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As a new diver in 2005, Alison Smallwood was just in it to prove that she could do it. “I only had a try dive to showcase girl power as my husband had been a diver for years. I was an early seventies child, so I grew up with the film Jaws. I was petrified […] Type: Post
Some people stop scuba diving when they become parents, but those in the know get their kids blowing bubbles and dive in year after year. Scuba diving teaches kids valuable skills like working with a buddy, spacial awareness, and respect for the environment. Not to mention, seeing a turtle, octopus, or other sea creature in […] Type: Post
Read about one couple's journey to becoming PADI Master Scuba divers as part of their progression toward their PADI Divemaster rating. Type: Post
Written by PADI AmbassaDiver Jennifer Idol. Being a diver is more than going underwater to view coral reefs and colorful fish. It also means being a part of a larger family. Whether we’re inspired to learn how to dive because we are called to the water or we’re invited by someone, we connect to other […] Type: Post
Brinkley Davies is an Aussie native residing in beautiful Port Lincoln, South Australia. Not only does Brinkley take some incredibly stunning shots (check out @brinkleydavies, trust us it’s worth it!) but she’s also a PADI® Divemaster, founder of the Balu Blue Foundation and ‘Australian of the Year’ nominee. Phew, we think that’s pretty impressive! Not […] Type: Post
For many young girls, being a mermaid is a dream. For PADI’s newest AmbassaDiver™, Dada Li, it is a reality. We spoke with her about what attracted her to the sport of freediving, being named a PADI AmbassaDiver and why she wants to introduce more people to freediving. When did you first start exploring the […] 