Dive Gear

From masks and fins to dive computers and cameras, the right equipment can transform every dive. Explore gear guides, reviews, buying advice and expert tips to help you dive with confidence.

PADI Certification Cards Explained: Types, Colors and What They Mean

What does the blue, gold and black of PADI certification cards mean?

rachel moore underwater looking out at a school of sharks

The Story Behind the Card: Diver’s Dream by Rachel Moore

Discover the story behind PADI’s Diver’s Dream limited-edition certification card, featuring Rachel Moore’s breathtaking shark image.

The Story Behind the Card: Coexist With Sharks by Emma Hanney

Discover the story behind PADI’s Coexist With Sharks limited-edition certification card, featuring Emma Hanney’s striking Fiji shark image.

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The Story Behind the Card: Motion of the Ocean by Pier Nirandara

Discover the story behind PADI’s Motion of the Ocean limited-edition cert card, featuring Pier Nirandara’s striking mobula ray image.

Basic Equipment Checks for Scuba Divers