Nola Schoder

https://www.deeperblue.com
Nola is a journalist, visual storyteller and award-winning underwater photographer specializing in marine life, conservation and dive travel. A dive pro for 10+ years and an avid freediver, she started diving in San Diego, CA, and traversed the globe until landing in Miami. She holds a master's in Marine Conservation and works extensively documenting research, mostly with sharks and rays, and even has an individual manta ray named after her. Above water, she is generally on a gastronomic adventure or hiking for a view of our blue planet.
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Scuba Diving

Preserving Wrecks in 3D: How Reef Smart Guides Is Mapping Underwater Legacy

Reef Smart Guides is testing how everyday divers can help digitally preserve wrecks by turning recreational wreck dives into data and living archives.
Ocean

DEEP Vanguard: Launching Humanity’s Permanent Presence in the Ocean

The reveal of the DEEP Vanguard habitat signals a turning point in ocean exploration, bringing permanent underwater living closer to reality. It’s a rare glimpse into the technology and ambition driving humanity’s return to the ocean’s depths.
DEMA Show Coverage

Dive 1st Aid Introduces New Mermaid Dive Kit for Safety-Conscious Performers

Dive 1st Aid has launched a new product designed specifically for the growing mermaiding community: the Mermaid Dive Kit.
DEMA Show Coverage

Erin Quigley Showcases New AI Tools for Underwater Photographers

Longtime DEMA Show presenter and Women Divers Hall of Fame inductee Erin Quigley returned this year with a deep dive into the latest AI-powered tools for underwater photographers.
DEMA Show Coverage

Avelo Dive System Brings Effortless Neutral Buoyancy to Recreational Divers

Avelo continues to reshape buoyancy control with its closed, pump-driven system that replaces the traditional BCD and weight setup.
DEMA Show Coverage

DIVEVOLK Launches the SeaLink Underwater Data Transmitter

After two years of previews at DEMA Show, DIVEVOLK’s SeaLink Transmitter is officially launching into the market.
DEMA Show Coverage

DIVEVOLK Launches New Accessories for Underwater Touchscreen Housing

DIVEVOLK is expanding its lineup of underwater photography tools with several new accessories designed for precision and ease of use.
DEMA Show Coverage

Volivoli Beach Resort Expands with Superior Rooms and Dive Boat

Located on the northern coast of Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island, Volivoli Beach Resort is expanding its accommodations and dive facilities.
DEMA Show Coverage

Sharkskin Expands into Swimwear with New Thermal Flex Line

Sharkskin is expanding beyond its core watersports gear with the launch of its new Swim category, introducing the Thermal Flex performance line in Spring 2026.
DEMA Show Coverage

Reef Check and Surf-Fur Team Up For Polar Bear Plunge

From November 27 to January 4, 2025, the Reef Check Foundation and Surf-Fur along with Miss Scuba are hosting a virtual polar plunge.
DEMA Show Coverage

The SS United States is Destined for Destin, Florida

In an ambitious move to expand Florida’s artificial reef program, the historic SS United States is set to find a new home beneath the waves off the coast of Destin, located in the Florida Panhandle.
DEMA Show Coverage

Brave-ish and Beyond: Lisa Niver on the Courage to Continue

Lisa Niver returns to DEMA Show in Orlando this year with her timeless message of bravery, reminding us that “brave” is relative, unique to each diver and dreamer.
DEMA Show Coverage

The Invasive Fin: Turning Lionfish Into Ocean-Loving Jewelry

At DEMA Show 2025, jewelry brand The Invasive Fin is catching eyes and saving reefs.
DEMA Show Coverage

Nauticam Introduces Mid-Range Focus Optimizer 3 (MFO-3)

Nauticam has released the Mid-Range Focus Optimizer 3 (MFO-3) which is designed to convert longer full-frame macro lenses like the Sony 90mm, Canon 100mm or Nikon 105mm to an approximately 60mm lens.
Diving Travel

A Taste of Martinique: Wrecks, Reefs, and Rum

Dive into Martinique’s vibrant underwater world where volcanic history, coral gardens, and French-Creole culture meet. From Diamond Rock’s glowing tunnel to the wrecks of Saint-Pierre, this island invites divers to savor every depth - and every rum-soaked sunset.
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