TOP 10 FAQsDo I have to pay a subscription fee for CDNN? No. CDNN is the news component of a non-commercial organization that disseminates news and information about conservation, safety and consumer issues as a public service. There is no fee to access information at CDNN.info. Why does CDNN publish news and information about conservation, safety and consumer issues?The materials on CDNN are distributed without profit to CDS members and others who have expressed a prior interest in receiving environmental, dive safety, consumer reports and other informational materials for research and educational purposes, especially those related to marine conservation, dive safety and issues related to fair marketing practices. This sponsor-supported service is educational, non-profit and non-commercial. Can my company sponsor CDNN or buy an ad?Yes. Many public service organizations and non-profits such as Divers Alert Network (DAN) and Greenpeace utilize standard advertising and sponsor programs to offset expenses. CDNN now offers a wide range of sponsor options and advertiser solutions designed by award-winning iPlanet. For details, click on Advertiser Solutions. Does CDNN publish news reports from non-Sponsors?Absolutely. This is a fundamental difference between CDNN and commercial scuba magazines. Our editorial policies are not shaped by our sponsors and advertisers. As a Sponsor, can I expect CDNN to filter out problems?No. This is another significant difference between CDNN and commercial, ad-driven publications that aim to promote rather than inform and educate. An essential part of our mission is to inform the public about the positive AND THE NEGATIVE so consumers can make decisions based on facts, not ad contracts. As a sponsor or advertiser, can I expect favorable reviews from CDNN?Only if your products and services merit favorable reviews. If your products and services are not up to par, we will say so as part of our mission to empower consumers with authoritative, accurate, hype-free information about scuba diving products and services. Can I submit a trip report?Absolutely, however, few make the cut due to not-very-subtle attempts to promote specific companies. How can I get my company listed in Cyber Diver ScubaLinx?Go to ScubaLinx Submit URL and choose the option that reflects your support for the work we do to inform the global scuba diving community about your company. Be sure to check ScubaLinx Guidelines first. Do you have an OpEd section where I can express my opinion about issues covered in CDNN?The best place to have your say is at Scuba Forum. If the topic in which you are interested is not listed, let us know. Why should my company sponsor CDNN?Because we are the only 100 percent independent organization in the diving industry working to protect marine habitats, stop harassment of marine wildlife, enhance diver safety and protect consumers from fraudulent and deceptive marketing schemes. And that adds up to over 7,000,000 hits every month making CDNN the most popular scuba portal site by far! Tell me more about CDNN's Advertiser Solutions. | 
