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Eco Travel: Destinations Leading Marine Protection

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4 March, 2026
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5 of the Best Places To Learn To Dive in Asia

If you're looking for somewhere warm and tropical to get certified, here are some of the best places to learn to dive in Asia.
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Exploring the Turtle Tomb of Sipadan, Borneo

Learn more Sipadan's creepiest dive site — The Turtle Tomb — in this first-person account recalling a dive to discover what lies within.
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Avatar and Our Water Planet: Protecting Our Connection to Nature

The movie Avatar: The Way of Water is a powerful reminder of the importance of our planet’s oceans, rivers, and other bodies of water. Here’s why.

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PADI and The Ocean Cleanup Team Up Against Debris in Malaysia and the Dominican Republic

To tackle marine debris, PADI and The Ocean Cleanup have joined forces - starting in Malaysia and the Dominican Republic.
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Everything You Need to Know About Diving Sipadan

For everything you need to know about diving in Sipadan, including how to find the best Sipadan dive shop, click here.

PADI and The Ocean Cleanup Join Forces to Tackle Oceans Plastic

The Ocean Cleanup, PADI and PADI AWARE Foundation announce a global partnership to tackle ocean plastic pollution.
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