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New Jersey Council of Diving Clubs

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Company description Founded in 1956 -- reorganized in 1973. The New Jersey Council of Diving Clubs is now composed of 19 member clubs and some associate and individual members. 50 years ago the NJCDC was formed to promote a positive and safe image of diving and to represent the diving community through its various committees. At the moment, the council is very involved in legislation keeping access to the fishery for all divers in the area. We are also looking at Diver Access, Shipwreck Access, Beach sand pumping, and dumping of chemicals at the HARS ....... to mention just a few topics.
The Council meets at the St. Luke`s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Street, Union, on the last Wednesday of every other month starting with January (the odd months). The meetings begin at 7:30 PM. Everyone is welcome. Full Club (voting) membership is $50 a year; associate (non-voting for clubs not in the area and individuals) membership is only $35.
NJ Council Dive Clubs and other people have sent their checks to help us buy REEF BALLS. Everyone contributed a total of $ 2,350.00. The NJCDC surpassed our goal of $1,000 to be able to ``purchase`` 20 reef balls. For this price we got ``our`` name on a part of the Axle Carlson Reef site.
Reef Balls are a project of the Artificial Reef Association (of NJ) based in South Jersey (in association with NJ Fish and Game). This is the same group that sinks the ships, tanks and barges off the NJ coast. The Reef Balls are made of concrete, are 4 foot in diameter and 3 foot high. Each weigh at least 1,500 lbs.
We believe that we must protect Essential Fisheries Habitat but do not want to limit recreational fishing (including spearfishing) on them. There doesn`t seem to be a reason to limit recreational fishing off New Jersey at this time. Our old wrecks and rock piles are damaged much more from commercial dragging and roller rigs.
Location description: Artificial reefs are an environmental and economic boon for New Jersey. New fishing and diving opportunities enhance our shore economy, while our marine ecosystems gain new habitat. The new draft of the Plan covers all aspects of the multi-faceted program, including its objectives, history, benefits, site selection and other considerations. It also establishes a protective standard for the stability, durability and effectiveness of various materials used in reef construction. Currently there is no uniform national standard for the durability of reef materials. Over the years, New Jersey has had tremendous success with its artificial reef program. Past studies of artificial reefs show that they may be colonized by up to 200 species of fish and invertebrates. Reefs have 800 to 1,000 times more biomass than open ocean. Artificial reefs can also form important nurseries for juvenile fish.

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Umbrella organization representing dive clubs in the state. Information on diver, fishery, wreck diving, and environmental issues.

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Street Address:
PO Box 841
Eatontown
New Jersey
United States
07724
Spoken language(s): English
Open: from 09-00 till 17-00
Local time:  GMT - 5 Bogota, Lima, Kito
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