Divenewswire

01/29/2025

Learn more about Mikki McComb-Kobza, the Executive Director of the Ocean First Institute

The legendary motion picture “Jaws” left a lasting impression on millions of people. For young Mikki McComb, the film changed her life. She remembers the experience like it was yesterday. “I grew up in Colorado and saw “Jaws” with my brother. It was so scary. I left the theater terrified o...

01/07/2025

DiveNewswire is pleased to introduce Everyday Mermaid as our latest Editor in the popular TIPS FROM THE PROS section of DiveNewswire!

Hello, fellow divers and ocean enthusiasts! I’m thrilled to introduce myself as Dive Newswire’s new resident mermaid editor. My name is Abbey, and I’ve spent over a decade immersed in the magical world of mermaiding—not just as a performer, but as a creator, entrepreneur, and passionate advo...

09/26/2024

Congratulations to VIP Diving - PADI 5 Star IDC Resort on your latest recognition.

VIP Diving Bonaire was already the number 1 dive operator on TripAdvisor, but now it is also rated one of the “2025 Best Overall” dive operators in the Caribbean and Atlantic by the readers of Scuba Diving magazine !! Many of VIP Diving’s regular guests have noticed its continuous on-going imp...

09/23/2024

What an inspiring story! Thanks Melannie Bachman

South Carolina based dive instructor, Melannie Bachman, is excited to announce her upcoming book release. Over the past few years, Melannie had to dry out her gills to venture through the depths of triple negative breast cancer. Following her healing journey through aggressive chemotherapy and multi...

09/09/2024

THIS is something that dive retailers should really take a look at!

Scuba Social Academy Waitlist Opened – Online Social Media Course & Membership Specifically for Dive Businesses Tailored specifically for the diving industry, this platform is designed to provide dive businesses with the tools and strategies needed to enhance their social media presence and connec...

09/05/2024

Great looking new sportswear from DeeperBlue.com

DeeperBlue.com, the leading digital media and lifestyle communities for freedivers, scuba divers, and ocean advocates, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new sustainable and ethical clothing line, available now at deeperblue.com/clothing. This exciting new range embodies the brand’s mission...

09/05/2024

This is a great career opportunity for someone in the scuba industry!

Seac USA Corp., the U.S. branch of Seacsub S.p.A., is looking for a sales manager covering the State of Florida. Previous sales experience is required, with a preference for the water sports industry. If you are interested, please send your application to [email protected] Seac USA Corp. will be....

09/04/2024

Congratulations to Diveheart, Jacks Diving Locker and PSI-PCI on this well-earned recognition.

Congratulations to the 2024 Diving Community Champion recipients! DIVEHEART FOUNDATION Jack’s Diving Locker Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc. Join us at the DEMA Member Update & Annual Meeting on November 20th at DEMA Show to find out who the Platinum, Gold, and Silver recipients are. Click thro...

09/04/2024

Thanks Dr. Alex Brylske for your insights on this!

By Dr. Alex Brylske Humans are a gregarious species, and as such, we enjoy sharing our experiences with others. This is true particularly when sharing our leisure pursuits, especially when those activities occur in unique environments. With the advent of smartphones, sharing photos and videos has be...

09/04/2024

Congratulations to Curtis for TWO DECADES serving the scuba industry

Curtis McNamee “Curt“ is retiring after 20 years helping founders Bruce and Lynn Partridge build Shearwater Research Inc (SRI) in to the world-leading manufacturer of diving computers and CCR monitors and controllers that it is today. Curt was there at the very beginning when Shearwater’s firs...

08/07/2024

This is a follow-up to the industry alert that PSI-PCI recently sent out regarding Chinese sourced scuba cylinders (https://www.divenewswire.com/psi-pci-issues-alert-on-chinese-sourced-scuba-cylinders/)

As expected, PSI-PCI received many calls and emails with questions regarding the alert on Chinese Sourced Scuba Cylinders. The top two questions are: What makes some of them “low quality”? How do we identify them? Evidence of low quality Because our business is Visual Cylinder Inspection® train...

08/05/2024

DiveNewswire President Scott D. Jones took his son to Roatan for Summer Break. Here's the feature story that chronicles the event.

By Scott D. Jones, DiveNewswire One of the benefits of having a son later in life is that you really have the resources, time, and opportunities to share special moments with him. Last year, Stephen and I enjoyed Kids Sea Camp together in Bonaire. This summer, we have just returned from Roatan where...

07/09/2024

Great to see PADI continuing their pledge to protect the ocean environment! PADI AWARE Foundation Alex Brylske DEMA.org

07/01/2024

Cheryl Patterson of Deep Blue Adventures just wrote a very insightful piece about the future of travel - diving AND otherwise!

By Cheryl Patterson Let’s talk candidly for a moment. We hear it everywhere, that the dive community is shrinking. While there is much discussion on reviving our industry – and believe me, we are very much dedicated to doing just that – realistically, a rebound is not going to happen overnight...

06/26/2024

Here's your first look at the new dock at Captain Don's Habitat Bonaire. It's part of the resort's recent upgrades. Read more about it in the latest edition of Divenewswire. https://mailchi.mp/divenewswire/yi3yn2sln8
News items this week are from companies including Buddy Dive Resort, Plaza Beach & Dive Resort Bonaire, DEMA.org, PADI, SSI

06/25/2024

Last week, Alex Brylske's article on ECO PROs generated a lot of attention! Here's PART 2! Alex Brylske, Deep Blue Adventures DEMA.org VIP Diving - PADI 5 Star IDC Resort Diventures Scott D. Jones, Sea Expereince

By Dr. Alex Brylske NOTE: This article is the second part of an article by Dr. Brylske about ECO PROS! If you have been following this column recently, you’ll recognize a recurring theme of distinguishing scuba instructors from dive professionals. I introduced the idea in my article “Don’t be ...

06/24/2024

Things are happening on Roatan! Tati Pereira is developing a following as a PADI Course Director on Roatan at Barefoot Cay Resort. Read what the next generation of Dive Professionals has to say about Tati!

Go Pro at Barefoot Divers, Roatan will be conducting multiple PADI IDC programs in coming months.

Roatan-based PADI Course Director Tati Pereira continues to build and enhance the scuba diving industry through her exclusive PADI Instructor Development Courses she conducts at the popular Barefoot Cay Resort on Roatan. Currently celebrating her 13th year as a PADI Course Director, he successful ca...

06/21/2024

Congratulations to Claire, Roger and the team at Captain Don's Habitat Bonaire. Great to see the updates and renovations that you have put together! Maduro Dive

Captain Don’s Habitat has undergone a significant renovation of its dive shop. In mid- December 2023, we received permits to rebuild the Baby Dock. The reconstruction commenced on February 22, 2024, once all materials had arrived on the island. We have also replaced the old lockers and have comple...