| What happens in scuba diving e-groups | | | | looking to either sell or buy, e-groups provide a highly |
| Other than exchanging information and tips, the | | | | targeted market. If the e-group is sponsored by a |
| e-groups also alert members of news and events | | | | bigger organization, members may even receive |
| related to their chosen sport. They can also | | | | freebies and discounts ranging from gift certificates |
| exchange reviews and opinions regarding diving | | | | to scuba gear to diving vacations. |
| instructions and schools. Some e-groups also organize | | | | Some scuba diving clubs host message boards |
| many diving trips online, some of which are open only | | | | through their websites, often accessible only to |
| to members. | | | | members. It's a good idea to join these sites if you |
| Another advantage of joining a scuba diving e-group | | | | want to meet a few diver friends, exchange stories |
| is that members periodically announce sales of | | | | and find out about scuba diving activities in other |
| secondhand scuba gear and equipment. If you're | | | | locations. |