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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 […] Type: Post
If you love whale sharks as much as we do, you’re going to want to read this handy guide to learn everything you need to know about these graceful giants. Type: Post
After Jr. Open Water Diver, what's next? Read about scuba lessons for kids and the best scuba vacation destinations for your next family holiday. Type: Post
Just offshore of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef stretches out along Australia’s coast like a brilliant beacon for underwater enthusiasts. It is the largest living thing on Earth, and can even be seen from space! With more than 2,900 reefs and 900 islands, the Great Barrier Reef boasts one of the richest marine environments in […] Type: Post
PADI Torchbearer and MSDT Instructor James Moskito calls for divers to save our kelp forests. Without significant action, up to 90% of our coral reefs could be gone by 2050. Scary? Absolutely. Exceptional circumstances? Unfortunately not. As divers, we know all too well the threats facing our planet’s most biodiverse ecosystem – coral reefs. We’re […] Type: Post
Advancing the PADI Mission for the benefit of people and planet. Our Mission: Create a billion PADI Torchbearers to explore and protect the ocean. Our approach to protecting the ocean is built upon our long and enduring legacy as stewards of the underwater world we love. As the world’s largest ever network of divers, dive […] 