** Due to some mic technical difficulties, we had to use the built in computer mic. Please turn on your closed caption for clarity** For all those who weren't able to join us live, here is a recording of our recent info session regarding our spring dive trip to the Red Sea. Please be sure to contact the shop if you have any questions! Learn more about booking details on our page https://tri.ps/idyvN Azimuth Scuba 4315 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108 (779) 423-1878

This episode we are bringing on Jillian Morris, founder of Sharks4Kids! Born and raised in Maine, Jillian's love for the ocean started at an early age and has continued to play an integral role in her adult life. She has spent thousands of hours in the field working and diving with sharks across the globe. She is a mom, marine biologist, shark conservationist, author, and educator. She has filmed for numerous television shows and networks, has appeared on Shark Week and Shark Fest, and is a PADI Ambassadiver. She was named Scuba Diving Magazine's July 2016 Sea Hero, awarded the inaugural Shark Con Shark Hero Award in 2017, and was the Go Blue Awards 2020 Blue Ambassador of the Year. She is the author of Norman the Nurse Shark and Shark Super Powers and a member of the prestigious Ocean Artists Society.

Below the Surface is a live stream show that connects diving industry experts to you! We showcase the opportunities that are available within the diving community, along with highlighting safe, enjoyable diving practices. This week maritime archeologist Greg Jolley joined us to talk about his previous dives mapping wrecks and an upcoming wreck dive planned in the Potomac River. Be sure to like and subscribe to our channel to get alerts for when we go live and happy diving!

Ever wondered what it takes to learn how to dive? Check out this video explaining the process and we hope to see in the shop soon!

What does summer mean to you? To us, it means diving, friendships, and wonderful fun dive days spent at beautiful Pearl Lake in South Beloit. We are so glad to see them back open to the public and hopefully will squeeze in a few more dives before the end of the season! #azimuthscuba

Below the Surface is a live-stream Q&A series, featuring diving industry leaders and professionals. Hosted by shop owner Brian Kinley and edited and produced by Sarah Treadwell. Watch for new episodes dropping each month-ish!

Below the Surface is a live-stream Q&A series, featuring diving industry leaders and professionals. Our first guest is NASA Diver Jim Fuderer. Jim works at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, where astronauts train for space walks for the International Space Station. He is also on the Artemis capsule recovery team, which is NASA's space program set to return people to the moon by 2024. Hosted by Brian Kinley, owner of Azimuth Scuba, this engaging conversation will cover Jim's history working as a diver, his work with NASA, and why safety is so important in diving.