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What is a Mola Mola? The ocean sunfish, also known as a mola mola, is an odd-looking fish. The word “mola” means millstone in Latin and describes the unusual, disc-like shape of this fish. Their teeth are fused together giving the sunfish a beak-like mouth that is always open, similar to their relative the porcupine […] Type: Post
The Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortez), located along the northwestern coast of Mexico, was named one of the top Hope Spots by Mission Blue founder, Dr. Sylvia Earle. Hope Spots are special locations around the world that are critical to the health of the ocean. Click to display the […] Type: Post
The scenarios below are based on real-life diving incidents documented by Divers Alert Network (DAN) relating to decompression syndrome. Diver Experiences Leg Issues After Suspected Spinal Cord DCI After surfacing from an 80 foot (24 meter) dive, a diver experienced nausea and pain between her shoulder blades. It was her first dive of the day, […] Type: Post
Once again, PADI will be exhibiting at BOOT, taking place at Messe Dusseldorf from the 20th to 28th January. We invite you, your diving and your non-diving friends to visit us at the PADI Village where PADI staff will be on hand to have a friendly chat, demonstrate all our latest products and answer all […] Type: Post
Once again, PADI will be exhibiting at Salon de la Plongée, taking place at the Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles a Paris, from the 12th – 15th January 2018. We invite you, your diving and your non-diving friends to visit us at the PADI Stand (D22) where PADI staff will be on […] Type: Post
Written by guest blogger Alexandra Dimitriou The Mediterranean boasts crystal-clear waters almost all year round. It’s one of the best places to both teach and learn how to scuba dive. Instructors can see into the eyes of their students, even from afar, and know what they are thinking thanks to the astonishing clarity of the water. […] 