Living only in Hawaii, the Hawaiian monk seal is one of the most endangered mammals in the world. Seen occasionally basking in the sun on Hawaii's beaches, lucky divers occasionally get a glimpse of them underwater.
This past week was the 2014 DEMA (Dive Equipment and Marketing Association) yearly gathering in Las Vegas. The trade-only event for dive professionals is a four day extravaganza of all things diving. Here are 5 highlights of the event for me.