The Pentarius Project – Deep Sub Expedition

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The deepest known part of the world’s oceans is the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench. It lies under 10,994 metres/36,070 feet of water. Four times as many people have walked on the moon as have seen the sea floor here first hand. It’s not an easy place to visit. In 1960, Jacques Piccard and […]

A Brief Guide to Koh Lanta, Thailand

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Koh Lanta, is increasingly becoming the destination of choice for many divers – and for good reason. The main island, Koh Lanta Yai, is home to long stretches of white sandy beaches, laid back hospitality and countless beautiful spots to relax and recharge. However it’s Koh Lanta’s proximity to a range of spectacular dive sites […]

7 Destinations to Consider For Your Next Family Holiday

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If you’re a keen diver, there is simply no better time to introduce your family to the activity you love than right now. To inspire you, we’ve put together a list of some of the best diving destinations that have something to offer the whole family. Cayman Islands There are many reasons to visit the […]

The Dive Behind the Photo: Sophie Hart

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This beautiful image from photographer and PADI Divemaster Sophie Hart is featured on the 2016 PADI Diving Society membership cards. We sat down with Sophie as she described the dive behind the shot, as well as some other insights into her budding career as an underwater photographer. When did you become a PADI diver? I did my […]

From Thilas to Kandus: Scuba Diving in the Maldives

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Maldives Atolls With 20 atolls and around 1,200 islands the Maldives are, without doubt, one of the finest dive sites that our Blue Planet has to offer. Almost every diver dreams about visiting this stunning archipelago at least once in their lifetime. The azure blue lagoons surrounding the islands of the Maldives draw in visitors from across […]