Jul 01, 2025
Journey to the Center of Marine Biodiversity: Why Our 2026 Philippines Trip is the Ultimate Dive Adventure For those of us who call the Sonoran Desert home, the dream of gliding through warm, turquoise waters teeming with life is a powerful one. It&r.. Read More
Dec 08, 2020
The nutrient rich California current brings cold arctic sea water along the active continental margin of North America. The area is too cold for a formation coral reefs, but incredible productive macro algae forms along the shallow waters of the coas.. Read More
May 29, 2020
We are open again with regular hours! Monday-Friday, 11am-4pm or on appointment on the weekend or after hours! As soon as business picks up we will extend our hours of operation! Read More
Mar 23, 2020
Update regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our operation and customers Who says we can't start or continue our diving education while the Coronavirus is around? The situation is changing day by day, but one thing is sure: We want to stay connecte.. Read More
Jun 27, 2018
A Divemaster in the Making: A short autobiography by Tom Dew (72 Aquatics Staff Member) In 1985, I was a college student who loved the water and adventure. When my snorkeling was not deep or long enough, I sought out scuba diving. Desert Divers, with.. Read More
Dec 19, 2017
5 Reasons to get your scuba equipment serviced regularly which could potentially save your diving days while on vacation. If you’re an avid scuba diver then you know how important your equipment is. We always know it will be there when we need .. Read More
Nov 18, 2017
Is it really necessary to wait in line on Thanksgiving day to stock up on the latest gadgets and gizmos? We don't think so and that's why we are spreading the word about the Opt Outside on Black Friday movement. Opt Outside this Black Friday .. Read More
Oct 20, 2017
“Are mesh bags really necessary?” “Do I really need to buy one?” “Can’t I just use a bag that I have at home?” These are very common questions asked by open water students and new divers. There is a lot of eq.. Read More
Aug 07, 2017
My family has been sharing the oceans with Tucson through scuba diving since 1979. That is when my father decided diving in the desert was an incredible experience that had to be shared throughout our community. Today, hundreds of Tucson families tru.. Read More
Aug 06, 2017
April 19, 2017, a group of adventurers from Tucson, AZ took off to explore the oceans surrounding Bali and Komodo. This is Tobi's account from one of his dives in Bali. It happened on our recent trip to Indonesia. On the northeast coast of Bali, .. Read More