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The 3 Types of Divers Who Should Take the Rescue Diver Course

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Megan Denny
3 November, 2025

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The PADI Underwater Navigator Course: Because GPS Doesn’t Work Underwater

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PADI Five Star IDC Stores are the best places to become a PADI instructor. Learn, develop, and advance your career with industry leaders.
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The Golden Rules of Scuba Diving

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Questions About the Rescue Diver Course? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The PADI Rescue Diver course is one of the most fun and challenging dive courses you can take to be a prepared diver and dive buddy.
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Scuba diving is an activity that will benefit your entire life. Here are just some of the reasons why you need to try diving.
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