Discover the wonderful world of underwater photography

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PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course Perhaps the next best thing to experiencing the wonder of life underwater is capturing those special moments on film to remember long after you’ve surfaced. Not only does photography serve as a reminder of the magic right below the water’s surface, it can also be a fun way to share your love of diving with […]

New Contest: Your Image on a PADI Card

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PADI Diving Society Member Card   We’re looking for a great photo to be featured as the 2014 PADI Diving Society membership card. The winner will get  a certificate, a shout-out on Facebook and their image shared with more than 200,000 Society members worldwide. How to Enter: submit up to three images via the contest tab on PADI’s Facebook page. […]

Spectacular Seahorses: 10 Things to Know About These Tiny Undersea Wonders

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The big creatures that ply the ocean’s waters often get an equally big share of the attention, but some of the most fascinating underwater denizens come in small packages. Seahorses, with their oddly equine looks and unusual lifestyle are worth getting to know a little bit better. Study up on these unique facts about seahorses […]

10 Fascinating Manta Ray Facts

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Manta facts Header Are you mad about mantas? Then you need to brush up on your manta ray facts! A manta ray sighting is one of the most breathtaking experiences a diver can have. Watching such an enormous creature glide through the water with such grace and effortlessness, it’s easy to fall under the manta’s spell. Just don’t […]

Ten terrific tidbits and fascinating facts about turtles

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Turtle and Diver - Photo by Mark Long Turtles are truly amazing creatures that have populated the earth for millions of years. Whether you dive fresh or salt water, discovering a turtle is a fun and unique experience. Let’s learn a bit more about these aquatic animals with some fun turtle facts. 1. There are approximately 300 species of turtles in the world. […]

The Value of Owning Your Own Scuba Equipment

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There are many advantages to owning your own dive equipment. Familiarity with a personal set of scuba gear means greater comfort and a better dive experience. More importantly, it can help you avoid an emergency situation. From a safety perspective, owning your own gear ensures you know how to manipulate it in an emergency – […]