The Country Reports project provides structured, independent analysis of the diving profession at national level, based on field observation, professional input, and cross-sector evaluation.
It is designed to deliver clear, actionable intelligence on how the profession actually functions within different countries, moving beyond fragmented, commercially influenced, or tourism-driven narratives.
Purpose and scope
The diving industry operates globally, yet lacks coherent country-level intelligence. Existing information is often incomplete, biased, or limited to isolated segments of the sector.
Country Reports address this gap by applying a consistent analytical framework across all areas of the profession, allowing for comparison, clarity, and a more realistic understanding of national diving industries.
These reports are not travel guides or promotional material. They are structured assessments of strengths, limitations, risks, and development potential.
The 10-Sector Framework
All Country Reports follow the IADP’s fixed analytical model covering the full 10-sector diving industry framework. This ensures consistency, comparability, and completeness across all reports.
Recreational Diving & Training
Commercial & Industrial Operations
Scientific & Research Diving
Medical & Hyperbaric Diving
Environmental & Restoration
Public Safety & Military
Media, Communication & Industry Voice
Manufacturing, Engineering & Trade
Operations & Support Infrastructure
Sports, Performance & Public Engagement
What a Country Report Contains
Each report follows a structured analytical format applied across all sectors, ensuring a complete and cross-functional understanding of the industry.
Industry overview
Size, structure, segmentation, and condition of the national diving sector.
Training and certification
Availability, accessibility, and quality of professional training pathways.
Regulatory framework
National laws, enforcement, compliance, and operational obligations.
Environmental conditions
Marine ecosystems, conservation status, and environmental pressures.
Operational risks
Safety conditions, logistics, infrastructure gaps, and field realities.
Infrastructure
Transport, equipment supply, vessel access, and operational capacity.
Stakeholders
Operators, institutions, authorities, and professional groups.
Market opportunities
Growth areas, investment potential, and development gaps.
Strategic outlook
Medium- to long-term trajectory of the national diving profession.
Understanding entry and progression
Country Reports also function as structured references for individuals entering or developing within the profession, providing a realistic view of pathways across sectors.
- Training routes and certification options
- Entry points across all sectors
- Local and international mobility
- Career progression within and between sectors
Use Cases
Institutional and strategic users
- Governments and ministries
- Tourism boards
- Investors and developers
- NGOs and environmental programs
Professional and industry users
- Dive operators and networks
- Dive professionals
- Aspiring professionals
- Training stakeholders
How reports are accessed
Country Reports follow a tiered access model:
- Public access: Executive summaries and general overviews
- Professional members via TDP: Full reports, extended analysis, and detailed data
Active Deployment and Pilot Regions
Venezuela
Status: Active field deployment
Profile: Underdeveloped high-potential market
- Limited operational structure
- Economic and logistical constraints
- Untapped natural assets
Colombia
Status: Expansion phase
Profile: Emerging structured market
- Growing tourism infrastructure
- Increasing professionalization
- Regional diversity
Curaçao
Status: Active assessment
Profile: Established tourism-driven destination
- Stable infrastructure
- Strong recreational sector
- Tourism dependence
Bonaire
Status: Benchmark assessment
Profile: Mature conservation-linked dive economy
- Marine protection framework
- High operation density
- Integrated ecosystem
Methodology
Field-based intelligence: Direct observation and operational exposure
Cross-sector validation: Analysis across all sectors
Professional input: Structured input from local professionals
Continuous updates: Reports evolve with changing conditions
Contribute or collaborate
Dive professionals, institutions, and organizations can contribute insights, collaborate on reports, or request structured analysis.
This project builds a structured, independent intelligence layer for the diving profession, supporting better decisions, stronger representation, and more informed development across the sector.