Record Number of PADI Divers Across the Globe

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The community of PADI Divers is continuing to grow in record numbers around the world. Last year, PADI issued more than one million certifications – and 2019 is expecting even more. With more new divers comes an ever-growing force of envoys who personally witness and connect with life below the surface. “Through diving, we touch […]

Divers Coming Together: The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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Plastic - Ocean - Pollution - Rubbish In 2016, the 193 Member States of the United Nations created the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The plan includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focused on issues such as poverty, inequality, and environmental concerns. The SDGs are not just a call to action for countries across the planet, but the underwater world, too. For […]

Drive and Dive Bonaire

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Bonaire is beloved for its extensive shore diving options for divers of all levels. And what makes it even more fun is that you can customize your dive itinerary based on your schedule. To make planning even easier, here’s a look at some top dive sites in Bonaire and why each deserves a stop on […]

Top 5 Wreck Dives in Pattaya, Thailand

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Best freediving spots for wrecks - HMS Maori Pattaya offers some of Thailand’s best wreck dives and with some of the world’s most famous ‘bent metal’ on show, Wreck Divers have much to be excited about. Pattaya’s three main diving areas are located within close proximity (the Near Islands, the Far Islands, and Samae San Islands) and offer incredible wreck opportunities as well […]

Dive Colombo’s Wrecks in Sri Lanka – Part 2

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Wreck Diver - TecRec - Technical Diver As we explored in part one of this series, Colombo in Sri Lanka is home to some of the most exciting wreck dive sites in Asia. With a multitude of wrecks to choose from, which range in size from relatively small tugs to transport vessels over 100 meters long, there is undoubtedly something for every […]