Mission Blue Hope Spot: Mexico’s Gulf of California

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SeaofCortezAerial_Shutterstock Over the last decade, Dr. Sylvia Earle and her team at Mission Blue have been bringing attention and support to the incredible marine ecosystems of the Gulf of California – as well as to those individuals, communities, and organizations working to protect this region. Being one of the most productive ocean areas in the world […]

Avoid the Trap

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Apart from medical issues, what do you think most causes or contributes to serious dive incidents? Gear failure? Conditions? Panic? No, while these can all be factors, the number one cause or contributor in serious accidents is bad decisions. When we make good choices and follow accepted diving practices, unpleasant experiences are very rare, even […]

Going Bubble-Free with a Closed-Circuit Rebreather

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TecCCR Diving doesn’t get any better than feeling as invisible as possible. Especially when it comes to close encounters with marine life. The best way to do this: through a closed-circuit rebreather (CCR). Recently, Rolex’s North American Our World-Underwater Scholar Yann Herrera Fuchs decided to get in on the action. “Rarely does one get the chance […]

Cabo Pulmo National Park: A Community Story

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DavidCastroJacks_CaboPulmo It’s pretty well known that divers want the underwater ecosystems they love to be healthy and thriving. With so many threats facing the ocean worldwide, it can sometimes feel like things are going to just keep getting worse and worse. But when we look at areas like Cabo Pulmo in Mexico, we can clearly see […]

Visit the PADI Booth at Beneath the Sea 2019

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Join PADI staff at Beneath the Sea in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA. The 43rd edition of the show promises an exciting weekend of workshops, educational seminars and exhibits. At the show, you can: Meet treasure diver, Jake Dallmyd, at the show. Learn about the latest in underwater photography and shark diving. You can also explore exotic dive […]