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Solving a 50-Year Problem: How California Finally Regulated Zoo & Aquarium Exhibit Diving

Solving a 50-Year Problem: How California Finally Regulated Zoo & Aquarium Exhibit Diving

March 18, 2026
DAN Skills in Action: Readiness Made the Difference

DAN Skills in Action: Readiness Made the Difference

March 18, 2026
National Geographic: In the ocean’s ‘twilight zone,’ divers risk their lives in search of mysteries

National Geographic: In the ocean’s ‘twilight zone,’ divers risk their lives in search of mysteries

March 18, 2026
TikTok Live: Live Dive in the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Tropical Reef Tank

TikTok Live: Live Dive in the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Tropical Reef Tank

March 18, 2026
GEAR RECALL: Hollis 200LX SECOND STAGE REGULATOR – STOP USE / STOP SALE

GEAR RECALL: Hollis 200LX SECOND STAGE REGULATOR – STOP USE / STOP SALE

March 7, 2026
Industry News
  • Florida Aquarium – Assistant Coordinator of Dive Volunteers

    • Industry Jobs
    • January 16, 2026

    Position Summary: The Assistant Coordinator of Dive Volunteers supports the Coordinator of Dive Volunteers with...

  • Recall Notice – HeartSine Samaritan PAD AED

    • Equipment Recalls
    • November 21, 2025

    Stryker has issued a recall notice for their HeartSine Samaritan AED. Follow the link for...

  • “Weeding” Marine Debris out of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

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    • October 13, 2025

    https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/notes/2025/weeding-debris.html

  • National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Completes Large-Scale Marine Debris Removal from Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf

    • Bottom Times / Media Links
    • October 13, 2025
  • Garden in the Gulf – A Rescue Mission

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    • July 21, 2025

    Submitted by: Jake Emmert, Director of Marine Operations, Moody Gardens KPRC 2 and Moody Gardens...

  • Shearwater Tern Product Bulletin

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    • June 29, 2025
  • Aquarium Dive Volunteers Help Further Knowledge on Our Ocean

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    • March 22, 2025

    Submitted by: Sean Eckley, DSO – Field Operations, Aquarium of the Pacific, & Jaimee Butler,...

  • Capacity Building with Volunteers:

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    • March 22, 2025

    Submitted by: Andrew Solomon, Marine Operations Manager, California Science Center, & Sean Eckley, DSO –...

  • Hollis Rebreathers – T-Piece Inner Retaining Ring Quality Alert

    • Equipment Recalls
    • October 14, 2024

    Due to reports of the original BMCL inner retaining ring experiencing failures during normal operation,...

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    • Hot Button Topics
    • Organizational Spotlight
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    • Events
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      • ADPA Job Postings
      • AZA Job Postings
      • AAUS Job Postings
    • Equipment Recalls
      • American Diving Supply Recall list
    • COVID-19 Resources
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