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Join the Movement to Go Plastic-Free at DEMA Show 2020.
Growing Support for a Plastic Petition. At DEMA Show 2019, environmental exhibitor Lionfish University announced a petition to reduce unnecessary plastic use by trade show exhibitors and visitors at the DEMA Show 2020, with a special focus on “single use plastics”....

Green Gear Survey dives into the Clam Shell Controversy
As part of their ongoing mission to support sustainability in the dive industry, The Reef-World Foundation and Blue Ocean Network are conducting a primary 'Green Gear' survey of dive and photo gear manufacturers at the DEMA Show 2019. DEMA Show is the perfect...

Women Divers Hall of Fame Honors Class of 2020
An Honor Society Making a Difference Dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions of women divers, the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) is an international non-profit professional honor society whose member contributions span a wide variety of...

Unleashing the Potential of Ocean Conscious Business Models
Green Fins was showcased for the first time on US soil this time last year, and industry sustainability leaders have demanded more. UK Charity The Reef-World Foundation - the international coordinators of Green Fins - will return to lead a series of seminars at DEMA...

Egypt becomes the 1st Middle Eastern Country to Adopt Green Fins Standards
Newest Destination Dives into Green Fins The Reef-World Foundation and Chamber of Diving & Watersports (CDWS) have announced that Egypt is adopting the Green Fins environmental standards to help protect its coral reefs from the negative impacts associated...

Sustainability Seminars, Awards, Conservation Galas at DEMA Show 2019 in Orlando, FL
The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association annual trade-only DEMA Show will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando Fl, starting November 13 through November 16, 2019. This is the only trade show for the diving and snorkeling industry. Bona fide...

Your Candidates for DEMA Board of Directors Elections 2020-2022
Diving Equipment and Marketing Association is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and growth of the recreational scuba diving and snorkeling industry. With more than 1,300 members, this non-profit, global organization promotes scuba diving through...

The Art of Surfing in the Age of Overwhelm
Surfing the Waves of Overwhelm. Wave after wave of change is rolling through our global Change-maker community. March was a difficult month for many. While a few of you are surfing these sets, more of you are feeling raked over and bashed up in the crash zone. Life in...