Extreme Sports Scuba - Joplin

09/10/2026

Hey guys! We have a new spot open for Fiji. We need a male roommate. Learn more here:

Join Extreme Sports Scuba for an unforgettable Bahamas dive adventure, June 20–27, 2026, at Riding Rock Resort on San Salvador. Enjoy 7 nights in an ocean-view room.

09/09/2026

Nichole made a blog post about the cookie contest she put together while we were diving at Mermet Springs - give it a read below 🍪:

I’ve been called the scuba blogger for a long time, so I figured I could use the Extreme Sports Scuba blog to discuss chocolate chip cookies. Stay with me. There is scuba diving involved. Eventually. It started with One Cookie. Chocolate chip cookies have always been my favorite cookie. Back in 20...

09/09/2026

Do you hate the cold and want to explore our local dive sites when it's clear? If you said yes, a drysuit might be for you. Come see us!

09/08/2026

The worst part about coming back from a dive trip 😩

Thank you Jared, Becca, and Travis for the help.

Please note: Our compressor will be down for one week for maintenance. She’s had a busy summer! We have gas banked to fill some cylinders for those diving this week.

09/08/2026

Three days of great diving, great people, and plenty of time underwater!

Congratulations to the following students on earning their new certifications:

Dylan Jones | Wreck Diver
Hunter Drake | Wreck Diver
Becca Weston | Wreck Diver
Jacob Letner | Advanced Buoyancy Diver
Bodie Gubser | Wreck Diver
Robert Banes | Deep Diver
Jennifer Banes | Deep Diver
Jan Collins | Wreck Diver
Randy Coleman | Wreck Diver
Doy Hensley | Wreck Diver
Robert Banes | Wreck Diver
Jennifer Banes | Wreck Diver

You all did an outstanding job, and we truly appreciate you choosing Extreme Sports Scuba to help expand your diving skills and experience. It was a pleasure diving with each of you and watching you take the next step in your diving journey.

A huge thank you to the entire Extreme Sports staff for helping make this weekend possible, and to our Divemasters in Training, Travis Githens and Joshua Hay, for all of their hard work and support throughout the weekend.

Congratulations to everyone, and we’ll see you underwater!

09/06/2026

We’re having a blast at Mermet Springs ☀️

09/02/2026

Hey Divers, we will be closed from Friday, September 4 through September 7. Our staff will be at Mermet Springs for our Annual Trip. If you need equipment for the weekend, please stop by either Wednesday or Thursday. HAVE A GREAT LABOR DAY!!

08/30/2026

Last day of Open Water dives for this class session!

Visibility is surprisingly good, still holding around 12 feet. The thermocline is sitting at 32 feet, with surface water temperatures around 84°F.

One more day to get these divers certified and ready to explore!

Let’s go diving!

08/29/2026

It’s a beautiful day for a full face mask course and an open water course ☀️