Are you a scuba diver looking for ways to make a positive impact on our oceans? Earth Day is the perfect time to get involved in community science projects and volunteer opportunities that can help protect and conserve our marine environment. Here are several ways […]

It’s time to dust off those running shoes and join Blue Planet for the 4th Annual REEF Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K! Between June 5-11, you're invited to join with fellow ocean lovers by getting active to support marine conservation! You can choose your favorite activity: […]

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 minute gifts. Wear your […]

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 held […]

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's challenging to figure out which products are safe to […]

The days are getting longer and warmer and the Spring storms are washing all sorts of trash down Rock Creek, so it's time for another clean up! Anyone joining this clean up will need to complete the RCC online waiver linked to below. You will also […]

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, […]

March 29th is International Mermaid Day!  And today we're thrilled to announce that you can become a PADI Mermaid with Blue Planet Scuba. Jen Downey, a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, freediver and PADI Mermaid Instructor, is offering classes on her new island home of St […]

  Does this describe you? Are you passionate about diving and love to share stories of your dive adventures with everyone you know? Or maybe you love a challenge and want to expand your diving knowledge and underwater skills beyond that of a recreational diver.As […]

Come celebrate the holidays with your Blue Planet dive buddies! We have reserved the large, well-ventilated annex space at Cotton & Reed, DC's first rum distillery. And yep, proof of vaccination is required. Come share your most recent dive stories and what you have planned for 2022! […]