Baa Atoll: The Largest Manta Ray Aggregation in the World

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Image by Divedog Just north of Ari Atoll in the Maldives, tiny Baa Atoll is a paradise for scuba divers and manta rays alike. On the edge of the open ocean above a gaping channel, this atoll enjoys a geographical location unlike any other around the world. Here, hundreds of manta rays and whale sharks gather each and […]

Best Family Dive Resorts

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open water diver elearning Just because you’re a diver doesn’t mean you have to forgo your favorite sport when your family comes along. These 11 dive resorts and locales are custom-made for water-loving families of all ages. Jamaica – Beaches Jamaica-bound families can take in 22 acres of tropical gardens and private white-sand at Beaches Ocho Rios, nestled on […]

Celebrating PADI Women Around Indonesia

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Having recently relocated from New Zealand to Indonesia, PADI Regional Manager Jen Clent found herself pleasantly surprised by many things in her new home. One such thing is the number of amazing women working in the dive industry around the country. Both locals and expats can be found working as divemasters, instructors, dive shop managers […]

The 11 Best Nitrox Diving Destinations

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Enriched Air Whether you’re already a Nitrox diver or not, you’ve likely heard the benefits. Extended bottom time and reducing the need to “push” near air no decompression limits are two of the big ones. If staying down longer and getting back in the water sooner sounds like a great idea, Nitrox diving is for you. Keep […]

Scuba Diving the Seven Seas

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Photo: Eduardo Sorensen | Mike Rapu Dive Center   Ever wonder which bodies of water make up the Seven Seas? As you likely learned in school, our planet has five oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern/Antarctic), so what two bodies of water round out the Seven Seas? According to NOAA: – The phrase Seven Seas comes from Greek literature and originally referred […]