Best Octopus Halloween Costumes

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OctopusHalloween_Shutterstock Any diver that’s had the opportunity to observe an octopus while exploring the underwater world knows how truly unique and incredible these eight armed invertebrates are. With so many remarkable characteristics – like eight arms, nine brains, three hearts, blue blood, and the ability to change the color and texture of their skin – it’s […]

GoPro Editing Tips for Beginners From The Bucket List Family

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What’s the secret to turning raw GoPro footage into an inspiring video? The Bucket List Family dad and video editor Garrett Gee shares his top tips to help PADI Divers win $2,000 US or a GoPro package in the PADI® | GoPro Evolution contest. PADI | GoPro Evolution Contest Part 3 CAPTURE+EDIT Click to display […]

Creature Feature: Giant Pacific Octopus

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Mythical, magnificent and a little malevolent, the giant Pacific octopus is one captivating cephalopod. If you’re not already in awe of this cold water creature, read on to learn more. The giant Pacific octopus, also known as “GPO” is the largest of all octopuses . Their arm span averages 4- 9m/14-29 ft and they weigh […]

Shawn Heinrichs on Ocean Conservation in Indonesia

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Manta_ShawnHeinrichs_Indonesia Made up of more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is at the epicenter of global marine biodiversity. Home to a greater variety of marine life than anywhere else on Earth, Indonesia’s coral reefs, tropical fish, and marine megafauna have dazzled divers from around the world for decades. With enormous threats facing the health of Indonesia’s underwater […]

Exciting Ideas

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There’s an off-the-cuff proverb that says, “Doom must be predicted if it is to be avoided.” There’s truth in this, but it’s also important to have hope because without it, people usually tend to stop trying. So while there’s ample coverage about threats to the environment (all of which eventually affect the oceans), let’s also […]