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The Shark You Didn’t Notice Might Matter Most! 
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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.
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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 every dive.

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Enter Your Images in Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2026 Through Your Lens Photo Contest!

Scuba Diving magazine’s 22nd annual Through Your Lens photo contest is underway. Submit your images to win big prizes.

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How Divers Can Help Shape Marine Protection in Spain

Well designed MPAs benefit both the community and the environment. Join PADI AWARE in helping shape MPAs in the Balearic and Canary Islands in Spain.

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

Learning to scuba is a way to challenge yourself and dive into new adventures. This diver also found that the ocean's fluidity mirrors the fluidity of his own life.

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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.

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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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