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PADI Through the Decades: the 2020s (So Far)

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Megan Denny
7 January, 2026

Diving

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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Freshwater vs. Saltwater Diving: What You Need To Know

Freshwater vs. saltwater diving. No, they're not the same. Buoyancy, marine ecosystem, currents, visibility and even the gear are different.
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Scuba Diving in San Diego: California’s Unique Diving Destination

Giant kelp forests, artificial wrecks, incredible shore dives and playful sea lions — this is what scuba diving in San Diego is all about.
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Divers Are Survivors

When you learn to dive, you also learn to avoid and solve any potential problems. Read how dive training develops your survival mindset.

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Why & How To Cross Over to PADI

Discover the benefits of crossing over to PADI, the world's most recognized diver and professional certification!

Trailblazers of the Deep: Meet the First Female PADI Instructors from Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands

Meet the trailblazers of the deep paving the way; the first female PADI instructors from Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands

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