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The Dive Gear I Bought First: PADI AmbassaDivers Spill Their Secrets

PADI AmbassaDivers share the first dive gear they ever bought — and explain why you don’t need gear to start your Open Water Diver course.

Join the Master Scuba Diver Challenge & Win Big!

Enter the Master Scuba Diver Challenge for your chance to win a trip for two to the Galápagos and start your journey to the MSD rating.

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Quiz: Is Your Kid Ready To Learn To Scuba Dive?

As a scuba diver, you want to share the experience with your favorite youngster, but are they ready? Find out here.

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Massive, Mysterious Sea Creature Spotted by Divers in Thailand Leaves Marine Biologists Baffled

A massive and mysterious sea creature has been spotted by divers off the coast of Thailand. Marine biologists don't know what it is.

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Level Up Your Diving & Win: Join the Advanced Open Water Diver Challenge This March

Level up your diving and win a PADI course and a Fourth Element gear pack by joining the Advanced Open Water Diver Challenge 2025.

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Celebrate the Season With PADI’s 12 Days of Giveaways!

This December, join in the festivities on the PADI social channels for your chance to win one of our 12 days of giveaways.

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