And the Global Community Is Invited to Lead It
Lisbon, Portugal — A new global initiative is inviting divers and ocean enthusiasts from around the world to take part in a simple but powerful mission: help define the future of diving.
Future Divers Initiative Survey
The Future Divers Initiative Survey, launched by an independent working group of individuals from across the diving community, aims to gather real insights into how diving is evolving—and what needs to change to ensure its relevance, accessibility, and growth in the years ahead.
At a time when the industry faces shifting expectations, generational change, and new challenges, this initiative stands apart. It is not driven by organisations or commercial interests, but by individuals who share a deep commitment to diving and its future. The goal is clear: to listen.
The survey explores what draws people to diving, what holds them back, and how the experience is perceived today by both active divers and those who have yet to take their first breath underwater. By capturing perspectives from across the globe, the initiative seeks to build a meaningful and data-driven understanding of where diving stands—and where it needs to go.
Participants are invited to take part by completing the survey at: https://blocksurvey.io/future-divers-initiative-survey-on-interest-in-scu-8INoTfRFQn6TCclZk9YffA?v=c
While the survey takes only a few minutes to complete, its impact could be far-reaching. The initiative’s strength depends on participation, and contributors are encouraged not only to share their own views, but also to pass the survey along to friends, dive buddies, students, and anyone with an interest in the ocean. The broader the reach, the more powerful and representative the results will be.
The findings of this global effort will be presented at Diving Talks 2026, where they will form the basis for discussion among some of the most influential voices in the diving world. In the lead-up to that moment, Diving Talks 2025, taking place in Lisbon from October 23 to 25, will serve as a key platform to engage the community, raise awareness, and build momentum around the initiative.
Divers and professionals attending the event in Lisbon—as well as those following online—will have the opportunity to be part of this growing conversation and to contribute to shaping the direction of the industry.
The Future Divers Initiative reflects a simple belief: the future of diving should not be decided for the community, but by it.
