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This time of year is often jam-packed with holiday preparations, social events, family visits and, somewhere in between, the mania of gift shopping. After all that, it’s no surprise that many of us want to escape to the world of scuba diving for a change of scenery. Part one of this blog series looked at […] Type: Post
Whether you’re able to travel to faraway places, or just want to bring the ocean to your doorstep over the colder season, here are a few ideas to get you started. Search for the Winter sun… If you’re facing dark nights and visits from Jack Frost, you may well fancy a bit of winter sunshine […] Type: Post
Written by PADI AmbassaDiver, Michel Labrecque It all started when I came back from a recent expedition I led to Clipperton Atoll. The remote and uninhabited island is being suffocated by marine debris, mostly plastics and microplastics. The sight was deeply saddening. I decided to speak out about the problem we all face. By documenting […] Type: Post
Australia is a dream diving destination for many divers, and if it’s not on your bucket list, it should be! Not only is Australia home to the Great Barrier Reef, it offers diverse dive sites and phenomenal marine life, including endemic species, the whole way around its coastline. Here’s just a few of the highlights […] Type: Post
Scientist and Shark Week host Dr. Craig O’Connell was once afraid of sharks. But after facing his fears, he was inspired to learn more and educate the world about the true nature of this misunderstood animal. “When I was younger, I thought diving with sharks would be a death sentence,” Craig said. “But after my […] Type: Post
Orcas, also known as killer whales and blackfish, are the largest member of the dolphin family and one of the world’s shrewdest predators. Killer whales are not, in fact, whales; but they occasionally attack whales and also great white sharks. Basic facts about orcas: A male orca can grow up to 32 feet (9.6 meters) […] 