Author Archives: Gene Muchanski

About Gene Muchanski

Executive Director at Dive Industry Association. Board Member at Dive Industry Foundation. Marketing Consultant to the Diving Industry. I have been a certified Scuba Diver since I was 15 years old and have been a passionate waterman for as long as I can remember.

Editorial – May 2023

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Gene Muchanski

Why It’s Important To Study The Industry  by Gene Muchanski, Executive Director The Dive Industry Foundation In the early 1980’s there were a handful of young Dive Industry Professionals (myself included) who took it upon themselves to study the diving … Continue reading →

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Starting Your Own Business

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

Starting Your Own Business SeriesThe First Year in Businessby Gene Muchanski, Executive DirectorDive Industry Association, Inc. Your first year in business may be your most difficult part of going into business for yourself.  In fact, it is going to be … Continue reading →

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Editorial – July 2022

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

What It Means To Be A Volunteer.by Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional Welcome to the July 2022 Editorial of The Dive Industry Professional.  We are so fortunate to be involved in a recreation that attracts some of the most adventurous, kind, … Continue reading →

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Editorial – June 2022

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

EDITORIAL – JUNE 2022 What Is A Dive Industry Professional?by Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional Welcome to the June 2022 Editorial of The Dive Industry Professional.  Being this is our third issue in a magazine format, after twenty-two years as a … Continue reading →

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Stand Up And Be Counted

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Gene Muchanski

Surveying The Diving Business Community.by Gene Muchanski, EditorDive Industry Professional The Dive Industry Association is looking into ways to improve the flow of goods and services in the recreational diving industry. In the post-pandemic period, the international diving community is … Continue reading →

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Preserving Our Diving History

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Gene Muchanski

Preserving Our Diving Historyby Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional The recreational diving industry can trace its history back to the end of World War II when Navy Frogmen brought home their new found tool, the Aqua Lung, and introduced … Continue reading →

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Passing of Dr. Glen H. Egstrom

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Gene Muchanski

Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society by Steve Barnett, President 1990 Rolex Scholar It is with great sadness that I inform you that Dr. Glen H. Egstrom passed quietly at home facing the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by family on Monday, October … Continue reading →

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Looking For Mermaids

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Gene Muchanski

Dive Industry Foundation Non-profit 501(c)(3) GeneMuchanski, ExecutiveDirector The Dive Industry Foundation is looking for Mermaids in our industry who like to work with non-profit, environmental organizations.  One of our friends in the industry has worked with Mermaids in the past … Continue reading →

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Dive Industry Foundation to Exhibit at DEMA Show 2019

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Gene Muchanski

Dive Industry Foundation Non-profit 501(c)(3) DEMA Show Booth 447 November 13-16, 2019 Please stop by our Booth 447 at the DEMA Show.  Here is what you will see. Free Business Consulting Industry Trade Directory / Buyers Guide Information on DIVE … Continue reading →

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Daniel Copeland Selected – 2015 European Rolex Scholar

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Gene Muchanski

It is a great pleasure to announce that Mr. Daniel Copeland, age 23, from North Wales has been selected to be the 2015 European Rolex Scholar of the Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society. DANIEL COPELAND | BIOGRAPHY: Daniel Copeland, 23, has always enjoyed … Continue reading →

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