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This is the fourth post in our 50th Anniversary series. Make sure to catch up on the 60s, 70s, and 80s. The 1990s were a period of expansion for PADI®. This decade opened up independent study and new courses, growing everything in the PADI library. 1991: Video support for PADI courses Instructional videos allowing for the era […] Type: Post
Sometimes the best dive buddy is someone you love. Often, we surface from a dive thinking, “I wish my sister could have seen that too!” Daily, we wish our friends understood what we were talking about. Sharing diving with friends and family can make the experience feel richer, so we’ve written this guide for those […] Type: Video
This week’s Video of the Week is a featurette from The Atlantic, who interviewed marine biologist Dr. David Vaughan about his breakthrough in coral restoration – and his hope of revitalising the world’s reefs. Click to display the embedded YouTube video An amazing, accidental breakthrough Ten years ago, Dr. Vaughan was preparing to retire from […] Type: Post
As an avid scuba diver and visitor to the underwater world, marine conservation should be a major concern for you. There are many species of marine life that are endangered, including six out of seven species of sea turtles. Sea turtles are incredible creatures, and their nesting sites are a key focus for conservation groups […] Type: Post
Dive Central Gili shares the story of Yamin and his journey to becoming a PADI Professional on the Gili Islands, Indonesia. Type: Video
Click to display the embedded YouTube video This week’s Video of the Week was shot by Pim van Schendel of Murex Dive Resorts. He was lucky enough to come across several pairs of Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis Lessoniana) mating and laying eggs in Manado Bay, Indonesia. Bigfin Reef Squid, also known as Oval Squid, inhabit […] 