5 Must-Dive Wrecks in Thailand for Technical Divers

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Shutterstock -The Eagle Wreck in Florida. Photo: Guest Blog Written by Tim Lawrence and all images taken by Mario Guido Rossi. For some, diving vibrant coral reef walls among some of the world’s most unique marine animals can be exciting enough. However for others, technical diving in waters deeper than 30 meters/98 feet to discover untouched dive sites can be more exhilarating. […]

Top 7 Dive Buddy Pet Peeves

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Whether you have a dive buddy for life or a different buddy on every dive, the buddy system makes every dive safer and more fun. As with any partnership, things won’t always go smoothly, but by avoiding these seven things, you can enjoy the best possible relationship with your dive buddy. Ignoring Your Buddy Underwater, […]

PADI AmbassaDiver Steve Hathaway Wins 2019 Blake Leader – Environment Award

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Steve Hathaway - Young Ocean Explorers - New Zealand - Blake Award Winner We’re excited to announce that PADI AmbassaDiverTM , underwater cameraman, marine educator and founder of the Young Ocean Explorers, Steve Hathaway, has won the prestigious 2019 New Zealand Blake Leader-Environment award. The Blake Leader-Environment award recognizes and celebrates individuals who have used their leadership to help inspire environmental sustainability within New Zealand. 12 years ago, Steve […]

How to Assemble Your Dive Gear

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Introducing the PADI ‘How To’ series featuring helpful tips as you discover the underwater world. If you’ve just started the PADI Open Water Diver course, or simply haven’t been in the water for some time, we’ve got you covered with a full visual breakdown on how to perfect these skills so you feel the most […]