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Something new is surfacing

A richer way to explore the diving world is taking shape.

Naturally Buoyant Media is being built as a connected resource for divers — bringing together destinations, expeditions, liveaboards, charter boats, aquatic life, maritime places, diving history, safety news and community.

Public launch planned for January 1, 2027 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern

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Contest 1 · Participate and Contribute

Community Contribution Challenge

$100

Prize

Build the Naturally Buoyant Media collection by sharing original diving photographs and videos.

Both contests run September 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Free NBM membership is required.

Contest 2 · Grow the Community

Dive Buddy Referral Challenge

$100

Prize

Introduce fellow divers to the community using your personal referral link.

Both contests run September 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Free NBM membership is required.

Cumulative Community Rankings

Favorite Dive Summary

Rankings combine published Favorite Dives lists. Point totals will appear once five members have shared their lists.

18ranked dive sites
Create Your Favorite Dives List

Share up to 25 favorite dives. Free NBM membership required.

Available now: tap a Dive Site name or “View site” to open its profile. Connected Dive Boat profiles are also available.Add photos to these dive sitesClick thumbnail to enlarge or play

  1. 1Haigh QuarryKankakee, IllinoisView site →
  2. 2U-352Cape Lookout near Morehead City, North CarolinaView site →
  3. 3CaribseaCape Lookout, North CarolinaView site →

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Previews from Naturally Buoyant Media

Share Content and Favorite Dives are available now. Dive Community News is live now, with additional section previews scheduled for Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Eastern through the week before launch.

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The Complete Diving Library

An antique underwater media archive with diving books and listening equipment

The Library

Explore books and audiobooks, films and documentaries, dive magazines, podcasts, diving communities, and online content creators—all in one connected library.

Browse public prelaunch searches and profiles. Full-site connections remain gated; sharing Favorites still requires free membership and eligibility confirmation.

A complete set of modern scuba equipment

Member Benefits

Diver Discounts

Discover special offers from participating dive shops, manufacturers, charter operators, and community partners.

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Contribution opportunity

Add Photos / Video to a Dive Site
An unbranded dive computer above an underwater shipwreck

Share Content

Share original diving photographs with NBM and connect approved work to a specific Dive Site.

Free NBM membership is required. Every photograph is privately reviewed before publication.

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Antique nautical charts and diving instruments arranged for expedition planning

Diving Expeditions

Find your next diving adventure: discover dive shop trips, liveaboards, charter departures, and other publicly available expeditions. Search for a trip that fits your plans, review published trip details, and follow the organizer’s information to plan your next dive.

Available Friday, October 2, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Olympus Dive Center and its lighthouse in Morehead City

Dive Shops

Find dive shops, training centers, equipment and repair services, and local operators. Search by name, location, or map and review published shop profiles.

Available Friday, October 9, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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An antique brass camera facing a shark through an underwater porthole

Spotlighted Photo

Explore a rotating showcase of exceptional underwater photography and the divers, places, encounters, and stories behind each image.

Available Friday, October 16, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Aquatic life viewed through an antique brass underwater porthole

Aquatic Life Profiles

Available Friday, October 23, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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A scuba diver swimming beside a rocky wall beneath a school of fish

Spotlighted Video

Available Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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A cinematic collage representing diving pioneers and underwater innovators

Diving Legends

Available Friday, November 6, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Volunteer divers supporting accessibility and restoring coral habitat

Dive Charities & Nonprofits

Available Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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An antique underwater operations chamber representing diving organizations

Dive Organizations

Available Friday, November 20, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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A steampunk underwater archive displaying contributor portraits and stories

Contributor Profiles

Available Friday, November 27, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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A dive boat secured alongside a marina dock

Dive Boats & Charters

Available Friday, December 4, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Scuba cylinders moving through a modern manufacturing facility

Scuba Manufacturers

Available Friday, December 11, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Divers enjoying a post-dive meal at a waterside restaurant

Recommend a Place to Eat

Available Friday, December 18, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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A maritime museum gallery with historic diving equipment and an aquarium habitat

Local Attractions

Available Friday, December 25, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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