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10 Young Women Making an Impact in Conservation

These 10 young women are change-makers for the ocean, making an impact in conservation around the world. Read all about them here.

Can You Scuba Dive Without a Certification?

Can you dive without a certification? The short answer is yes, you can try scuba diving before you get your open water license!

The PADI AWARE team sit and stand on a boat and hold a PADI AWARE sign while giving the scuba diver signal for shark, which is a hand with fingers held together vertically with the thumb side of the hand placed on the forehead between the eyes

The People Behind PADI AWARE & What’s Next For 2023

PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded non-profit with three registered charities across the globe. Meet the team here.

a mermaid shows her monofin to the camera above the surface

10 Tips for Cold Water Mermaiding from a Professional

Want to get into cold water mermaiding? There are a few things you should know first. In this article, we go over all the tips and tricks.

two women jump off a dock into the sea in Curacao

Want to Live in Paradise? Becoming a PADI Pro Could Be Your Ticket to a Dream Life

Being a PADI Pro brings many opportunities -- including a chance to live and work in paradise. Read stories of Pros in paradise here.

Flower petals scattered down the back steps of a boat loading to the ocean for a memorial

Eco-Friendly Burial Alternatives: The Rise of Ocean Burials & Memorial Reefs

Burial at sea honors the deceased's connection to the ocean. Learn about reef ball burial and putting ashes into a coral reef.