Diving Equipment & Marketing Association

(Dive Travel Business News - November 14, 2012) -- SeaLife®, a leader in underwater photographic equipment, has introduced its new AquaPod Underwater Camera Monopod.  The AquaPod adds 18 to 53 inches to your reach both above and below the waterline, for better images and videos - while providing an extra buffer zone when photographing potentially dangerous sea creatures.  

Compact and lightweight for easy use and portability, the SeaLife AquaPod also features a self-image mirror built into the base of the monopod head, that produces more natural-looking self portraits with ease. The AquaPod features a rubberized grip for a solid secure hold, and a lanyard with a security clip. The base of the main tube is also threaded to accept a 1/4-20 screw for attachment to a plethora of photographic accessories and stands. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News -- October 20, 2012) -- Insurance Management Services will present two Advanced Risk Management seminars for Dive Professionals at DEMA Show 2012 to be held Nov 14-19 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV. Presented by Carol Christini, President of Insurance Management Services Inc., the seminars are offered to Dive Businesses, Industry Professionals and Charter Operators regardless of training agency affiliation.

Seating capacity is first-come first-served for these free seminars scheduled from 12-2pm on Wed Nov 14 and Sat Nov 17. Dive Professionals will discover new risk management tools, and learn advanced concepts in risk management, critical thinking, decision making, causes of accidents, professional responsibility, levels of responsibility, common areas of concern in diving, and what to do in an emergency. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - October 2, 2012)  -- The Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF)has created a 2013 calendar featuring stunning underwater photography, where 100% of proceeds from each calendar sold will be applied to WDHOF scholarship and training grant programs.

Each calendar is 12" x 12" (opens to 12" x 24") and is individually shrink wrapped for protection. Cost per calendar is  $15 with a discounted price of $12 each if a dozen is ordered. Calendars may be ordered online at www.wdhof.org through the WDHOF secure NY Charities site by following the link on the WDHOF home page.  For those attending DEMA Show 2012 November 14 - 17 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, calendars may be pre-ordered for pick-up at WDHOF Booth #3150. For international orders contact Bonnie Toth at bonnietoth@earthlink.net.  read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - October 1, 2012 )  -- DEMA has shut down its current “DEMA Assn” Facebook page and switched to a new Facebook page, “DEMAorg”. All “DEMA Assn” Facebook followers are encouraged to "Like" the new “DEMAorg” Facebook page so as not to miss out on any important news or information.

“We use the handle ‘DEMA Org’ on most other social networks and decided to make the switch on Facebook to create some consistency amongst all of our profiles and pages,” explained Nicole Russell, DEMA Managing Director. “We expect this should help the Industry professionals connect with DEMA and other professionals more easily as they move amongst different social media platforms.” read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - October 5, 2012)  -- Only a few days left to take advantage of early bird registration discounts for DEMA Show 2012.  Current DEMA Members can save up to $125 on their DEMA Show registration package over the non-member rate and can save even MORE by registering before the early registration deadline of October 9, 2012.  Join DEMA today and read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - September 26, 2012) -- The DEMA Booth at DEMA Show 2012 will offer attendees a wealth of information on the Associations’ latest programs and benefits as well as the opportunity to take advantage of DEMA Membership and program specials. The DEMA Booth is one stop attendees can’t afford to miss while at DEMA Show 2012 to make sure they’re using DEMA membership benefits to their fullest potential. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - May 25, 2012) -- DEMA’s 2020 Vision brainstorming sessions were conceived as a way to get member input on the future needs for the diving industry which could be utilized by the DEMA Board of Directors as strategic plans are made for the future of the diving industry, and have been conducted in several locations this year. In order to keep up with the changing needs for recreational diving DEMA is actively soliciting industry member’s input so that DEMA can be both proactive and responsive to the needs of Members.