3 Top Dive Sites in Vanuatu

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Situated in the South Pacific Ocean, Vanuatu is made up of 83 islands and is the perfect destination for diving. Vanuatu is home to the well-known wreck SS President Coolidge at Espiritu Santo. Although many divers come to Vanuatu to dive this wreck, there are many other incredible dive sites to explore. Although popular for […]

Amanda Cotton – Photographer, Underwater Explorer, and Airport Carpet Aficionado

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To celebrate women in diving, PADI is spotlighting several women who have made significant contributions to the sport. This week, it’s professional photographer and PADI Assistant Instructor Amanda Cotton. In addition to numerous awards, Amanda’s work has been featured by National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Smithsonian magazine among others, will be highlighted in the June issue of […]

Underwater Critters That Go By More Than One Name

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Just like the age-old “You say ‘tomato,’ I say ‘tomahto'” debate, there are many ways to say the same thing. Whether it is a dialect or accent that makes a word sound different or it really is a completely different word, the meaning doesn’t change. It isn’t just fruits that run into this issue, like […]