Newport Aquarium - Newport, Kentucky The Newport Aquarium has a dive volunteer program in which divers can dive and help with underwater maintenance and cleaning in the aquarium. Scuba Unlimited administers this program.

Do you think that here in Ohio "Diving" means having to jump on a jet to get to exciting dive spots? Think again, as we have a wide range of exciting spots within a few hours drive. See below for some local favorites.

There are a multitude of items of interest for all divers. Whether it is our large training platforms, 15 - 130+ ft. depths, or our many sunken treasures such as the Grumman airplane and Sikorsky helicopter. There is something for everyone.

Natural Springs Resort scuba diving provides some of the clearest water experience in this area with lots of underwater excitement and a perfect environment for scuba training.

The Cincinnati Zoo has a program in which divers can volunteer to dive in the manatee exhibit to help with maintenance. The diving program is managed by Cincinnati Dive Center

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Portage Quarry has been built through the years with the dive instructor and student classes in mind so that students and divers can enter the quarry at any point.

White Star Quarry is 15 acres with a depth of 40'. Depth of tunnel near scuba access is 80'. Located south of Gibsonburg on S.R. 300. Gravel roads and parking area. Site of the Park District's Maintenance Shop/Ranger Office.

Come dive in our two, 10 acre quarries.   Easy in and out access to water - steps lead down into the water.  Large shelter houses are located next to the water.  We are located just 30 miles South of Columbus, Ohio on US RT 23 just North of Circleville.