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S4:E21 | TOP Scuba Diver destination in the world | History of Diving Museum in The Florida Keys
Every scuba diver must visit this location at some point in their life. My only regret is not going sooner.
We noticed that it’s just as mind-blowing to non-divers and kids as it is to certified divers. I also believe it inspires many to go and get involved in the world of scuba diving.
In this interview, I speak with the executive director, Lisa Mongelia while at the DEMA Show. She not only gives us some foundational history, but some of the most interesting points and facts about the museum itself.
I also found the little hidden Playmobile divers to be wildly fun, in an Easter-eggy kinda way!
The history of Diving Museum is a first-class operation with extremely fine attention to detail. This is every diver’s bucket-list destination, and it’s perfectly situated in the Florida Keys, on Islamorada.
From sound effects to things you can touch, we got the vibe of being transported somewhere else. I was shocked at the number of dive helmets and suits that exist out there and loved the timeline and facts along the floor as we walked from one exhibit to the next. They displayed everything from earliest Seibe Gorman dive helmets to the Mark V, as well as all regular scuba diving milestones and even the submersible Jim Suits (atmosphere dive suits). This was one of my all-time favorite maritime attractions, and I will be back!
PS I think what really makes this one pop is tha fact that it’s right in between SO much scuba diving (between Key Largo and Key West). It just fits.
Contact the History of Diving Museum:
https://divingmuseum.org/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDivingmuseum
https://www.facebook.com/divingmuseum/
https://www.instagram.com/divingmuseum/
82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-9737
[email protected]
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Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
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www.sweetwaterscuba.com
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S4:E20 | Scuba Diving is FINALLY getting the change it needed | This is the future of scuba diving
Scuba diving has been stuck in the stone age for a while. Here is a recap of, in my opinion, why we are going to catch up to the other big sports rather quickly.
We’ve all seen the endless, well-intentioned attempts at a new dive app like how to find dive locations, log a dive, or an agency app (like PADI, NAUI, SSI, SDI, BSAC, CMAS, etc.).
But I see people light up when they realize they can store ALL of their certs and cross-validate dive logs. It tracks professional divers and operators so you can get validated by pro from any agency.
The other big one is the fact it notifies you of divers in your area. Buddy Radar is a dive buddy finder, and it actually goes off quite a bit when I travel. This is a game changer as more people get on the app.
It’s got buckets of other features that continue to impress me. I hope you love this recap that has been 2 years in the making!
PS if you want to get some free stuff, win contests, and maybe grab a sponsorship, jump over to their site and get on it!
https://divewithbuddy.com/buddyexplorerteam
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Download Buddy App for iOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/buddy-dive-log-community/id1588860327
Download Buddy App for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.divewithbuddy.app&pli=1
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Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
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www.sweetwaterscuba.com
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S4:E19 | Young girls are reshaping the Dive Industry | Bella Zandoná talks Photography & Cold Water
Bella Zandoná dives the dark, cold waters of the Pacific Northwest packing a Marelux camera rig while wearing a drysuit. She is proof that scuba diving doesn’t need to be a macho sport for “tough guys”, and everyone with a love of the ocean should get involved. Bella loves shooting macro underwater photography, capturing the hidden sea life that enchants those less-traveled ocean floors.
Bella is an ambassador for Marelux camera equipment, as well as Suunto dive computers.
I bumped into her at DEMA, where she was on the showroom floor.
Bella also gives lectures on photography, marine biology, and conservation in her home State of Washington.
@divingwithbella is the account every diver should be keeping an eye on. Bella is the next big thing to hit the scuba diving industry and is already making big waves in the Pacific Northwest.
How to follow Bella Zandoná:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divingwithbella/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@divingwithbella
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-zandona-135681182/
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Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
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S4:E18 | Every Mermaid should learn to scuba dive FIRST. Career advice from a full-time Mermaid
Haley Mermaid explains exactly how she became a full-time Mermaid Performer and tips for other merfolk to break into those paid gigs.
We cover a lot in this sit-down interview, from training tips to tail making pointers, plus safety concerns for parents with kids who want to learn to be a mermaid. She also lists specific steps to getting jobs as a mermaid.
Finally, the big reason Scuba Certification is the biggest asset in mermaid training. We get into the real reasons why Scuba is more helpful than freediving for mermaid safety and character performance (but also why freediving is still extremely valuable).
@HaleyTheMermaid has MILLIONS of followers, makes and sells mermaid tails, jewelry, tops, and accessories. Haley can also be hired for character performance events, shows, mermaid training courses, and even personalized videos.
How to contact & follow Haley Mermaid:
https://haleymermaid.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@haleymermaid
https://www.instagram.com/haleymermaid
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOXdy8FV2pRRGfChsvO0f-A
https://www.facebook.com/haleymermaidofficial
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeByAMer
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Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
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19:25
S4:E17 | Come with me to the FIRST EVER Scuba Diving Expo | There’s a new dive convention in town!
This was the perfect dive convention between the DEMA Show and The Scuba Show, and was much bigger than I expected. Loaded with vendors ranging from Tusa to Aqualung, Stream2Sea to Fourth Element, and even Huish Outdoors (Atomic, Zeagle, Suunto, Oceanic and others). They also gave out prizes, had mermaids on the scene, and even free food trucks!Aggieland Scuba has outdone themselves in creating something that has become an instant staple, and probably too big to contain in College Station, TX. Join me as I cover the Dive Expo from start to finish, setup to teardown, interviewing staff, vendors, and speakers throughout the event!Special thanks to Aggieland Scuba for putting such an incredible community together for the entire underwater world! (and inviting me out)!The crowds never thinned out and the energy remained at a constant 110% throughout the entire day. The inaugural event has already outgrown itself, so I'm looking forward to seeing where next year's event goes!Be sure to check out their website for updates on the next Dive Expo!Also a big thanks to the incredibly kind staff, including co-owners Nathan Blanchard, Jennifer Opiela-Miksch, as well as Megan Blanchard who helped orchestrate my trip out.And finally a big thank you to Becca Ziegler, who was helping keep the cameras rolling, keeping me organized, sane, and hydrated!*I will update that info here when the 2025 event date and location are announced.To contact Aggieland Scuba:2151 Harvey Mitchell ParkwaySuite #109College StationTexas 77840https://www.aggielandscuba.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@aggielandscubahttps://www.instagram.com/aggielandscubahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnaxodLj7dbpYhJfQQReqwhttps://www.facebook.com/aggielandscuba—Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scubaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyalLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyalX: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyalwww.sweetwaterscuba.com
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