Introducing PADI AmbassaDiver Lesley Rochat

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Underwater photography Ocean Ambassador, photojournalist, CEO and PADI Divemaster are just a few of the many titles worn by our newest PADI AmbassaDiver™ Lesley Rochat. We wanted to delve deeper into her life and find out what drives her and how she remains inspired to do so much great work for the protection of our oceans… How did […]

Mission Blue Hope Spot – Coastal Southeast Florida

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Photo: Kirk Kilfoyle   Southeast Florida marine habitats hold populations of critically endangered species like staghorn and elkhorn coral, smalltooth sawfish and goliath groupers. They are also an important migration route for sperm and humpback whales, a migratory stopover for pelagic shark species such as great white, great hammerhead, tiger, lemon, dusky, and bull sharks; a nesting habitat for […]

Take the Challenge: Expand your Diving this Year

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Are you a new diver looking to spice up your logbook, or a seasoned aficionado who’s found themselves in an aquatic version of Groundhog Day? Read on for ideas on how to broaden your scuba horizons over the next twelve months. See a coral reef glow at night For a level up on regular night […]

Bucket List Dives: The 2018 Limited Edition Replacement Card Series

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advanced open water As if you needed another reason to take pride in flashing your certification card, PADI’s new replacement card series warrants extra bragging rights. Each of the four cards features an awe-inspiring image of one of the world’s most iconic diving destinations. Here are the four magical dive locales that you’ll want to add to your […]

Edgardo Ochoa Proves There’s Still Hope for the Gulf of California

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Photo: Edgardo Ochoa   For PADI AmbassaDiver Edgardo Ochoa, the Gulf of California has had a special place in his heart since he saw it for the very first time as a little boy, from 30,000 feet in the air. “I vividly remember flying back from California to my hometown of Guadalajara,” the PADI Instructor says. “It was […]