PADI, DAN, and Garmin Join as Founding Collaborators in a New Ecosystem Focused on Training, Safety Awareness, Technology, and Preparedness
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rescue Diver Ready™ today announced its launch as a new preparedness-focused initiative dedicated to helping divers become safer, more confident, and better prepared through education, training, technology, and community engagement.
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