Toby Monteiro-Hourigan: Junior Shark Guardian

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Junior PADI Master Scuba Diver and passionate shark advocate Toby (and his mum Michelle) recently shared his short, self-made shark conservation documentary with the PADI Torchbearer Facebook Group. We were all so pleased to see one of our youngest Torchbearers – at only 12 years old – confidently speaking up on behalf of the ocean […]

PADI Meets with Maldivian Ministry to Confirm Protection of Sharks

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shark in the Maldives Over recent weeks, there has been speculation about the possibility of the Maldivian government lifting the ban on shark fishing in the country’s waters. PADI®, and the dive industry at large, were instrumental in establishing these protections over a decade ago. With concern for the continued protection of sharks in the Maldives, the PADI organization […]

Education Through Scuba Diving in the Cook Islands

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cook islands-Rarotonga-topside-island We sat down with PADI Master Instructor and owner of PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre, Dive Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, Neil Davison to discuss an amazing local initiative educating Rarotonga indigenous youth about the environment and teaching them to dive. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey with […]