Water Safety & Swim Test (part of the Catalina Island Snorkel with a Marine Biologist)
October 14, 2026
11:30am - 1:30pm
Swimming Pool, CSUSB Recreation and Wellness Center
This is a required event for students planning to attend the October 22 event "Snorkel with a Marine Biologist" on Catalina Island. If you would like to join the October 22 event, you must attend this October 14 training first . Only students who have attended the entire October 14 "Water Safety" and passed the swim test will be approved to join the trip. During this session, students will learn more about the swimming activities of the October 22 event and rent snorkeling gear. Dr. Heras will discuss the water safety in open water/ocean swimming, provide instructions on best practices in snorkeling, and trip logistics. A packing list for the October 22 excursion will be provided.
**Students will be asked to perform safety swim tests to be certified for the trip. Students must attend the entire session (11:30AM - 1:30PM) if you wish to join the Catalina Island trip. Please come to this event prepared with a swimsuit and to get wet. Equipment rental will be issued to individual students and sized to fit comfortably.
Space is limited to 14 students.