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Written by Donovan Lewis In 2017 I had the life changing opportunity to go to South Africa. I went as a research intern to help the biologists of the White Shark Diving Company with their White Shark research. I also had the opportunity to help out with other volunteer companies and aid in beach Clean-ups […] Type: Post
If you’ve ever been curious about competitive freediving and what it takes to participate in a national competition, keep reading – we think you might be surprised. People say that freediving is about inward power, discipline and control – and this was acutely evident at Lake Taupo during the 2018 Freediving New Zealand Depth Nationals. […] Type: Post
Where do the terms port and starboard come from? Why is the toilet on a boat called the head? Why isn’t it on the poop deck? Today we answer divers’ frequently asked questions about boat terminology. We’ll also share the nautical history behind common terms like slush fund and scuttlebutt. Why is speed measured in […] Type: Post
As divers we’re lucky to be able to experience things a lot of people can only dream about and fall in love with the ocean in a way that’s unique to us. But it also means we’re often confronted with the harsh reality of pollution and over fishing. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways we […] Type: Post
At 21, I left France behind for the first time on my own and moved to Canada for a year. It never occurred to me that solo travel was an odd thing. A few years later I became a scuba diver in Thailand, backpacking on my own. I kept travelling solo for scuba diving to […] Type: Post
Written by PADI AmbassaDiver Jennifer Idol Diving is more than a bucket list item or an adventure sport. It is also more than an activity. Diving is a way of life that builds dreams. The influence of diving Diving inspires people to take action on behalf of our oceans and waterways to improve the […] 