May 2021 Newsletter

MAY 2021

IT'S OUR ANNIVERSARY!!!

Happy 23rd Anniversary to
New Mexico Scuba Center!
 
As a thank you to our loyal customers over the years, we're offering $23 off our Open Water Certification, Advanced Open Water Certification, and Diver Stress and Rescue Course. This offer in 23 days (6/7/21).

The store will be closed for Memorial Day weekend on May 29th - 31st.
 
We are forever grateful to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives for our country. May their courage and dedication never be forgotten.

Octopuses can 'see' light with their arms 
According to a study published in March in The Journal of Experimental Biology, the octopus's arms can sense and respond to light, even when the octopus cannot see it with the eyes on its head. This light-sensing ability may help the cephalopods keep their arms concealed from other animals that could mistake the tip of an arm for a marine worm or some other meal. 
 
Read the article here.

Research finds jellyfish incite more fear than jaws
 
According to poll results published by the University of South Australia, people are far more scared of drowning, jellyfish stings, and other critter bites than shark attacks when swimming in the ocean. Based on how sharks are portrayed in the media, psychologists were surprised sharks didn't top the poll.
 
Read the article here.

NEW COURSE!
 
SSI developed this innovative new specialty to bridge the gap between recreational diving and their Extended Range (XR) programs. The SSI Decompression Diving Specialty is the perfect opportunity for recreational divers to get a small taste of what more advanced diving is like without having to commit to going entirely technical right off the bat. Look for more information soon as we work on having this course available through the shop!

TUSA unveiled their newest mask this month - the Intega mask!
 
With years of research, TUSA has developed a mask skirt that adapts to your face. The 3D SYNQ Fitting Ring adapts to the user's face creating a seal like no other mask. Large or small, wide or narrow, long or short, the TUSA Intega has you covered.
 
Interested in checking it out?
Ask at the store!

We have rescheduled all of our 2020 trips. We will continue to monitor these destinations for any changes. 

Check out full details here!

COVID-19 INFO

 STORE HOURS 
MON - FRI  10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 
          SAT  10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SUN   CLOSED        

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