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Written by guest blogger, Bridget Pearson. Many people may dream of swimming alongside the largest and most majestic creatures on earth, but very few ever do. Whales are mysterious and beautiful, and though they are intimidating in their size, they are gentle and intelligent creatures. Scuba diving with such incredible animals is a humbling and […] Type: Post
Full-time PADI® Instructors and Divemasters get to spend every day underwater helping people explore the underwater world. But what happens when divers stop coming? For some PADI Pros, lockdown was an opportunity to invest in the health of the ocean and their local community. Here are a few inspiring stories of PADI Pros who: Helped […] Type: Post
The epitome of paradise for honeymooners and divers alike, the Maldives is a rich fusion of luxury, culture and natural beauty. High-end hotels meet ancient mosques, open-air causeways connect military history, and friendly locals share Sri Lankan-inspired cuisine and island traditions. Below the surface, an even richer world awaits; one where 26 atolls and 1,192 […] Type: Post
While many divers are satisfied within the limits of recreational scuba diving, some may feel the call to explore deeper into the underwater world. Technical diving allows scuba divers to do just that. While the definition of tec diving is constantly shifting due to the overlap of commercial and military diving with recreational diving, we […] Type: Post
Are you still questioning whether you will ever be placed in a medical emergency where you will need to use your Emergency First Response skills? Keep reading for our interview with Dilshan Nanayakkara, a PADI® First Responder who saved a man’s life by using his EFR training skills in an emergency situation. Dilshan is the […] Type: Post
Recently, as part of our #PADI4Conservation contest, we asked the PADI® community to share with us how they’re actively bringing awareness to ocean health and protecting the ocean. Needless to say, we were overwhelmed by all the incredible entries! We could only choose four winners, but we wanted to share with you some of the […]