22. The Future of Diving

The future of scuba diving is not with our current generation of scuba divers; the future of diving is with the next generation of scuba divers - specifically the Gen Z, Millennials and younger generations. They could be ready to become the future but is the diving industry ready for them. There are challenges including Access Exposure Affordability Breaking down the financial barriers is needed to overcome the high entry cost. Once certified, how do we keep this new generation of divers engaged. All stakeholders in the scuba diving industry need to coordinate efforts to meet these younger generation where they are - not where the industry is today. ================================================================ Sea State discusses Plastic Free July Plastic bag bans effectiveness Crossbreeding corals to combat warming HEAD Group officially acquires Aqualung Beneath the Sea Show changes ROAK Media announce East Cost Scuba Show in Atlantic City, NJ