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Scuba Youth Zone is back for LIDS 2015

Young people are invited to drop in to the Scuba Youth Zone (Stand 470) at the London International Dive Show (LIDS 2015), at ExCeL on 14/15 February.
This chill-out area will provide lots of information and inspiration for 10 to 16 year-olds to get involved with diving.
Young divers, special guests (such as TV presenter Andy Torbet) and a wide range of exhibitors – including BSAC, PADI, Sea Shepherd, Manta Trust, Project Aware and Plastic Oceans – will give informal talks and advice throughout the Show.
Free Project Aware courses
10 to 16 year-olds can apply in advance for a FREE place on a PADI Project Aware course at LIDS 2014, sponsored by 4th Element Diving. Or they can book on the day for the afternoon session while visiting the Scuba Youth Zone in the morning. Places on the courses are limited, so please book as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.
Free SYZ Prize Draw
10 to 16 year-olds visiting the Zone will be eligible to enter the free SYZ Prize Draw to win a range of fab prizes including a Learn to Dive Holiday for Four to Sharm el Sheikh courtesy of SYZ sponsors Egyptian Tourist Authority, Falcon Hotels and Elite Diving. (Terms & Conditions apply.)
Free entry to LIDS
Under 14s accompanied by adults have free entry to LIDS. It’s a great chance to meet other young people, find out about diving opportunities and speak to exhibitors who are keen to encourage young blood into the sport.
The UK’s biggest Spring diving event, LIDS 2015 features a host of special attractions, the latest dive gear, holiday destinations and training courses – as well as the chance to see top diving speakers and meet thousands of other divers – under one roof.
Tickets for LIDS 2015 can be booked here.
Marine Life & Conservation
Jeff chats to… Andrea Marshall of the Marine Megafauna Foundation (Watch Video)

To mark International Women’s Day 2021, Scubaverse is sharing a series of videos that shine a light on some of the amazing women working in the world of scuba diving and marine conservation.
In this exclusive Zoom interview, Jeff Goodman, Scubaverse Editor-at-Large, chats to Andrea Marshall, co-founder, board member and principal scientist for the Marine Megafauna Foundation, about marine conservation and her work with Manta Rays.
Andrea is a passionate conservation biologist directing an experienced global team of Manta Ray researchers. She is a professional underwater photographer, technical diver and ocean explorer. A seasoned public speaker, educator and ocean ambassador, with on-camera experience. Andrea is also owner of Ray of Hope expeditions, an adventure-science travel company.
Find out more at www.marinemegafauna.org.
Rather listen to a podcast? Listen to the audio HERE on the new Scubaverse podcast channel at Anchor FM.
Marine Life & Conservation Blogs
Mermaid Minute #1: Meet Mermaid Linden (Watch Video)

In this new series on Scubaverse.com we will be sharing Linden Wolbert’s video series ‘Mermaid Minute’.

The “Mermaid Minute” is an ocean educational web series for children. Each action-packed episode explores one subject, creature or habitat about our oceans for 60 seconds.
Professional Mermaid Linden Wolbert is a real mermaid whose passion is educating children about the wonders of our oceans, swimming safety and ocean conservation as well as exploration and inspiring our world’s youngest ocean ambassadors.
Do you LOVE MERMAIDS? This is Episode #1 of the Mermaid Minute, the only ocean education web series hosted by a mermaid! Mermaid Linden created this for kids and anyone who LOVES OUR OCEANS!
See and learn more about Mermaid Linden here: www.mermaidsinmotion.com
Follow Mermaid Linden here:
www.instagram.com/mermaidlinden
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