Green Fins Certified: Scuba Seekers

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Green Fins is an initiative that protects and conserves coral reefs through environmental guidelines that promote a sustainable diving and snorkeling industry. Available in 11 countries globally, the United Nations-supported program is the work of PADI’s partners in dive industry sustainability, The Reef-World Foundation. Membership depends on continued improvement of environmental performance year on year, […]

Choosing Fins for Freediving

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Freediving Blue Wild Expo Unlike scuba fins, which are designed to propel divers with heavy gear, freediving fins are crafted for breath-holders: converting every bit of energy into power with as little effort as possible. One clear difference is the fin length and flex, presenting an iconic shape, but there are other considerations too, from pockets to material: Length […]

Crystal Ocean Explorers Program: Inspiring the Next Generation of PADI Torchbearers

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Emma and Tony Andrews are PADI Professionals, Owners of PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre Crystal Divers Mauritius and creators of the Crystal Ocean Explorers Program. Through education and inspiration, they hope to empower the next generation of Torchbearers to engage with conservation and make a positive difference for our ocean. We caught up with […]