Dive In: Edmonds Filmmaker Annie Crawley at Rusty Pelican Cafe

Edmonds underwater photographer, filmmaker and writer Annie Crawley will speak to the Edmonds Mudsharks dive club Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the of Fifth Avenue North.

The event is free. There will be a no-host bar and Rusty Pelican will open at 6 p.m. so participants can arrive early.

Crawley said she will take participants around the word—all underwater. Destinations include diving with mantas in Palau, hammerheads in the Galapagos, pristine reefs in Indonesia and nurse sharks in Belize.

Crawley will also showcase some of her work from dives in Puget Sound and share stories from expeditions she has documented for magazines, scientists and production crews.

“This is for both divers and non-divers so even if you are not a member of the club, you are welcome to come hang out and find out what we are all about,” said Crawley. “If you ever wondered what lies below the surface of Edmonds Underwater Park, I can show you a sneak peek!”

As a bonus for attending, Crawley will share with non-divers how they can discover scuba diving for free during Diver’s Fair 2012 at Underwater Sports Seattle. In addition, she will have a set of educator guides for pre-K through first- through third-grades on review.

“Teachers are welcome at this event as we have some great programs running this summer geared for the classroom,” Crawley said.

The Rusty Pelican Café is at 107 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds. For more information, call 425-582-8250.