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From Zero to Hero – Learning to Swim and Scuba Dive as a Migrant Adult in Australia

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Joelle Turton-Scheffer

Joelle Turton-Scheffer is a PADI Marketing Consultant, PADI Divemaster and environment advocate. She has a love for ocean dwellers big and small, with octopus' making the top of the list. When she's not championing PADI's torchbearer mission, you can find her scuba diving or surfing.

5 Questions You Have About Becoming a PADI Mermaid

Water lovers, fantasize about living as mermaids – but unlike most such fantasies, this one we can make real – well, just about.

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PADI 5 Star Diving in Tioman Island, Malaysia

Tioman Island is an underwater playground, bursting with colour. Learn more about the benefits of diving with a PADI 5 Star in Tioman Island.
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Education Through Scuba Diving in the Cook Islands

Hear how Dive Rarotonga are educating indigenous youth about the environment and teaching them to scuba dive.
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5 Easy Conservation Initiatives to Incorporate while Diving

Here are five easy conservation initiatives to incorporate while diving to help you protect the dive sites you love most.
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5 Reasons You Should Go Diving in Jervis Bay, Australia

Famous for having the ‘whitest sand in the world’ and sparkling blue waters, Jervis Bay is a paradise waiting to be explored.
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6 Reasons You Should Dive New South Wales Year-Round

Although many divers consider NSW as the ideal summer destination, here are six reasons why you should explore this beautiful coastline year round.
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