38th Annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup

USC’s Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber and Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies – Catalina Conservation Divers are proud to host Catalina Island’s 38th Annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup, one of the largest annual dive events in Southern California.

The fundraiser began in the 1970s in an effort to cleanup Avalon Harbor and is the only time diving is permitted within. Take advantage of this unique volunteer dive experience and contribute to the health of one of California’s coastal treasures! Proceeds support USC’s Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber and Wrigley Institute Scientific Diving Program.

Event information can be found here.  Please email additional questions to wies-ccd@usc.edu or contact the USC Hyperbaric Chamber at (310) 510-4020.

Schedule of Events
7:00-8:45 AM   Check-in for Pre-registered Divers (Dive Locations)
7:00-9:00 AM   Day-of Registration (Wrigley Stage)
9:00 AM   Dive Master/Diver Orientations (Dive Locations)
9:30-11:00 AM   Divers in Water (Dive Locations)
11:00 AM   All Divers Out of Water (MANDATORY)
1:00 PM Door   Prize Drawing (Wrigley Stage)
1:00-3:00 PM   Award Ceremony (Wrigley Stage)