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Can’t Answer These Scuba Questions? It’s Time for a Refresher Course

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Megan Denny
4 January, 2026

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Why Scuba Diving and Alcohol Are a Dangerous Combination

Never drink alcohol before scuba diving. Even one drink can increase your risk of a diving emergency. Here's why.
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Why Divers Love PADI Club

Have you heard of PADI Club? It's a place for divers to come together & share their love of exploration. Learn why divers love PADI Club.
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PADI joins Natex Expo in Athens 2023

Join PADI at Natex Expo in Athens from 17. - 19.2. 2023, the most popular dive show in Greece. Meet the Dive Centers at the PADI Village.
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The DAN Europe Sustainable Tour 2021: What You Need to Know & How to Get Involved

PADI AmbassaDiver Manuel Bustelo, together with DAN Europe Ambassador Alana Alvarez, will soon depart on the DAN Europe Sustainable Tour 2021, an 11,500 km (7,000...
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How to Handle Sudden Seasickness While Diving

Learn how to handle seasickness while diving from someone who recently, unexpectedly experienced it in Indonesia.
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Why You Need DAN Scuba Diving Insurance

Whether you plan to dive once a year or once a day, DAN scuba diving insurance is as essential for dive safety as your training.
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