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Yumi Shirai: Protecting the Ocean Begins Long Before the Shoreline
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Yumi Shirai: Protecting the Ocean Begins Long Before the Shoreline

Meet Yumi Shirai, Ocean Torchbearer Award winner and founder of MORE School in Japan.
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Ocean Torchbearer Award Winner Amanda Van Jaarsveld in scuba gear standing in a pool

Amanda Van Jaarsveld: Building a Culture of Ocean Stewardship in Sodwana Bay

Meet Amanda Van Jaarsveld, Ocean Torchbearer Award winner for her leadership in conservation in South Africa.

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Course Director Sashaan Fernando Inspires the Next Generation of PADI Professionals in Sri Lanka

Here's why he thinks Sri Lanka is a great place to become a PADI Pro.

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From Our First Dive to PADI Junior Master Scuba Divers in Just Over a Year

PADI Junior Ambassadivers Alexa and Julia Wong describe their accomplishments.

Underwater view of the deep blue ocean, with sunlight filtering through to create ripples and waves. The water is calm yet powerful, representing both depth and serenity.

Behind the Lens of the Shot That Won the Sharks & Ray Category of Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2026 Photo Contest

Josh Schellenberg's winning shot features a mako shark in Baja California.

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PADI Discover Tec: Is Tec Diving Right For You?

If you're tec curious, the PADI Discover Tec experience could be just what you need!

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The Shark You Didn’t Notice Might Matter Most! 

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

How Counting Coral Is Helping Restore Fiji’s Underwater World — and How Divers Can Be Part of the Solution

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

Artificial coral tree on a sandy bottom for Counting Corals restoration project in Fiji
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