Scuba Diving in Eilat, Israel

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Eilat Israel When most people think of scuba diving in the Red Sea, Egypt is the first country that comes to mind. But what most people don’t know, is that there’s a proportionally small part of the Red sea that extends to Israel and Jordan. As you’d expect, this has caused Eilat, Israel’s southernmost city to boom […]

7 Ways to Celebrate AWARE Week

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Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup Before the Event Over the past 26 years, PADI AWARE has removed over 1 million pieces of trash, adopted more than 300 dive sites, and supported the dive efforts of over 800,000 supporters in the AWARE community. PADI AWARE utilizes donations toward shark and ray conservation, marine debris solutions, ocean protection, and global operations. But you don’t have […]

‘What is Freediving?’ and Other Frequently Asked Questions

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PADI Freediver - Free Immersion - Open Water Freedive Have you ever wondered how people can dive into deep water for long periods of time without any breathing apparatus? Or maybe you have questioned whether there are actually any differences between freediving and snorkeling? Despite your knowledge of the sport, you’re bound to have some questions before you take the plunge to become a […]

How to Prepare for Your First Scuba Diving Adventure

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Written by Shane Haumpton Scuba diving is one of the most fulfilling activities you can start doing. To be where not many people go–that is, tens of feet below sea level while surrounded by all kinds of beautiful sea creatures–is an experience that you would want to do over and over again once you get […]