Aquarena Center - San Marcos, Texas
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txoilgas
N 29° 53.589 W 097° 55.867
14R E 603204 N 3307425
For years, even while an amusement park, this site has been famous with at least Texas divers. It is now managed by the Texas State University-San Marcos. At a constant 70 degrees it is cool even in the Texas summer.
Waymark Code: WM7MWJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2009
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Diving for Science (
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Diving at Aquarena, for any reason, is complicated by the delicate nature of the environment. Declared a "Critical Habitat" in 1980, Spring Lake is home to eight federally listed species and is governed by the rules and regulations of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. In addition, Spring Lake is registered as an Archaeological site governed by the rules of the state of Texas Antiquities Law. Consequently there is no recreational diving in Spring Lake. The Diving for Science authorization course was developed to protect and preserve the unique and special aquatic environment.
Aquarena's Diving for Science program is a great way for divers to get to dive in the cleanest and clearest water in Texas and at the same time get to become involved in one of the largest habitat restoration projects in the country.
Water Type: Spring
Salinity: Fresh
Access: Shore
Maximum Depth: 50
Typical Visibility: Good (41-60 ft)
Has Reef?: no
Wreck or Submerged Object?: Other object or structure
Underwater Life: fish and turtles of many varieties, freshwater prawns, and indeterminate bug life -- it's a rich habitat
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Visit Instructions:
1) To log a visit, at least a picture taken at the surface, including any distinguishing landmarks or buoys if present, is required. While you do not have to enter the water, this is encouraged.
2) If you dive at the site, describe your visit including any details you wish to share such as weather, water temperature, visibility, bottom time, and anything of interest that you observed, living or nonliving.