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PADI teams up with Andy Casagrande to save sharks

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PADI has teamed up with shark conservationist, Discovery’s Shark Week personality, and Emmy Winner Andy Casagrande to design a PADI Gear™ signature collection to create positive ocean change for sharks.

Saving sharks, which are keystone species as the top apex predators in the ocean, is an integral part of PADI’s Blueprint for Ocean Action, with the established goal of reducing the number of sharks and rays facing extinction by 25% in the next decade. To date, PADI has already helped secure protection measures for 51 species of sharks and rays, with the goal of protecting 54 more in the next three years.

“PADI and Andy Casagrande have worked closely together to design a sustainable limited-edition collection that gives consumers a more balanced perspective of sharks and inspires them to join us in being united in fins and taking action to protect them,” explains Lisa Nicklin, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at PADI Worldwide.

The signature collection features a recycled plastic towel, sustainable tee and recycled plastic trucker hat – all made with eco-friendly material that features Andy’s iconic imagery. For instance, the PADI x Andy Casagrande recycled plastic towel is equivalent to 14 plastic bottles taken from the ocean.

Designed to encourage consumers to re-think the shark and highlight the beauty and importance of this 450 million-year-old predator, this collection is one with a purpose-driven cause. PADI and Andy Casagrande have committed 15% of the net proceeds towards funding shark conservation efforts around the world – with the most recent campaign being focused on advocating for the CITES protection of 50 new species of sharks.

“I love sharks more than anything,” says Casagrande. “This special collection with PADI has allowed me to fund their protection and change people’s perspectives about their role in the health of our shared blue planet.”

This signature collection is the third in which PADI has teamed up with shark conservationists who are also award-winning shark photographers. Last year PADI teamed up with AmbassaDiver™ Mike Coots for a special Shark Week collection.

“PADI Gear has helped remove more than 60,000Ibs of plastic from the ocean, which will only continue to grow through special collaborations like these,” continues Nicklin.

The PADI x Andy Casagrande signature collection is available now, just in time to give a gift that supports saving sharks and their watery home, with limited supply on www.padigear.com.

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Gear Review: Zeagle Scope Mono Masks and Tango Snorkels (Watch Video)

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In a video produced exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman reviews the Scope Mono masks and Tango snorkels from Zeagle.

Find out more abut Zeagle products at www.zeagle.com.

Sea & Sea is the home of Zeagle and other leading diving brands in the UK.

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MARES and Aggressor Adventures Launch Exclusive USA-Only Galapagos Giveaway

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Drive Dive Computer Sales and Give Your Customers a Shot at a $7,300 Galapagos Dive Trip!

Mares has partnered with Aggressor Adventures for an exciting new promotion aimed at boosting Quad Ci dive computer sales—exclusively in the USA. This limited-time offer gives customers the chance to win an incredible dive vacation in one of the world’s most iconic underwater destinations.

Buy a Quad Ci, Enter to Win a Liveaboard Trip on the Galapagos Aggressor III!

Between May 1 and December 31, 2025, customers in the United States who purchase a new Quad Ci dive computer from an authorized Mares retailer, register it through the Mares or SSI app, and complete the product setup will be automatically entered into a prize draw. One lucky diver will win a $7,300 week-long trip aboard the Galapagos Aggressor III—an unforgettable diving experience in one of the most biodiverse marine environments on Earth.

The winner will be announced on January 15, 2026, and must take the trip by December 31, 2026. With limited entries and a high-value reward, this promotion presents a strong incentive for divers to upgrade their gear.

This no-cost initiative from Mares is designed to help participating U.S. retailers increase foot traffic and boost computer sales. With strong product margins, free in-store POP counter cards, and dedicated social media support, this turnkey program is a powerful way to drive revenue through the end of 2025.

How to Get Started:

  • Contact your Mares DSM to request your free POP materials

  • Stock up on Quad Ci units to meet demand

  • Train your team on the key selling points of the Quad Ci

  • Start selling and registering customers!

No enrollment fees. No fine print. Just a smart way to grow your business—while giving one U.S. customer the chance to live out their Galapagos diving dream.

Not yet a Mares dealer but want to take part in this and other promotions? Reach out to sales@us.mares.com to learn more.

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