In 1949, founder Ludovico Mares with his passion for diving and the sea, designed and created diving equipment such as masks and spearguns. His drive and passion led him towards creating and sharing his passion with the world and that was how Mares was created. Mares started in Italy almost 70 years earlier and with longevity comes experience. Till this day, Mares is improving and investing in its innovations. Mares is a representation of quality, safety, and reliability. You can find Mares products anywhere you can find divers.