I had way too much fun asking these renowned professional divers their opinions on some of those hot-button scuba diving topics.
Everyone was such a sport about this and went for it, even when they knew these were controversial in some circles. It’s also funny how different some of these opinions can vary from one diver to the next.
This took place at the 2025 Scuba Show in Long Beach, CA out on the showroom floor.
Sarah Miller (Azul Unlimited)
Steve Jamroz of Divers Alert Network / D.A.N.
Dan Orr, Hall of Famer and renowned legend in diving.
Greg Holt, host of Scuba Radio
Myles Schwartz, host of Free Descent Podcast
Jared Berg, owner and founder of NEX Underwater Products
Alexis Jabbour, founder and CEO of Buddy App and Book with Buddy
Brian Benton, owner of Dive Oahu
Ed Rasmussen, NAVY SEAL and Scubapro rep
Morgan Oughton and RJ, founders of Spacefish Army
Therese Napier of Amoray Dive Resort in Key Largo, FL
Jason Leggatt, CEO of Shearwater Research.
Cliff Richardson, who was Director of NAUI, but is not the CEO of Divers Alert Network (DAN)
And Red Sullivan, who wanted to be there but couldn’t make it.
Special thanks to everyone who answered these questions, and the staff and crew of Scuba Show for your continued support!