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Desert Reef Outfitters: Bringing scuba diving to West Texas
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Grant Hochmuth , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Permian Basin is not typically associated with scuba diving, but Desert Reef Outfitters aims to change this perception. Desert Reef Outfitters is working to introduce scuba diving to the Permian Basin area.
Desert Reef Outfitters is working to introduce scuba diving to the Permian Basin area. The company is veteran-owned and has a strong focus on safety, drawing from several years of professional experience.
The Permian Basin is not typically associated with scuba diving, but Desert Reef Outfitters aims to change this perception. For more information on the company's goals and services, readers can refer to the full story from KMID/KPEJ.
Further details about Desert Reef Outfitters, including its owner and operations, are available from the source.
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Category: business Published: July 2, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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