Please refer to the "IDEA Near You" section for more links to Instructors, Scuba Schools, and Retail Stores.

DEMA - Diving Equipment and Marketing Association

DEMA is an association of diving related companies working together to promote recreational diving, provide business information and education to the benefit of the whole industry.

Coral Reef Alliance

CORAL is an independent, non-profit membership organization that works to address the worldwide problem of coral reef destruction. We focus on educating divers and the general public about the problems facing coral reefs, and also provide funding and technical support for coral reef conservation around the world.

IDEA - Europe

IDEA's European headquarters.

Martha's Quarry

A Mid-South Favorite for freshawater diving and an IDEA facility.

Year of the Ocean

In recognition of the importance of the marine environment, the United Nations has declared 1998 the International Year of the Ocean (YOTO). This designation provides individual organizations and governments with an important opportunity to raise public awareness and understanding of the ocean and related issues.