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PADI Support Drives Urgent Coral Reef Restoration Efforts in Conflict Island Atoll, Papua New Guinea

Discover how a team of dedicated community conservation rangers are helping to preserve their local environment with PADI's support.

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6 Ways to Celebrate Your Diving Community on Diversity in Diving Day (May 21st)

On 21 May, we invite you to join together with dive buddies new and old to celebrate what unites us: our shared love of the underwater world.

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A Tale of Two Certifications: How One PADI Pro’s Scuba Diving Journey Began With a Dare

Sometimes, scuba certifications -- and a new life -- start with the unexpected. In this case, that journey started with a dare.

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Is Scuba Diving a Sport or a Hobby?

People love to debate whether scuba diving is a sport or a hobby. Is it based on calories burned? The skill required? Here's what we think.

How to Get Over a Fear of Scuba Diving

Are you struggling to start or finish your PADI Open Water Diver due to a fear of the sea? Here's how to get over a fear of scuba diving.

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An Interview with PADI Diver Sophie Morgan – Award-Winning Disability Advocate & TV Presenter

Want to learn more about adaptive diving? We interviewed Sophie Morgan, a disability advocate in the UK, about her experience getting certified.