In February hundreds of divers head to Catalina Island for the Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup. This special event is the only time that scuba diving is allowed in Avalon Harbor, and it’s all for a great cause. This event is co-hosted by Catalina Divers Supply and the Avalon Rotary Club Foundation and proceeds benefit the USC Hyperbaric Chamber, the Avalon Rotary Club Foundation, and Avalon Beautiful’s Casino Dive Park improvement project. If you’ve never done the Underwater

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There are so many great dive spots around Catalina Island, but did you know that you can’t scuba dive in Avalon Harbor? 364 days a year, scuba diving in Avalon Harbor is not allowed. But on one particular date, you can get your gear on and scuba dive throughout Avalon Harbor. The Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup happens once a year, and it’s the only time that scuba divers can explore Avalon Harbor. On this special day, it’s diving with a purpose. This event attracts hundreds

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