What attracts people to diving varies greatly.
Some seek the thrill, while others see it as a way to meet people and make new friends. Many are attracted by diving’s gadgetry and technology, and a few may even don a scuba tank simply to have a good story to tell at their next cocktail party. But there is one commonality that unites all divers—love of the ocean and its inhabitants. That’s why we’ve designed this site. Here you’ll learn not only about the magical world beneath the waves, but also about many of the problems it faces. We believe that anyone who truly loves the sea should also care about protecting it, and both caring and protection begin with knowledge. So we hope that you’ll visit this site often to stay informed about ocean science, conservation and resource management. We also welcome and encourage your feedback; and hope that what you find here will not only make you a better diver, but a better steward of the aquatic world.

Learn about our oceans...
 Visit our library page to read a selection of envrionmental articles,
or click here for selected articles on our oceans...

Learn More About Sustainable Dive Tourism….

Whether you’re a tourist or a dive professional, your actions can either contribute to or harm the conservation of marine resources like coral reefs. Find out how you can become part of the solution by attending an exciting, cutting-edge seminar, “Sustainable Dive Tourism: What, Why & How.” Click here to download a brochure.

 

Writer. Educator. Marine conservationist. Alex is all these, and more. Few people can claim they have taught thousands of people to dive, but Alex has. He has been part of Dive Training from its launch, writing dozens of articles for new divers. He has also written some of the most popular and significant books on diving theory and practice. In addition to his tenure at Dive Training, Alex has worked with a number of government and nongovernmental organizations dedicated to protecting the health of coral reefs by integrating ecosystem management, sustainable tourism, and community partnerships. Alex holds an MA in instructional systems design, a dual MS in marine biology and coastal zone management, and a Ph.D. in marine science education from the Florida Institute of Technology. In 2001, Alex won NOAA’s prestigious Walter B. Jones Memorial Excellence Award for Ocean and Coastal Resource Management for his contribution to sustainable marine tourism.