It is with deepest regret that we share the passing of Zale Parry, whose lifelong contributions to recreational diving helped shape and inspire our community for generations. Often celebrated as the “First Lady of Diving,” Zale was a legendary diver, actress, underwater photographer, author, and advocate who dedicated her life to advancing the sport and […]

Today, we mourn the passing of diving legend Zale Parry. Sometimes called the “First Lady of Scuba,” Zale was a diving pioneer in every sense of the word. Zale learned to love the water from a young age; she once said, “I learned to swim when I was very small. As one of seven children, […]

Today, we mourn the loss of one of diving’s true pioneers.  Women Divers Hall of Fame is deeply saddened by the passing of Zale Parry, a member of our inaugural Class of 2000 and a woman whose courage, curiosity, and determination helped shape the history of scuba diving. Long before opportunities for women in diving […]

After nearly a decade of development, Ani Ostendorff Ferguson’s PADI Distinctive Specialty© is being offered this fall in Florida with a final performance session inside Mertailor’s 15,000-gallon aquarium tank in Lecanto that no other program can offer. For as long as underwater performance has existed as a discipline, it has run into the same wall: […]

Mares is helping divers and snorkelers gear up for summer with the launch of its “Dive Into Summer: Free Snorkel on Us” consumer promotion, available July 2 through August 31, 2026, at participating authorized Mares retailers in the United States, Canada, and Caribbean. During the promotion, customers who purchase one eligible Mares mask and one […]