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Learning to Scuba Dive in the Red Sea – Stories of Transformation from our #LiveUnfiltered Community

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Cecily Russell
9 April, 2023

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PADI Scuba Diving

What Is Scuba Diving?

We briefly explain: what is scuba diving, how is scuba diving done, the scuba diving process, who can scuba dive and is scuba diving safe.
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What Is Scuba Diving Like?

It's hard to describe scuba diving in words, but we'll try. Want to know what scuba diving is really like? Try a Discover Scuba Experience.
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How to Face your Fears in Scuba Diving

The fears we face within ourselves when learning to dive can be hard to overcome: failure and rejection are always close when we challenge ourselves.
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When people say they are a scuba diver or have a scuba diving license, what do they mean? Find out more about diving certifications here.
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