The NABS Aqua Corps is an elite, safety-centered collective within the National Association of Black Scuba Divers dedicated to advancing dive readiness, emergency preparedness, and leadership development across our network. Aqua Corps members represent a higher standard of accountability, skill … [Read more...] about 🌊 NABS Aqua Corps Candidacy Application
🌊 NABS Science & Education: Classes Offered at the 2026 Summit
The Science & Education Committee (SEC) of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers champions knowledge, safety, and lifelong learning across the NABS community. Our mission is to equip divers with the skills, confidence, and understanding needed to explore, protect, and lead both … [Read more...] about 🌊 NABS Science & Education: Classes Offered at the 2026 Summit
NABS March 2026 Spotlight Diver: Courtlandt Butts
The National Association of Black Scuba Divers proudly recognizes Courtlandt Butts as our March Spotlight Diver — a leader whose career reflects excellence, progression, and unwavering commitment to dive safety and education. With more than 30 years of experience in aquatic instruction, safety … [Read more...] about NABS March 2026 Spotlight Diver: Courtlandt Butts
NABS January 2026 SPOTLIGHT DIVER: HOODA BROWN
Photo Gallery: NABS Summit Bonaire 2025
October Spotlight Diver: Theresa Summers
October Spotlight Diver: Theresa Summers Born and raised in Orange County, Southern California, Theresa Summers has always been drawn to the ocean. From surfing every weekend as a teen to exploring the water through snorkeling and jet skis, it was only natural that she eventually found her way … [Read more...] about October Spotlight Diver: Theresa Summers
Spotlight on Ernie Franklin: Educator. Diver. Mentor. Trailblazer.
Ernie Franklin is more than just a skilled scuba instructor—he is a mentor, a leader, and a lifelong champion for youth empowerment through aquatic education. As a PADI Certified Open Water Scuba Instructor (2019), NAUI Instructor (2023), YDWP Instructor (2012), and DWP Lead Instructor (2019), Ernie … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Ernie Franklin: Educator. Diver. Mentor. Trailblazer.
✈️ From Curaçao to “I Do”: Our NABS Love Story 💙
In November 2022, I flew 1,700 miles to the beautiful island of Curaçao for a NABS summit—only to meet a man who, ironically, lived just 60 miles from me. He was a newcomer to NABS, and I had no idea he’d soon become such an important part of my life. The day before the summit began, while I was … [Read more...] about ✈️ From Curaçao to “I Do”: Our NABS Love Story 💙