Dive Show News

Industry News
DEMA Provides BP Oil Spill Lawsuit Information

Alabama Diving Business Initiates Claim6/30/2010

Are YOU Engaging your divers? New Resource just for Dive Centers

New Website Design and Marketing Strategies available for Dive Centers6/23/2010

Mis-leading Media Reports Hurting Gulf Coast Dive Centers

Media reports causing cancellations and fear throughout the Gulf Coast and Florida dive communities.6/16/2010

Florida Keys Tourism Council Debuts New Internet Feature to Correct Gulf Spill Misperceptions

IMPORTANT TOOL TO STAY INFORMED UNVEILED!6/15/2010

DEMA Launches Website to Help Promote Positive Information about Gulf Coast Diving

GulfStateDiving.com Created to Help Compile Positive, First-Hand Information From Dive Businesses in the Gulf State Region6/15/2010

IMS New NO LOSS Program Introduced for Dive Professionals

Insurance Management Services, Inc offers “NO LOSS” credits to reduce professional liability insurance premium.6/14/2010

DEMA Members Encouraged to Vote on By-Laws Change

If Passed Amendment Would Limit Number of Consecutive Terms A Board Member Can Serve6/14/2010

DEMA Provides Detailed Help for Dive Professionals Affected by DeepWater Oil Accident

DEMA Executive Director Tom Ingram distributed this news to the dive industry regarding the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.6/8/2010

DEMA Responds to Petition Request

Response issued as a result of the petition presented to DEMA Board at DEMA Show 2009 in Orlando.6/8/2010

DEMA Requests Nominations for 2011 Board of Directors

Deadline for DEMA Members to Submit Nominations is June 30, 2010 6/7/2010

One Simple Action Needed this World Ocean Day: Petition Drive to Save Sharks Announced

You Can Help Give Sharks a Fighting Chance6/7/2010

Hurricane Season Officially Under Way – Are You Prepared?

DAN Reminds You to Incorporate Trip Insurance into Your Travel Programs6/2/2010

2010 SSI Dive Store Insurance Program Announced

Witherspoon and Associates continues to offer impressive package of coverages.6/2/2010

Wyland and California Ships to Reefs Create Art For Yukon's 10th Anniversary

TRULY unique piece of artwork to be auctioned as part of a joint-fundraising effort.6/2/2010


Live-Aboards
DivEncounters Announces New Space Availability

DivEncounters Announces Sudden and Unexpected Blocks of New Availability for 2010-20126/30/2010


Media News
Into the Drink TV Program to air on HDNet in July

Growing dive adventure program continues to expand its distribution and viewership6/22/2010

Two NEW Forums Unveiled to Keep Divers and Dive Pros Connected

TheCyberDiver.com and TheTechDiver.com both recently launched to benefit the industry.6/9/2010


Products
Oceanic introduces the Pioneer Limited Edition OC1 LE Dive Watch

Oceanic Dealers, worldwide, are invited to participate in one of the most exciting promotions the dive industry has seen in quite a long time.6/30/2010

SCUBAPRO Platinum Dealers First Annual Forum

Key industry professionals come together for special program.6/29/2010

SCUBAPRO and Explorer Ventures announce Demo Week aboard Caribbean Explorer II

Special event scheduled for September 11-18, 20106/22/2010

Mares to sponsor three members of US National Spear fishing Team

Well-known international equipment company to sponsor Justin Allen, Sean Mores chi, and John Modica in World Championships in September.6/15/2010

Gene Muchanski joins Marketing Team at American Underwater Products

New responsibilities include AERIS, Oceanic and HOLLIS product lines.6/15/2010

Associated Oceans Acquires Dive Shop Express

Associated Oceans, LLC Announces the Acquisition of Dive Shop Express from AJV Corporation, Portland, Oregon6/15/2010

Two New AERIS BCDs Create Strong Buzz

AERIS EX-100 and EX-200 models reviewed and rated by Scuba Diving magazine’s ScubaLab6/8/2010

Introducing: The Scuba Tank Night Drop!

Latest innovation from Diver’s Platform is simple, effective and inspired…6/1/2010


Resort News
DIVI RESORTS OFFERS SPECTACULAR FRONT ROW SEAT FOR CORAL SPAWNING

Unforgettable resort and dive packages available at Divi Flamingo Beach Resort in Bonaire6/23/2010

Atlantis Dive Resorts-Philippines Introduces COMBINATION pricing!

Popular Philippine dive resorts and liveaboard give discount for combination bookings6/15/2010

Dive Friends Bonaire Announces Special Coral Spawning Diving Activities and Weekly Packages

Popular annual event a MUST-SEE for diving and aquatic enthusiasts.6/15/2010

Popular Fish ID Event scheduled for Bonaire this Summer

Sand Dollar Condominium Resort and Bonaire Dive & Adventure announce the hosting of the Third Annual Fish ID Challenge July 31 - August 6 and August 7 – 13, 20106/15/2010

Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 Offers 15% Discount for Stays August through November, 2010

Accommodating up to ten persons, the villa is ideally set up for divers and is located directly on the ocean.6/15/2010

Buddy Dive Freediving Event ends with a World Record and a Commemoration Ceremony

World records set during event at Buddy Dive Bonaire6/14/2010

Divi Flamingo Bonaire Unveils New Dive Boat

Sea Queen joins the resort’s fleet adding more range and options for dive travelers staying at the popular resort.6/8/2010

Turneffe Flats Remodels Cabanas for Scuba Divers

Popular dive resort provides even more value for scuba diving travelers6/8/2010

Divi Flamingo helps sponsor Bonaire Jazz Festival 2010

Resort provides guests another option in addition to spectacular diving6/2/2010


Training-Education
68th DAN CME Course Registration is Now Open

Take Advantage of Early Registration Course Rate for Oct. 23-30 Course 6/30/2010

Diveheart Supports Haigh Memorial Dive Event

Diveheart www.Diveheart.org is honored this year to be one of the beneficiaries of the annual Haigh Quarry http://www.haighquarry.com/ memorial dive July 25th . 6/29/2010

Free Marketing Opportunities for PADI Members

The 2011 PADI Diving Society Member Benefits Book drive is underway6/23/2010

ERDI REMINDS DIVE PROFESSIONALS TO BEWARE OF POLLUTION RISKS

Deephorizon Disaster puts proper contaminated water training on everyone’s mind!6/22/2010

DAN Offers Some Thoughts on Oil Spill

Divers are Encouraged to Find the Truth Among the Hype6/15/2010

PADI Brand Recognition and Aggressive Marketing Tactics Attracts Retailers

PADI Americas Welcomes Ten Retailers Into the Family6/15/2010

It's Good to be BRAC for Dive Pirates Group

Nine new adaptive students, six former students gear up for annual event June 19-26, 20106/14/2010

DAN Announces more FREE Dive Safety Webinars

Webinars Allow Divers to Participate in Real-Time Presentations6/9/2010

Take advantage of the SDI / TDI Presentation Challenge

The offer is open to ALL dive retailers regardless of their agency affiliation. 6/9/2010

SSI Receives ISO Certification Worldwide

June 1, 2010 Marks Another Milestone in SSI’s History6/9/2010

SSI Continues Alliance with Witherspoon and Associates & Announces 2010 Program

Offering a Superior Product with the Best Service in the Industry6/8/2010

Diveheart Takes a Wounded Veteran to Scuba Dive in Georgia Aquarium

Marine with Traumatic Brain Injury Dives with Whale Shark, Thanks to Diveheart Military Wounded Program6/7/2010

DES Quest Has Returned!

DAN’s Popular Recognition Program Offers Special Incentive June 1 – Dec. 31, 20106/2/2010

Special Pricing Announced for Key First Aid Supplies

Pricing on First-Aid supplies yet another advantage of being an SDI/TDI/ERDI member6/2/2010


Travel Marketing
Dr. Eugenie Clark to Receive North American Lifetime Achievement Award from Bonaire

Bonaire Pays Tribute to Dr. Clark for Her Years of Service to the Underwater World6/30/2010

Curacao Dive News Round-up

Latest news items from dive centers on Curacao6/22/2010

Fly and Sea Dive Adventures conducts another successful Egypt – Red Sea FAM Trip

Dive travel professional experience the wonder and excitement of a Red Sea dive package6/15/2010

New WRECK TREK Initiative Showcases Florida Keys Shipwreck Trail

Opportunity for divers to explore a wide range of the underwater history of the Florida Keys6/9/2010

Details about Kittiwake Sinking in Grand Cayman Announced

Informative new website launched: www.KittiwakeCayman.com6/7/2010

Florida Keys Tourism Reports Strong Memorial Day Weekend

Oil spill concerns put aside during holiday weekend.6/2/2010

Ultimate GIRLS Dive Getaway Now Open to Men

Bonaire adventure with Miss-Scuba.com expands due to popular demand6/1/2010


Underwater Imaging
New RDX-550D Housing for Canon DSLR Cameras

SEA&SEA's announces the scheduled release of the RDX-550D DSLR housing for the popular Canon Rebel 500D/T1i and Rebel 550D/T2i. 6/23/2010

Special $200 Pricing on Key Epoque USA 8MP Camera

Epoque USA Lowers DEALER Price on the 8MP EHD-800Ai Underwater Camera6/2/2010