• Events

We're heading back to Cotton & Reed, DC's first rum distillery, for our 2022 Holiday Party! Grab a bite across the street at Union Market and come hang out with your dive buddies, bid on some dive equipment and pick up some last.. Read More

• Gear Review

Hey divers! We are super excited about some of the new photography gear that just came into the shop, and we wanted to share some of that excitement with all of you! The new Mini Flash 2 from Backscatter is on the top of our list of cool new toys. Th.. Read More

• Equipment

Are you a diver that has always been mesmerized by amazing underwater photos and videos? Have you been curious about how to create your own underwater art, but you've been overwhelmed with too many options, places to start and the seemingly unend.. Read More

• Events

Did you miss our PADI Mermaid and Freediver classes this summer? You can still learn the basics and more in the pool! Join us on the following dates in November to earn your PADI Basic Freediver and PADI Mermaid certifications. All classes will be he.. Read More

• Conservation

Dive into action during PADI's 5th annual AWARE Week! Taking place September 17-25, 2022, AWARE Week is an opportunity for divers around the world to take local action for global impact. YOU can create positive ocean change through fins-on, fins-.. Read More

• Events

We are excited to announce two exciting seminars in the coming weeks! Nanoparticles, benzene, endocrine disruptors...oh my! Are your body care products keeping parrotfish from breeding? Are you harming the reef, yourself and future generations? It.. Read More

• Events

It’s time to dust off those running shoes and join Blue Planet for the 3rd Annual REEF Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K! It’s a great way to get out and get active in your local community while making your miles count. From June 6-12, ocean e.. Read More

• Events

March 29th is International Mermaid Day!  And today we're thrilled to announce that you can become a PADI Mermaid with Blue Planet Scuba. Mermaid Jen blowing a kissJen Downey, a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, freediver and PADI Mermaid Instructo.. Read More

• Conservation

The thirtieth annual DC Environmental Film Festival is on! The films will be showing from March 17-27. A huge range of topics are available, and while we may have a bias towards the ocean related films, there is a a ton to check out. Click here to vi.. Read More

• Gear Specials

We love the new Descent Series of wearables from Garmin! If you've been looking for a wrist mounted watch that tracks your sleep and your heart rate while working out, provides a map and GPS while hiking AND is also a great dive computer, then co.. Read More