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The Perfect Gifts for a Child Who Likes Marine Life and Aquariums

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Cecily Russell
19 September, 2024

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How Old Do You Have To Be to Scuba Dive?

How old do you have to be to scuba dive? Let’s look at exactly what kids can do at different ages when it comes to scuba diving.

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Adventure, Fun and Connection With My Family: One Teen’s Journey to Rescue Diver

17-year-old Amélie explains how the Rescue Diver course make her family feel more confident in the water and bond at the same time.
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“Why I Wanted to Learn to Scuba Dive”: An Interview with a 10-Year-Old Diver

To celebrate International Youth Day, we asked Dorian (age 10) of Dive Into Life to tell us about his scuba diving experience so far.

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One Teen’s Journey to Open Water Diver & Beyond

Are you a teenager interested in learning to scuba dive? Click here for one girl’s story on how she got Open Water Diver certified.

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Father-Daughter Diving with Sign Language

Thomas and Claire take underwater communication to a whole new level using sign language.
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Scuba Camps For All Ages

Scuba diving camps offer scuba lessons for kids and teens, ways for kids to study marine biology, learn to sail and do community service.
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