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  1. ScubaBoard Central

    1. ScubaBoard Site News

      Check here for official ScubaBoard Announcements.
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      Latest: New Forum, History of Diving Gear JMBL, Mar 10, 2020

    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...
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      Latest: Hi there! Compressor, Mar 28, 2020 at 10:31 PM

    3. Site Support

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

      2. Suggestions

      3. Photo Gallery

      4. Testing Forum

      Latest: Username Change Requests Pedro Burrito, Mar 24, 2020 at 11:12 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.
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      Latest: Edward Maddison, Bikini Atoll Divemaster bakodiver391, Mar 28, 2020 at 8:11 PM

    5. ScubaBoard Articles

      Comments from our article portal.
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      Latest: Laowa Venus 24mm f/14 Macro Probe Lens–Underwater Lens Review BackscatterUW, Feb 24, 2020

    6. ScubaBoard Invasion 2020 Roatan

      ScubaBoard's Upcoming Invasion to Anthony's Key, Roatan
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      Latest: ScubaBoard Invasion Central 2020 Roatan cardzard, Mar 28, 2020 at 7:46 AM

    7. ScubaBoard Surge 2021 Belize

      ScubaBoard's upcoming Surge to Belize
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      Latest: ScubaBoard SURGE Central 2021 Belize cardzard, Mar 4, 2020

    8. 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 2019 Fiji

      9. ScubaBoard Invasion 2016 Philippines

      10. ScubaBoard Surge 2020 Little Cayman

      11. ScubaBoard Surge 2019 Curacao

      12. ScubaBoard Surge 2017 Cayman Brac

      13. ScubaBoard Surge 2018: Bonaire!

      14. ScubaBoard Invasion 2018 Cozumel

      Latest: Favorite Memories of the SB SURGE 2020! Jay G, Mar 16, 2020

  2. 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. SNSI: Scuba and Nitrox Safety International

      14. SSI: Scuba Schools International

      15. UTD: Unified Team Diving

      Latest: Open Water To Dive Master How Long? Ripley, Mar 29, 2020 at 6:32 AM

    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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      Latest: Sidemount as a first own setup? Walde, Mar 29, 2020 at 6:53 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.
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      1. Diving Into New Gear

      2. Dive Flag Awareness

      3. Going Pro

      Latest: Perdix AI Larryjd1, Mar 29, 2020 at 3:10 AM

    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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      Messages:
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      1. Solo Divers

      2. Wreck Diving

        1. Wreck Exploration and Expeditions

        2. Artificial Reefs

      3. Sidemount Diving

      Latest: Crack bottles and such....wtf? AfterDark, Mar 29, 2020 at 7:02 AM

    5. Accidents and Incidents

      This forum is for the discussion of diving Accidents and Incidents and has Special Rules. 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: Diver missing at Cocos Island, Costa Rica Centrals, Mar 29, 2020 at 5:28 AM

    6. 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.
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      1. Advanced Diver Magazine

      2. Cave Diving

        2. Trips and Marketplace... Cave Diving

      3. DIR

        1. Trips and Marketplace... DIR

      4. Hogarthian Diving

      5. Tech Trip Reports

      Latest: I finally bought a house in Cave Country! W00T!!! michael-fisch, Mar 28, 2020 at 11:17 PM

    7. Rebreather Diving

      Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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      Latest: The New Dive Rite Optima CM - My 30 Hour Review rjack321, Mar 28, 2020 at 11:16 PM

    8. Snorkeling / Freediving

      Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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      1,319
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      11,781
      Latest: Snorkeling in Key West Dusty123, Mar 19, 2020

    9. 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.
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      Latest: Does 30 year old gear qualify as vintage? eelpout, Mar 29, 2020 at 4:02 AM

    10. Divers with Disabilities

      Discussion about the special needs for those who want to submerge, but have physical or mental limitations.
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      2,458
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      1. Diveheart

      Latest: Diveheart Instructor Trainer latest Corona Virus Victim.... DiveHeart, Mar 28, 2020 at 12:29 PM

    11. 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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      Latest: What's in your bag, travel tips & tricks. cowdog77, Mar 29, 2020 at 1:17 AM

    12. 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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      Latest: Gay Friendly Dive Operation Storker, Mar 20, 2020

  3. 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.
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      1. Gear Bags and Cases

      2. Knives and Cutting Tools

      3. Lift Bags, SMBs and Reels

      4. Lights

      Latest: Found some good prices on ACR PLBs DandyDon, Mar 22, 2020

    2. Apparel

      All the latest styles and fashions for today's Scuba Diver...
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      1. Chammyz

      2. Scuba Do Rag

      Latest: Just bought a semi dry looking for advice on weights lowviz, Mar 19, 2020

    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...
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      Latest: Scubapro Classic BCD w/Air2 identification Matthew Edmonds, Mar 29, 2020 at 12:38 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.
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      1. Dive Software

      Latest: Benemec Computer software (AP Diving, Dacor, Dive Rite, Hydrotech, Mares, Ocean REEF, ORCA, etc.) moose_grunt, Mar 28, 2020 at 6:10 PM

    5. Compressors, Boosters and Blending Systems

      This is where we talk about the machinery used to fill our scuba tanks!
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      Latest: Westinghouse check valve replacement Dark Wolf, Mar 29, 2020 at 2:30 AM

    6. Dive Propulsion Vehicles

      Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs and Scooterbut were afraid to ask...
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      Latest: Yamaha scooter advice geoff w, Mar 29, 2020 at 2:53 AM

    7. Exposure Suits

      Custom or off the rack? Wet or Dry? Skins! Find everything you want to know about exposure suits.
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      Latest: Santi BZ 400 extreme coldwaterdufus, Mar 27, 2020 at 9:41 PM

    8. Fins, Masks and Snorkels

      The inside scoop on this basic gear.
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      Latest: 2020 Dive rite XT fins. buddhasummer, Mar 29, 2020 at 4:38 AM

    9. General Scuba Equipment Discussions

      Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
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      Latest: Refills during "shelter in place"? Eyegore, Mar 26, 2020 at 4:42 PM

    10. Regulators

      What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
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      Latest: Guide to Mares regulators from 2000-2020 Roisland, Mar 29, 2020 at 7:01 AM

    11. Tanks, Valves and Bands

      Big tanks, small tanks, steel tanks, aluminum tanks and pony bottles. Find out which one is right for you.
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      Latest: Question regarding keeping air pressure in scuba tank. BRT, Mar 24, 2020 at 10:50 PM

    12. Do It Yourself - DIY

      Think you're pretty handy at building things? Check out tips and instructions for DIY Scuba stuff.
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      1. Making your own Gear

        1. 3D Printing, Laser and CNC

      2. Repairing your own Gear

      Latest: Removing the diaphragm from a second stage couv, Mar 28, 2020 at 8:59 PM

    13. Boats and Boating Equipment

      Renting a boat? Own your own or perhaps you're considering purchasing a new toy? Talk about it here!
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      Messages:
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      1. Dive Modifications

      2. Equipment & Maintenance

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

      Latest: Best sidescan sonar on the used market? Scuba Lawyer, Mar 29, 2020 at 1:07 AM

    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!
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      Latest: Stolen - LM 32W VF LED with Goodman handle and 20amp dual pitkin battery Eyegore, Mar 26, 2020 at 10:01 PM

  4. 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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      Latest: Atomic regulator hose recall DrMack, Nov 24, 2019

    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.
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      Messages:
      85,677

      1. Analox Analysers

      2. Apeks

      3. Aqua Lung

      4. Armor Bags

      5. Dive Assure

      6. Cochran Undersea Technology

      7. Deep 6 Gear

      8. Deep Sea Supply

      9. Desert Star Systems

      10. DiveNav

      11. Dive Rite

      12. DUI

      13. Edge Gear

      14. Fantasea Line

      15. Force Fin

      16. Genesis

      17. Golem Gear

      18. Halcyon

      19. Ikelite

      20. Innovative Scuba Concepts

      21. Intova

      22. Lavacore

      23. Leonard Maggiore Opticians

      24. Light and Motion

      25. Light Dude

      26. Logic Dive Gear

      27. MAKO Spearguns

      28. Mares... Just add Water!

      29. Nautilus Lifeline

        1. Lifeline Tech Support Forum

      30. Ocean Concepts

      31. Ocean REEF

      32. OrcaTorch

      33. OTS - Ocean Technology Systems

      34. Oxycheq

      35. Reef Safe

      36. Paralenz

      37. Poseidon

      38. Princeton Tec

      39. SANTI Diving Equipment

      40. Scuba Force

      41. SCUBALAMP

      42. SCUBAPRO

      43. Sea&Sea

      44. See the Sea RX

      45. Seadoo Seascooters

      46. SeaLife

      47. Seasoft Scuba

      48. Shearwater Research

        1. Shearwater Cloud

      49. Sherwood SCUBA

      50. Suunto

      51. Tribolube

      52. TUSA

      53. Vintage Double Hose

      54. Vivid Pix

      55. Waterproof

      56. Wetwear

      57. Whites Manufacturing

        1. Whites Team Diver & Research Corner

      58. XS Scuba

      59. Xtar

      60. Your Bag Tag

      Latest: Cobalt 1 help: What to do if your battery is dead Helosrule02, Mar 29, 2020 at 5:31 AM

  5. 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: MAKO Sale on Fiberglass Fins - Only $179.95 MAKO Spearguns, Mar 25, 2020 at 11:09 AM

    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

      Buy, Sell, or Trade gear or other items.

      This top level forum is closed for posting. Please select one of the appropriate sub-forums to post your classified.
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      Messages:
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      1. Classifieds: BCD's and Weight Systems

      2. Classifieds: Masks, Fins and Snorkels

      3. Classifieds: Computers, Gauges, Watches, Analyzers

      4. Classifieds: Exposure Suits

      5. Classifieds: Lights

      6. Classifieds: Other Gear and Multiple Items

      7. Classifieds: Photography

      8. Classifieds: Regulators

      9. Classifieds: Tanks, Valves and Bands

      10. Classifieds - Vintage Equipment

      11. Classifieds: Compressors, Boosters and Parts

      12. Classifieds: Dive Propulsion Vehicles

      13. Classifieds: Rebreathers

      14. Classifieds: Videography

      15. Classifieds: Miscellaneous Items

      Latest: OMS Larry Green 70 lb Doubles Wing yargnatas, Mar 29, 2020 at 2:51 AM

    3. Q&A For ScubaBoard Business Sponsors

      A place where users can communicate directly with ScubaBoard business sponsors regarding any number of topics, or customer service questions. Think of these forums as a FAQ for the companies that participate.

      If you own a business: Please contact the ScubaBoard Team if you are interested in adding your company to our Q&A Forums.
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      1. Dive Right in Scuba

      Latest: February 29th Chicago dive Expo! Dive Right In Scuba, Feb 19, 2020

    4. Research and Development

      Have an idea for a product or services and want to know what your fellow divers think? This is the place to ask.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Silt-out Savior in Binoculars for Blind? WeRtheOcean, Mar 27, 2020 at 10:34 PM

    5. Employment

      Looking for a few good DMs, Instructors or employees or are you interested in a new challenge in the dive industry? Find what you need on ScubaBoard's own job market.
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      Messages:
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      1. Help Wanted

      2. Seeking Employment

      Latest: Ocean Pros Global is Seeking Field Reps Mike Ange, Mar 8, 2020

  6. 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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      244,881

      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: Bonica camera and strobe johnniediver1964, Mar 29, 2020 at 5:17 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:
      6,452
      Messages:
      47,960

      2. U/W Videos

      3. GoPro and Action Cams

      4. Production

      Latest: What tray/frame and lights to get? outofofficebrb, Mar 29, 2020 at 3:40 AM

    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:
      2,412
      Messages:
      18,315
      Latest: "Dreamair" Pneumatic powered cable drive CVT Speargun Popgun Pete, Mar 21, 2020

    4. Underwater Treasures

      Shipwrecks, archaeological sites, underwater mysteries, fossils, geological sights and all the treasures of the deep!
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      Messages:
      12,206
      Latest: Lost At Sea: Art Recovered from Shipwrecks at Asian Art Museum in San Fran, CA KathyV, Mar 11, 2020

    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.
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      13,993
      Messages:
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      1. Ask Dr. Decompression

      2. Diving Medicine

      3. Marine Life and Ecosystems

        1. Dive Dry with Dr. Bill

      4. Name that Critter

      5. Ocean Conservation

      7. REEF

      8. Sea Save Foundation

      9. Shark Forum!

      10. We Are Water Project!

      Latest: SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 and Diving Ukmc, Mar 28, 2020 at 8:47 PM

  7. 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:
      3,181
      Messages:
      26,189

      1. Africa

        1. South African Divers

      2. The Gulf

      3. Red Sea

        1. Red Sea Shadow

      Latest: Red Sea (Egypt) closed (covid-19 confined) BLACKCRUSADER, Mar 29, 2020 at 7:00 AM

    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:
      16,306
      Messages:
      210,824

      1. General Asia

      2. Greater China

      3. Indonesia

        1. Corona Diving Club

      4. Japan

      5. Malaysia and Singapore

      6. Maldives

      7. Philippine Paradise Divers

        1. Dive-O-Rama

      8. South Korea

      9. Taiwan

      10. Thailand

      Latest: When do you think virus-related disruptions will end? BLACKCRUSADER, Mar 29, 2020 at 7:01 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:
      5,200
      Messages:
      43,905

      1. Australia

      2. New Zealand

      3. The Pacific Islands

      Latest: Sub Aqua Luke_P, Mar 27, 2020 at 7:40 PM

    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:
      6,725
      Messages:
      59,825

      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: ice diver course shoredivr, Mar 28, 2020 at 2:36 AM

    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:
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      Messages:
      150,546

      1. Bahamas

      2. Bermuda

      3. Greater Antilles

        1. Cayman Islands

      4. Lesser Antilles

        1. Curaçao

        2. Bonaire

      Latest: Better diving after pandemic? Dan, Mar 29, 2020 at 1:01 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.
      Discussions:
      6,737
      Messages:
      67,520

      1. Bay Islands

      2. Belize

      Latest: Latest Coco View Resortwear KatieMac, Mar 27, 2020 at 7:45 AM

    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.
      Discussions:
      2,045
      Messages:
      13,518

      1. General Europe

      2. Central and Eastern Europe

        1. Дайвинг в России

      3. Scandinavia

      4. British Isles

      5. Western Europe

        1. BeNeLux

      Latest: Dutch scuba fans? Ripley, Mar 24, 2020 at 7:02 AM

    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!
      Discussions:
      16,285
      Messages:
      248,588

      1. Cozumel

      Latest: Will COZ close it’s borders? DandyDon, Mar 29, 2020 at 12:45 AM

    9. South America

      From Colombia to Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina whilst not forgetting the Galapagos Islands, Easter Island as well as the Falkland Islands.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      6,566
      Latest: Ecuador Borders Closed drrich2, Mar 15, 2020

    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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      80,241
      Messages:
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      1. California

        1. NorCal

        2. SoCal

          1. SoCal Dive Site Reviews

          2. 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

        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. Venice Fossil Divers

          7. Vero Beach Scuba Club

          8. 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: CHAMBER DAY 2020 - EVENT UPDATE "B" (as of 3/28/20 @ 5PM) Chamber Day, Mar 28, 2020 at 9:21 PM

    11. Non-Geographic Clubs

      Clubs and travel groups that span the world including our singles group, the grumpy old divers and all military divers!
      Discussions:
      455
      Messages:
      11,564

      1. Dork Divers

      2. Grumpy Old Divers

      3. Military Divers

      4. Worldwide Christian Scuba Diving Organization

      Latest: Not so grumpy Roatan bound chillyinCanada, Jan 20, 2020

  8. 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?
      Discussions:
      164
      Messages:
      2,715

      1. Avenue of the Divers: Scuba Legends & Pioneers

      2. History of Diving Gear

      3. History of Diving Museum

      Latest: Basic gear from mid-twentieth-century Italy: Cressi Ripley, Mar 29, 2020 at 5:52 AM

    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:
      1,628
      Messages:
      5,663
      Latest: Hacked diving gear used as ventilators in Italy Jcp2, Mar 24, 2020 at 7:16 PM

    3. Dive Insurance

      A place to discuss Dive Insuramce related matters.
      Discussions:
      29
      Messages:
      790
      Latest: Coronavirus and Insurance Altamira, Mar 13, 2020

    4. Scuba Related Court Cases

      This is the place to discuss court cases and legal matters that affect the SCUBA industry.
      Discussions:
      168
      Messages:
      10,810
      Latest: N.C. Photographer Sues State Alleging Copyright Infringement of Shipwreck Images Bert van den Berg, Mar 24, 2020 at 3:36 AM

    5. 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:
      1,213
      Messages:
      8,767
      Latest: Edge HOG at Long Beach Scuba Show Islandheart, Feb 19, 2020

    6. 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:
      393
      Messages:
      3,928
      Latest: 47 Meters Down: The Next Chapter mcohen1021, Mar 23, 2020 at 11:23 AM

    7. Apps, Book and Media Reviews

      A place for reviewing books, cinema and interactive media related to Scuba, Free Diving, Oceanography and Limnology.
      Discussions:
      596
      Messages:
      4,699
      Latest: PADI Scuba Diving Magazine Really Insults Its Readers' Intelligence Saniflush, Mar 27, 2020 at 8:18 AM

  9. 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:
      56
      Messages:
      704
      Latest: Coronavirus Impact on Local Dive Shops Marie13, Mar 22, 2020

    2. Becoming a Captain

      What's behind the myth, legend and anecdotes about becoming a licensed Captain.
      Discussions:
      60
      Messages:
      524

      1. Trips and Marketplace for Captains

      Latest: Retirement job driving dive boats? Superlyte27, Mar 14, 2020

    3. Commercial Divers

      Hard Hat, Saturation and all other types of commercial diving.
      Discussions:
      356
      Messages:
      3,206
      Latest: Family Life Heliumthief, Feb 26, 2020

    4. Public Safety Divers/Search and Rescue

      EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here. Also Search and Rescue operations,
      Discussions:
      1,670
      Messages:
      15,925

      1. Search and Rescue

        1. Resource Lists

      2. Training, Practices and Equipment

      3. Dive Related Accidents and Problems

      4. Ideas and Stories

      Latest: PLBs Can Save Your Life Dan, Mar 15, 2020

  10. Community Forums

    1. Non-Diving Related Stuff

      Discussions about things other than Scuba (it doesn't get any simpler than that). Please keep your discussions within the ToS.
      Discussions:
      8,564
      Messages:
      161,611

      1. Storm Watch

        1. Tsunami

      Latest: Movies & Shows to Watch Ukmc, Mar 29, 2020 at 4:16 AM

    2. Dive into Fitness

      A place to help each other continue healthy lifestyles.
      Discussions:
      864
      Messages:
      17,589

      1. Diet strategies

      2. Strength Conditioning and Exercise

      3. Special Needs

      4. SB Fitness Challenge

      5. Food and Recipes

      Latest: Improving my SAC rate Kay Dee, Mar 24, 2020 at 12:09 PM

    3. Good Causes, Petitions and Solicitations

      A home for good causes, petitions & solicitations.
      Discussions:
      683
      Messages:
      6,241

      1. Kimber Watch

      2. Matt the Aquaman

      3. SUDS - Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba

        1. OBT - Planning & Scheming

      4. Project AWARE

      Latest: Think Pink Photos!!!! - Spread the love D_B, Mar 18, 2020

    4. Humor, Games, Clips, Yarns and Tales

      Got a funny clip, a good joke, a story, a tale, a neat game or anything else fun, interactive and not-so-scuba related to share? Post it here for the rest of the community but remember to keep everything within our ToS guidelines. Thanks!
      Discussions:
      1,796
      Messages:
      166,470

      1. Scuba Poetry

      Latest: Share a music vid? АлександрД, Mar 28, 2020 at 7:34 PM

    5. Kudos

      Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
      Discussions:
      871
      Messages:
      5,132
      Latest: Thank you to Mr.Peirce and Co. for a great historical education into diving skippy311, Feb 23, 2020

    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.
      Discussions:
      244
      Messages:
      2,705
      Latest: myadventuresinscuba.blogspot.com senorteem, Jun 22, 2019

    7. Women's Community Forums

      A non-diving related forum for women to discuss women specific things in life.
      Discussions:
      135
      Messages:
      4,075
      Latest: Endometrial Ablation ScubaGalOutToSea, Oct 22, 2019