Whale Shark of a Year

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Jennifer Idol Whale Sharks in Isla Mujeres Mexico Photos and Article by PADI AmbassaDiver Jennifer Idol  We create New Year’s resolutions for a variety of reasons. This moment in time marks an end and a beginning. Giving ourselves a fresh start gives us permission to dream and reset our goals. The end of a year is also an opportunity to reflect on achievements. This […]

8 Frosty Creatures to See When Ice Diving

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Divers tend to be the friendly, welcoming sort. We’re always game to have an adventure and meet new people. But every now and again we throw down. It usually goes something like this: Diver 1: That’s great you got to snorkel with whale sharks. Did I tell you about the time I DOVE with one […]

Underwater Pavilions of a Geometric Kind

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Parley for the Oceans Underwater Pavilions Catalina There are two kinds of divers in the world: Those who have dived Casino Point and those who should. The first clue that this dive site is something special is the sheer volume of dive gear that gets wheeled, dragged or kicked onto the Catalina Island ferry. The second comes some 22 miles further west […]

What to Do When Someone Points a Camera at You Underwater

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underwater shaka A quick search for “underwater video tips” delivers a lot of great information. But what about when you’re on the other side of the lens? What do you do when another diver points a camera at you? Go for the classic “I’m okay” or something more original? Here are a few suggestions: First, don’t do […]

Top 5 Winter Diving Hotspots

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While warm-water divers pack up their kit and hibernate for the winter, dry suit-certified divers enjoy great diving and fewer crowds. Here are five destinations for your (insulated) bucket list. White Sea Regarded as one of the top diving destinations in the world, The White Sea in Russia offers equal parts challenge and reward for […]

Your Diving Calendar for the Year Ahead

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diver - reef - coral -underwater - maldives Content updated in February 2020. Looking to plan your next dive trip? We’ve got you covered with some amazing dive destinations for every month of the year! January The Philippines Home to the fast and inquisitive thresher shark, the Philippines has year round sightings of some of the world’s most spectacular marine animals. View our […]