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PADI Through the Decades: the 2010s

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Updated by Megan Denny on <time class="updated" datetime="2025-12-11T10:12:16-08:00">December 11, 2025</time>
This is the sixth article in a series about PADI Through the Decades. Check out the previous articles: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s.  Today, PADI is going stronger than ever. The 2010s have especially seen a strong focus on the community, with Tec and Rec finding common ground, ScubaEarth connecting divers around the world, and […]

An Ethological Perspective of Australia’s Response to Shark Attacks

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Updated by Charlotte Seller
Ocean Attack: An ethological perspective on society’s methods of responding to shark attacks in Australia. By Dr. Erika Sullivan, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine & PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor In response to recent shark attacks in Australia, I am writing to provide a professional perspective on why baiting and killing sharks on drum-lines is neither beneficial nor productive to […]

This is How it Feels to Be Trapped in a Plastic Bag

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Click to display the embedded YouTube video This featured video by National Geographic, See How It Feels to Be an Ocean Animal Stuck in a Plastic Bag, allows you imagine how it feels to be stuck inside a large plastic bag. Did you know that every year, more than a million marine species and other […]

10 Things a PADI Pro Never Leaves Shore Without

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Updated by Peta King on <time class="updated" datetime="2016-06-23T20:10:19-07:00">June 23, 2016</time>
Ever wondered how a PADI Pro always manages to have everything you ask them for? Here we list 10 key items that a Pro will never leave shore without. Learn from their experience and make sure you pack all that you need to ensure a great day of diving! Be Heard, Be Seen and Be […]

3 Reasons Why You Should ReActivate Before Diving Back In

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Updated by Ashley Levy on <time class="updated" datetime="2019-07-16T16:48:50-07:00">July 16, 2019</time>
Your PADI® Certification never expires, but if you haven’t been diving in a while, it’s important to ensure all your skills are fresh in your mind. Here’s three key reasons why you should take the PADI ReActivate Program before diving back into the deep blue. For your own confidence When you go diving, you should be […]

PADI Women in Diving: Anna Schmitt

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Updated by Kate Humphreys on <time class="updated" datetime="2016-06-20T03:10:20-07:00">June 20, 2016</time>
The 2016 PADI Women’s Dive Day is fast approaching. In anticipation of the event on the 16th of July, we’re interviewing several women who are inspiring to divers and non-divers alike. We sat down with PADI Course Director, Anna Schmitt who is based at Panorama Divers in Hurghada, Egypt. Anna, why and how did you […]