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ASSOCIATIONS
Dive Industry Association, Inc.
Web: www.diveindustry.net
Marketing and Trade Association for all dive industry professionals. Our Goal is to: 1) Unite the Industry to a common purpose. 2) Provide our Members with better business tools to make them more successful. 3) Give our Members more marketing exposure. 4) Bring our Members more opportunities.
Dive Industry Foundation
Web: www.diveindustry.org
Non-profit, educational, tax exempt foundation and public charity, dedicated to the economic development of small businesses in the water sports community. Federal IRS 501(c)(3).
Diveheart Foundation
Web: www.diveheart.org
As a 501(C) (3) totally volunteer organization, Diveheart’s mission is to build confidence & independence in children, adults and Veterans with disabilities through the sport of scuba diving & related activities. Diveheart promotes & facilitates similar programs worldwide.
Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society
“Our mission is to promote educational activities associated with the underwater world.” Provides Scholarships and Internships for underwater and other aquatic-related endeavors for young persons with an interest in underwater related disciplines.
Shark Research Institute
Web: www.sharks.org
A 501 (c)(3) multidisciplinary scientific organization that sponsors & conducts research on sharks and advocates for national and international protection for sharks. Sport divers are welcome on many field expeditions. Membership is open to all who support SRI’s mission.
Women’s Scuba Association
Web: www.american-partisan.com
Promoting diving to Women and families. Founding member and trustee of Women Divers Hall of Fame. Director, Dive Industry Foundation.
MEDIA
Dive Travel Business News
Web: www.DiveTravelBusiness.com
Web: www.DiveTravelBusinessNews.com
A clearing house of dive and travel trade news for industry professionals. “Taking news to a Deeper level.”
Florida Scuba News
Web: www.Scubanews.com
Up-to-date information on Southeast & Florida Diving, Current News, Dive Boats, Dive Sites, Training & Education News, Manufacturer’s News, Dive Clubs and Dive Buddies, plus the most interactive website in the Dive Industry at http://www.scubanews.com
Northeast Dive News
Web: www.nedivenews.com
The complete resource for diving in the Northeast andMidwest. Printing 15,000 copies per month.
Northwest Dive News
Web: www.nwdivenews.com
A monthly magazine about scuba diving in thePacific Northwest– printing 20,000 copies per month and two national editions per year.
Ocean Realm Journal
Web: www.OceanRealmJournal.com
Undersea Showcase, Inc.
“New Concepts in Watersports”
Wreck Diving Magazine
The best dive magazine available. Join us as we uncover the past.
TRADE SHOW & EVENT ORGANIZATIONS
Beneath The Sea
Consumer Dive Show & Travel Exposition, Secaucus, New Jersey. Annually in March. The 36th Annual Exposition will be held in March 2012.
Dive and Travel Expo
Web: www.nwdiveandtravelexpo.com
Annual Consumer Dive and Travel Expo, Tacoma, WA.
Our World-Underwater
Web: www.ourworldunderwater.com
Consumer Dive & Travel Exposition, Rosemont, IL. A MidwestInstitution. Annually in February.
Surf Expo – dmg world media
Web: www.surfexpo.com
Annual Trade Show for Water Sports,Orlando,FL. Surf, Swim, Dive, Waterski, Wakeboard, Skate, Apparel, Resort, Club Level. Annually in January & September.
Travel & Adventure Show
Producers of six trade & consumer Travel & Adventure Shows. Annually inSanta Clara,CA(Jan);Chicago,IL(Jan);WashingtonD.C.(Mar);Los Angeles,CA(Mar);New York,NY(Oct);Atlanta,GA(Oct);Dallas,TX(Nov).
Ultimate Diver Challenge
Web: www.ultimatediverchallenge.com
Ultimate Diver Challenge is held annually in August in Cozumel, Mexico. “Biggest Event in Diving History.”
MANUFACTURERS – ARTISTS
John Barber Studios
Web: www.johnbarberstudios.com
John Barber Studios – Marine WildLifeArt.
Pascal Lecocq Painter
The unique painter of blue and divers, oil paintings, limited edition giclees, artprints & postcards.
MANUFACTURERS – WHOLESALE
Amphibious Outfitters
Web: www.aoshirts.com
T-Shirts with diver designs.
APS Mantaray
Web: http://www.apsmantaray.com
Step into the Dive Fin of Tomorrow “Today”
Aquatic Performance
Web: www.cozumelscubarepair.com
U.S.Phone: 817-886-5978
Equipment Repair Facility -Cozumel,Mexico.
Atlantic Sports International, Inc.
Web: www.atlanticsportsintl.com
Manufacturers & distributors of creative products. Injection Molding. CNC Machining.
Big Blue Aquatic Gifts
Web: www.bigbluedive.com
Nautical Jewerly.
Bottom Crawlers
Dive Apparel.
Chammyz by Body Parts
Web: www.chammyz.com
The world’s most functional after-diving clothing. Manufactured out of natural wood fibers, allowing water to “wick” away from the body, making you warm and dry.
Decal Shop, Inc.
Web: www.decalshop.com
Weatherproof, waterproof screen-printed decals for the dive industry. Tank inspection decals, product and resort promotion decals shipped worldwide.
Dive Patches International
Web: www.divepatches.com
Designers and suppliers of Custom Embroidered Patches, Marine Park Chips and large promotional items. World’s largest supplier of Scuba Diving Patches.
Diver’s D\Lyte, LLC
Web: www.diversdlyte.com
Diver’s d\Lyte Performance Hydration.
Gates Underwater Products
For over 40 years, Gates has designed and manufactured the most durable and reliable underwater housings in the world.
Hydro Optix LLC
Web: www.hydrooptix.com
Revolutionary scuba masks with a field-of-view almost 5X greater than flat masks. Objects appear at their true size, shape and distance. Superior situational awareness and eye hand coordination.
Peter Stone Jewelry USA
Web: http://www.divesilver.com
Dive Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Gold, & Semi-Precious Metal: Nebula
Prescription Dive Masks
Web: http://www.PrescriptionDiveMasks.com
Any Prescription – Any Mask.
RipTide Marine Group, Inc.
www.RiptideBCS.com
BC Design & Manufacturing Company
Rum Reggae
Apparel.
SeaLife Cameras – Pioneer Research Inc
Web: http://www.sealife-cameras.com
SeaLife Underwater Cameras. A Division of Pioneer Research..
Spectrum Diving Equipment, Inc.
Makers of the Reeler and the Autoreeler
Submersible Systems, Inc.
Makers of Spare Air. “Because self-rescue is the ultimate buddy”
ScubaDoRag
Web: www.scubadorag.com
Patented, quick-drying, stretchable hat that provides on the surface sun protection. Will not blow off on the boat or jet ski. Includes secret compartment for long hair, room key, money, etc.
Torgny & Company
Web: www.torgnyandco.com
Manufacturers of fine nautical jewelry and custom designs.
Ultralight Control Systems
Web: www.ulcs.com
Manufactures underwater camera trays & arms.
Undersea Designs, Inc.
Wet Suits, Hooded Vests, Vests, Hoods and Mask Bags. High quality workmanship & materials. Excellent rental suits (Men & Women).
TRAINING AGENCIES
Nase Worldwide, Inc.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/naseworldwide
RETAIL DIVE CENTERS
HAWAII
Kona Honu Divers, Inc.
FullServiceDiveCenter, Charter Boat, Instruction.
ILLINOIS
DJ’s Scuba Locker
Web: www.djscuba.com
Full Service Dive Center
Scuba Emporium
FullServiceRetailDiveCenterStore since 1973. PADI 5StarCareerDevelopmentCenter. Has a WARM built in pool. Store offers swimming, snorkeling and scuba classes and birthday parties. Sells most major brands.
Scuba Systems
Web: www.scubasystems.org
FullServiceRetailDiveCenter. On-site 85 degrees Pool.
NEW YORK
Captain Mike’s Diving Service
Web: www.captainmikesdiving.com
FullServiceRetailDiveCenter. DIA Charter Member #1.
NORTH CAROLINA
Discovery Diving Co., Inc.
FullServiceRetailDiveCenter. Sales, instruction, rental, repairs, year round boat charters, kayak rentals, world class wreck diving. Ranked #1 in Best Value inNorth Americaand #1 in Best Wreck Diving in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 by Rodale’s Scuba Diving.
OREGON
AstoriaScuba & Adventure Sports LLC
Web: www.AstoriaScuba.com
FullServiceRetailDiveCenter. Retail Scuba Sales, Service, & Travel.
PENNSYLVANIA
Sunken Treasure Scuba Center
Web: www.divestsc.com
FullServiceRetailDiveCenter. Retail Scuba Sales, Service, & Travel.
U.S.VIGINISLANDS
CaneBayDive Shop
Web: http://www.canebayscuba.com
Dive Center & Boat Charter. Boat and Shore Diving. “We dive when you want to.”
VIRGINIA
Blu Water Scuba LLC
Web: http://www.bluwaterscuba.com
Retail Dive Center. Full Service Store. Equipment Sales, Instruction, Travel.
TRAINING FACILITIES
Explorer’s Guide LLC
Web: http://www.explorersguidellc.com
Maritime Training. Training Facilities. Professional Educators. “You know how be a Boater. We’ll teach you how to be a Captain.”
DIVE BOAT OPERATORS
SOUTH CAROLINA
American Partners Marketing Services
Charter Dive Boat. Dive for Sharks teeth, fossils, bottles and wide range of artifacts. Dive the Cooper River, SC.
DIVE CLUBS
DiveBuddy.com
Web: www.DiveBuddy.com
DiveBuddy.com is a global social network for scuba divers. Find new buddies, plan trips, join dive clubs, locate dive centers, share experiences and more.
SingleDivers.com
Web: http://www.SingleDivers.com
Single & married but buddyless divers from around the world…diving the world! It’s About Diving…Our hook ups are to TANKS!
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS
Grant W. Graves
Scuba and Film Enterprises, LLC
eMail: makog@aol.com
Scuba Instruction through Instructor, Trimix Instructor, Rebreather training (Pris, Topaz, MK 15, 15.5, 16, Dolphin & Rev). Underwater production, personel coordination, full production capable, Technical Advisor.
Lorraine Sadler
Mer Made Consultants
eMail: Lsadler@usc.edu
Traveling educator. Marine biology and trade show lectures. Equipment evaluations and beta testing. Scuba Instructor from entry level to Instructor Evaluator.
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Julie Gilmer, CPA
Julie Gilmer
eMail: jgilmercpa@aol.com
Accountant, CPA and Small Business Specialist. QuickBooks Instructor.
Skaja, Daniels, Lister & Permito, LLP
Carl Skaja, Partner / Attorney At Law
Web: www.sdlplaw.com
A Partnership of Professional Law Corporations. Business & Civil Litigation, Corporate & Non-profit Organizational Transactions, Construction Litigation, Real Estate, Trust Administration, Estate Planning and Family Law.
Muchanski & Associates
eMail: gene@diveindustry.net
Web: http://www.diveindustry.net
Business Consultants specializing in Small Businesses engaged in watersports. Business Plans, Marketing Plans & Strategies, Advertising Budgets, Product Management, Product Sourcing, and Business Educational Training. NxLevel and FastTrac Certified. 40 years experience in the Diving Industry.
The EGA Group
Web: http://www.egaconsultng.com
Marketing Consultants
University of Houston, Small Business Development
Business Consultants specializing in Small Businesses. Business Plans, Marketing Strategies, SBA Loans and Funding, and Business Educational Training. NxLevel and FastTrac Certified. Texas Gulf Coast Network referrals to local SBDCs.
Divers Only
Web: http://www.diversonly.com
Revolutionizing The Way You Dive
Las Olas Technologies, Inc.
Web: http://www.lasolastech.com
A web-centric technology and marketing agency. We help companies build brands by seamlessly integrating advertising and branding with sophisticated web, interactive and search marketing strategies.
Bonnie Toth Advertising & Design
Web: http://www.BonnieTothAdvertising.com
Print graphic design & advertising – design through final production
Cozumel Scuba Repair
Web: www.cozumelscubarepair.com
U.S.Phone: 817-886-5978
Equipment Repair Facility -Cozumel,Mexico.
Reg Tech
Web: http://www.regtechscuba.com
Scuba Equipment Repairs. Wholesale regulator repair for Retail Dive Centers.
TRAVEL BUSINESSES
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Florida Keys andKey West
The Florida Keys & Key West is the Number One Dive Destination for all levels and types of diving. Dive information and general destination information is available via communication of choice.
TRAVEL – TRAVEL AGENTS & TRAVEL PROVIDERS
Dive Reservation Service, Inc.
Web: www.diveres.com
Provides client branded services with complete on-line and toll free number reservation capabilities for resorts, adventure and dive companies that want a U.S.based presence.
Miss Scuba
eMail: info@miss-scuba.com
Web: http://www.miss-scuba.com
Travel recourse for female divers.
Scuba Travel Ventures
eMail: info@scubatravelventures.com
Web: www.scubatravelventures.com
Dive Travel Wholesalers Worldwide
TRAVEL – DIVE RESORTS, LIVEABOARDS, DIVE CENTERS, DIVE OPERATORS
Aggressor Fleet & Dancer Fleet
Web: www.aggressor.com
Dancer Fleet
Web: www.DancerFleet.com
Eleven (11) Liveaboards in ten (10) locations worldwide: Baja, Belize, Cayman, Costa Rica, Galapagos, Kona, Maldives, Palau, Turks & Caicos, Utila (Honduras).
Divi Resorts
Web: www.diviresorts.com
Eight locations on five Caribbean Islands: Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St Croix, USVI – St Maarten
NV Yacht Charters LLC
Web: www.nvcharters.com
“Providing NV-ious all inclusive Charter Yacht Vacations.”
BONAIRE
Buddy Dive Resort
Web: www.BuddyDive.com
Bonaire, Dutch Antilles: Buddy Dive Resort, Buddy Dive Liveaboard Galapagos, BelMar Bonaire Oceanfont Apartments, Caribbean ClubBonaire, Palm Trading
CAYMANISLANDS
Cobalt Coast Resort & Suites
Web: www.cobaltcoast.com
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, BWI. Cobalt Coast Resort and DiveTech offer modern ocean front lodging and an adventurous dive experience, from open water training, free diving, tech diving and rebreathers.
COSTA RICA
Bill Beard’s Costa Rica
Web: www.billbeardcostarica.com
Costa Rica, Central America. Scuba Diving & Adventure Tours for Individuals and groups. All-inclusive & A La Carte Beach Resorts.
HONDURAS, Bay Islands
Roatan Liveaboard
eMail: info@RoatanLiveaboard.com
Web: http://www.RoatanLiveaboard.com
Liveaboard. Roatan, Honduras.
INDONESIA
Gangga Island Resort & Spa
Web: www.ganggaisland.com
Bali, Indonesia.
Komodo Cruises
eMail: info@komodocruises.com
Sulawesi, Indonesia. DiveKomodoNational Park. Liveaboard packages aboard SMY Mona Lisa, SMY Mangguana and MV Charlie. Great Value for your Money.
MEXICO
Cozumel Scuba Repair
Web: www.cozumelscubarepair.com
Equipment Repair Facility – Cozumel, Mexico.
Scuba Club Cozumel
Resort Destination, Retail Dive Center, Dive Operator – Cozumel, Mexico.
Sea Robin
Dive Operator – Cozumel, Mexico. Premium Scuba diving inCozumel,Mexico.
MICRONESIA - PALAU
Island & Cruise Adventure, Inc.
Web: http://www.islandcruiseadventure.com
Liveaboards & Resorts – Micronesia. Liveaboards & Resorts –Palau &Philippines
Sam’s Tours Palau
Web: www.samstours.com
Palau, Micronesia. Palau’s Premier Dive Center & Inbound Tour Operator.
ST. CROIX, USVI
Cane Bay Dive Shop
Web: http://www.canebayscuba.com
Dive Center & Dive Boat Operator. Boat and Shore Diving. “We dive when you want to.”
St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures, Inc.
Web: www.stcroixscuba.com
Dive Center & Dive Boat Operator. “The Friendliest Dive Shop on Earth”
TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, BWI
Oasis Divers – Grand Turk
Web: www.oasisdivers.com
Dive Center & Dive Boat Operator. Full service dive operation and accommodations specialist. Offering diving in Grand Turk & Salt Cay. Wall diving, Nitorx, whale watching, rebreathers, and stingray encounters. Beachfront accommodations available.
