#PADI4Conservation: The Winners are In!

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The PADI Community is certainly passionate when it comes to conservation, so it comes as no surprise that we were overwhelmed by the amount of entries in our #PADI4Conservation contest. To enter, we asked you to share a way in which you’re actively bringing awareness to ocean health and protecting the ocean. It really is […]

Positivity and Keys Strong After Irma

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diving in florida Photo: Jack Fishman | Rainbow Reef Written by PADI AmbassaDiver, Jack Fishman Much like the thick limestone structure of a bountiful coral reef ecosystem in the face of a category 4 hurricane, the resilience of the people in south Florida is powerful. When I moved to the Keys three years ago, I was struck by the passion and dedication those living here […]

Threats to Coral Reefs

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nicole helgason Written by Nicole Helgason Coral reefs are some of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on earth. They provide habitats for fish and livelihood for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Global climate change and rising populations are having a profoundly devastating impact on coral reefs, which is only projected to get worse. Corals reefs and […]

Advice to Underwater Videographers and Photographers

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Advice to underwater videographer, Chris Weber frogfish Underwater photographer and videographer, Christoph Weber talks about giving advice to underwater videographers and photographers… What are your top three tips for budding underwater videographers and photographers? In addition to the more practical tips I mentioned in my previous article, I would add these three more general ones: Practice Shoot as often as you can underwater, and […]

You’ve Been Stung by a Jellyfish – Now What?

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A bright red jellyfish in Canada Picture it. You’re on a dive taking in the beautiful marine life all around you when you feel something brush past your ankle. Immediately, an intense burning sensation travels up your leg, and you realize you’ve been stung by a jellyfish. Now what? It depends on what kind of jellyfish stings you There are over […]