How the PADI Open Water Diver Course Can Change Your Life

9 July, 2013

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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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26 Scuba Diving Celebrities

Here is a list of famous scuba divers. Celebrities underwater love escaping the real world and exploring what's beneath the surface.

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How Becoming a Diver Will Change You

Becoming a diver will change you as a person, and as a traveller, allowing you to explore the ocean in a completely different way.

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PADI Staff Members Give Thanks to PADI Pros Who Changed Their Lives

Explore stories as PADI staff give thanks to the PADI Pros who transformed their lives, sharing personal quotes.

From The Paris 2024 Olympics to Diving in Thailand

From Olympics to diving, team GB Taekwondo athlete Rebecca McGowan shares how a dive holiday in Thailand became a new passion and escape.

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9 Signs It’s Time to Become a Diver and #LiveUnfiltered

Starting your diver journey might be the best thing you ever do – but how do you know when you’re ready to become a diver?