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About divelocal

Executive Director of Dive Industry Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 charitable organization. We are the Founding Sponsor of DIVE LOCAL and soon to be just one of many.

2016 Northeast Summit Meeting Held at Beneath the Sea

 2016 Northeast Summit Meeting Held at Beneath the Sea by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional 2nd Annual Conference Attended by 42 Dive Professionals.  The Northeast summit was held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey on … Continue reading

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Sebastian, Florida to hold Lionfish Fest

Making Delicious Dishes Out of Destructive Fishes by Dana Polites Southeast Dive News Correspondent Capt Hiram’s Resort in Sebastian, FL will host the first Lionflish Fest on Saturday May 14, 2016. The event features a REEF sanctioned Lionfish Tournament Derby … Continue reading

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South Central Summit Held in Dallas

South Central Summit Meeting Recap Friday, January 22, 2016 Embassy Suites, Frisco, TX By Gene Muchanski, Executive Director Dive Industry Association, Inc. The first regional summit meeting of the South Central United States was held during the Lone Star State … Continue reading

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North Central Summit Held in Chicago

North Central Summit Meeting Recap Friday, February 26, 2016 Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont, IL By Gene Muchanski, Executive Director Dive Industry Association, Inc. The first regional summit meeting of the North Central United States was held during the Our World-Underwater … Continue reading

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Lone Star State Dive Show – January 22-24, 2016

Lone Star State / Our World-Underwater Dive & Travel Show Dallas/Frisco, Texas January 22-24, 2016 by Gene Muchanski Editor, The Dive Industry Professional It’s the beginning of the new year and the trade show season is about to begin. This … Continue reading

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2016 North Central Summit Conference – Chicago

2016 North Central Summit Conference – Rosemont, IL. The first North Central Regional Summit Conference will be held during the Our World-Underwater Dive Show on Friday, February 26, 2015 at the Hyatt Hotel in Rosemont, IL.  The conference is scheduled … Continue reading

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2016 DIVE LOCAL Regional Summit Meeting – North Central

2016 North Central Summit Conference The North Central Regional Summit Meeting has been scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2015 at the Hyatt Hotel in Rosemont, IL.  The conference will be held during the Our World-Underwater Dive Show, after booth set … Continue reading

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Local Diving Summit Coming to TEXAS!

Local Diving Summit Coming to TEXAS! by Rick Stratton Publisher/ Event Director Dive News Network Media Group Phone: 360-240-1874 Web: www.divenewsnetwork.com Texas scuba divers will get a chance to speak about and promote local diving this January. In conjunction with the … Continue reading

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Isla Cozumel: A Mexican Island With A Caribbean Flair

Isla Cozumel: A Mexican / Caribbean Island Paradise By Gene Muchanski Southeast Correspondent, Dive News Network Isla Cozumel is a Mexican Island with a Caribbean flare. In a beautiful tropical setting, the island is alive with watersports activities yet enjoys a … Continue reading

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Boat Diving in Palm Beach, Florida

“Best Kept Secret in the U.S.” by Gene Muchanski Executive Director, Dive Industry Association, Inc. DIA Dives with Dive Boat Narcosis:  On December 10th, 2011 we had an opportunity to dive Palm Beach, Florida with legendary Dive Boat Skipper, Captain … Continue reading

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