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  1. ScubaBoard Central

    1. ScubaBoard Site News

      Check here for official ScubaBoard Announcements.
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      3,452
      Latest: Welcome to the New ScubaBoard HowardE, May 30, 2016

    2. Introductions and Greets

      New to Scuba? Or maybe just new to these forums? Well, by all means, start off here with a quick hello to introduce yourself. We promise, we don't bite... much...
      Discussions:
      33,635
      Messages:
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      Latest: Advanced Deep Dive Fail lowviz, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:55 PM

    3. Site Support

      The ScubaBoard Support Forum. Post all your questions, suggestions and problems here.
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      5,102
      Messages:
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      1. Feedback

      2. Suggestions

      3. Photo Gallery

      4. Testing Forum

      Latest: Make Equipment forum a “Flame Free Zone” MichaelMc, Apr 26, 2018 at 1:08 AM

    4. Passings

      Memorial threads for SB members (and other divers) who are no longer among us. Please note: this forum is not meant for accidents threads. Those threads can be posted in the Accidents and Incidents forum.
      Discussions:
      423
      Messages:
      4,550
      Latest: Susan Williams scubaguy655, Apr 25, 2018 at 8:27 PM

    5. ScubaBoard Articles

      Comments from our article portal.
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      Latest: Message from CETATEK to all Divers: Jan Ortwig, Apr 25, 2018 at 6:05 PM

    6. ScubaBoard Invasion 2019 Fiji

      Stay tuned for the big announcement.
      Discussions:
      4
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      192
      Latest: ScubaBoard Invasion Central 2019 Fiji ROXANNE, Apr 14, 2018

    7. ScubaBoard Surge 2019 Curacao

      SB's best kept secret...
      Discussions:
      3
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      75
      Latest: ScubaBoard SURGE Central 2019 Curacao cardzard, Apr 18, 2018

    8. ScubaBoard Invasion 2018 Cozumel

      Watch this space!
      Discussions:
      11
      Messages:
      392
      Latest: ScubaBoard Invasion Central 2018 Cozumel cardzard, Apr 24, 2018 at 8:03 PM

    9. Past ScubaBoard Invasions & Surges

      Here are all the former invasions. Come and relive the fun.
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      1. ScubaBoard Surge 2015 Curacao

      2. Invade Cozumel 2012

      3. Invade Bonaire, 2013

      4. Invade Cozumel 2011

      5. ScubaBoard Invasion 2014

      6. ScubaBoard Invasion 2015 Cozumel

      7. ScubaBoard Invasion 2017 Roatan

      8. ScubaBoard Invasion 2016 Philippines

      9. ScubaBoard Surge 2017 Cayman Brac

      10. ScubaBoard Surge 2018: Bonaire!

      Latest: ScubaBoard SURGE 2018 Sponsors Stevebe, Apr 22, 2018 at 11:39 AM

  2. The SPG

    1. History of Scuba Diving: Tales from the Abyss

      Pioneers, agencies, gear and more: where did they all come from? What can we learn from their history?
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      84
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      710

      1. Avenue of the Divers: Scuba Legends & Pioneers

      2. History of Diving Museum

      Latest: 247 Feet -- "We can't stay here for very long" BRT, Apr 21, 2018 at 7:16 PM

    2. Scuba Industry News

      Find the latest announcements and information with regard to what's happening in the Scuba industry.

      Everyone is welcome to read, but only members of the Scuba Industry can post new threads!
      If you are a Scuba Industry Professional, and would like to post your news here, please contact the ScubaBoard Team.
      Discussions:
      1,593
      Messages:
      4,713
      Latest: We are on Indiegogo - Feedback PDT, Apr 18, 2018

    3. Scuba Related Court Cases

      This is the place to discuss court cases and legal matters that affect the SCUBA industry.
      Discussions:
      146
      Messages:
      9,145
      Latest: Do I need a licensed Coast Guard Captain? rjack321, Apr 24, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    4. Shows and Events

      Past and present, local and global Dive Shows and Events including Beneath the Sea, Boot, DEMA, Duikvaker, Our World Underwater, SCUBA Show, and others! Read it all here.
      Discussions:
      1,171
      Messages:
      8,452
      Latest: Divescapes Conference and Exhibition nadwidny, Apr 22, 2018 at 7:45 PM

    5. Scuba Diving TV & Movies

      Post here about what you think on scuba diving in TV & movies on videography, safety diving, ratings, view points, etc...
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      2,973
      Latest: A Plastic ocean АлександрД, Apr 25, 2018 at 5:38 PM

    6. Apps, Book and Media Reviews

      A place for reviewing books, cinema and interactive media related to Scuba, Free Diving, Oceanography and Limnology.
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      4,105
      Latest: sharkcount.org app DiveTheGalapagos, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:44 PM

  3. Scuba Diving Central

    1. Q and A for Scuba Certification Agencies

      This is the place to ask that Dive Agency about their classes!
      Dive Agency and other industry reps: Discuss your products and services. Tell us about any new products you might have. Ask for constructive criticism of your products and services. Share any other information you feel would be of interest. Please contact the ScubaBoard Team if you want a private forum for your agency.
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      1. AUSI: Associated Underwater Scuba Instructors

      2. CMAS AMERICAS

      4. HSA: Handicapped Scuba Association

      5. ISE: InnerSpace Explorers

      6. NACD: National Association for Cave Diving

      7. NASE

      8. NSS-CDS: National Speleological Society - Cave Div

      9. RAID

      10. SDI/TDI/ERDI

      11. SeaSigns

      12. SEI Diving

      13. SSI: Scuba Schools International

      14. UTD: Unified Team Diving

      Latest: Stay active as a PADI DM while also being a CMAS* Instructor pconsidine, Apr 24, 2018 at 12:21 PM

    2. New Divers and Those Considering Diving

      New to Diving? Have a question about training? Want to find out more about this thrilling activity? Post your questions here for other divers & instructors to help you on your path!
      Please note: This forum has special rules. This forum is intended to be a very friendly, "flame free zone" where divers of any skill level may ask questions about basic scuba topics without fear of being accosted. Please show respect and courtesy at all times. Remember that the inquirer is looking for answers that they can understand. This is a learning zone and consequently, any off-topic or overly harsh responses will be removed. This forum is not open for threads offering goods or services.
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      Messages:
      191,651
      Latest: I was just involved in a fatal snorkeling accident. Aloha Joe, Apr 26, 2018 at 1:00 AM

    3. Basic Scuba Discussions

      Have a Scuba related question? Get a Scuba related answer here. Please note: This forum has special rules. This forum is intended to be a very friendly, "flame free zone" where divers of any skill level may ask questions about basic scuba topics without fear of being accosted. Please show respect and courtesy at all times. Remember that the inquirer is looking for answers that they can understand. This is a learning zone and consequently, any off-topic or overly harsh responses will be removed. This forum is not open for threads offering goods or services.
      Discussions:
      29,634
      Messages:
      750,983

      1. Dive Flag Awareness

      2. Going Pro

      Latest: Embarrassed to ask - safety stop question... woodcarver, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:42 PM

    4. Advanced Scuba Discussions

      Have a Scuba question that's beyond a 'basic' one but not really 'technical?' Get it answered here.
      Please note: See the Special Forum Rules / Terms of Service thread. This forum is not open for threads offering goods or services.
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      3,400
      Messages:
      117,542
      Latest: In-water recompression to decompress - what are your thoughts? Michael Guerrero, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:07 PM

    5. Technical Diving Specialties

      More advanced and focused aspects of scuba diving which require technical training. This ranges from caverns and caves, wreck penetrations to decompression diving and everything in between.
      Discussions:
      11,988
      Messages:
      239,570

      1. Advanced Diver Magazine

      2. Cave Diving

        2. Trips and Marketplace... Cave Diving

      3. DIR

        1. Trips and Marketplace... DIR

      4. Hogarthian Diving

      5. Sidemount Diving

      6. Solo Divers

      7. Tek Trip Reports

      8. Wreck Diving

        1. Wreck Exploration and Expeditions

        2. Artificial Reefs

      Latest: What ascent speed(s) do you use after gas switching on ascent? Michael Guerrero, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:20 PM

    6. Rebreather Diving

      Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
      Discussions:
      1,759
      Messages:
      19,235

      1. Trips and Marketplace for Rebreathers

      Latest: 2 Luxfer AL19's with inline valves NJdiver85, Apr 24, 2018 at 11:28 AM

    7. Snorkeling / Freediving

      Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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      1,221
      Messages:
      10,323
      Latest: Have you been “accepted” by a school of fish, or made a fish friend? aquacat8, Apr 25, 2018 at 7:34 PM

    8. Vintage Equipment Diving

      Pre-1980 "Vintage" SCUBA Gear, including Double Hose Regulators, Conshelfs, Voit, Aquamaster, Horsecollar BC's and other classic pieces of gear. Sea Hunt, Jacques Cousteau and the early history of this great sport.
      Discussions:
      1,861
      Messages:
      24,660

      1. Trips and Marketplace - Vintage Equipment Diving

      Latest: Basic gear from mid-twentieth-century Britain: Typhoon (E. T. Skinner) iamrushman, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:49 AM

    9. Divers with Disabilities

      Discussion about the special needs for those who want to submerge, but have physical or mental limitations.
      Discussions:
      1,447
      Messages:
      4,762

      1. Diveheart

      Latest: I'm not defined by my disability...thanks to Diveheart! DiveHeart, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:56 PM

    10. Women's Perspectives

      This is a forum where our female members are welcome to talk about ideas, concerns, and anything surrounding diving that their male counterparts may not experience, or care about. Please note: This forum has special rules.
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      Messages:
      16,024
      Latest: Open Cell Wetsuit (Freediving) Rec for Women Amy B-G, Apr 10, 2018

    11. LGBTQIA and Friends perspectives

      This is a forum where our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer/questioning, intersexual, and asexual (LGBTQIA) members are welcome to talk about ideas, concerns, and anything surrounding diving that their LGBTQIA counterparts may not experience, or care about. Please note: This forum has special rules..
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      4
      Messages:
      23
      Latest: Be Cautious Diving and Traveling Abroad bruce schnaak, Feb 10, 2018

    12. Accidents and Incidents

      This forum is for the discussion of diving Accidents and Incidents and has Special Rules. Please read the Special Rules at the top of the forum before posting threads or responses. Please post your surprise, indignation and any memorials in the Passings Forum.
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      Messages:
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      1. Near Misses and Lessons Learned

      Latest: Austrian diver killed, hit by boat at Bali’s Nusa Lembongan boulderjohn, Apr 24, 2018 at 4:18 PM

  4. Underwater Activities and Specialties

    1. Underwater Photography

      Discuss Underwater Photography from taking photos to photo equipment, sell your old gear, see what your favourite camera manufacturers are coming out with or just find something fascinating to view.
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      Messages:
      235,873

      2. Strobes and Lighting

      3. Photo Contests Around the World...

      4. Tips and Techniques

        1. Digital Darkroom

          1. Darkroom Tutorials

      5. Members Marine Art

      6. The Canon Corner

      7. The Nikon Niche

      8. The Olympus Outlet

      9. Panasonic Planet

      10. The SeaLife Station

      11. Sea&Sea Society

      12. Sony Snappers

      13. Q&A For Photography Equipment Manufacturers

      Latest: Auto ISO mi000ke, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:12 AM

    2. Underwater Videography

      Discuss Underwater Videography from taking videos to video equipment , sell your old gear, see what your favourite camera manufacturers are coming out with or just find something fascinating to view.
      Discussions:
      6,016
      Messages:
      44,979

      2. GoPro Video

      3. Production

      Latest: I'm getting this quality with a Gopro 5. Can a Gopro 6 improve on it? ReefHound, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:37 PM

    3. Underwater Hunting

      Spearfishing, underwater fishing, lobstering, hunting and gathering underwater - it's all here. Come share your fish tales, photos, tips and techniques!
      Discussions:
      2,340
      Messages:
      17,632
      Latest: Mermaid Stones Kingfish iamrushman, Apr 18, 2018

    4. Underwater Treasures

      Shipwrecks, archaeological sites, underwater mysteries, fossils, geological sights and all the treasures of the deep!
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      1,007
      Messages:
      11,555
      Latest: WWII Type XXI discovered in Scandinavia! Wookie, Apr 16, 2018

    5. Marine Science and Physiology

      Post all medical questions related to decompression or diving here. Questions and discussions about the marine life we love to share the ocean with and how to protect them are also welcome.
      Discussions:
      13,401
      Messages:
      126,680

      1. Ask Dr. Decompression

      2. Diving Medicine

      3. Marine Life and Ecosystems

      4. Name that Critter

      5. Ocean Conservation

      6. REEF

      7. Sea Save Foundation

      8. Shark Forum!

      9. We Are Water Project!

      Latest: Nudibranch Lovers MaxBottomtime, Apr 26, 2018 at 1:21 AM

  5. ScubaBoard Pro

    1. Business of Diving Institute

      The Business of Diving. Let's make a good living out of our passion for diving! To do so, let's raise the bar on customer service and dive shop marketing & management.
      Discussions:
      27
      Messages:
      284
      Latest: A question from a nonprofessional RyanT, Apr 25, 2018 at 8:28 PM

    2. Becoming a Captain

      What's behind the myth, legend and anecdotes about becoming a licensed Captain.
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      58
      Messages:
      462

      1. Trips and Marketplace for Captains

      Latest: The Basics Octopusprime, Nov 22, 2016

    3. Commercial Divers

      Hard Hat, Saturation and all other types of commercial diving.
      Discussions:
      320
      Messages:
      2,965
      Latest: How can i advertise our company for commercial divers? Akimbo, Apr 18, 2018

    4. Public Safety Divers

      EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here.
      Discussions:
      1,615
      Messages:
      12,763

      1. Training, Practices and Equipment

      2. Ideas and Stories

      3. Dive Related Accidents and Problems

      Latest: Weight Harness Grouchy Old Sarge, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:49 AM

  6. Manufacturers Forums

    1. Manufacturers Recall Notices

      An official repository for Scuba Equipment Manufacturers' recall notices and safety announcements. New threads in this forum require a moderators approval.
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      Messages:
      372
      Latest: Sherwood Avid BC Tank Strap Brackets Failed macado, Apr 19, 2018

    2. Q and A for Scuba Manufacturers

      A place where SB users can communicate directly with manufacturers of scuba equipment and accessories! Think of these forums as a FAQ for many of the companies listed. Keep in mind that some manufacturers are busy people, and can take up to a few days to respond to your question. This forum has special rules.
      Discussions:
      17,475
      Messages:
      110,734

      1. AERIS

      2. AireTex

      3. Akona

      4. Analox Analysers

      5. Apeks

      6. Apollo Sports USA

      7. Atomic Aquatics

      8. Aqua Lung

      9. Armor Bags

      10. BARE

      11. Dive Assure

      12. Bonica

      13. Brightstar Technology

      14. Christolube

      15. Cochran Undersea Technology

      16. Coltri

      17. Critical Aspect

      18. DARKFIN Gloves

      19. Deep 6 Outfitters

      20. Deep Sea Supply

      21. Desert Star Systems

      22. Dive Caddy

      23. DiveNav

      24. Dive Rite

      25. Dive Xtras

      26. DUI

      27. Dyron

      28. Edge Gear

      29. Equinox Video Housings

      30. Fantasea Line

      31. Force Fin

      32. Fisheye USA

      33. Genesis

      34. Golem Gear

      35. G-Dive

      36. H2odyssey

      37. Halcyon

      38. Henderson Wetsuits

      39. HOLLIS

      40. Ikelite

      41. Innovative Scuba Concepts

      42. Intova

      43. I-Torch

      44. JBL International

      45. KISS Rebreathers

      47. Lavacore

      48. Lawrence Factor Inc

      49. Leonard Maggiore Opticians

      50. Light and Motion

      51. Light Dude

      52. Liquivision

      53. Logic Dive Gear

      54. MAKO Spearguns

      55. Manta Industries & Highseas Millwork

      56. Mares... Just add Water!

      57. MB-SUB

      58. Men-Of-Diving

      59. Nautilus Lifeline

        1. Lifeline Tech Support Forum

      60. Nocturnal Lights

      61. Nuvair

      62. Ocean REEF

      63. Oceanic

      64. Omega Aquatics

      65. OTS - Ocean Technology Systems

      66. Oxycheq

      67. Poseidon

      68. Rapid Diver

      69. Reef Safe

      70. Princeton Tec

      71. rEvo Rebreathers

      72. Riffe International

      73. SANTI Diving Equipment

      75. Sartek Industries

      76. SCUBALAMP

      77. SCUBAPRO

      78. Sea&Sea

      79. Sea Assassins

      80. Sea Vision USA

      81. Seac

      82. SeaCure

      83. Seadoo Seascooters

      84. SeaLife

      85. Seasoft Scuba

      86. SF Tech Drysuits

      87. Seatool USA

      88. Shearwater Research

        1. Shearwater Cloud

      89. Sharkskin

      90. Sherwood SCUBA

      91. Spectrum Diving Equipment

      92. Stahlsac

      93. Surface Marker Ltd.

      94. Stream2Sea

      95. Suunto

      97. TECLINE by Scubatech

      98. TillyTec

      100. Titan Dive Gear

      101. Thermo Valves

      102. Tovatec

      103. Tilos

      105. Tribolube

      106. Tryton Gear

      107. TUSA

      108. UEMIS

      109. USIA

      110. Vintage Double Hose

      111. Vision Rebreathers

      112. Vivid Pix

      113. Waterproof

      114. Wetsuit Wearhouse Inc.

      115. Wetwear

      116. Whites Manufacturing

        1. Whites Team Diver & Research Corner

      117. XS Scuba

      118. Xtar

      119. Your Bag Tag

      120. Zeagle

      121. Z Gear

      Latest: We have NERD 2 news... Shearwater, Apr 25, 2018 at 6:47 PM

  7. The Equipment of Scuba Diving

    1. Accessories

      This is the place to get the scoop on all those nifty gadgets, gizmos and accessories that go along with diving.
      Discussions:
      5,064
      Messages:
      51,949

      1. Gear Bags and Cases

      2. Knives and Cutting Tools

      3. Lift Bags, SMBs and Reels

      4. Lights

      Latest: DGX PUSH Handheld Light Kit - Spot Beam Kryssa, Apr 23, 2018 at 10:04 PM

    2. Apparel

      All the latest styles and fashions for today's Scuba Diver...
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      Messages:
      744

      1. Chammyz

      2. Scuba Do Rag

      Latest: Shirt Adam Grose, Apr 16, 2018

    3. Buoyancy Compensators (BC's) and Weight Systems

      Point your weighty "BC" questions and input here. Tell others what you use and what you do and don't like about it etc...
      Discussions:
      9,723
      Messages:
      135,301
      Latest: The new Freedom Contour - The Rolex of backplates. Umuntu, Apr 25, 2018 at 6:12 AM

    4. Computers, Gauges, Watches and Analyzers

      Looking for a computer? Don't feel like trusting "Paid Adverts" style reviews? Feel free to ask your questions and also, tell us what you use.
      Discussions:
      11,099
      Messages:
      118,789

      1. Dive Software

      Latest: Air integrated OSTC mnjhuz76, Apr 26, 2018 at 12:50 AM

    5. Compressors, Boosters and Blending Systems

      This is where we talk about the machinery used to fill our scuba tanks!
      Discussions:
      1,318
      Messages:
      12,680
      Latest: Oxy Hackers Nitrox Stick BRT, Apr 25, 2018 at 8:35 PM

    6. Diver Propulsion Vehicles

      Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs and Scooterbut were afraid to ask...
      Discussions:
      511
      Messages:
      5,216
      Latest: Sub gravity Scubacody, Apr 4, 2018

    7. Exposure Suits

      Custom or off the rack? Wet or Dry? Skins! Find everything you want to know about exposure suits.
      Discussions:
      9,922
      Messages:
      97,380
      Latest: Which pee valve? wgmontgomery, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:17 PM

    8. Fins, Masks and Snorkels

      The inside scoop on this basic gear.
      Discussions:
      5,324
      Messages:
      61,927
      Latest: BIG FEET, really big feet - hard sole dive boots? size 17?? Kiwibacon, Apr 25, 2018 at 7:48 PM

    9. General Scuba Equipment Discussions

      Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
      Discussions:
      4,796
      Messages:
      65,524
      Latest: Marker buoy and spool woodcarver, Apr 25, 2018 at 7:03 PM

    10. Regulators

      What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
      Discussions:
      11,045
      Messages:
      138,877
      Latest: New diver cold water reg kit stephane Guitard, Apr 25, 2018 at 9:40 PM

    11. Tanks, Valves and Bands

      Big tanks, small tanks, steel tanks, aluminum tanks and pony bottles. Find out which one is right for you.
      Discussions:
      5,399
      Messages:
      79,604
      Latest: Bail out Pony Tank 13 cft or 19cft? Diving Dubai, Apr 24, 2018 at 7:04 AM

    12. Do It Yourself - DIY

      Think you're pretty handy at building things? Check out tips and instructions for DIY Scuba stuff.
      Discussions:
      3,841
      Messages:
      41,007

      1. Making your own Gear

      2. Repairing your own Gear

      Latest: Repaired Silicone Neck Seal swimlikethefish, Apr 25, 2018 at 7:57 AM

    13. Boats and Boating

      Renting a boat? Own your own or perhaps you're considering purchasing a new toy? Talk about it here!
      Discussions:
      744
      Messages:
      9,868

      1. Dive Modifications

      2. Equipment & Accessories

      3. Marinas & Dockside

      4. Repair and Maintenance

      5. Handling & Safety

      6. Inflatables, RIB's, Dinghy's and Kayaks

      Latest: “THE CLOCK IS TICKING”: INSIDE THE WORST U.S. MARITIME DISASTER IN DECADES swimlikethefish, Apr 6, 2018

    14. Lost, Found and Stolen

      Misplace something? Found something? Want to alert others about a stolen item? This is the place! Be sure to give your location!
      Discussions:
      620
      Messages:
      1,539
      Latest: LOST WALKING CANE COZUMEL 1bubbleoff, Apr 24, 2018 at 11:11 PM

  8. Regional Forums and Dive Clubs

    1. Africa and the Middle East

      Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing the continent of Africa from Israel, Egypt to Madagascar and South-Africa.
      Discussions:
      2,947
      Messages:
      23,824

      1. Africa

        1. South African Divers

      2. The Gulf

      3. Red Sea

        1. Red Sea Shadow

      Latest: How to plan a trip to Sinai? KathyV, Apr 25, 2018 at 5:53 PM

    2. Asia

      Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Eastern Russia to Japan and the Philippines.
      Discussions:
      15,124
      Messages:
      195,180

      1. General Asia

      2. Greater China

      3. Indonesia

        1. Corona Diving Club

      4. Malaysia and Singapore

      5. Maldives

      6. Philippine Paradise Divers

        1. Dive-O-Rama

      7. Taiwan

      8. Thailand

      9. Japan

      Latest: 2nd Trip to Triton Bay ! paolobl65, Apr 26, 2018 at 12:50 AM

    3. Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

      Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Papua New Guinea and the Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand and French Polynesia.
      Discussions:
      4,904
      Messages:
      41,473

      1. Australia

      2. New Zealand

      3. The Pacific Islands

      Latest: Diving May 26-June 2 in Fiji - wetsuit advice? fiji_diver, Apr 24, 2018 at 3:58 AM

    4. Canada

      Diving for those folks in the Great White North from East to West, fresh water to salt water, wrecks to caves and anything else you can think of.
      Discussions:
      6,486
      Messages:
      57,972

      1. Canadian Wreck Preservation

      2. Eastern Canada

      3. Northern Canada

      4. Ontario

        1. Coordinates

        2. SUC

      5. Western Canada

        1. Western Canada Dive Clubs and Groups

          1. Alberta Underwater Council

          2. Southern BC Spyhoppers

          3. U/W Archaeological Society of British Columbia

          4. Victoria Dive Club

      Latest: Scuba Swap 2018 - 26th Annual! GTA_Diving_Wonder, Apr 23, 2018 at 11:42 PM

    5. Greater Caribbean and Bermuda

      Bermuda, the Bahamas Islands and destinations in the Caribbean Sea, including Cuba, the Cayman Islands, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and the islands in the Eastern Caribbean Sea.
      Discussions:
      13,747
      Messages:
      134,266

      1. Bahamas

      2. Bermuda

      3. Greater Antilles

        1. Cayman Islands

      4. Lesser Antilles

        1. Curaçao

        2. Bonaire

      Latest: Anyone else on the Sunwing flight back to YYZ April 15 & 16? agd, Apr 26, 2018 at 1:20 AM

    6. Central America

      Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Belize, Honduras and the Bay Islands, both coasts of Costa Rica, heading south to Panama.
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      1. Bay Islands

      2. Belize

      Latest: Anybody dived in Roatan recently? Bali1, Apr 25, 2018 at 3:55 PM

    7. Europe

      Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Iceland and the UK to Greece, the Mediterranean and Western Russia.
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      1. General Europe

      2. Central and Eastern Europe

        1. Дайвинг в России

      3. Scandinavia

      4. British Isles

      5. Western Europe

        1. BeNeLux

      Latest: Greece in April icechip, Apr 21, 2018 at 9:08 PM

    8. Mexico

      Traveling to Cancun, Cozumel, Akumal, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Ixtapa or another local island? Want to find out more about that dream vacation? Well, it's all here so come, join us!
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      1. Cozumel

      Latest: Current Water Temp? Streydog, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:05 PM

    9. South America

      From Colombia to Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina whilst not forgetting the Galapagos Islands, Easter Island as well as the Falkland Islands.
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      Latest: New regulation to enter Ecuador as of May 1, 2018 Dom@DiveAdvice, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:29 PM

    10. United States

      Regional forums for the USA and all 50 states. Regions are broken up into main regional section, and sub-sections. Also included are local clubs, and local trips and marketplace forums.
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      1. California

        1. NorCal

        2. SoCal

          1. SoCal Dive Clubs and Groups

            1. Beach Crabs

            2. Laguna Sea Dwellers

            3. LA Dive and Ride (LADR)

            4. Power Scuba

            5. Roddenberry Dive Team

              1. RDT Dive Trips and Events

              2. RDT Equipment and Merchandise

            6. Sharkbait Dive Club

            7. Slippery When Wet Divers

            8. SOCDC

        3. California Diving News

      2. Florida Diving

        2. Florida Dive Clubs and Groups

          1. Florida Kayak Divers

          2. Englewood Dive Club

          3. The Greater Tampa Bay Area

          4. Lake County Golden Triangle Scuba Group

          5. Lake Mary Dive Club

          6. SFDJ Project Baseline Dive Team

          7. Tyndall Dive Flight

          8. Venice Fossil Divers

          9. Vero Beach Scuba Club

          10. South Florida Divers, Inc. Private Area

      3. Hawai'i

        1. Talk Story

        2. Local Reference

      4. Texas

        1. City of Houston Underwater Mariners - CHUM

        2. Bay Area Divers

        3. Laredo Scuba Diving Club

      5. Central United States

        1. Great Lakes Wrecking Crew

          1. Great Lakes Dive Clubs and Groups

            1. Chicago Aquanauts Scuba Association

            2. Grand Rapids Scuba Club

            3. Michigan Lake Divers

            4. Urge to Submerge

        2. Kentucky Piranha Patrol

        3. Mid-West Region

      6. North Eastern United States

        1. New England

          1. Dive Club of Rhode Island

        2. Pennsylvania / New York / New Jersey

          1. Lake Effect Divers

      7. South Eastern United States

        1. Deep Dixie Divers

          1. Deep Dixie Dive Clubs and Groups

            1. Blackbeard's Scuba Club

            2. Atlanta Reef Dwellers

            3. Gulf Coast Diving Society

            4. Lake Lanier Looney Birds

            5. West Florida Dive Club

        2. Mid-Atlantic States

        3. North Carolina

          1. Bull City Divers

      8. Western United States

        1. Alaska

        2. Pacific Northwest

        3. Rocky Mountain Region

          1. Rocky Mountain Dive Clubs and Groups

            1. Dive Addicts Anonymous

            2. FROGs

            3. Shark Bait Dive Club

        4. Southwestern Region

      Latest: Maui Diving (including Lanai and Molokai) and Kauai AquamanKauai, Apr 26, 2018 at 12:43 AM

    11. Non-Geographic Clubs

      Clubs and travel groups that span the world including our singles group, the grumpy old divers and all military divers!
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      1. Dork Divers

      2. Grumpy Old Divers

      3. Military Divers

      4. Worldwide Christian Scuba Diving Organization

      Latest: Anyone still here???!!!! jrl5549, Apr 18, 2018

  9. ScubaBoard Marketplace

    1. Hot Deals

      Direct from the manufacturers, distributors, dive shops, and our business sponsors... Hot Deals is the place to find limited quantity, inventory clearance and other special deals. Only ScubaBoard Business Sponsors may start threads in this forum.
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      Latest: How to choose the best wetsuit plus new MAKO/Yamamoto suits Boiler_81, Apr 18, 2018

    2. ScubaBoard's Classified Section

      You are in the ScubaBoard Classified Items section. This area is for buying, selling, or trading of items. This forum has special rules

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      1. Classifieds: BCD's and Weight Systems

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    4. Research and Development

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      Latest: DAN 2018 Research Internships Peter Buzzacott, Dec 22, 2017

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      Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
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      Latest: Thanks Vintage Double Hose! OWIC647, Apr 1, 2018

    6. Scuba Teens

      A place for parents and youth leaders to discuss certification, (family) travel and other issues involved in introducing youths to this wonderful sport.
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      Latest: Dive Flag epaulets (stickers) for your uniform The Chairman, Aug 25, 2017

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      Latest: Undercurrent is Asking Women to Step Forward KathyV, Mar 26, 2018