Welcome to Blue Planet Scuba, a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center in Washington, DC. Blue Planet is a different kind of scuba diving organization - aimed at providing the best education and experiences to divers in the Washington, DC area and beyond, while harnessing the excitement and adventure of scuba diving to help protect our fragile oceans. We offer small class sizes and flexible schedules, along with travel opportunities around the world. We also have a full range of the best scuba diving and snorkeling equipment at our store in Dupont Circle. Join the adventure today! Washington, DC

The National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS) was established in 1991 by Ric Powell and Dr A. Jose Jones. Ric Powell and Dr. Jones were two of the earliest African-Americans to become certified divers, and their collaboration resulted in the creation of NABS which purpose was to foster camaraderie among African American divers, and to address the unique problems and concerns of the African-American community. Since the formation of NABS, the organization has blossomed to over 2,000 members across the country and internationally. Our membership is open to anyone regardless of race, color, gender, handicap, or diving agency affiliation. We are open to all who share our love of the oceans and of the marine world. All who are pledged to protect, enjoy and help to conserve this marine environment with which we are entrusted are also welcomed to join with us. Washington, D.C.