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Aqua Lung is the name that first introduced the world to Scuba diving more than 60 years ago when Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Emille Gagnan developed the first "Aqua-Lung." The excitement and adventurous spirit of that first dive continues today and is reflected in Aqua Lung's dedication to quality and innovation. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links Atomic Aquatics | For over twenty years, Dean Garraffa and Doug Toth have been innovators in the diving industry with over a dozen patents to their credit from BC's to regulators to snorkels. In 1995 they founded Atomic Aquatics in Huntington Beach, California. Atomic Aquatics introduced the world's finest titanium regulators, whose innovative features and record breaking performance have become industry benchmarks. These were the first of many exciting new products to be coming your way. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd. | Apeks began manufacturing over 25 years ago with one goal - to make the best regulators in the world. Today, through constant innovation and development, Apeks regulators meet the benchmark standards other manufacturers strive for. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links
     
Dive Rite | Manufacturer and distributor of high quality technically oriented diving equipment. Dive Rite has been at the forefront of exploration since 1984. Founded by and still staffed by some of the most notable cave explorers, Dive Rite offers one of the most expansive and widely copied product lines. As a matter of fact, Dive Rite equipment has accompanied many divers on their exploration, including some that are now selling their own brand. Dive Rite offers the highest quality equipment, field proven by true explorers and Technical divers. Dive Rite set the standard to which all others aspire. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links   Deep See | Deep See was established in 1981 and began building it's reputation among diver's through the design and manufacture of diving boots and gloves. Deep See is now the number one distributor of boots and gloves for divers in the U.S. and Deep See's product line has grown to include a wide range of innovative products encompassing the best designs in knives, gear bags, accessories and a complete children's line. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links Henderson Aquatics offers the most comprehensive selection of wetsuits on the planet. From lycra skins to Microprene and Hyperstretch wetsuits, Henderson has you covered. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links
     
Innovative Scuba Concepts | Worldwide distributor of a wide range of high quality diving accessories. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links

Mares, one of the first industrial diving companies, was founded in 1949 by the fifty-one year old Istrian, Ludovico Mares in Rapallo, Italy. Today, Mares is a company of over 500 people, 20,000 m² (215,280 sq. ft.), over 1,000 designed products, more than 100 registered patents, and millions of products sold in over 80 countries worldwide. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links

  Oceanic | In 1972, Bob Hollis founded Oceanic. The company started out with a dozen diving products, including the Anchor Shack's photo line. Today, Oceanic's high performance instruments, regulators, buoyancy compensators, masks, fins, snorkels, thermal wear, and accessories are sold through more than 600 U.S. dive retailers, and worldwide through Oceanic's affiliate companies in Australia, Singapore, Japan, England, Germany, and Italy. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links
     
OMS | Based in Montgomery NY. and founded in 1991, Ocean Management Systems Inc., commonly known as OMS (www.omsdive.com) is revolutionizing the future of sport and technical diving through the implementation of today's most advanced technology. The company is leading the dive industry with innovative life support, computer and analytical products that greatly enhance the diver's situational awareness and safety during every phase of dive. OMS Inc. has built its core business, around neutrally buoyant steel cylinders, patented BC's and backplate harness systems. These and other OMS products are typically known throughout the dive industry for their innovative design, and robustness. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links

OxyCheq | Our analyzers and diving equipment is used by a variety of government agencies, the US Military, industrial, safety, major universities, dive shops, dive boats, technical divers and anything in between. All of our analyzers and diving equipment are built for harsh, demanding environments. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links

 SeaQuest | For over four decades Sea Quest has been the leader in buoyancy compensator design, development and manufacturing. Sea Quest leads led the industry with the development of more unique designs than any other BC manufacturer. Sea Quest's attention to detail in patterns and fabrics also allows us to offer a complete range of high quality wetsuits with excellent fit and many unique features that provide diver's with the ultimate combination of comfort and warmth. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links
     

Tilos produces a wide range of affordable, high-quality diving products. From masks and snorkels, to a full line of wetsuits... Your Diving Adventure Begins Here! | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links

Trident Diving Accessories | The worlds largest supplier to retail stores and distributors of diving and watersports accessories. Over 3500 different diving and surface watersport products. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links

UK | For over a quarter century Underwater Kinetics, better known as UK, has been in the business of designing and manufacturing lights, containers and accessories for use in harsh or difficult environments. Their waterproof lights are the standard for scuba divers, fire fighters, utility workers and health and safety personnel. UK protective dry cases meet rigid standards set by OEMs to protect their products in challenging environments. Many Underwater Kinetics lights meet standards set by testing agencies that include FM, CSA, UL and CENELEC as well as standards set by the NFPA and Military. | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links

This is only a small portion of the wide range of brands we carry.
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Local Attractions
Minnesota Zoo | Our mission is to connect people, animals and the natural world., which means we're dedicated to inspiring people to act on behalf of the environment. To accomplish this, we provide award-winning recreational, educational and conservation programs, locally, nationally and internationally. | Apple Valley, MN | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links
Minnesota Zoo
Apple Valley, MN		 The Science Museum of Minnesota, founded in 1907, is a large regional science museum located on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown St. Paul. The Science Museum's programs combine research and collection facilities, a public science education center, extensive teacher education and school outreach programs, and an Imax Convertible Dome Omnitheater to provide science education to our audience of more than a million people per year. | St. Paul, MN | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links
Science Museum of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN		 Underwater Adventures | Imagine traveling 14 feet underwater where sharks, stingrays and giant sea turtles swim so close, you'll feel like you can reach out and touch them! With over 1.2 million gallons of water, this Aquarium features a 300 foot-long curved tunnel, complete with a moving walkway that simulates a SCUBA diving adventure - but without getting wet! | Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Links
Underwater Adventures
Mall of America
Bloomington, MN

Diving Reference

Advanced Diver Magazine Discovery Channel Diver Magazine (UK)
Dive Training Magazine Divers Alert Network (DAN) Immersed Magazine
National Geographic Outdoor Life Network (OLN) PADI "The Way the World Learns to Dive"
Scuba Diving Magazine Sport Diver Magazine TDI / SDI
Recalls and manufacturer safety notices

There are several excellent reference sources for product recalls and safety notices on equipment related to scuba diving.  In addition to these sources, most diving magazines and manufacturer web sites carry this type of information.  Not all notices may be carried by a single source.  When in doubt, contact the manufacturer of your product for detailed information.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Divers Alert Network

While these are excellent reference materials, in no way should this information be considered a replacement for proper training for the specific type of diving in which you plan to participate.  

 

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