First Female PADI Explorer Rebreather Instructors in Australia

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Congratulations to 4 thrill-seeking ladies, Samantha Patterson-Ross, Rachael Fallon, Andrea Payne and Leah Hurley who have recently become the first female PADI Explorer Rebreather Instructors in Australia! Under the expert instruction of PADI Course Directors, Peter Letts and Jamie Miller and using the Hollis Explorer Sports Rebreather, (a hybrid semi-closed rebreather) the girls – all PADI […]

The Sinking of the Annapolis

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Click to display the embedded YouTube video The PADI organization was proud to be part of the historic sinking of the former HMCS Annapolis in British Columbia, Canada on 4 April 2015. With thousands watching live from the sinking site and via webcams at home, the Annapolis disappeared under the surface in just over 2 minutes. […]

Celebrate Discovery’s Shweekend with Project AWARE

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This blog was first published by Project AWARE. To learn more about the growing movement of scuba divers protecting the ocean planet one dive at a time, visit projectaware.org. This July, Discovery Channel’s Shark Week returned bigger than ever before, making a splash as the highest-rated Shark Week in the event’s 28 year history. And because viewers […]

6 Interesting Facts About Jellyfish Lake in Palau

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If you know anything about Palau in Micronesia then you probably have some idea of the lake full of jellyfish. If not, then it’s likely you will soon have it on your travel to-do list! As are most places in Micronesia, Palau is absolutely beautiful. It also has a very unique attraction which entices visitors […]

How Not To Be Wrong About Sharks

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If you know someone who isn’t as passionate about the ocean as you are, the urge to educate him or her can be overwhelming. It may even inspire you to write a blog post, which is why we decided to write about why sharks are so important. Sharks are a keystone species Considering how few […]

Night Diving with Sharks to Raise Awareness

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THE EDGE from Steer Films on Vimeo. Our featured video of the week gives you a rare and unforgettable view of sharks at night. Lit up only by the camera’s light, this stirring video captures these majestic animals gliding through the water as if they were superimposed onto an empty, black canvas. More importantly, the video conveys a strong […]