June 02, 2014

Local Cleanup needs people who care!

June 02, 2014/ Rich Best

Since 1984 Sunken Treasure Scuba Center has been involved with local waterway debris cleanups along with our partners, PADI Project AWARE (Aquatic World Awareness Responsibility, and Education) and Clinton County Cleanscapes. New this year we'll also be working with The Georgia Sea Turtle Center Marine Debris Initiative to head off debis before it gets to the ocean. Since 2000 when we started keeping records we have removed over 10,000 tires and tons of other trash from our local waterways. Though we remove trash anytime we dive, our scheduled events this year will be July 26th & Sept 6th, The area of intent will

May 28, 2014

AERIS Merges with Oceanic

May 28, 2014/ Rich Best

American Underwater Products (AUP) announced today the merger of two of their recreational dive companies, AERIS & Oceanic. Each of these companies currently offer similar product lines to the diving industry worldwide. Effective September 1st, 2014, these lines will be combined and sold exclusively under the Oceanic brand.

The merger will allow American Underwater Products to focus its resources and major synergies, enabling Oceanic to grow its business and product offerings in its traditional markets,

May 20, 2014

Do You have the Right Dive Insurance?

May 20, 2014/ Rich Best

Good primary insurance is important, because most dive accident insurance policies are secondary and may not cover all expenses, particularly rehabilitation. Here is a pretty good article from Undercurrent you may just want to read.

May 15, 2014

PADI Replacement Card

May 15, 2014/ Rich Best

Show your love for the ocean every time you dive with a Project AWARE limited edition PADI Card.

If you're learning to dive or already a qualified scuba diver you can show your passion for the ocean every time you dive into our underwater world.

Project AWARE partners with PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) to offer you the opportunity to put conservation at the heart of your scuba diver training.

Make a donation to protect our ocean when you take your next PADI scuba course or replace your current scuba certification card with a limited edition card.

Want to replace your existing card? Stop in at Sunken Treasure Scuba Center today.

May 12, 2014

Five Dive tips to protect our underwater world.

May 12, 2014/ Rich Best

#1 Be a Buoyancy Expert

Underwater plants and animals are more fragile than they appear. The swipe of a fin, bump of your camera or even a touch can destroy decades of coral growth, damage a plant or harm an animal. Streamline your scuba and photo gear, keep your dive skills sharp, perfect your underwater photo techniques and continue your dive training to fine-tune your skills. Always be aware of your body, dive gear and photo equipment to avoid contact with the natural environment.