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Skye McCulla chilling with an anemonefish on the Great Barrier Reef during her Instructor Development Course

What Taking the Instructor Development Course (IDC) is Really Like

Find out what goes on during the Instructor Development Course (IDC) and what it takes to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

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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.

Arielle Valdez in the NASA buoyancy lab

How Scuba Divers Are Advancing the Space Industry

Space and scuba diving may seem like worlds apart. In reality, PADI Professionals are vital to supporting space technology and exploration.

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.

one of the best underwater restaurants in the sea

The Best Underwater Restaurants That Are Actually in the Sea

Want to head below the surface for a meal? These are the best underwater restaurants that are actually in the sea (not in an aquarium).

A teenage diver signals okay

Everything You Need to Know About the PADI Junior Divemaster Certification

What is PADI Junior Divemaster versus regular Divemaster and how old do you have to be? Get answers to FAQs about PADI Jr. Divemaster here.