
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 […]

Dive Central Gili shares the story of Yamin and his journey to becoming a PADI Professional on the Gili Islands, Indonesia.

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 […]

Abby Harrison dreams big. 140 million miles big. That’s the average distance between Earth and Mars, a distance 18-year-old Abby (also known as Astronaut Abby) aims to one day traverse as the first astronaut to Mars. Currently attending Wellesly College and working her way toward becoming a NASA astronaut, Abby also strives to discover more […]

Here are seven fascinating marine life species you can find when exploring the dive-friendly Caribbean isle of St. Lucia.
PADI recently had the opportunity to interview PADI Course Director Fu Chun. Fu works in Bali, Indonesia at her PADI Five Star Dive Resort Fish In Air and tell us how she came to be a PADI Professional and why she loves the diving lifestyle. How did you start working in Indonesia as a PADI […]