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Jennifer Idol is an underwater photographer, PADI Instructor, author of ‘An American Immersion’, designer and explorer. After diving all 50 states, she is truly an American Idol! You can follow her on social media and visit her website: The Underwater Designer. I saw beautiful underwater landscapes and wildlife on a journey that transformed me from an […] Type: Post
Abby Harrison dreams big. 140 million miles big. That’s the average distance between Earth and Mars, a distance 18-year-old Abby (also known as Astronaut Abby) aims to one day traverse as the first astronaut to Mars. Currently attending Wellesly College and working her way toward becoming a NASA astronaut, Abby also strives to discover more […] Type: Post
We all learn about the buddy system when we start diving but with increased experience and confidence it is easy to forget the essential basics. The buddy system is not just for beginners, it is important for the safety of all divers in a group. Want to be a better dive buddy? Here are 5 […] Type: Post
This is the third post in our 50th Anniversary series. Missed the first two? Get caught up on the 60s and 70s. The 1980s were when PADI® truly became a leader in dive research. By taking the initiative to study diving, PADI was able to create new texts, tools, and course structures that continue to […] Type: Post
We’re thrilled to announce that Drew Richardson, our very own President and CEO, has been named the 2016 Diver of the Year by Beneath the Sea. The Diver of the Year Award honors individuals whose presence in the industry have made significant and lasting contributions to the past, present and future of diving. Celebrating his […] Type: Post
If you’re the kind of person who was the teacher’s pet in school, you might wonder what the equivalent is in the scuba world. Besides tipping fairly, there are various other things you can do to warrant being the dive guide’s favorite diver. #1 Appreciate the rental gear. If you’ve booked your trip with a smaller […]