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 […]

Kids Scuba Featured in My Scrapbook

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We’re always thrilled to hear about kids exploring the underwater world, and in this episode of My Scrapbook hosts Ifran and Syu learn how they can find Nemo in real life. The two kids talk with ‘Uncle Syed,’ founder of Kids Scuba and well respected a much loved member of the PADI Family – about […]

JD Hendricks Shares his My PADI Story

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PADI Instructor JD Hendricks shared with us his diving journey, and how it helps him manage both physical and psychological injuries.  Before I even started scuba diving I loved to be in the water. I grew up living near the water, and tried pretty much ever water sport possibly. I was only young when I […]