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What the Ocean Taught Me About Identity and Belonging as a Queer Diver

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Thailand’s Hidden Gem for Tec Divers: The Samae San Islands

The Samae San islands are becoming increasingly popular for having the deepest tec diving sites in the Gulf of Thailand.
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How Becoming a Divemaster Helped Me Build a Career Working With Marine Life

A PADI Divemaster certification opens the door to many different career options, including some unexpected ones, like aquarist.
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Become a PADI Instructor with the Most Recognized PADI Five Star Instructor Development Stores in Asia Pacific

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.
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Become a PADI Instructor With the Most Recognized PADI Five Star Instructor Development Stores in the Americas

Become a PADI Instructor with a PADI Five Star IDC Center in the Americas. Kickstart your career as a PADI Pro learning from the best.
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New Subsea Human Habitat Unveiled

DEEP has just unveiled Vanguard, their new crewed subsea habitat, the first of its kind in almost 40 years.
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What’s in My Dive Bag: A Working Diver’s Gear Essentials

When you're a PADI Pro, a PADI Ambassadiver and an underwater photographer, you learn how to pack! Read what's in Maelly Faure's dive bag.
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