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Written by guest blogger, Bridget Pearson. Many people may dream of swimming alongside the largest and most majestic creatures on earth, but very few ever do. Whales are mysterious and beautiful, and though they are intimidating in their size, they are gentle and intelligent creatures. Scuba diving with such incredible animals is a humbling and […] Type: Post
Deepen your commitment to ocean conservation by joining the Torchbearer Community taking action for people and planet. In 2020 we saw a resurgence of marine life across the world’s oceans as a result of the global lockdowns created by the COVID-19 pandemic, giving us hope that that environmental protection can make a difference. The climate […] Type: Post
2020 was not an easy year, but as pointed out in my previous blog post, amid pandemic-driven challenges ranging from major travel restrictions to distancing and wearing masks out of the water, PADI Divers and Pros kept diving. Demonstrating extraordinary resilience and unparalleled determination, thousands of PADI Divers made thousands of dives as students and/or […] Type: Post
Here are four destinations where you'll want to have a Nitrox certification prior to departure. Learn more here. Type: Post
In the year known as 2020, PADI divers and ocean-lovers around the globe liked, commented, and shared on social media like never before. The pandemic brought about quite a bit more screen time than normal. For those that were disconnected from the ocean at times throughout the year, the PADI team was committed to providing […] Type: Post
Have you ever seen a sea snake while diving? We'll answer all your questions with these 16 fascinating sea snake facts. 