8 Tips for Beginner Freedivers

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Freediver Mandy Sumner Photo: John Dornellas When it comes to exploring a new challenge like freediving, it’s wise to know a few tips and tricks to get you started. We reached out to PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer and World Champion freediver, Mandy Sumner to get her expert advice for those ready to experience the peace of the underwater world on a single breath. Click […]

9 Underwater Animals to See Before They Disappear

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Whether you’re just starting a scuba diving bucket list or refining an existing one, put these endangered animal encounters at the top of your list. We hope circumstances change for these these rare and wonderful creatures, and encourage you to support organizations like Project AWARE working to save them. Basking Shark – Vulnerable, Endangered in […]

Your Diving Calendar for the Year Ahead

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diver - reef - coral -underwater - maldives Content updated in February 2020. Looking to plan your next dive trip? We’ve got you covered with some amazing dive destinations for every month of the year! January The Philippines Home to the fast and inquisitive thresher shark, the Philippines has year round sightings of some of the world’s most spectacular marine animals. View our […]

Top 5 Diving Videos of 2016

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Mobula Rays by Brent Durand Before diving deep into 2017, we want to take a quick minute to appreciate some of the top videos featured on PADI’s social channels within the last year. With 4 out of the 5 clips featuring marine life, we think it’s safe to say that encounters with these amazing creatures under the sea will always […]

5 Must-See Night Dives

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emily-hawaii-rays-night-dive Whether you’re working toward earning your Night Diver specialty certification or simply wanting to see what lurks underwater after sunset, keep reading. These five in-the-dark dives provide challenge and entertainment, as well as a new perspective on life in the ocean. Mantas The appeal of dozens of mantas flying overhead needs no explanation. Come to […]

4 Facts about the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

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You may have heard about the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the news lately after President Obama passed legislation to expand the area. Papahānaumokuākea is a US National Monument that spans 583,000 square miles near Hawaii. Here are four facts about this diverse and important piece of nature, including how to pronounce it: 1. Its reign as […]