Throughout the month of June, entries for our Critter Encounters Facebook contest were received from many of the worlds greatest diving locations from both amateur and experienced photographers. Some of the marine life photographed included Dugongs, Pygmy Seahorse, Clownfish, Hawksbill Turtles, Pufferfish and many more. Given the quality of photos received, picking only three winners was not an easy task… The […]
Syed Abd Rahman, PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Director of Kids Scuba in Malaysia, paid a visit in late May to the PADI Asia Pacific office. Kids Scuba, a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre, have been providing children in Kuala Lumpur access to the great sport that is scuba diving – along with an […]

Maritime archaeologist is a scuba diving job that explores archaeological remains in or near the water. Marine archaeologists piece together information about humanity’s past by diving wrecks, harbours, lakes, etc. Sarah Linden is a maritime archaeologist and PADI Instructor. We asked her to tell us a little about her job and her background as a […]
When you think of the best dive spots in the world, an area often associated with the desert may not be the first place that comes to mind. But the Middle East is actually home to some of the most stunning dives you will experience; the same region that conjures of images of sandy deserts […]

Our latest career month interview is with Tara Bradley, Senior Editor at Sport Diver magazine. She’s also the mystery woman behind Sport Diver’s Twitter account: @sportdiver. What inspired you to become a diver? I come from a family of divers (in the Midwest!) so diving was our favorite way to spend our vacations – and […]
Having certified numerous new PADI Open Water Divers and providing instructor training programmes and opportunities for people with disabilities to get themselves in and under the water, it’s no wonder the NZ Herald have chosen to feature the scuba diving life of Darrell Bird, owner of Dive Zone Whitianga, and the Coromandel Peninsula. Highlighting some of […]