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

As the world struggles through the COVID-19 pandemic and communities begin to recover, we are all realizing that many of our travel plans to far-flung destinations will be on hold.  But don't worry -- there are still plenty of great diving opportunities nearby!  We recently […]

The dive industry has a racism problem. In her 2019 article “Finding Color Below the Surface,” Mariah Shore asked the following question:  “Why did I rarely see people who looked like me in the dive community? Where were all the women of color? Of all […]

February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day was created in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology and to support their efforts in the field.  Both science […]

Earth Day is approaching! And this year it’s even more special; 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the very first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. While we can’t get together for big cleanups or rallies, there are still many things we can do as individuals at […]

While the group events of the Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup have been canceled due to public health guidance, the work of stewarding Rock Creek continues. Please help us collect even MORE litter than last year’s cleanup by doing an individual cleanup. This spring is extra […]

We’re offering courses to our divers online! This means you don’t have to come into the shop to discuss knowledge reviews or go through presentations! You’ll meet with your instructor and classmates online. We have the following courses scheduled: Project AWARE Specialist Coral Reef Conservation Fish […]

While the shop may be closed to our customers, we can still place orders for any dive gear you’ve been thinking about buying. Until we open again, we will ship any orders to your home with FREE SHIPPING!* And if it’s any gear that needs to […]

Updated May 27th, 2020: Blue Planet Scuba will be open for curbside drop-off or pick-up by appointment starting Tuesday, June 2nd.  Click here to schedule your curbside appointment! Washington, DC will enter Phase 1 of reopening on May 29th. We know you are as eager […]

During these first few weeks of January, you might still be trying to put together a list of goals, resolutions, or intentions for the year ahead. One thing we hope continues to be top of mind for divers and non-divers alike, is the state of […]

Not sure how to explain to your favorite aunt what kind of BCD you’d like, or even what a BCD is? Start your wish list with Blue Planet and we can make sure they get you exactly what you want!   STEP 1: Stop by the […]