These are the best places to learn to dive in the Middle East, from Egypt's colorful coral reefs to Jordan's unique underwater museum.

Elliot Pelling

Learn to dive in 2026, join a global community and earn a limited-edition PADI 60th Anniversary certification card.

Viktoria Urbanek

Here's how PADI ReActivate helped me refresh my skills, rebuild confidence and feel fully prepared to get back underwater.

Alina Parsons

Here's how PADI ReActivate helped me refresh my skills, rebuild confidence and feel fully prepared to get back underwater.

Alina Parsons

Underwater mask removal and replacement– learn how to mitigate your anxiety during this essential scuba diving skill.

Sharon Wismer

Ever wondered why you need to pee while scuba diving? Learn how immersion diuresis works and why the urge starts so soon.

Samantha Nazareth

Freediving is the perfect way to explore the ocean, using the skills you learn during your PADI Freediver courses and training.

Guest Blogger

Freediving is more than just a sport, taking a PADI Freediver course can transform your body, mind and life.

Guest Blogger

From majestic marine life to vibrant coral reefs, freediving in the Asia Pacific offers some truly unforgettable underwater adventures.

Elliot Pelling

Dive into the enchanting world of mermaids with our selection of the top gifts sure to captivate every mermaid lover.

Alina Parsons

Want to get into cold water mermaiding? There are a few things you should know first. In this article, we go over all the tips and tricks.

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As more people learn about mermaiding as a way of interacting with the ocean, more job opportunities are becoming available for Pro Mermaids.

Paula Palomo

Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is on most divers' bucket lists. Discover the best dive resorts in Raja Ampat.

Paula Palomo

Did you know that Spain is home to some exceptional diving, as well as great food, nature, and culture? Here are some of our top dive sites.

Paula Palomo

A liveaboard is the ideal way to reconnect with nature and destress.

Megan Denny

Learn how PADI Eco Centers are leading in sustainability efforts, reducing environmental threats more effectively than standard operators.

Emma Hetherington

Join the PADI AWARE Shark & Ray Discovery Challenge and become a pioneer in ocean science and shark conservation.

Guest Blogger

Counting Coral is restoring critical coral reefs in Fiji, and showing divers how they can make a difference on every dive.

Guest Blogger

Learn more about our limited-edition certification card designs from Francesca Page, our first-ever illustrated marine life designs.

Sarah Morlock

Learn more about our limited-edition certification card design for PADI AWARE - Sea Turtle Legend by Stan Moniz

Sarah Morlock

Learn more about our limited-edition certification card design from Florida, USA - Hatchling's First Swim by Ben Hicks

Sarah Morlock

A PADI Divemaster certification opens the door to many different career options, including some unexpected ones.

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Join a conservation-focused PADI Divemaster internship and develop professional dive leadership skills while contributing to marine conservation.

Maren Robinson

Become a PADI Instructor with a PADI Five Star IDC Center in Asia Pacific. Kickstart your career as a PADI Pro by learning from the best.

Guest Blogger

Discover the story behind PADI’s Diver’s Dream limited-edition certification card, featuring Rachel Moore’s breathtaking shark image.

Elliot Pelling

Discover the story behind PADI’s Coexist With Sharks limited-edition certification card, featuring Emma Hanney’s striking Fiji shark image.

Elliot Pelling

Discover the story behind PADI’s Motion of the Ocean limited-edition cert card, featuring Pier Nirandara’s striking mobula ray image.

Elliot Pelling