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Diving With a Purpose (DWP) offers a range of immersive, skill-building experiences that combine underwater exploration with meaningful conservation and historical work.

About DWP

Who We Are

We are dedicated to the conservation and protection of submerged heritage resources by providing education, training, certification and field experience to adults and youth in the fields of maritime archaeology and ocean conservation. Our special focus is the protection, documentation and interpretation of African slave trade shipwrecks and the maritime history and culture of African Americans.

Book By

Dr. Albert Jose Jones

Read the life story of Dr. Albert José Jones, the founder of the first Black scuba diving club in the US and the co-founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers.

DWP Stories

Recent Stories

Gayle Patrick

Instructor
Frank Fennell, Jr.
Diver
Justine Benanty
Lead Instructor
Kim Walker
Instructor

We Did It! Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Ceremony

On June 2nd, 2019, DWP was honored with a 6-month exhibit at

We Did It! Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Ceremony

On June 2nd, 2019, DWP was honored with a 6-month exhibit at

We Did It! Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Ceremony

On June 2nd, 2019, DWP was honored with a 6-month exhibit at
Events

Beyond the Program

We Did It! Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Ceremony

On June 2nd, 2019, DWP was honored with a 6-month exhibit at

We Did It! Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Ceremony

On June 2nd, 2019, DWP was honored with a 6-month exhibit at

We Did It! Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Ceremony

On June 2nd, 2019, DWP was honored with a 6-month exhibit at