West Palm Beach was SO much fun! My day started out at the pool in Hotel Biba where I was given the opportunity to be Bubble Blower Certified by trainer Rick Smith! I never knew being an enviromental snorkeler had so many components, such as the giant stride you must take when jumping from the boat, but I am proud to say I am now certified! Next, we headed to the dock where along with a few other ManaTEENs, staff members, and John S and James L Knight Foundation representatives (Jose, Julie, and Meredith) we were briefed by Captain CC on boat and underwater safety. He even taught us what to do in case of a lionfish,stingray, or baracuda injury! Then we all loaded the boat (The Narcosis). It was a very beneficial opportunity to meet Jose, Julie, and Meredith who along the way were all extremeley nice! Finally the boat made it to our first dive destination called Horse Shoe. The ManaTEEN group of scuba divers which consisted of Mandy Forsberg, Matt Meador, Paul Steinke, Travis Jorgenson, Captain CC, and Rick Smith, along with divers Jose and Julie made their way into the water and began their underwater clean-up. From atop the water, Ashley Bower and myself dived into our first snorkeling experience. Along with schools of fish, and the scuba divers we saw at the bottom, the most exciting site was the giant sea turtle that seemed to be making its way right toward us! We were astonished by the large amount of trash they collected including an abundance of fishing line .We even got to enjoy tons of different snacks and drinks provided by Suzie Forsberg. Thanks! A few short hours later after another dive at Casino, we all made it back to the dock where we loaded up our equipment and headed home, all with our own exciting personal stories!
posted by Alycia Bower
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