Pennekamp Park has logged nearly 30 million visitors in its 50-year existence. The park offers plenty of snorkeling and diving opportunities — and of course, fantastic reefs. Read more about diving Pennekamp Park.
SeaBase1 is an underwater habitat expected to be in place in the waters of Belize in 2013. It will be a place where ecotourist divers, researchers and educators can congregate and learn. Read more about SeaBase1.
Biorock reefs are submerged, metal dome structures used to grow corals and restore degraded reef habitats. Used in 20 countries, they are wired to onshore energy sources so low-voltage current and flow through the structure. Read more about this nifty process and the importance of Biorock reefs.
DAN member Dr. Sylvia Earle is a big advocate for the ocean environment. She’s spearheaded more than 100 scientific explorations and has spent more than 7,000 hours underwater.
The Kittiwake was purposefully sunk at the Cayman Islands as a way to inject newness into local tourism. Learn more about the decades-long process of making a shipwreck out of the Kittiwake.
DAN member Michael Lang is an accomplished scientist who made significant contributions to Antarctic science. Read more about the career of Lang and his interest in marine science.
Geocaching is a sport of high-tech treasure hunting and as popularity grew, it soon went underwater, too. Scuba geocaching combines the thrill of treasure hunting with scuba for a fun experience. Learn more about scuba geocaching.
DAMSL is a free educational resource for students, educators and divers to learn more about the marine world. Learn more about DAMSL.
Choosing sustainable seafood can greatly and positively impact ocean fish populations. Read more about sustainable seafood and learn which restaurants abide by sustainable practices.
Voluntourism can turn your next dive vacation into one that makes a difference. Learn more about voluntourism and if it’s right for you.