This timeline is a chronological overview of the key events that have marked the evolution of diving. Topics covered include equipment development, exploration, science, underwater warfare, depth milestones, freediving, photography and cinematography.
EDITOR’S NOTE: While researching historical data for the following timeline, several discrepancies were found with names, dates and places. If you find errors or if you would like to suggest historical events for consideration in the next update, please contact us so that we may make corrections or updates. Thank you.
Women Divers Hall of Fame
The Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) is an international non-profit professional honor society whose member contributions span a wide [...]
Our World Underwater
The OW-U Outstanding Achievement Award dates back to 1971 and honours those divers whose life work has advanced and promoted diving. Past award winners include such [...]
NOGI Award
The Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences (AUAS) is one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations in the diving community worldwide and the NOGI is the oldest and most [...]
International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame
Every year, the Board of Directors of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHOF) under the Chairmanship the Cayman Islands Minister for Tourism [...]
EUROTEK Advanced Diving Conference
The EUROTEK Awards acknowledge people, companies, equipment or services that have inspired divers, enabled them to further their diving, or made [...]
DEMA Reaching Out Award
The Reaching Out Award was first presented by DEMA in 1989. The original intent was to recognize individuals who have made a significant [...]
