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Why Recruiting More Divers Is One of the Most Powerful Tools for Ocean Conservation

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Luke McMillan
9 January, 2026

AWARE

An over under shot of a diver in a dry suit raising their hands out of the water and looking joyful. The shoreline in the background is covered in snow

PADI’s 60th Anniversary: Celebrating Six Decades of Making Diving Possible for Everyone

PADI's 60th anniversary celebration includes a world tour in 2026. Here are some major events in PADI's 60-year history.
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The Stingray That Inspired a New Distinctive Specialty on Marine Life Rescues

One PADI Course Director has turned an encounter with an entangled stingray into a Distinctive Specialty course. Here's why.
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The World Is Your Oyster: Lessons in Stillness From Beneath the Surface

Freediving is the perfect way to explore the ocean, using the skills you learn during your PADI Freediver courses and training.
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4 Reasons Why the PADI Aware Specialty Should Be Your Next Course

Learn ocean-saving tips wherever and whenever you want. Here's why the PADI Aware Specialty course should be your next course.
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The New Conservation Action Portal: Where Every Action Shapes the Future of Our Ocean

The Conservation Action Portal is a one-stop shop for conservation action to easily take part, increase your impact and become a Torchbearer.
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Join the Count That Counts

According to different sources, including as bycatch, somewhere between 26 million and 100 million sharks are caught annually. Even the low end of that range...
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