Barbary Coast Dive Club Newsletter
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For information on CenCal, see their website at http://www.cencal.org

Congratulations to Catherine and Rick who had twins (pictures to follow) Hiya, Marie and Benjamin

E-mail from Rick and Catherine:
Our twins were born yesterday (4/19) at 2:42 pm and 2:44 pm, respectively. Marie Isabel came out first at 5lbs 7oz, 18inches. Benjamin Fortunato came out 2nd at 6lbs 11oz, 19inches.

Mother and babies are doing pretty well, albeit Marie is under observation for a bit of fluid in the lungs

  News from Mendocino Area Parks Association:

The Bo-Cah Ama Council continues to seek fundraising ideas that will eventually effect the completion of the Pomo Demonstration Village and Cultural Center. One of the latest ways of fundraising is the sale of the Mendocino Coast Abalone Cookoff Book, featuring recipes from 1993-1997 Abalone Festivals held at Van Damme State Park. Funds from the sale of these cookbooks are dedicated to the completion of the Bo-Cah Ama project which will then help to educate school children and the general public about the culture and traditions of the Coastal Pomo people. Contact MAPA at PO Box 1387, Mendocino, CA 95460 or (707) 937-5397

Abalone Take Reduced

Season opens April 1st

The new recreational bag limits on abalone are 3 per day, 24 per year.

See the details at: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/news/news01/01111.html

New  Marine Fishing Regulations  Take Effect  -Check out the  CA Dept  of Fish and Game at: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/news/news02/02002.html

    The Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association Presents as part of their lecture series "Sanctuary Sharks, Slicks and Stewardship"   with Sanctuary Manager Ed Ueber

     Ed will take us on a "visual tour" of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine sanctuary, the body of the water outside the Golden Gate. The Sanctuary is home to a diverse population of fish, invertebrates, algae, marine mammals, and seabirds which supports crucial breeding and feeding habitats. Ed will discuss how the sanctuary has protected these and other resources from the challenges such as oil spills, petroleum exploration, and other environmental degradation. He will also highlight the Sanctuary's volunteer programs in which citizens take a dynamic role in helping helping the Sanctuary to achieve its goals and explain how Bay Area residents can be involved. This lecture takes place at the Oakland Museum of California on Friday, May 3rd 7:00 to 8:30 pm. suggested donation is $5. to learn more about the Farallones Marine Sanctuary and upcoming events click on to www.farallones.org