NEWS News, Conservation, and Dive How To's!

Both recreational and professional divers rely on cutting-edge technology for their safety and to enhance their underwater experiences. Garmin developed the Descent series dive computers to meet this demand. These computers represent the latest in modern advances by using: customizable, color, LED screens, Bluetooth connectivity […]

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 […]

Are you a diver who wants to capture the beauty of the underwater world? Or maybe you're a professional photographer looking to expand your skills to the realm of underwater photography? This April, join us for TWO specialty courses of the month: PADI Digital Underwater […]

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: […]

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 […]

Do you have any dive gear you’re not using anymore and wondering what to do with it? Why not donate it to a good cause?  We’re starting to collect good quality dive gear to send to Biosphere Foundation in Northwest Bali. They need gear to […]

Last year, we had numerous opportunities for divers and not-yet-divers to participate in the conservation efforts we have come to love! We are very thankful to everyone who came out, whether locally here in DC, or on one of our many international adventures, to help […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 unending costs associated with […]