How to Become a Shark Ambassador

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great-white-shark-underwater-ocean Divers understand better than most how sharks have been misrepresented in popular culture. Sharks are not, as they are sometimes perceived, a serious threat to people. In fact, a sighting of these majestic creatures can become the highlight of a diver’s logbook. Unfortunately, sharks are in trouble. The number of human fatalities caused by sharks […]

Celebrating Jacques Cousteau’s Birthday with his Grandson, Fabien

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Fabien Cousteau climbs up a dive In the underwater world, the last name ‘Cousteau’ holds a lot of history and legacy. Often called the ‘Father of Scuba Diving‘, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, the famed underwater explorer and pioneer, invented the aqua-lung in 1943 with his partner Émile Gagnan. When they breathed, this demand-valve technology delivered compressed air. This innovation completed their self-contained underwater […]

The Next Generation of Torchbearers

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Kids - Diving - Youth - Underwater Photo credit: Intrinity Divers It is the next generation of PADI Torchbearers™ that will help us continue to create balance between humanity and the ocean. From learning about their local ecosystems to helping PADI Dive Centers write conservation courses, we are inspired by the next generation of Torchbearer’s dedication to seek adventure and save the […]