Underwater World Records
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Discover the most incredible underwater world records, from the deepest dive to the longest swim on a single breath. Search Results for: equipment
Discover the most incredible underwater world records, from the deepest dive to the longest swim on a single breath. Digital or Classroom – the best option for your dive theory
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Dive theory can be completed in a classroom at your chosen Dive Shop, or online with PADI eLearning. Learn which is the best choice for you. Craig O’Connell: From Fear of Sharks to Shark Week Host
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Scientist and Shark Week host Dr. Craig O’Connell was once afraid of sharks. But after facing his fears, he was inspired to learn more and educate the world about the true nature of this misunderstood animal. “When I was younger, I thought diving with sharks would be a death sentence,” Craig said. “But after my […] What is the Difference Between DSLR and Compact Cameras for Underwater Photography?
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After watching Christoph Weber’s video 3 weeks of diving in North Sulawesi at Bunaken and Lembeh and finding out it was shot on a compact camera, we wanted to know more about why he chooses to use compact cameras for underwater photography… What are the basic differences between DSLR and compact cameras for underwater photography? In my opinion, the […] What’s the Difference Between Technical Diving and Recreational Diving?
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If you’ve completed the Deep Diver course, you know a 100-foot / 30 metre dive is a rush but have you ever wondered what it’s like at 150 feet / 45 metres? This curiosity may prompt questions about technical diving, such as, what is the difference between tec diving and recreational diving? Here’s the good news: We’re here to answer […] PADI Joins the Global Ghost Gear Initiative to Combat Lost and Abandoned Fishing Gear
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PADI® has joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI), the first global alliance working to solve the worldwide problem of lost and abandoned fishing gear, known as ghost gear. Founded by World Animal Protection in 2015, the GGGI works to reduce the volume of ghost gear, remove and recycle such gear, and rescue […]