
At some point we’ve all looked at dive guides and instructors with envy and slight suspicion; they must be hiding a pair of gills somewhere underneath all of that perfectly configured kit – how else could anyone breathe so little? And we all know the dreaded question asked when we return from a dive: “How […]

Traveling is one of the many highlights of being a scuba diver. It allows divers to go on adventures, experience new cultures and see incredible sights. That being said, traveling can sometimes be frustrating, especially without the right preparation. Forgetting essential items can create difficulties. Not knowing much about the destination you’re visiting can lead […]
SUNREEF Mooloolaba has launched an Australian first – the opportunity to swim with the captivating humpback whales. Australians have long had a love affair with these gentle giants and now people have the opportunity to see them from a very different perspective on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Sunreef Whale Encounter Supervisor, Dan Hart – a PADI […]

Divers are naturally adventurous people. It takes a certain type of person to want to strap on dive gear and swim alongside mysterious sea creatures in what is often uncharted territory. While there certainly is a tame side to recreational diving, there is plenty of room to expand on the natural curiosity that is triggered […]
We asked PADI Staff to name the biggest “game changing” innovation for scuba in the past 20 years. Their responses are below. Please leave your favorite scuba innovations in the comments section below. Alan Jan – Supervisor, Instructor Development The tank-banger. I would no teach without it! This is the best way to attract the […]

For most divers, scuba diving is an escape from every day life. But there are a lucky few who dive during their workday. Scientific divers take the plunge in the name of research to learn more about the oceans and how to protect them. Spending the day exploring an underwater environment, monitoring changes and collecting […]