The Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia, ARSBC, is a registered charitable non-profit society based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Our mission is to create environmentally- and economically-sustainable "artificial reefs" in British Columbia and around the world for the protection of environmentally- and historically-sensitive marine habitat, and for the enjoyment of scuba divers. Since 1991, the ARSBC has sunk 6 ships and one Boeing 737 in B.C.

"Of equal importance to us is the fact that your organization is working towards enhancing the marine environment using proven scientific and environmentally responsible methods of artificial reef development." - Jacques-Yves Cousteau, in a letter to the ARSBC in November, 1996.

Announcing the winner of the Volunteer Prize Draw for April:
Dave Williams!
Dave has won an Aqualung Regulator!

Thanks Dave and Thank you to Aqualung for donating such an amazing prize to our volunteers!  Congratualtions Dave and thanks to everyone who worked so hard this month and all the time!

May’s Contest is pretty cool too – as you know we are working towards our inspection – we really need volunteers this Sunday, May 6!! 

The Edge is joining us this Saturday, and Ocean Pro will be joining us May 12thLangley Diving and Ocean Quest are also putting together a crew in May too!  Thanks all!

All volunteers who volunteer twice between now and May 22 will receive a FREE BOAT CHARTER on either TOPLINE or NEW WORLD DIVING Boats!

All you need to do is come out TWICE between now and May 22 to WIN A CHARTER!

Wow !  Thanks to Marc Palay of New World Diving!! THANKS to Jan & Kevin of Sea Dragon/Topline

 

Get Wrecked!

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The November, 2011 issue of In-Flight Review magazine, which is published for HeliJet International Inc. (the heli-jet service between Victoria and Vancouver), features a cover photo and story from B.C.'s artificial reefs. Download a copy of the magazine!

 

ARSBC Annapolis Project Merchandise

ARSBC_swagThe ARSBC has t-shirts, hats, and memorabilia for sale from the HMCS Annapolis artificial reef project.

Click here to see the full product line with prices.

Contact us to find out how you can own a momento of the Annapolis and support the ARSBC at the same time!

 

Calling All Volunteers!

Deirdre_Volunteer All hands on deck - the ARSBC needs you!! The Annapolis project has seen an incredible amount of support from divers around Vancouver, Washington State, and even further afield, but there is still more to do. We have volunteer outings almost every weekend. If there's a big enough group, we'll even throw a BBQ lunch!

If you're interested in joining us, please contact the ARSBC Volunteer Co-ordinator, Deirdre Forbes McCracken, at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  Read more...

 

Annapolis Project Thank-You List

The Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia gratefully acknowledges the support and contributions by hundreds of individuals, as well as dive shops and companies, all of whom have come together for project Annapolis. Support like this has been absolutely essential to the success of the project, and is deeply appreciated. We thank everyone for being involved.

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Annapolis Crew Stories

Annapolis1970_JeanViau_MartiniqueTo the crew members of the former H.M.C.S. Annapolis, it's more than just a ship. It was their home and work-place, as well as their eating, recreation, and social area for weeks, months, or years. In short, it was their life. This section presents memories from former crew members, and their thoughts on the Annapolis beginning her new life as an artificial reef.

NEW: H.R.H. Prince Charles visits Annapolis.   Read more...

 

Who Supports the Annapolis Project?

Since the start of the Annapolis project, the ARSBC has received over 1,000 letters and e-mails of support from scuba divers, the dive industry and community of B.C. and further afield (e.g., Washington State), the Squamish First Nation, former crew-members of the Annapolis, politicians, boaters, and the general public. The following is a sampling of some of these letters...

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