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Deep Diving and Innovation to Restore the Gulf’s Mesophotic Corals

Deep Diving and Innovation to Restore the Gulf’s Mesophotic Corals

October 12, 2026
DANcast with Andrew Solomon

DANcast with Andrew Solomon

July 20, 2026
Wanted Alive, White Abalone – First White Abalone Found in Five Years

Wanted Alive, White Abalone – First White Abalone Found in Five Years

July 20, 2026
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
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
Industry News
  • TikTok Live: Live Dive in the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Tropical Reef Tank

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    • March 18, 2026

    Submitted by Rachel Cushman, Dive Safety Officer – Aquarium Operations Go on a dive with...

  • DAN Skills in Action: Readiness Made the Difference

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    • March 18, 2026

    Submitted by Holly Bourbon, Director of Dive Programs – National Aquarium (article by Shannon Hunt)...

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

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    • March 7, 2026

    https://www.hollis.com/blog/hollis-200lx-second-stage-stop-use-notice

  • 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...

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

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    • October 13, 2025
  • “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

  • 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
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