Coralpalooza: An Annual Reminder That We All Can Make a Difference

Tiffany Duong is a writer and explorer based in the Florida Keys. Her words have appeared in the PADI Blog, Scuba Diving Magazine, Alert Diver, Parley for the Oceans, EcoWatch, and more.

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Citizen Science in Antarctica: One Diver’s Journey to the Heart of the Southern Ocean

Citizen science in Antarctica can inspire lasting change. Discover how scuba divers have become ambassadors for this critical ecosystem.

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How Hard is the Rescue Diver Course?

The Rescue Diver course is hard, but worthwhile. As the gateway to becoming a PADI Pro, it has fundamental knowledge that can save lives.

A commercial diver and explosives remover enters the water in a dive suit.

7 Weird Jobs That Require a Scuba Certification

From commercial diving on oil rigs to bomb removal experts, some scuba divers have weird and unusual jobs as a career.

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Three 12-Year-Old Junior Master Scuba Diver Rock Stars Share Their Passion With the World

Three inspiring Junior Master Scuba Divers share why they dive and how their support systems allowed them to become MSDs at 12 years old.

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Discovering a Passion for Diving in Landlocked Countries: PADI Pros’ Inspiring Stories

PADI Pros from landlocked countries share how and why they became dive professionals. Learn more from them here.

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Women PADI Pros Changing the Face of the Dive Industry

Women PADI Pros are working to increase ocean access for all and to tackle gender gaps within the industry.

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