Type: Post
Written by Sophie Gaze I caught the freediving bug, without knowing it, when I was a newly certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor working in Hawaii. One of my salty-dog coworkers told me that once I had mastered the recreational world of scuba, the next phase would be to “lose the tank.” He was referring […] Type: Post
All divers have experienced mask fog. Whether you’re diving a wreck, a reef, a drift, or a continental divide, this is a common issue that plagues all divers from time to time. This problem is often just a small annoyance, but can turn into a rather large hinderance for having a fun, safe dive. No […] Type: Post
There’s no denying that plastic bags are bad for the environment. It’s well-researched and well-documented – and yet 160,000 of them are still used every second around the world. This needs to change, so we’ve put together some plastic bag facts that will change the way you (and your friends) use them (and hopefully stop […] Type: Post
Making a list of the most important women in scuba history is not easy. These seven women in diving made a lasting impact on the sport. Type: Post
Written by Robert Currer They’re huge. The thought filled my skull as my eyes widened in my mask. Three manta rays were spiraling below me, growing ever closer as each second of my descent passed. Awestruck, I couldn’t take my eyes off these graceful gliders even as I fumbled to ready my camera. There was […] Type: Post
Join PADI staff at Beneath the Sea in Secaucus, New Jersey, 24-26 March 2017. This year’s show promises to be an exciting weekend featuring informative seminars and workshops, contests, exhibits and a weekend film festival! At the show, learn about the latest in underwater photography and wreck diving or explore exotic dive locations like the […] 