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Divers Set New Guinness World Record in Massive Ocean Cleanup in the UAE

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How One Family Turned Diving Into a Multi-Generational Tradition

Meet three generations of PADI divers, a family where curiosity, adventure and a touch of joyful madness are passed from parent to child.
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The Quiet Transformation That Happens When You Dive

Most people think of diving as a skill-based activity. But what is truly life-changing underwater is the change in perception.
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How One Junior AmbassaDiver’s First Conservation Project Is Helping To Protect the California Coast

Cooper's first open water dive in the kelp forests of Catalina Island changed his life and set him on a path of ocean conservation.
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The Stingray That Inspired a New Distinctive Specialty on Marine Life Rescues

One PADI Course Director has turned an encounter with an entangled stingray into a Distinctive Specialty course. Here's why.
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Mapping Manta Point: Bali’s Legendary Dive Site

Manta Point in Bali was first explored and mapped in the 1990s, laying the foundation for the legendary dive site it is today.
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Preserving the Past: Mooring Historic Shipwrecks in the Great Lakes

Discover how Great Lakes shipwrecks are preserved through cold, clear freshwater, careful mooring and dedicated volunteer efforts.
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