Long Beach Scuba Show and California Diving News Acquired by Rork Media

Rork Media, the publisher behind Scuba Diver Magazine, Divernet.com, and the GO Diving Show, has acquired the rights and assets of California Diving News and the Scuba Show in Long Beach, California.

Now in its 38th year, the Scuba Show is widely regarded as the largest consumer dive event in the United States and has long been a fixture in the U.S. dive industry calendar. It will now become part of Rork Media’s growing international event portfolio, which includes the GO Diving Show UK and the recently launched GO Diving Show ANZ in Australia.

As part of the acquisition, California Diving News will be restructured to bring it in line with Rork Media’s other publications. However, it will continue to serve the California diving community and the broader U.S. market with a dedicated, region-specific magazine.

Mark Evans, Editorial Director of Rork Media, commented: “When Mark Young first approached us to discuss the future of the Scuba Show, we were honoured he saw us as the right team to take on this consumer show stalwart, which celebrates its 38th anniversary in 2025. We look forward to working together to push the event to even-greater heights.”

Mark Young said: “Since starting Dive Training and Dive Centre Business magazines 34 years ago, I have been deep in the diving industry, and recently began thinking about whom to trust to continue Scuba Show and California Diving News. Rork Media were a natural fit, with their global array of magazines, dive events, websites and YouTube Channel.

“I will be proud to watch them expand Scuba Show and California Diving News and look forward to continuing the journey with them.”

This year’s Scuba Show takes place at the Long Beach Convention Center from May 31st – June 1st. To book your tickets visit www.scubashow.com/tickets.