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Project Reef Life collab with Oceans Alive to teach kids how to scuba

Nov 6, 2020
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Project Reef Life collab with Oceans Alive to teach kids how to scuba

Project Reef Life paired with Oceans Alive New Plymouth to teach seven high school students how to scuba dive.

Project Reef life was excited to work on their first collaboration with Oceans Alive New Plymouth. They funded the opportunity for seven Hawera High School students to learn how to Scuba under the instruction of Kevin and Mat. One student said, “It’s the coolest thing I’ve ever done”!

It was a day full of excitement and hands on education. To watch a video of the action, click here

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