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BSAC’s first club dives back in time on Swanage Pier

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One of the UK’s oldest active scuba divers went back in time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of BSAC.

Londoner Tony Moore, 83, and a group of fellow divers from BSAC’s first club, London No 1 Branch, dressed up in period diving gear for a 1950s style underwater party.

The celebrations at Dorset’s Swanage Pier were organised by London Number 1as part of their year-long celebrations of both theirs and BSAC’s 60th year.

Tony, from Baron’s Court, was one of the original members of the club and the oldest person taking part in the anniversary dive at Dorset’s Swanage Pier with some divers trying out historic 1950s dive equipment.

And to really give the day a 1950s feel, club members drove to Swanage in a number of classic cars from the era including a couple of Lotus Elans, an E-type Jaguar and a Mercedes.

The event was organised by BSAC London Number 1 Branch member, Dan Klein, who has responsibility for marketing the branch and recruiting new members.

Dan said: “We wanted to celebrate our club and BSAC’s 60th birthday in style and we enjoyed a tremendous day. The weather couldn’t have been better with glorious sunshine all day.

“And we have had fantastic support too with members of several clubs joining us for what has been a superb day. The mayor of Swanage kindly joined us and we have had tremendous support from members of the public who have shown a great deal of interest in diving.

“ And we were delighted to welcome along an original member of London Branch, Tony Moore, who at 83 was the oldest diver in the water today.

“And Tony enjoyed a dive using some of his own historic dive gear, much of which dates back to the early 1950s. Tony has had a wonderful day and we were delighted to welcome him along.”

BSAC Chief Executive Mary Tetley joined the London 1 Branch for their trip to Swanage and said the event was a real celebration of UK diving.

“I really was delighted to attend such a well organised and thoroughly enjoyable day. The weather has been brilliant and it was great to see so many BSAC branches joining in the event.

“And it was a pleasure to welcome along the Mayor of Swanage while so many members of the public have stopped and shown such an interest in diving. “

Check out some great pictures from the Swanage event at BSAC’s Facebook page

 

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Introducing the TR-80, IR-50 and CS-30 Regulators from DYNAMICNORD

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Marine Life & Conservation

Paul Watson Released as Denmark Blocks Japan’s Extradition Bid

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Renowned anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been released from custody in Greenland after spending five months in detention. Denmark’s Justice Ministry rejected Japan’s request for his extradition, citing insufficient guarantees that his time already served in custody would be credited against any potential sentence.

The 74-year-old Canadian-American was arrested on July 21 in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, when his ship docked to refuel. His arrest was based on a 2012 Japanese warrant related to a 2010 encounter in Antarctic waters. Japan alleged Watson obstructed operations and caused damage to a whaling research ship during efforts to disrupt illegal whaling. Watson has consistently denied these claims, maintaining his commitment to marine conservation.

Denmark, which oversees extradition matters for Greenland, concluded that while the legal conditions for extradition were met, the lack of assurances from Japan regarding time-served credit made extradition untenable.

In a video shared by his foundation, Watson expressed gratitude and relief, saying, “After five months, it’s good to be out… and good to know they’re not sending me to Japan.” He added that the most difficult part of his time in custody was being separated from his two young sons.

Watson is a pioneering figure in marine conservation, known for founding the Captain Paul Watson Foundation in 2022 after decades of activism with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His bold efforts to defend marine life have earned him widespread support, including from celebrities and conservationists. His work has also been featured in the acclaimed reality TV series Whale Wars.

Watson’s lawyer, Jonas Christoffersen, praised the decision, stating, “We are happy and relieved that Paul Watson is now free.” He added that Watson is eager to reunite with his family and continue his vital work.

The arrest occurred while Watson’s vessel, the M/Y John Paul DeJoria, was en route to the North Pacific with a team of 26 volunteers to intercept a Japanese whaling ship. His foundation described the arrest as politically motivated and emphasized that Watson’s actions were focused on ending illegal whaling practices.

Japan resumed commercial whaling in 2019 after leaving the International Whaling Commission, asserting that whale meat is a cultural tradition. Conservationists, however, continue to challenge these practices, highlighting their impact on marine ecosystems.

Despite the challenges, Watson remains steadfast in his mission to protect marine life and bring attention to whaling practices. His dedication to ocean conservation has made him a globally respected advocate for the environment.

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