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29/09/2026

The IADP Founding Membership campaign has been extended until 31 December 2026.
The IADP was created around a simple principle: the diving profession is broader than any one agency, training system, commercial model, or sector.
It includes recreational diving, commercial and industrial operations, scientific and research diving, medical and hyperbaric work, environmental and restoration projects, public safety, media, manufacturing, technical support, vessel operations, and many other professions connected to the underwater world.
That is why the IADP is being developed as a cross-sector professional association.
With the summer period behind us and normal operations resuming, the final months of 2026 will become the active phase of our Founding Membership campaign.
This is the final founding window for supporters, serious divers, professionals, and industry stakeholders who want to become part of the IADP’s first active membership base and help build stronger independent representation across the wider diving profession.
Read the full update and explore the membership routes:
https://dive-professionals.org/communications/entry/3-iadp-updates/2026/09/29/20-founding-membership-campaign-extended-to-31-december-2026.html
Founding Membership closes 31 December 2026.

IADP Update The Founding Membership Campaign Enters Its Final 2026 Phase The IADP has extended its Founding Membership campaign until 31 December 2026, giving supporters, serious divers, professionals, and industry stakeholders additional time to join during the organisation’s founding phase. Memb...

21/07/2026

RIP you lovely mermaid and inspiration for so many of us.

Today, we mourn the loss of one of diving’s true pioneers.

Women Divers Hall of Fame is deeply saddened by the passing of Zale Parry, a member of our inaugural Class of 2000 and a woman whose courage, curiosity, and determination helped shape the history of scuba diving.

Long before opportunities for women in diving were common, Zale was breaking barriers. She set records, helped establish one of the first civilian hyperbaric chambers in California, became one of the earliest female scuba instructors, and inspired countless people through her underwater photography, television appearances, and lifelong passion for exploring the underwater world.

More than her accomplishments, Zale will be remembered for the doors she opened for those who followed. Her legacy lives on in every woman who dares to explore, discover, teach, and lead beneath the surface.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Zale’s family, friends, and the global diving community. Thank you, Zale, for showing us what was possible.

Fair seas and following currents. 💙

16/06/2026

A grassroots organisation is depending on the relentless dedication and effort of its volunteers. Want to see change in the diving industry, have a few hours a week you can spare? Be the change you want to see happening. https://dive-professionals.org/communications/entry/3-iadp-updates/2026/05/02/16-iadp-structures-volunteer-roles-for-the-next-development-phase.html

16/06/2026

A grassroots organisation is depending on the relentless dedication and effort of its volunteers. Want to see change in the diving industry, have a few hours a week you can spare? Be the change you want to see happening. https://dive-professionals.org/communications/entry/3-iadp-updates/2026/05/02/16-iadp-structures-volunteer-roles-for-the-next-development-phase.html

Volunteer Call IADP Structures Volunteer Roles for the Next Development Phase If diving is more than an activity to you — if it has shaped your lifestyle, your profession, your friendships, your travels, and your connection to the aquatic world — then IADP is a place where that experience can be...

05/06/2026

The IADP has now reached the point where membership can officially open.
The Founding Membership Campaign is live until 31 August 2026. This is the early phase for serious divers, professionals, and industry contributors who believe the diving profession needs stronger independent representation.
This is not another agency or commercial platform. It is a professional association built by dive professionals, for dive professionals.
Vis Unita Fortior — United Strength is Stronger.
Read the full update, link in Bio

05/06/2026

The IADP has now reached the point where membership can officially open.
The Founding Membership Campaign is live until 31 August 2026. This is the early phase for serious divers, professionals, and industry contributors who believe the diving profession needs stronger independent representation.
This is not another agency or commercial platform. It is a professional association built by dive professionals, for dive professionals.
Vis Unita Fortior — United Strength is Stronger.
Read the full update here:

IADP Update Founding Membership Campaign Opens as IADP Reaches New Milestone The IADP has reached a new milestone. With the public platform, membership structure, and first project pages now in place, the organisation is ready to welcome members into its next development phase. The Founding Membersh...

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

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Keep calm and float

26/04/2026

A New Foundation: The IADP Website Goes Live

Summary The International Association of Dive Professionals (IADP) has launched its new official website, establishing a structured foundation for communication, project visibility, and future development. This marks the first phase of a broader platform rollout. The IADP has been operating with fra...