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Another day that presented us with three seasons. This is Newfoundland. We only missed snow to have all four seasons. But that did not deter the Gander Gang who completed their open water diver and drysuit certification today, along with a single townie! Andrea B, Paul F, Kenzie D and Rachel M were supported by DMs Geoff Z and Ken K. There was a hint of competition the outset but as the bottom got mucked up and vis fell the collection bags got mixed up so who knows who won. In there end we all won. I got to pondering . . . it has been assumed that most of the debris we collect was deposited by recreational boaters who frequented the area. I now have an inkling that the boaters are not exclusively at fault. Holyrood, at one time, was the squid jigging capital of Canada. That designation is celebrated annually during "Squidfest." And what about the lobster fishery? It has come to my attention that the odd fisherman enjoyed a chilled beverage while on the seas. There is no doubt that most of the debris was heaved overboard from a vessel, recreational or fishery related. Glad to be accompanied by enthusiastic divers who want to do their bit sand remove debris from our ocean.