March 2026 Scuba Diving Industry™ Magazine

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master the technical skills of coral monitoring, out-planting, and 3D data collection, transitioning from a tourist to a pro- fessional citizen scientist. For those who cannot join us in the water, we invite you to

oxygen production, they demonstrate a mastery of the marine environment. This mastery instills a deep level of trust. Cus- tomers don't just want a dive guide; they want an educator and a steward. This expertise ensures you are the only person they want to dive with.

take direct ownership of restoration through our Adopt-a-Coral program. Individuals can adopt a specific coral fragment, while organizations and businesses can adopt an entire section of the reef. Each adoption provides the vital funding needed to edu- cate the public and protect these ecosys-

We Want You With Us - The ocean belongs to everyone. CARES is actively seeking partners – individuals, organi- zations, and corporations – who recognize the urgency of this moment. If you see the value in protecting our "natural in-

conducting roving coral surveys

tems, while giving you the unique ability to monitor the health and growth of "your" reef in real time through our digital registry. We are also expanding our work through partnerships like the I.CARE Trash Derby . By engaging in ocean healing ac- tivities – removing debris and restoring habitat – we address the challenges of the reef head-on. For those in the industry, the opportunity is immense. We are calling on dive shops to host Ocean Advocacy Education Nights . Divers are already excited to search for marine creatures; if dive professionals are more knowledgeable about the organisms they see, they become much more than just guides. When a dive professional can explain the biological role of a creature and discuss its place in the "Invisible Thread" of

frastructure," if you believe in the power of citizen science, and if you share this vision for a restored Caribbean basin, we want you with us. Whether through strategic corporate alignment, institutional support, or individual participation in a mission, your involvement ensures this work becomes permanent. Every Living Being – whether you are Elena in the Andes, Amadou in the Sahara, or Marcus in Newark – is an ocean- powered miracle. We are seeking an institutional endowment

to ensure that the heart of the ocean continues to beat in every human lung. The ocean has been exhaling for us since the beginning of time. It is time we finally let it catch its breath.

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ABOFA – Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action 2026 is a comprehensive international exhibition & experience platform dedicated to Diving, Marine Technology, Water Sports & Adventure, Tourism & Ocean Lifestyle. Taking place in the heart of the Red Sea, ABOFA aims to transform Aqaba into the region’s leading hub for diving, marine innovation, & coastal adventure industries. The event brings together global brands, innovators, researchers, divers, investors, & marine professionals to connect, collaborate, showcase technology, conduct demonstrations, & engage in Themed Activities & B2C experiences.

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