Dive Show News
TUSA Releases DEMA Seminar Schedule, ONLINE Registration

TUSA is pleased to announce a comprehensive five seminar schedule for its TUSA, SEA&SEA, and Waterproof brands for the 2010 DEMA show Las Vegas, November 17-20.8/24/2010

Online Registration for DEMA Show 2010 including Seminars now available ONLINE

DEMA Members Register at www.DEMAShow.com by September 29th for Early Registration Discount8/3/2010


Industry News
Witherspoon & Associates has teamed up with Associated Oceans, LLC

Associated Oceans group continues to grow and provide new opportunities for dive industry members.8/24/2010

Ocean Encounters, Hilton Curacao to sponsor SUDS event in Curacao

Disabled soldiers to enjoy scuba diving in Curacao as part of a special SUDS program8/24/2010

Dr. A. Jose Jones and Chuck Nicklin Named 2010 Reaching Out Award Recipients

Recipients to be Honored at 2010 DEMA Awards Party Taking Place November 19, 2010 at the Las Vegas Hilton 8/17/2010

DEMA's BE A DIVER advertising program helps dive centers increase student signups

Mermet Springs Experiences Increased Class Size in 20108/11/2010

Bonaire to Host Wounded Warriors for Fifth Straight Year

Severely Injured US Troops use SCUBA for Continued Rehabilitation8/3/2010


Live-Aboards
Dancer Fleet Announces Key New Addition

Maureen Morgenthien Appointed New Business Development Associate 8/31/2010

Peter Hughes Diving Changes Its Name To Dancer Fleet

New logo part of enhanced global branding strategy8/3/2010

Explorer Ventures announces 2010 DEMA Special

Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving has announced an innovative 2010 DEMA Special8/3/2010


Media News

Products
Sea & Sea Announces new DX-GE5 Digital Underwater camera package

SEA&SEA is pleased to announce its latest compact digital camera set, the DX-GE58/24/2010

David Burroughs appointed Vice President of Sales at Oceanic, Aeris and Hollis

Well-known industry professional returns to help serve dive retailers.8/17/2010

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary

Oceanic Worldwide is proud to be part of this critical mission to protect the country's Marine Sanctuaries.8/17/2010

Cressi Unveils New Website

New site features a multitude of new features.8/11/2010


Resort News
Brand New Resort in Fiji Names US Booking Agent

Volivoli Beach Resort in Fiji to work with Lynn and Andy Siebert to arrange travel to this unique South Pacific destination8/30/2010

Captain Don's Habitat Bonaire Announces Lucrative DEMA 2010 Special

Value-added Features including 6 pay for 1 free, $75 Airfare Credits, Free Diving Mean More Profits and Benefits.8/24/2010

Sorobon Beach Resort Bonaire Unveils New Website

New website just one of many major changes to this Bonaire property8/24/2010

Buddy Dive Announces TWO New Live-Aboards

Buddy Dive's Anniversary celebration includes BREAKING NEWS announcement of two new live-aboard vessels in Galapagos Islands8/19/2010

Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire Reveals 2010 DEMA Special

Plenty of excitement is sure to be generated by this special offer for dive professionals.8/18/2010

Fantasy Dive Travel Named NEW Booking Office for Fantasy Island Resort-Roatan

A fresh start with fresh ideas (including a $499 all-inclusive package) provide new opportunities for popular Caribbean Resort8/17/2010

Buddy Dive Celebrates its 30th Anniversary

Popular Bonaire dive resort has been serving dive guests for three decades.8/9/2010

Curacao Dive News: Caribbean Sea Sports Adds New Dive Boat

Popular dive resort on Curacao continues to provide upgrades that benefit dive travelers.8/3/2010

Last Minutes Spots Open Up for Tek Week 2010 in Grand Cayman

Limited number of spots available - Dive Centers can take advantage of generous commission opportunity8/3/2010

Annual Bonaire Underwater Cleanup Event a Success

Bonaire's Summer Underwater Cleanup a Resounding Success with 50 Participants8/3/2010


Training-Education
The Nation’s Newest and Largest Scuba & Swim Center Joins SSI

SSI announces the addition of DiVentures, Omaha, NE8/31/2010

Scuba Divers Tackle Marine Debris Issues Worldwide

Divers protect underwater environments during Project AWARE’s International Cleanup Day, 25 September 20108/31/2010

Jeff Smith named new SDI/TDI/ERDI representative in the SouthWest

Increased support for SDI, TDI, ERDI members in Southwestern States8/25/2010

DAN Fatalities Workshop Presentations Now Available Online

Conference Slides and Presentation Videos Can Be Downloaded for Free8/24/2010

2010 PADI Go PRO Challenge Contest Deadline Approaches

More than 100 prizes to be awarded to PADI Pros around the globe8/17/2010

PADI Helps Introduce More Than 15,000 Scouts to the World of Diving

PADI Americas staff attends the 2010 National Boy Scouts Jamboree to encourage thousands of Scouts to learn to dive.8/17/2010

2010 DAN Appeal is Under Way

All Divers are Encouraged to Support Diving’s Safety Lifeline8/17/2010

Diveheart August Update: Great Sale on Chammyz & much, much more

Diveheart continues to make a difference. Check out these news items for the month of August.8/16/2010

Dive Centers and Resorts Receive More than $3.5 Million from PADI

Announcement part of the launch of the PADI Rescue Diver Online program which will increase revenue shares for members even further. 8/11/2010

SSI Dealer Jim Copeland Receives ‘Harte’s Heroes’ Honor

Well-known SSI retailer one of the first to receive this honor introduced as part of World Oceans Day.8/11/2010

DAN Announces Partnership with the University of Pennsylvania

New Affiliation Another Building Block of DAN’s Multicenter Approach8/11/2010

PADI Names New Executive for Retailer and Resort Associations

Industry Veteran Nick Jenny to Lead PADI Americas Retailer and Resort Associations 8/11/2010

PADI Zooms In on Diver Acquisition for Dive Centers and Resorts at Blue Ocean Film Festival

Drop Zone: Tahiti, the epic surf and scuba diving film targeting new divers, is a finalist in the festival’s film competition. 8/3/2010

DAN Education Issues Statement About Hands-Only CPR

“For the Most Part, Changes Do Not Translate to the Diving Environment”8/3/2010


Travel Marketing
Fall Curacao Dive Package Revealed

Lower Rates and Value-Added Offers Lure Travelers From Fall through Winter8/30/2010

Curacao Dive Specials: A complete round-up!

Limited time to take advantage of special diving offers from Curacao dive operators8/24/2010

Associated Oceans LLC announces the launch of CLICKnDIVE.com

Introducing the first and only online portal to plan your next local scuba dive or dive vacation.8/17/2010

First Divers Complete Florida Keys 'Wreck Trek' Challenge

Growing wreck diving promotional effort gains attention and draws divers to the Florida Keys.8/17/2010

Bahamas Diving Association Announces FAM TRIP for Travel Professionals

The Bahamas Diving Association and Bahamas Ministry of Tourism announces the third annual Bahamas Dive Symposium scheduled for September 12th to 16th, Nassau, Bahamas. 8/11/2010

Major Anniversary Event set for John Pennekamp State Park

America's First Undersea Park to Celebrate 50th Birthday8/11/2010

Scuba Travel International: A key retailer resource just got better!

Scuba Travel International™ helps SDI members build better vacation experiences for their customers 8/3/2010

Fly & Sea Dive Adventures and Emperor Divers announce a new Egypt - Red Sea brand

Working together to continue to build on an already successful partnership8/3/2010


Underwater Imaging
Exclusive FREE Trial offer from Epoque

An Invitation to Dive Retailers Epoque Free Underwater Photography Trial Offer 8/24/2010

The 2011 Raja Ampat Entrance Tag Design Contest

See your image on thousands of park tags AND win a 10-day trip to Indonesia8/11/2010

First Ocean Arts Underwater Photo Competition Announced

More than $62,000 worth of prizes to be distributed to the winning photographers8/3/2010