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The Best Dive Sites in Brazil

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Megan Denny
7 August, 2025

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Quiz: Should Divemaster or Master Scuba Diver Be Your Goal?

Unsure whether to become a Divemaster or Master Scuba Diver? Our short, multiple-choice quiz will help you decide.
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A Diver’s Guide to Marine Life in Chile

The marine life in Chile includes whales, dolphins, penguins and other bucket list animals. Discover what you can see scuba diving in Chile.
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How the PADI Open Water Diver Course Can Change Your Life

Wondering whether you should get scuba certified? Let us help. Here's how the PADI Open Water Diver course can change your life.
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5 Reasons To Become a Divemaster (Even If You Don’t Want To Work as One)

The Divemaster course is worth it because you'll get training you can't get in any other course, build confidence and become an elite diver
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Junior Open Water vs. Open Water Diver

Find out the difference between a PADI Junior Open Water Diver and Open Water Diver scuba certification, from minimum ages to depth limits.
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