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When I first discovered scuba diving, I became obsessed. I became so obsessed with it that I couldn’t stop telling my friends about this new, underwater world I had discovered, and how they simply had to try diving if they ever had the chance. Whenever someone told me they were travelling abroad, I told them […] Type: Post
For Hiba Wazzaz, scuba diving has been on her mind for a long time, ‘I remember when I was about 15, my friend went on holiday to Australia and she was telling me how awesome it had been to try scuba diving. I asked how deep she went and she answered 10 metres. Though I […] Type: Post
Everyone knows that global environments in general, and the oceans in particular, are threatened. Climate change, coral bleaching, overfishing, runaway plastics – it’s a long list and every day, another study makes the list longer and more daunting. It may seem like everyone’s jumping on the bad news bandwagon, but I look at these reports […] Type: Post
As a PADI certified diver, you’ll surely spark awe and curiosity in your non-diving friends. Even with millions of certified divers in the world, it’s still extraordinary to have the ability to breathe underwater while exploring the magic of the underwater world! Previously, we broke down some common misconceptions about scuba diving like, “Aren’t sharks aggressive?” and “Don’t […] Type: Post
With over 25 years as a PADI Professional, Khaled Zaki has seen a lot change in the diving industry. Here, he talks to us about his passion for photography, education and conservation… How did you get involved with diving? Growing up by the Mediterranean, swimming and snorkeling on a daily basis is how my relationship […] Type: Post
My name is Erena Shimoda, and I’m an Ikelite ambassador, underwater portrait photographer and certified PADI® Divemaster. I’m also the survivor of a traumatic car accident that killed my father and left me severely injured. My family and friends told me that my father protected me and that I’m a survivor for a reason. Because of […] 