15 Great Australian Wreck Dives

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best wreck dive sites in the world yongala australia When it comes to wreck diving, Australia is hard to beat with almost 8,000 registered wrecks to choose from. The variety of wrecks is phenomenal and you’ll find a full spectrum of vessel types! Here are some of our favourite wreck dives from all around Australia, so if you have a ‘lust for rust’, read […]

What Top Women Shark Scientists Want You To Know About Sharks

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SharkWeek_PADI_Shutterstock Last year, Tiffany Haddish hosted part of Discovery’s 33rd Shark Week. She was the first woman of color to ever hold the honor. In solidarity, we at PADI caught up with the world’s top women and non-binary shark scientists. They shared their favorite shark facts and some of the stories behind them. 1. The History […]

Coiba: Panama’s Underwater Paradise Now Protected by Expanded Marine Protected Area

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chema-photo-ecvawddWfuM-unsplash Known for being the largest island in the Central American Pacific, Coiba is a wild and hidden paradise located next to Santa Catalina, a town in the Veraguas province of Panama. With white sand beaches and warm turquoise waters, this island is teeming with marine life making it an ideal spot for diving enthusiasts. Diving […]

The 4 Best Places to Dive with Tiger Sharks

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diver in the bahamas with a tiger shark A firsthand look at the toothy grin of a tiger shark is nothing to take lightly. This is especially true when your view is through a mask, deep beneath the surface of the water. Are you ready to swim with these massive fish? Here are the four best places to dive with tiger sharks A […]