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Personal Aquatic Equipment for Recreational and Professional Use Aqua Lung pioneered the creation of modern diving equipment in 1943 when Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau teamed with Émile Gagnan to develop the first “aqua-lung” that made underwater exploration possible. Today, the brand continues to be the leading global designer and manufacturer of dive and water sports gear. With a deep commitment to quality, research and testing, Aqua Lung has revolutionized the scuba diving experience by setting industry standards for scuba equipment in technology, comfort, safety and design. The company’s rich history as an expert in the dive and water sports industry has led to the demand of Aqua Lung equipment for recreational, technical and military applications in more than 60 countries around the world, under the brand names of Aqua Lung, Aqua Sphere, Apeks, O.ME.R, U.S. Divers, and Stohlquist. Corporate: Our mission: Personal Aquatic Equipment for Professional and Recreational Use Since 1943, Aqua Lung has been a leader in manufacturing equipment for adventure, fitness and safety whether in the water, on land or in the air. Each of our brands services the specific needs of our demanding customers through product innovation, worldwide distribution and customer service. Our Brands: Aqua Lung, Apeks, O.ME.R, Sporasub, Deep See, Aqua Sphere, MP Michael Phelps, Michael Phelps Swim Method, Stohlquist, U.S. Divers, Aqua Lung Sport.

How many local dive shops can say they have been in business for over 35 years? We can! We made our start in 1984 running dive boats at the docks of the Holiday Inn in Key Largo as Holiday Diver Inc. Since then, we've expanded our backyard to include four local dive shops from Orlando to Key West as Divers Direct. We are your local dive shop with clean, fully stocked stores PLUS a store on the web for your convenience. We are SCUBA experts because we love diving too! Our friendly associates spend their leisure time diving year round and can provide firsthand expertise on anything that involves diving. We are an authorized dealer of all the top brands in SCUBA gear, including Aqualung, Atomic, Oceanic, Tusa, Cressi, Mares, and more. As the world's largest dive gear retailer, we have the widest selection of equipment for all your diving needs. But you don’t have to be a SCUBA diver to find something you’ll love at Divers Direct---we love all water sports. With freediving, spearfishing gear, underwater cameras, jewelry, beachwear, snorkeling gear and more, we have everything you need to complete a full day on the water. Visit our website at www.DiversDirect.com to see what we can do for you. For our latest updates, visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DiversDirect

Headquarters in Riverview, Florida, The National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI Worldwide) is a recreational dive certification and membership organization established to provide international diver standards and education programs. NAUI has over 55 years' experience with teaching divers the basics and technicalities of scuba. With dive and member Instructors, Resorts, Stores, Service and Training centers, located in Japan, South Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Mercosul (Brazil), divers have access to international education, environmental awareness, an opportunity to explore global waters, and recreational and specialty instruction. Many organizations specifically choose NAUI for their diver education programs including the Official Fire Department City of New York (FDNY), Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, United States Navy SEAL Teams and NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston, Texas (USA) where astronauts train for their space walks. While NAUI has long been respected for having the highest training standards in the recreational diving industry, we are also highly regarded for our Technical Diver Training. Many of our technical developments have been adopted by other agencies; our Technical Diving Division continues to produce new theories and research that keep NAUI on the cutting edge of technical diving. For further information on affiliated stores, diver training, educational products and programs, contact NAUI HQ 1-813-628-6284 nauihq@naui.org For international NAUI Service Centers, visit https://www.naui.org/worldwide_offices.aspx for international, global offices. For specific media inquiries, contact marketing@naui.org -