Video of the Week: Diver Rescues Dolphin

Type: Post

One of this week’s hot news stories is of an entangled dolphin being rescued by a diver. Even dolphins know divers are the guardians of our seas! The rescue was captured on video, and if you haven’t come across this video on CNN, BBC, etc., it’s a must-see. The video below was provided by a […]

Vacation Spotlights 2012

Type: Post

Vacations Spotlights As we approach 2013, let’s take a quick look back at the vacation spotlights of 2012 which were featured each month. When you start to look through the destinations its starts to look like the ultimate divers bucket-list from exotic destinations such as Thailand and the Maldives through to exciting and less explored dive destinations such […]

THE KINGFISHER PROJECT – PART I

Type: Post

The Kingfisher Story written by PADI Diving Society Member and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Maj. Joshua Vance. In this day of modern technology and current events, it has become easy to forget about history; in particular, World War II and the brave actions of so many of our Veterans.  The entire country mobilized and persons from […]

Teach Your Child to Conserve Our Oceans

Type: Post

Much of our lives are made up of decisions about what to do right now:    –  Pick up that piece of trash or leave it?    –  Help an injured animal or ignore it? etc. Here’s a long term choice:    –  Teach your children to love and respect the aquatic environment. Jack’s Diving […]

Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society

Type: Post

Each year, the Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society (OWUSS) awards three Rolex Scholarships to young people who are considering a career in an underwater-related discipline. Each scholar recipient spends a year working alongside current leaders in underwater fields. As a sponsor of the Scholarship Society, the PADI organization congratulates the 2011 recipients: Australasian Scholar –  Anthea […]