In this episode of the Level Up Podcast, contributors from Scuba Diving Industry Magazine discuss coral reef restoration, diver health and safety, dive retail training strategies, diver fitness programs, and dive travel opportunities across the Caribbean and the United States. Each author shares insights from their article and explains how these topics impact dive retailers, instructors, travel planners, and dive professionals.

🕐 Timestamps:

00:00 Intro – Level Up Podcast

02:40 Dive show season preview – Boston Sea Rovers & Beneath the Sea

04:00 New Scuba Diving Industry Magazine Digital Issue Hub

08:00 Coral restoration debate – Alex Brylske

15:30 Dive fatalities and health risks – Dan Orr

20:30 Fear of swimming & ocean connection – Kramer Wimberley

25:00 Dominica group dive travel guide – David Prichard & Lily Mak

33:10 Dive center SOPs – Jeff McNutt

36:30 Retail staff training – Jeff Cinciripino

41:00 Diver fitness & ScubaFit – Gretchen Ashton

47:50 Florida Keys dive travel strategy – Salvarezza & Weaver

57:15 New 2026 Research Outlook & Delivering Extraordinary Service – William Cline

01:02:00 Tribute to Wayne Brown

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