Introduction to Marine Science 

Youth sponsored by AVSC participated in the National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS) 3rd. visit to the University of Connecticut, Avery Point and Project Oceanology.  The Atlantic Rangers of Philadelphia and the Black Dolphin Divers of Richmond Va., sponsored youth from their respective areas.  Dr. Richard Cooper, University of Ct., Avery Point, Dr. Ivar Babb, National Undersea Research Center,  Charlie Lumpkin, School District of Philadelphia, and U.S. Navy, Chief Petty Officer, Ken McWilliams led the instructions.  NABS representatives included: Bob Williams and Henry Rori, ATRA and Corey Joyners, AVSC.  Also present was Brenda Bratcher of the NYPD 106th. Precinct Explorers.