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Adventure Awaits: 12 Destinations With More Than Scuba Diving

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Danielle Schofield

Based in the UK, Danielle is a marketing communications specialist and a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. She loves diving, South African safaris, and post-dive hot chocolate…and her wishlist includes becoming a better photographer, and diving with humpback whales.
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Water is vital for life – not to mention scuba, snorkeling and freediving! In this blog we share some fun water facts that may surprise you.

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