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3 Reasons All Divers Should Consider Taking the Tec 40 Course

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Earn College Credit through PADI Scuba Diving Courses

Let this surprise be secret no more: Many institutions and national educational councils around the world recommend PADI scuba courses for college credit.
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Underwater Pavilions of a Geometric Kind

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Advanced Open Water Diver: Search and Recovery

The skills you learn during your Advanced Open Water Diver: Search and Recovery dive have application far beyond just diving.

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On top of rising water temperatures and coral bleaching, the oceans are becoming more acidic every year, a consequence of too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

What’s Next After the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course?

There are 2 paths you can take after the Advanced Open Water course - become a Master Scuba Diver or a PADI Professional.
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The Advanced Open Water Diver Course: 5 Dives for Skill Growth

PADI Open Water Divers gain experience and confidence during the Advanced Open Water Diver course by completing five Adventure Dives.
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