DEMA has announced the recipients of the 2024 Diving Community Champion Awards. The Platinum Winner is DIVEHEART FOUNDATION, while Jack’s Diving Locker received the Gold Award, and Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc. was honored with the Silver Award. These organizations were recognized for their contributions to their communities and to the diving industry. Watching their award…
Dive Shop 360 celebrates its 30th anniversary as the top dive shop management system. The company continues to enhance its services with updates like PADI integration for easier certification bookings and improved financial tools integrating with QuickBooks Online. This year also saw enhancements to their rental, courses, and travel modules, improving efficiency and user experience…
GROUNDTRUTH and PADI have launched an eco-friendly drybag collection called UNDA. These bags are made from 100% recycled materials, including ghost fishing nets and post-consumer plastics, promoting ocean conservation. The collection includes various designs, like a waterproof roll-top backpack and cross-body pouches, tailored for divers’ needs. Every purchase contributes to removing harmful plastics from the…
Belize is home to a rich variety of marine life, thanks to the world’s second-largest barrier reef. Divers can see turtles, groupers, dolphins, sharks, and even whale sharks. Turtles are best spotted from January to May in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, while whale sharks are most visible from April to June during snapper spawning….
Choosing the right fins is essential for a fun and comfortable scuba diving experience. Make sure the fin pocket fits your dive booties well and that the straps are easy to tighten. Stiff fins are better for technical diving, while soft fins are great for beginners or those with joint issues. It’s important to try…
Leopard seal attacks on humans are rare but increasing due to tourism. These seals can grow up to 3 meters and are skilled hunters. They typically show curiosity toward humans rather than aggression. However, divers should be cautious and know how to avoid such encounters or respond if attacked. Watching educational videos can provide vital…
The “True or False – Marine Life” quiz is designed to test your knowledge about ocean creatures. It challenges participants to identify facts about marine life, which can be both informative and fun. Engaging with quizzes helps divers learn about different species they may encounter underwater. This not only enhances their diving experience but also…
Rachel Novak, a Las Vegas diver, recently competed as the USA representative at the Miss Scuba International 2024 pageant in Malaysia. She won “First Runner Up” and “Best in Talent” awards. The pageant included activities focused on marine conservation, public speaking, and cleanups at beaches and dive sites. Novak’s journey in diving began with a…
Saturation diving is a unique deep-sea diving method that allows divers to live and work underwater for weeks. In this technique, divers breathe helium or other gases under high pressure, allowing their bodies to become saturated without needing to decompress multiple times. Divers only undergo a single decompression process at the end of their duty,…
Brian Carney and Jason Meany, both passionate scuba divers, are running the Dopey Challenge to honor their late friend Jared Hires. This event consists of four races over four days, covering almost 50 miles. Jared inspired them to improve their health through running, and they want to keep his memory alive by completing this challenge….