ABC’s Good Morning America headed to Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas on Monday morning to broadcast a live shark diving feed to millions of TV viewers watching the highly rated program. This live feed was uniquely significant because it was the first LIVE broadcast of a 360 degree camera, according to Stuart Cove who operates the top…
In continuous efforts to support United and Delta’s fall airlift to Bonaire, Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) will be launching the 3rd Annual Bonaire Fall Festival: Dive-Dine-Discover program. From mid-August through early November, the Bonaire Fall Festival has a lineup of accommodation packages, unique excursions, underwater and topside adventures and culinary specials that will make Bonaire…
Divers have installed a bronze plaque identifying the final 250 of 1,000 contributors to a project that sank a former U.S. Naval ship 15 years ago to become an artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The panel was attached to the side of the Spiegel Grove Tuesdayevening. On May 17, 2002, as…
SSI continues its growth trend across the USA (DNW) – Last week SSI welcomed over 76 new SSI Dive Instructors to the rapidly growing ranks of the SSI family of Dive Professionals. “This is a really exciting time for me. To be a part of this movement and experience the enthusiasm on the part of…
PADI announces an exciting change of ownership to a consortium of conservation-minded family investors. This conglomerate of family wealth investors, based in North America, are run similar to foundations and endowments, who invest long-term in cause-oriented premium brands with dominant market share positions that show steady and consistent growth. As president and chief executive officer,…
Divers Alert Network® (DAN®), the largest association of recreational scuba divers in the world, is growing. As we grow to meet the needs of our members, positions continue to open in critical support and information technology roles. Divers Alert Network is the world’s most recognized and well respected dive safety organization, with 35 years of…
With the summer season fast approaching, it’s not surprising that Stream2Sea,one of the fastest growing eco-conscious companies in the world, has been featured in a wide range of international media publications talking about the need for environmentally-friendly sunscreen and personal care products. Stream2Sea’s President Autumn Blum has recently been interviewed with the product line featured…
Red Sail Sports has hired 18-year-old local resident Lej Batiste as the newest member of its professional dive staff. He is the first Caymanian to complete his divemaster certification through the company’s dive training program since Red Sail Sports began offering dive services in Grand Cayman 30 years ago. Batiste joined Red Sail Sports as…
If you have ever considered broadening your product offering to include Brownie’s THIRD LUNG, this is the season to do it! Brownie’s is introducing the most aggressive dealer program in the history of our company at the best value to the consumer in all categories! Add that to the best performing and highest quality recreational…
As momentum for PADI Women’s Dive Day 2017 swells, stakeholders across the dive industry are invited to take part in this growing event. For the past two years, divers from every corner of the globe have come together on PADI Women’s Dive Day to bond over their love of the ocean and a passion for…
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) has announed that Sunwing will commence flights to Bonaire in mid-December 2017 Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) has announed that Sunwing will commence flights to Bonaire in mid-December 2017. Sunwing will offer weekly non-stop service from Toronto to Bonaire every Sunday on a Boeing 737-800 with a capacity of a 189 seats.…
On May 24, 2016 DEMA launched Go Dive Now and has since been leveraging the successful campaign to help grow the Industry. From online advertising to media coverage of the Go Dive Now Pool, Go Dive Now has been hard at work marketing the sport of scuba diving to help DEMA Members reach new customers…
This is where it all began. Sixty years ago, scuba pioneers discovered the warm, clear waters, dramatic walls and abundant marine life of the Cayman Islands. The word spread quickly, and the islands soon became the most popular diving destination in the Western Hemisphere. Today, the birthplace of Caribbean diving remains the first choice for…
One of the most popular dive resort promotions in recent years continues from Anthony’s Key Resort on Roatan. The Buy 1, Get 1 Free deal on 7-night packages now includes diving, snorkeling, resort and honeymoon stays at the resort. The promotion is available NOW for travel from August, 2017 through December, 2017 – IT INCLUDES…
Marine Research and Conservation non-profit, Fins Attached, is excited to announce the recent acquisition of a research expedition vessel. Founder of Fins Attached, Alex Antoniou, Ph.D., wants to honor the late filmmaker and friend, Rob Stewart, who recently passed away while on a dive, with naming the vessel after his award winning documentary: Sharkwater. Antoniou…
Earlier this year, Bobbie Renfro (also known as the “Bikini Biologist” in social media circles), completed her PADI IDC at Subway Watersports on Roatan. Her insights and experiences during her time on Roatan helped her complete the PADI Instructor Examination in March. Here is “the Bikini Biologist’s” inside look at her experience. Are you interested…
Whether visitors are avid divers, snorkelers or explorers, Bonaire’s offerings cover the gamut of vacation experiences for almost everyone. Bonaire Briefs provides information to help make planning those vacations easy and fun. Here’s a view from the top of the latest hotel developments, special programs, restaurants and newest activities that will help travelers as they…
Brownie’s Third Lung is pleased to introduce the safest 3D Dive Buoy on the Market! For qualified Business Owner’s, Brownie’s Third Lung is excited to offer you a 50% margin on this exciting new product. Distributed solely by Brownie’s Third Lung, this lightweight and compact 3D buoy, when inflated, measures 36-inches high and 18-inches wide. …
Rec Diving, Michigan’s industry leading scuba center and Platinum Instructor Training Facility, along with Blue Chip Travel, a dive travel agency and wholesaler is being offered for sale. Established in 1975, Rec Diving’s owners are finally retiring. Rec Diving is located in a prime retail location on famous Woodward Avenue at the Royal Oak, Birmingham…
The training schedule is up and we will be offering all of the PSI-PCI training at DEMA and you can start making your plans now. You can review the full schedule here: http://www.psicylinders.com/regional-training We will offer the Visual Cylinder Inspector course on Tuesday (day prior to show start) and again on Saturday. Throughout the week we…
