The Dive Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) Show took place in New Orleans November 14 – 17, 2023. The show continues to recover from the pandemic with a significant increase from the 2022 event. In this recap, I will give you some insights into the energy within our scuba industry. The show offers dive professionals … Continue reading 125. Special Episode – DEMA Show 2023 Recap
PADI AWARE Foundation has updated the Project AWARE Specialty course to be the PADI AWARE Specialty and includes electronic learning along with a take action workshop that you complete with your PADI Instructor of dive shop. How much trash is in the ocean? Ocean Conservancy recently published a blog post – let’s just say it … Continue reading 124. Sea Hunt It’s Still Alive – Man Overboard plus Wet Notes News, Information and Commentary
The 2023 Iceland whale hunt season is over and resulted in the deaths of 24 fin whales. The season was shortened by the Iceland government because the hunt failed to comply with Icelands Animal Welfare Act. For the record there are three countries that still hunt whales – Japan, Norway and Iceland. Whale deaths along … Continue reading 122. The Benefits of Group Dive Travel plus Wet Notes news, information and commentary
Scuba Diving Magazine’s September/October issue is their 2023 Photo Issue. In this issue they present the 2023 winners of the Through Your Lens photo contest. The Women Divers Hall of Fame is now accepting applications for their 2024 Scholarship and Grant programs. Deadline for application is November 15, 2023 at 5 pm eastern. More info. … Continue reading 121. A look at the DAN Annual Diving Report plus Wet Notes, News, Information, and Commentary
REEF’s 2023 Discover the Sea Underwater Photo Contest is now accepting entries through September 18, 2023. There are several categories including fish portraits, macro, and more. You can check it out at www.REEF.org/photocontest The third quarter 2023 Alert Diver Magazine from DAN arrived. This edition features Stan Waterman as the profiled diver. You can also … Continue reading 120. Sea Hunt It’s Still Alive – Base of Operations plus Wet Notes News, Information, and Commentary