Paradise Found: A PADI Divemaster in Bali

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A day in the life of PADI Divemaster in Bali Everyone dreams of going on exotic vacations to dive in the crystalline blue waters of tropical island paradises. But what if you could live there, too, and dive on an almost daily basis? It might sound too good to be true, but for James Boulton, […]

10 Raja Ampat Dive Sites

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crocodile flathead fish Whether you’re a beginner or pro scuba diver, join PADI Diving Society to get awesome content like this story (featured in Sport Diver Asia Pacific and Sport Diver) and take advantage of thousands of dollars in savings! More information on the PADI Diving Society. Raja Ampat (meaning ‘Four Kings’ in Indonesian) refers to the four main islands located […]

6 Island Dive Getaways in Asia

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Gili Islands Beach Indonesia Dreaming of an island getaway? Check out these six must-visit dive destinations across Asia. From Phi Phi Islands in Thailand to JeJu Island in South Korea, these destinations offer the chance to escape to another world. Each destination offers unique diving experiences as well as the chance to really unwind! Tioman Island, Malaysia  Tioman has been long considered one of the […]

Ocean Action Project Finalists

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Our eco partner, the Project AWARE Foundation, has named the 12 finalists for the Ocean Action Project. The 12 finalists represent some truly amazing ocean action projects from all over the world. Importantly, we want to help these ocean heroes with their projects. But you hold the power to put their project in motion. Does their Ocean Action Project stand up […]

A 30-Hour Dive for The Dive Shop’s 30th Anniversary

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Dive Buddies pose for a group selfie underwater Story By Errol Duplessis*   28-29 July 2012 — Jeff Knapp, Assistant Manager of PADI Five Star IDC, The Dive Shop in Richmond, Virginia, USA succeeded in his effort to do a 30-hour marathon scuba dive at Lake Rawlings. Jeff entered the water at approximately 9:03 am EST Saturday morning on 28 July, and remained underwater for 30 hours until 3:08 pm EST Sunday […]