• film
• Conservation

DCDOXFEST: June 11-14, 2026   This June 11–14, @dcdoxfest returns to Washington, DC for its fourth edition, bringing together 100+ new documentaries—including a powerful slate of films exploring our relationship to the natural world... Read More

• Human Factors
• The Human Diver
• Human Factors in Diving

Dive Smarter, Dive Safer: Human Factors in Diving (HFiD)   Have you ever wondered what truly separates a good dive from a great, safe dive? It isn’t just your gear or how well you clear your mask. It's how you communicate, how your tea.. Read More

• shark
• ray
• PADI AWARE
• citizen science

Dive with Purpose: Introducing the PADI AWARE Global Shark & Ray Census For decades, catching a glimpse of a shark gliding effortlessly through the blue or watching a manta ray dance in the currents has been the pinnacle of many diving adventures.. Read More

Adaptive Diving: Making the Ocean More Accessible The ocean is often called the "great equalizer." Below the surface, the constraints of gravity fade away, replaced by a 360-degree freedom that many of us take for granted. But for some, the.. Read More

  Spring 2026 Clearance Sale Our Spring 2026 Clearance is here! We’re clearing out the shop to make room for new arrivals, which means massive savings for you! The sale starts Saturday, May 2nd, and ends Saturday, May 9th.  Items.. Read More

Get ready for the 7th Annual REEF Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K! It's almost time to get out and get active in your local community while making your miles count. Join us! Here's how:     Register through REEF her.. Read More

• Gear Specials
• gear
• BCD

Finding Your Perfect Fit: A Guide to Scuba BCDs and Protecting Our Oceans   Welcome, fellow ocean advocates! As divers, we have a front-row seat to the most beautiful and fragile ecosystems on the planet. Protecting these environments starts wit.. Read More

• Earth Day
• Conservation

Earth Day, Every Day: Lessons from Two Dive Centers and One Shared Commitment By Jen Downey   Action creates change. Earth Day When Earth Day began in 1970 in the United States, it was a response to visible pollution, oil spills, and a growing p.. Read More

• gear
• Equipment
• tips

Post-Trip Gear Cleaning: How to Properly Clean Scuba Gear After a Dive Trip You’re home. You’re tired. But this is the most important step. Salt left behind on your gear keeps working long after your vacation ends. Soak it. Soak it real g.. Read More

• gear
• tips
• Equipment
• travel

  Caring for Your Gear During Your Dive Trip You've arrived. The water is perfect. Let's keep your gear that way. Small habits during your trip make a huge difference in long-term performance. Rinse Early, Rinse Often After each dive day.. Read More