ASA Aquatic Science Association

[Jax]

Actually to qualify for a 501c3, you do have to publish research and make the info public.

Says what authoritative source?

[Jax]

Kevin, I would like to see everyone's credentials on the BoD, since it is a 501c3. What are the specialties of each biologist, their research backgrounds, and where are their degrees from? What will be the focus of the published research papers for the ASA?

While we are at it, what specialties, research backgrounds, and degrees and schools do you have that makes you fit to sit in judgment of others degrees?

This is not a snipe question. The Federal Gov't does not allow non-professionals in the same field to pass any sort of judgement on the technical abilities of any professional.

[Zinc]

"Old Boys Club" implies exclusivity.... something I've experienced as a cave diver when denied access where others are 'permit'ted to go. Membership to groups with access is often heavily restricted or closed.

That is not the case here... they are actively promoting the Aquatic Science Association for membership.

I joined because I support their mission to acquire land w/ karst features for conservation and exploration. I joined the NSS-CDS for the same reason: they have a Karst property management plan which conserves and protects while still allowing access.

- Brandon Cook

[Trey R]

This childish bickering is why I find myself spending more time on SB.

[FW]

This childish bickering is why I find myself spending more time on SB.

Of course there is none of that over there

[Trey R]

Of course there is none of that over there

Far less and they actually talk about diving!

[TONY CHANEY]

My God whay can't someone post something about and org. without being attacked. I am with you Trey. We need something with less drama, something like the Presidential debate. But then again we can't discuss the Presidential debate here.

[Jax]

"Old Boys Club" implies exclusivity.... something I've experienced as a cave diver when denied access where others are 'permit'ted to go. Membership to groups with access is often heavily restricted or closed.

That is not the case here... they are actively promoting the Aquatic Science Association for membership.

I joined because I support their mission to acquire land w/ karst features for conservation and exploration. I joined the NSS-CDS for the same reason: they have a Karst property management plan which conserves and protects while still allowing access.

- Brandon Cook

Oh, well said, Brandon!

Thanks for actually reading, understanding and then choosing to support!

[Jax]

This childish bickering is why I find myself spending more time on SB.

Of course there is none of that over there

Far less and they actually talk about diving!

My God whay can't someone post something about and org. without being attacked. I am with you Trey. We need something with less drama, something like the Presidential debate. But then again we can't discuss the Presidential debate here.

How about religion? Discuss muslim versus mormon?

Or, maybe the Karst and the anti-Karst?

I love supporting good organizations. We must band together and take care of what we love.

[TONY CHANEY]

Add to that list RB vs OC, BM vs SM etc.