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3 Things You’ll Learn During the PADI Fish Identification Specialty Course

Learn to recognize local fish and their characteristics during the PADI Fish Identification Specialty course.

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How To Convince Your Parents To Try Scuba Diving

Scuba diving with your parents? It's not only good fun; it's also quality bonding time when you create memories to last you forever.

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Join Us at Europe’s Biggest Dive Shows in 2025

Learn more about the European dive shows of 2025 in Paris, Düsseldorf, Houten, Bologna, Stoneleigh, and Barcelona.

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Planning an Underwater Wedding? Here’s What You Need to Know

Thinking about getting married underwater? What to wear, wedding cost, ceremony tips, and everything else you need to know to wed underwater.

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More Than a Card: Why the PADI AWARE Foundation Certification Cards Are So Important

PADI AWARE Certification Cards are limited edition designs important for divers and the environment. Here's why.

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The 7 Most Epic Dive Sites for Beginners

It’s easy to feel anxious about diving certain places as a beginner, so we’ve put together some of the best dive sites for new divers.