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Help Us Protect Sharks: PADI AWARE Introduces The Global Shark & Ray Census

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Protecting Paradise: Inside the 41st Annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup in Southern California

Hundreds of divers still dive against debris 41 years after the first Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup, and highlight an environmental success story.
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From Panicked to Professional

I was so excited to get scuba certified in the Caribbean. Would a surprise reaction to my first breath underwater stop me from moving forward?
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Marine Life in the Galapagos

With over 3,000 species, the marine life in the Galapagos Marine Reserve is abundant, diverse, and protected.

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The Top Shore Diving Locations in the Caribbean

Explore the best shore diving sites across these Caribbean nations and discover reefs, wrecks and marine life just steps from the beach.
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The Real Superhero Animals of the Ocean

These four marine animals play important roles in protecting their homes. Learn what makes an ocean animal a real Ocean Superhero.
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