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About NAUI Worldwide With so many dive certification agencies worldwide, it’s easy to assume they are interchangeable—but there is a difference. Discover the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI Worldwide) and learn how our mission, values, and programs can support you and your business. Founded in 1960, NAUI Worldwide is the scuba industry’s largest not-for-profit training agency. Our purpose is to inspire people to enjoy underwater activities safely and responsibly by delivering the highest-quality practical education while actively promoting the preservation and protection of the world’s aquatic environments. For more than 65 years, NAUI’s pioneering and collaborative approach to dive education has fostered strong, enduring partnerships across governmental, academic, military, environmental, recreational, and public safety sectors. Stop by to say hello—and be sure to check out this year’s NEW DUCK and APPAREL!