Mermaids Dive Center took part in Dive into Earth Day on Wednesday 22nd April in which volunteers from over 100 countries worldwide take part to celebrate our ocean planet and put underwater conservation on the Earth Day map. Mermaids chose the south side of Koh Sak (a near island in Pattaya) to clean up.
15 people took part in the clean up and were all organised and ready to go with the essential clean up items and of course determined to make their difference on this special day.

Following the brief set out, everyone dived in with their clean up kits and set about collecting trash from the seabed. As always all items are carefully examined before removing them from the seabed as they may contain life within.
After 2 dives and the tally was made, over 70 plastic bags, 65 plastic bottles, 120 pieces of building material, items of clothing, lots of fishing line, 30 light bulbs and again the fan belts were put into rubbish bags to be taken back to the port to be disposed of or recycled by our fantastic Mermaids 1 crew. Overall 400 kg’s of rubbish was collected

Other items removed included a toy gun, cards, sock, cassette tape, clothing and an anchor. The most unusual item found on the day was a ceramic pot.
Our wonderful cleaners saved a star fish, crab and baby lobster all found alive but trapped inside abandoned fishing nets. They were all released back into the water into safe areas.

Thanks to everyone that took part and don’t forget we have the big International Clean up day on the 19th September 2009. Please contact us for more information on how to join in. Remember you don’t need to be a diver to make a difference.

February 2010  MM1
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	1 FAR ISLANDS	2 FAR ISLANDS	3 KHRAM & CORAL	4 FAR ISLANDS	5 FAR ISLANDS	6 FAR ISLANDS
7 KHRAM & CORAL	8 FAR ISLANDS	9 FAR ISLANDS	10 FAR ISLANDS	11 KHRAM & CORAL	12 FAR ISLANDS	13 KHRAM & CORAL
14 FAR ISLANDS	15 CLEAN UP & BBQ	16 FAR ISLANDS	17 KHRAM & CORAL	18 FAR ISLANDS	19 FAR ISLANDS	20 FAR ISLANDS
21 KHRAM & CORAL	22 FAR ISLANDS	23 FAR ISLANDS	24 FAR ISLANDS	25 KOOD & CORAL	26 FAR ISLANDS	27 KHRAM & CORAL
28 FAR ISLANDS

July 2010  MM1
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
				1 KHRAM & CORAL	2 FAR ISLANDS	3  FAR ISLANDS
4 KHRAM & CORAL	5  FAR ISLANDS	6  FAR ISLANDS	7 KHRAM & CORAL	8 FAR ISLANDS	9 FAR ISLANDS	10  FAR ISLANDS
11 KHRAM & CORAL	12  FAR ISLANDS	13  KHRAM & CORAL	14  FAR ISLANDS	15 CLEAN-UP DAY BBQ	16 FAR ISLANDS	17 FAR ISLANDS
18 KHRAM & CORAL	19 FAR ISLANDS	20  KHRAM & CORAL	21  FAR ISLANDS	22 FAR ISLANDS	23  FAR ISLANDS	24  FAR ISLANDS
25  KHRAM & CORAL	26 FAR ISLANDS	27  FAR ISLANDS	28 FAR ISLANDS	29 KOOD & CORAL	30 FAR ISLANDS	31  FAR ISLANDS

SORRY, WE ARE FULLY BOOKED!

FOR THE 3RD YEAR RUNNING, MERMAIDS DIVE CENTER IS HOSTING THE UNFORGETTABLE

INTERNATIONAL UNDERWATER AND BEACH CLEAN UP DAY
ON SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2010

IN SEPTEMBER 2008, MERMAIDS DIVE CENTER, JOMTIEN HAD 176 PARTICIPANTS. SEPTEMBER 2009 SET A RECORD CLEAN UP IN THAILAND WITH 203 PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL AGES AND PROFESSIONS. 2010 ALREADY HAS COMMITMENT FROM OVER 100 PEOPLE.

YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A DIVER, JUST AN ENTHUSIAST WITH LOTS OF ENERGY AND PASSION. ENTRY FEES INCLUDE ALL ACTIVITIES FOR THE DAY, SUCH AS DIVING OR SNORKELING, LUNCH, CLEANUP T SHIRT AND AFTER PARTY DINNER (DRINKS NOT INCLUDED) ON THE EVENING.

RAFFLE TICKETS (ON SALE DURING THE DAY) WILL BE DRAWN ON THE EVENING AND PRIZES RANGE FROM DIVING EQUIPMENT TO HOTEL STAYS.

ENTRY FEES AND SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2010

• DIVERS @ 2499 BAHT EACH (includes equipment if needed)
• SNORKELERS @ 900 BAHT EACH (includes equipment if needed)
• Non divers @ 900 baht each

08.00AM	MEET AT MERMAIDS JOMTIEN REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE TRANSPORT TO ALLOCATED BOAT
ON BOAT	BOAT BRIEF DIVERS ASSEMBLE EQUIPMENT DIVE BRIEF AND ASSIGNING OF BUDDY TEAMS/SNORKEL TEAMS DIVE 1/SNORKEL RETURN TO YOUR BOAT FOR LUNCH 12.45PM PARTICIPANTS SWIM TO BEACH OF KOH SAK BEACH CLEAN UP and GROUP PHOTO RETURN TO BOAT DIVE 2/SNORKEL RETURN TO BALI HAI PIER TRANSPORT BACK TO MERMAIDS JOMTIEN
MAKE WAY TO CAPTAINS CORNER (RESIDENCE GARDENS) TO AWAIT EVENING ACTIVITIES OR RETURN TO ACCOMMODATION TO REFRESH
17.30PM	BUFFET DINNER BEGINS THANK YOU SPEECHES RAFFLE AND PRIZE GIVING ENTERTAINMENT BEGINS

Schedule subject to change on the day

SORRY, WE ARE FULLY BOOKED!

 

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2. Email (valid email required)
3. Telephone No.
4. Booking TypeIndividualAssociationGroupSchool
5. Group Name
6. For Individuals Only
7. ActivityDiverSnorklerPassenger
8. Certification LevelScuba DiverOpen WaterAdvanced Open WaterRescue DiverDivemasterInstructor
9. Equipment Requirement and Size
10. MaskNot RequiredRequired
11. RegulatorNot RequiredRequired
12. SnorkelNot RequiredRequired
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15. WetsuitNot RequiredSmallMediumLargeXLargeXXLarge
16. Hotel Pickup
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CONTACT SHEENA ON 086 143 5547 or dive@mermaiddive.com

Pattaya Dive Festival, was created to get as many people in the water in Pattaya City area, to promote scuba diving and also create awareness of the need of marine preservation in Pattaya City area as well as promote other activities in the Pattaya City area.

The event has been organized by Dive Indeed, Dive Now, Innovative Diver, Mermaids Dive Center and Wahoo Diving Center, focusing on educating and creating awareness, as well as promoting Pattaya as the local Dive Location for Bangkok based scuba divers.

For more information, click on http://www.pattayadivefest.com

Pattaya Dive Festival 2010, is a non-profit event, with all proceeds going to charity, with main work within local marine conservation.

The Day will be full of fun as well as Underwater and Beach Clean Ups, as well as other great activities for all to join in on,  lots of prizes to be won and a great party in the evening, with food and drinks, activities and entertainment, thanks to our sponsors.

Activities

Schedule for Pattaya Dive Festival 2010, November 13, 2010

7.00 AM
Participant together at Balihai pier to register and get diving equipment.

8:00 AM
Pattaya Dive Festival 2010 opening ceremony starts. Organizer will also educate participants about the safety and to create awareness about underwater environment.

9.00 AM
Participants start to get on to their boats

9.30 AM
Boat departs from Balihai Pier to Koh-Nok for Treasure Hunt and Koh-Krok for underwater photography activities while staff will educate participants about what to do and not to do in diving.

12.00 PM
Lunch on board

1.00 PM
All boats depart to Koh-Lann to start underwater cleanup.

4.00 PM
Participants back into Balihai Pier and relax by themselves

4.30 PM
Press Cocktail Party starts at dusitD2 baraquda Pattaya

6.00 PM – Midnight
Evening Event & Closing Ceremony – During the party, we will introduce the sponsorship and announce the winner from day time activities. In the evening event, there will also an exhibition about Local Dive and Marine Life, Marine Life Conservation, and Local Activities.

Remark: Dive sites and timing can be change upon the weather condition

MERMAIDS DIVE CENTER

INTERNATIONAL CLEAN UP DAY

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.

IF YOU ARE FROM NIST SCHOOL, PLEASE PROCEED WITH YOUR BOOKING

Any other registrations are not valid

ON SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2011

Join us again or experience your first Mermaids International Cleanup day taking place on Saturday 17^th September 2011.

Record breaking trash collection from underwater and on the beach at Koh Sak South has been taking place for the last 3 years and this our 4^th year – promises to tip the scales. Come along as a diver, snorkeler or even a passenger to lend moral support and to make your difference to our local environment. You don’t have to be in the water to make it count.

Schedule

08.00am	Meet at Mermaids Jomtien for registration and payment Depart to boats
On Boat	Boat brief Travel to Koh Sak Dive/Snorkel brief Divers and Snorkelers commence cleanup Lunch on board your boat Cleanup on Koh Sak beach and group photo Divers return to boat and kit up for 2nd dive All participants return to boats Depart for Bali Hai pier Transport back to Mermaids Jomtien
5.30pm	Participants make way to Captains Corner for evening Event Thank you speeches Raffle and prize giving Entertainment begins

All timings are subject to change on the day

Entry Fees and Schedule

Divers @ 2,599 baht each

Snorkelers and Passengers @ 1,000 baht each

The above entry fees include all diving or snorkeling equipment, Cleanup T Shirt, breakfast, lunch and dinner at the evening event (drinks in the evening not included).

Raffle tickets will be available throughout the day and at the evening event. Prizes include diving equipment and courses, hotel stays, activities and much more.

The evening event will be held at Captains Corner Restaurant with a buffet dinner, prize giving and entertainment.

 

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3. Telephone No.
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5. Booking TypePlease select oneIndividualAssociationGroupSchool
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Passenger

1. I am a Passenger

Snorkeler

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2. Please select snorkeling equipment if required
3. Snorkeling MaskNot RequiredRequired
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4. Dive Equipment Requirement and Size
5. Diving MaskNot RequiredRequired
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CONTACT SHEENA ON 086 143 5547