Lessons in the Deep: Choosing the Right Dive Shop (and Why Standards Are Just the Starting Line) By Stuart Scuba Scuba diving is more than a sport — it’s a trust exercise between you, your instructor, and the ocean. Every breath underwate.. Read More

Dive Into the Holidays: Positivity, Inclusion, and a Little Holiday Bubble Trouble If there’s a season that could use a little more buoyancy, it’s the holidays. Between glitter explosions, single-use wrapping paper, and Uncle Larry’.. Read More

Tipping Beneath the Waves: A Kind Word on Dive Industry Gratitude (For the Americas and Caribbean) You’ve surfaced from a perfect dive — sun shining, tanks empty, and your mask tan proudly deepening. You’re feeling that post-dive bl.. Read More

First Look: Garmin Descent™ X30 Dive Computer A Bright, Bold Step Forward in Dive Tech — and We’re Loving It. When Garmin announced the new Descent X30, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on it — and after several dives, .. Read More

Dive Shop Closures, Certification Downturns & A Call to Action Why Your Local Dive Shop Matters Now More Than Ever The Reality of Dive Shop Closures The dive industry in the U.S. is facing challenging headwinds. Many local dive shops are closing .. Read More

Once on the brink of extinction, the world’s green turtles are swimming toward recovery — but the fight isn’t over. PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — After decades of conservation work, the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) has made a.. Read More

Coral Conservation: Florida Divers Document Hope Amid Global Reef Crisis PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — South Florida’s coral reefs are fighting to survive—and local divers are on the frontlines of understanding how. Every summer, as oce.. Read More

How Scuba Diving Helps Heal Stress, Anxiety, and PTSD I grew up in the high desert plains of Arizona — about as far from the ocean as you can get. But from the time I was a kid, I was obsessed with the sea. I’d watch Jacques Cousteau docu.. Read More

When a Dive Shop Closes: The Ripple That Touches Us All By Benjamin, Owner of Stuart Scuba “A dive shop isn’t just a business. It’s a dream — one built on saltwater, smiles, and shared adventures beneath the surface.” Wh.. Read More

When you decide to learn to dive — or to level up your skills — much of your experience depends on who is teaching you. Dive certifications don’t just come from a textbook; they come from the relationship, interactions, and guidance.. Read More