At the AZA 2025 Mid-Year Safety Summit in Palm Springs, CA from March 24th – 26th, there will be a half-day deep dive into aquatic safety, compliance and technology for zoo and aquarium professionals.
We have several ADPA members presenting on various sessions:
- Diving into Compliance: Breaking Down AZA Accreditation Standards for Diving, Snorkeling, and Emergency Drills – George Peterson, MBA
- Navigating Occupational Diving Regulations: choosing between Scientific and commercial Diving Standards for your Institution – Paul Dimeo, AQ of the Pacific
- Diving Technology: Advancing Operations, Enhancing Experiences, and Bridging Beyond – James Bonovich, MBA
- Rethinking Safety: Equity and Inclusion in Zoo and Aquarium Dive Programs – Ashley McCarthy, NEAq
- Does My Dive Program Measure Up? Insights from Industry Example Practices – Arnold Postell, SC Aquarium
