Hello Members, SDI, TDI & PFI were named the top training agencies as announced by the Business of Diving Institute. Nearly 900 divers, dive professionals and dive center owners were asked how likely they would be to recommend different training agencies to friends and family and the One Dive Family brands came out on top in their respective categories.
The all-new Gas Blender Suite is here and is structured around three separate certifications: Nitrox Gas Blender, Advanced Gas Blender, and O2 Service Technician. The eLearning is delivered as a single, unified program that incorporates the full theoretical content of all three courses. This approach eliminates redundancy and allows for a more efficient, progressive learning experience. Marketing materials for both email and social media are available for your use!!
SDI (Scuba Diving International), along with its family of brands under International Training, is proud to announce its official endorsement and recognition of the Green Fins environmental standards. This strategic partnership with The Reef-World Foundation—the international coordinators of Green Fins—marks a major milestone in SDI’s commitment to protecting the underwater environments that sustain the global diving industry.
If you’re working toward Rescue Diver or a professional-level certification, first aid training isn’t optional, it’s part of the path. But more importantly, it’s part of being prepared. At some point, every diver asks: “If something actually goes wrong… would I know what to do?” As your role in diving expands, so does your responsibility. You’re no longer just managing your own dive. Now you’re aware of others, recognizing problems early, and stepping in when something doesn’t go as planned.
In this episode of Voices Beneath the Waves, host Stephanie Miele sits down with Mehgan Heaney-Grier, a pioneering force in U.S. freediving whose story is as compelling as it is influential. From her early days growing up in the Florida Keys to becoming a record-setting freediver at just 19 years old, Mehgan’s journey is shaped by exploration, instinct, and a deep-rooted connection to the ocean.
SERVICE, GROWTH & SUCCESS ONE DIVE FAMILY PLAYBOOK: EPISODE 1
The dive industry is evolving. Challenges are real, expectations are shifting, and professionals are being asked to adapt faster than ever before. In Episode 1 of the One Dive Family Playbook, SDI’s Industry Relations team shares real-world insights from over 20 years in diving and 15 years of dive shop ownership. This is not theory. This is experience. From navigating industry pressures to building stronger connections through regional meetups, direct outreach, and real support systems, this episode breaks down what service, growth, and success actually look like in today’s dive industry.
BUILDING TRUST IN THE DIVE INDUSTRY ONE DIVE FAMILY PLAYBOOK : EPISODE 2
Trust is the foundation of everything in the dive industry. In Episode 2 of the One Dive Family Playbook, SDI’s Industry Relations team breaks down how trust impacts your customers, your team, and your long-term success as a dive professional or facility. From first-time divers walking into your shop with zero knowledge, to partnerships with other professionals in your area, every interaction is an opportunity to either build trust or lose it.
WHY DIVE BUSINESSES STRUGGLE AND HOW TO FIX IT ONE DIVE FAMILY PLAYBOOK: EPISODE 3
Starting a dive business is easy. Building a successful one is not. In Episode 3 of the One Dive Family Playbook, SDI’s Industry Relations team breaks down the real reasons dive businesses struggle and what you can do differently to succeed. This is not about theory. This is about hard-earned lessons from years of experience in dive shops, operations, and the realities of running a business in today’s industry.
Scuba diving changes us. One great thing about getting certified to dive is that our training allows us to explore new and exciting underwater worlds. But there’s more to it. When we travel as divers, we aren’t just exposed to interesting aquatic life. We often go to faraway places and meet people whose lives are shaped by religious and cultural traditions very different from our own.
