Press Releases

• The Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Technicians Handbook (January 1, 2010) by James Stewart, transcribed.

• HDS Speech, History of Diving, 2002 (December 31, 2009) by Chuck Blakeslee, founder of Skin Diver Magazine, transcribed December 2009

• Notes from the Road (September 29, 2009) Personal Account by Dan Orr.

• Bonding with the Ocean (September 10, 2008) Personal Account by Ben Rose.

• The Development of the Shark Dive (September 9, 2008) Personal Account by Ben Rose.

• The Marine Identification Course (September 8, 2008) Personal Account by Ben Rose.

• Regulators in History (September 8, 2008) by Nick Icorn.

• The Pioneer Program in Diving Instruction (September 8, 2008) by Nick Icorn.

• Taravana (September 8, 2008) By Dr. Sam Miller

• The First 50 Years, Birth of a Sport (September 7, 2008) by Nick Icorn.

• Historical Perspective and Risk Management (July 26, 2008) By Dr. Glen H. Egstrom

• Portrait: Dr. Sam Miller, IV, A Diver (April 27, 2008) By Dr. Sam Miller

• Birth of a Sport, The Early Regulators (April 17, 2008) first appeared in Historical Diver in 1993 by Nick Icorn.

• 'Keeper of the Flame', Nick Icorn (March 24, 2008)

• The History of Diving on Grand Bahama Island – The Pioneers, Part 2 (February 16, 2008) By Keith G. Cooper

• The History of Diving on Grand Bahama Island – The Pioneers (January 30, 2008) By Keith G. Cooper

• For Women Divers Only! (July 23, 2007) By Dr. Sam Miller

• The Mask (July 17, 2007) By Dr. Sam Miller

• Sea Sabres Signaling System (May 14, 2007 - Special Update on July 17, 2007 with memories of Bob Retherford) By Dr. Sam Miller

• Vintage Helmet: Classic Film (March 30, 2007) by Leon Lyons.

• You Can't Go Home Again… (July 25, 2006) By Dr. Sam Miller

• The Japanese Connection (July 12, 2006) By Dr. Sam Miller

• Skin Diver Magazine (September 6, 2005): By Dr. Sam Miller

• Water Lung v. Aqua Lung (July 27, 2005): By Dr. Sam Miller

• The Diver's Flag-The Genesis (July 20, 2005): By Dr. Sam Miller

• What's In a Name (July 7, 2005) - By Dr. Sam Miller

• Joyce S. Hayward - Inducted into International Women’s Divers Hall of Fame and Great Lakes Maritime historian. Passed away August 26, 2009.

• Harry Ruscigno, Harry Ruscigno was the founder of Sea Tec/Inflatable systems, was a very active diver, a respected engineer who adapted his talents to the diving world over forty years ago.

• Norine Rouse, (Nearly three decades guided dives from her Palm Beach Florida Norine Rouse Scuba Club, died at the age of 80).

• Hugh Bradner, (Inventor of the Wet Suit and Notable Physicist. Died May 8, 2008 at age of 92)

• Jack Prodanovich, (Daring Diver , Opened Doors for Sport. Died February 7, 2008 at age of 94)

• Dr. Joe A. Bauer, Jr (Dive historian and notable surgeon, dies 4/3/07)

• Carl Brashear (First African American U.S. Navy Diver: 1/19/31 to 7/27/06)

• Bill Meistrell (Diving promoter and wetsuit Body Glove Co-Founder: 7/30/28 to 7/25/06)

• Ralph Erickson (Co-Founder of PADI: 6/25/22 to 5/25/06)

• Andreas "Andy" Rechnitzer (Legendary diver proponent of Trieste Project: 11/30/24 - 8/22/05)

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