALL DELEGATES AT THIS YEAR ’ S BSAC Diving Conference will receive a Scubapro ocean clean-up bag worth £ 23 .
An essential tool for conservation conscious members , the clean-up bag features sturdy straps and a secure closure , enabling divers and snorkellers to collect marine debris during their dives . Hosted by underwater explorer and BBC presenter Andy Torbet at The Vox , NEC , Birmingham , the BSAC
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Diving Conference 2024 will be held on Saturday , 19 October , with an exciting lineup of external speakers , a stunning venue , 13 breakout sessions , and an exhibition area . As well as the Scubapro clean-up bag , delegates will also receive a free drink at the end of the day .
Members have snapped up tickets quicker than ever for the upcoming BSAC Conference in October . From super-keen new divers through to experienced National Instructors , the event has appealed to members of all diving levels and from far and wide , all keen to get on the inside track with all things BSAC and diving .
BSAC CEO Mary Tetley said delegates can expect something special from this year ’ s event : “ 2024 promises to be our most exciting and informative conference yet , bringing together the best minds , the latest diving and safety advice , BSAC developments , ocean conservation initiatives and underwater stories from around the globe . It ’ s going to be a great day .”
BSAC Diving Conference 2024 tickets are available for £ 40 . Tickets and more info at bsac . com / conference