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  1. ScubaBoard Central

    1. ScubaBoard Site News

      Check here for official ScubaBoard Announcements.
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      Latest: New South Korea Sub-Forum diversteve, Dec 5, 2019

    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: New guy... chillyinCanada, Dec 10, 2019 at 1:03 AM

    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: Korea Sub-Forum joshua.d.vise, Dec 9, 2019 at 12:29 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: Death of my Son, I need some help woodcarver, Dec 11, 2019 at 1:55 PM

    5. ScubaBoard Articles

      Comments from our article portal.
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      Latest: Atomic Aquatics Quality Alert divad, Dec 10, 2019 at 7:10 PM

    6. ScubaBoard Invasion 2020 Roatan

      ScubaBoard's Upcoming Invasion to Anthony's Key, Roatan
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      Latest: Looking for a Roommate! BoundForElsewhere, Dec 11, 2019 at 11:43 AM

    7. ScubaBoard Surge 2020 Little Cayman

      ScubaBoard Surge 2020 Little Cayman
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      Latest: ScubaBoard SURGE 2020 Crew T-Shirt Voting Dizzi Lizzi, Dec 9, 2019 at 8:59 PM

    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 2019 Curacao

      11. ScubaBoard Surge 2017 Cayman Brac

      12. ScubaBoard Surge 2018: Bonaire!

      13. ScubaBoard Invasion 2018 Cozumel

      Latest: ScubaBoard Invasion Central 2019 Fiji KathyV, Oct 2, 2019

  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: NAUI OW diver, and downside to doing Nitrox thru PADI? MikadoWu, Dec 9, 2019 at 7:31 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: Winter gear storage Marie13, Dec 10, 2019 at 9:57 PM

    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: Fear Into the Abyss rob.mwpropane, Dec 12, 2019 at 6:48 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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      1. Solo Divers

      2. Wreck Diving

        1. Wreck Exploration and Expeditions

        2. Artificial Reefs

      3. Sidemount Diving

      Latest: Taking an open water student below 60 ft? clownfishsydney, Dec 12, 2019 at 3:49 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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      1. Near Misses and Lessons Learned

      Latest: So who’s ever brought up their second stage in a lobster bag? Divectionist, Dec 12, 2019 at 5:02 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: Watch this video of the Blue Hole of Dahab before it is deleted NothingClever, Dec 12, 2019 at 5:22 AM

    7. Rebreather Diving

      Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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      Latest: Shearwater NERD video doctormike, Dec 11, 2019 at 7:30 PM

    8. Snorkeling / Freediving

      Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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      11,688
      Latest: Snorkeling in Hawaii (Maui and Big Island) Testudo, Nov 25, 2019

    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: Scubapro mod. 129 halocline, Dec 11, 2019 at 8:06 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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      2,290
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      5,878

      1. Diveheart

      Latest: Free Scuba Mime Lessons...Try it You'll Like It!.... DiveHeart, Dec 11, 2019 at 11:31 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: Good, inexpensive luggage? Zef, Dec 5, 2019

    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: Be Cautious Diving and Traveling Abroad JasmineNeedsGills, Dec 7, 2019 at 4:32 PM

  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: Best brands of 32650 protected flat top batteries? runsongas, Dec 11, 2019 at 7:11 PM

    2. Apparel

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

      2. Scuba Do Rag

      Latest: Have anyone tried Military Drysuits? JackD342, Dec 6, 2019 at 2:59 PM

    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: what size inner tube to buy to make 2" EPDM bands? dmaziuk, Dec 11, 2019 at 6:45 PM

    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: Some people’s wet dreams are about to come true! rhwestfall, Dec 12, 2019 at 6:49 AM

    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: Well-used Haskel checkout, cleaning, setup and suggestions? TrimixToo, Dec 11, 2019 at 6:28 PM

    6. Dive Propulsion Vehicles

      Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs and Scooterbut were afraid to ask...
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      Latest: New DPV - Dive Xtras ben.mcgeever, Dec 11, 2019 at 12:08 PM

    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: Neoprene vs lavacore 1isNone, Dec 11, 2019 at 2:36 PM

    8. Fins, Masks and Snorkels

      The inside scoop on this basic gear.
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      Latest: Atomic Aquatics Mask Options C.Gates, Dec 12, 2019 at 1:02 AM

    9. General Scuba Equipment Discussions

      Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
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      Latest: Not fully closing schrader-valve on Miflex inflator hose Oitzu, Dec 12, 2019 at 5:51 AM

    10. Regulators

      What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
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      Latest: MARES 25XR - DR FULL TEK SET, Thoughts? Anyone Using? Vicko, Dec 12, 2019 at 12:42 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: Should I grab these HP100s? rob.mwpropane, Dec 12, 2019 at 6:37 AM

    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: DIY Dry Gloves Zef, Dec 12, 2019 at 6:50 AM

    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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      1. Dive Modifications

      2. Equipment & Maintenance

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

      Latest: Dive ladder steps MaxBottomtime, Dec 8, 2019 at 1:39 PM

    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: found go pro hero 5 west palm beach reef dive. chillyinCanada, Dec 10, 2019 at 1:45 AM

  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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      12,334
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      1. Analox Analysers

      2. Apeks

      3. Aqua Lung

      4. Armor Bags

      5. Dive Assure

      6. Cochran Undersea Technology

      7. Deep 6 Outfitters

      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: Can I improve my setup? Saniflush, Dec 12, 2019 at 6:44 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: Blue Water Hunting & Freediving 2020 Edition at MAKO MAKO Spearguns, Dec 8, 2019 at 8:05 PM

    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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      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: Light Monkey 32watt variable focus LED Mike1967, Dec 12, 2019 at 1:01 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: Arctic FREEZE - Come FB Live about it Dive Right In Scuba, Jan 30, 2019

    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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      Latest: Towed Camera Array for underwater Photogrammetry on a budget . . . Scott McWilliam, Dec 7, 2019 at 3:51 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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      1. Help Wanted

      2. Seeking Employment

      Latest: FULL TIME OUTDOOR INDUSTRY SCUBA DIVING/ECO TOURISM. USA SALES REPRESENTATIVE Avalon CDC, Dec 6, 2019 at 3:18 PM

  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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      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: Settings help manatee Chris Ross, Dec 12, 2019 at 12:42 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.
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      6,386
      Messages:
      47,569

      2. U/W Videos

      3. GoPro and Action Cams

      4. Production

      Latest: Help me find an aluminium tripod mount adaptor for supersuit funscuba, Dec 11, 2019 at 10:53 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:
      2,406
      Messages:
      18,292
      Latest: My new floatline isn’t going together as expected STB, Nov 22, 2019

    4. Underwater Treasures

      Shipwrecks, archaeological sites, underwater mysteries, fossils, geological sights and all the treasures of the deep!
      Discussions:
      1,083
      Messages:
      12,141
      Latest: Meet Misool! chillyinCanada, Dec 9, 2019 at 1:06 AM

    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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      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: Nudibranch Lovers chillyinCanada, Dec 12, 2019 at 6:01 AM

  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:
      3,139
      Messages:
      25,662

      1. Africa

        1. South African Divers

      2. The Gulf

      3. Red Sea

        1. Red Sea Shadow

      Latest: Diving Marsa Alam, Egypt Mod63, Dec 12, 2019 at 6:54 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:
      16,089
      Messages:
      207,439

      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: Diving in the Philippines...Minimilist diving gear question? Searcaigh, Dec 12, 2019 at 5:28 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:
      5,155
      Messages:
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      1. Australia

      2. New Zealand

      3. The Pacific Islands

      Latest: Trip Report - Palau Aggressor II - October 2019 drrich2, Dec 11, 2019 at 9:26 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:
      6,694
      Messages:
      59,600

      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: Wow! Someone has figured out how to market diving! ScubaWithTurk, Dec 7, 2019 at 12:51 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:
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      1. Bahamas

      2. Bermuda

      3. Greater Antilles

        1. Cayman Islands

      4. Lesser Antilles

        1. Curaçao

        2. Bonaire

      Latest: Jads In Aruba closed down? Shore diving in Aruba? tridacna, Dec 12, 2019 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:
      6,695
      Messages:
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      1. Bay Islands

      2. Belize

      Latest: Coco View Sept. 2019 Daebado, Dec 9, 2019 at 5:50 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.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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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: U1277 in Porto, North Portugal icechip, Dec 5, 2019

    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:
      16,136
      Messages:
      244,946

      1. Cozumel

      Latest: Diving While on Cruise Rob9876, Dec 12, 2019 at 12:42 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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      Latest: Punta Arenas Chile. Any info? FreeFlyFreak, Dec 11, 2019 at 2:06 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.
      Discussions:
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      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: Poipu, Kauai Dive Recommendations ontdiver, Dec 11, 2019 at 5:53 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:
      454
      Messages:
      11,540

      1. Dork Divers

      2. Grumpy Old Divers

      3. Military Divers

      4. Worldwide Christian Scuba Diving Organization

      Latest: 65+ Grumpy Old Divers (or NOT Grumpy) Perryed, Nov 30, 2019

  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:
      154
      Messages:
      2,581

      1. Avenue of the Divers: Scuba Legends & Pioneers

      2. History of Diving Gear

      3. History of Diving Museum

      Latest: Basic gear from the mid-twentieth-century Federal Republic of Germany David Wilson, Dec 11, 2019 at 7:00 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:
      1,626
      Messages:
      5,386
      Latest: What is the latest news about the Calypso (Cousteau's boat)? wetb4igetinthewater, Dec 12, 2019 at 3:21 AM

    3. Dive Insurance

      A place to discuss Dive Insuramce related matters.
      Discussions:
      23
      Messages:
      644
      Latest: Insurance Documents / Policy Wording etc Zeke XA3, Dec 10, 2019 at 4:43 PM

    4. Scuba Related Court Cases

      This is the place to discuss court cases and legal matters that affect the SCUBA industry.
      Discussions:
      168
      Messages:
      10,790
      Latest: Musk to stand trial in defamation suit by cave rescuer Esprise Me, Dec 10, 2019 at 3:07 PM

    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:
      1,208
      Messages:
      8,755
      Latest: Diving | Yoga | Breathwork Retreat - Egypt, March 2020 Andy Murphy, Nov 15, 2019

    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:
      389
      Messages:
      3,894
      Latest: "The Wreck of The Mary Deare", 1959 in color KathyV, Dec 6, 2019 at 6:38 PM

    7. Apps, Book and Media Reviews

      A place for reviewing books, cinema and interactive media related to Scuba, Free Diving, Oceanography and Limnology.
      Discussions:
      588
      Messages:
      4,603
      Latest: New Book About Cayman's Famous "Wreck of the Ten Sails" KathyV, Dec 11, 2019 at 3:35 PM

  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:
      50
      Messages:
      645
      Latest: DEMA Show 2019 in Orlando p_kos, Nov 14, 2019

    2. Becoming a Captain

      What's behind the myth, legend and anecdotes about becoming a licensed Captain.
      Discussions:
      59
      Messages:
      490

      1. Trips and Marketplace for Captains

      Latest: Experience or license - What makes a Captain? nolatom, May 6, 2019

    3. Commercial Divers

      Hard Hat, Saturation and all other types of commercial diving.
      Discussions:
      353
      Messages:
      3,186
      Latest: Any softwares for Commercial divers for reporting the video with diving data ? sharun, Nov 21, 2019

    4. Public Safety Divers/Search and Rescue

      EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here. Also Search and Rescue operations,
      Discussions:
      1,667
      Messages:
      15,917

      1. Search and Rescue

        1. Resource Lists

      2. Training, Practices and Equipment

      3. Dive Related Accidents and Problems

      4. Ideas and Stories

      Latest: Nautilus marine rescue user, registration of boat MMSI? mmerriman, Dec 10, 2019 at 8:13 AM

  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:
      8,545
      Messages:
      160,992

      1. Storm Watch

        1. Tsunami

      Latest: Dating/Breakup With a Non-Diver. DBPacific, Dec 6, 2019 at 7:17 PM

    2. Dive into Fitness

      A place to help each other continue healthy lifestyles.
      Discussions:
      861
      Messages:
      17,501

      1. Diet strategies

      2. Strength Conditioning and Exercise

      3. Special Needs

      4. SB Fitness Challenge

      5. Food and Recipes

      Latest: LCHF or Ketogenic Diet Mrs. B, Dec 9, 2019 at 8:08 AM

    3. Good Causes, Petitions and Solicitations

      A home for good causes, petitions & solicitations.
      Discussions:
      679
      Messages:
      6,166

      1. Kimber Watch

      2. Matt the Aquaman

      3. SUDS - Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba

        1. OBT - Planning & Scheming

      4. Project AWARE

      Latest: Lusitania dive accident - insufficient insurance happy-diver, Oct 6, 2019

    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:
      1,789
      Messages:
      166,269

      1. Scuba Poetry

      Latest: Post Your Pretty Funny Stuff Here formernuke, Dec 11, 2019 at 10:10 PM

    5. Kudos

      Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
      Discussions:
      870
      Messages:
      5,131
      Latest: Thank you Princeton Tec Silt Life, Nov 12, 2019

    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