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Diving for Peace: A Powerful Celebration of Unity Beneath the Surface 

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Katie Thompson
6 October, 2025

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There Are No Barriers in Scuba Diving, as Proven by One Instructor & Adaptive Diver

Meet Nic Carapanagiotu, a thalidomide survivor, an adaptive diver and a PADI Instructor in the UK. Here's his journey.
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PADI Adaptive Diving Week: Celebrating the Accessibility of the Ocean for All

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From providing a full-body workout to alleviating stress, scuba diving delivers a multitude of physical and mental health benefits.
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Scuba diving was once perceived as an exclusive sport for the privileged few. See how these tides are turning within the diving community.
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No matter what, Jacky Hunt-Broersma takes a giant stride into life. As a new adaptive diver, she shares what it means to Live Unfiltered.
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