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The Quiet Transformation That Happens When You Dive

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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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The World Is Your Oyster: Lessons in Stillness From Beneath the Surface

Freediving is the perfect way to explore the ocean, using the skills you learn during your PADI Freediver courses and training.
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How PADI Freediving Courses Can Transform Your Body, Mind and Life

Freediving is more than just a sport, taking a PADI Freediver course can transform your body, mind and life.
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