Founding Member recognition
Eligible adults who join before the public launch can be recognized as Founding Members.
Free prelaunch membership
Join the diving community before launch day.
Naturally Buoyant Media is being built as The Diver's Resource: a connected place for dive destinations, expeditions, aquatic life, maritime history, training, safety news, original media, and community.
Weekly previews
Follow the build through public previews released on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Eastern.
A voice in the collection
Share Favorite Dives and submit original diving photographs or videos for editorial review.
Built around divers
NBM is designed to connect practical diving information with the people, places, history, wildlife, and experiences that make diving meaningful.
Prelaunch membership is free for adults age 18 and older. Members can begin building their presence before the full public site opens.
What early members can do
The prelaunch experience lets members participate without opening the private preview areas of the full website.
- Create a free member account and verify an email address.
- Complete a Favorite Dives list.
- Contribute original diving photographs and videos for review.
- Use a personal referral link to invite dive buddies.
- Participate in eligible prelaunch contests.