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How One Family Turned Diving Into a Multi-Generational Tradition

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2 February, 2026

Kids Diving

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Quiz: Is Your Kid Ready To Learn To Scuba Dive?

As a scuba diver, you want to share the experience with your favorite youngster, but are they ready? Find out here.
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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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Diving and childhood naturally connect, shaping curiosity into discovery and learning through real-world adventures and experiences.

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Discover how these young divers in conservation are making waves for our ocean’s future. Read their inspiring stories here.
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Read how Rebecca Holt became a PADI Junior Master Scuba Diver at just 12 years old and what her future goals are as a PADI Diver.
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