Search Scuba Webinar on Scuba Diving + COVID-19

WEBINAR RECAP

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the scuba diving industry due to the significant reduction in travel globally. As the world begins to re-open and travel restrictions lighten, it has become increasingly clear that the scuba diving industry will need to adapt to a new normal.

Join a webinar hosted by Search Scuba on the impact of coronavirus on the dive community. A panel of experts – including Dr. Matias Nochetto of DAN (Divers Alert Network), Michael Menduno of InDepth, Steve Lewis of RAID, and Tanya Amaya of the Coral Reef Alliance – will discuss the various topics related to scuba diving and coronavirus.

TOPICS COVERED IN THE WEBINAR

THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 TO THE DIVE INDUSTRY

Dive shops globally have never seen a reduction in activity on the scale that COVID-19 restrictions have imposed. This segment of the discussion will focus on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the scuba diving industry.

THE PATH TO REOPENING SAFELY

Regions around the world and certification agencies are putting new regulations in place for dive shops to ensure that they reopen safely. This segment of the discussion will explore new regulations being put in place to allow dive shops to reopen safely.

DIVER SAFETY – THE FACTS 

What does diver safety look like in a post COVID-19 world? This segment of the discussion will delve into health and safety considerations for divers returning to scuba.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON OCEAN AND REEF HEALTH 

COVID-19 and the associated reduction in travel has also had an impact on the health of our oceans and reefs. This segment of the discussion will explore how COVID-19 has impacted oceanic, aquatic, and coral life.