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The 20 Best Places for Diving & Swimming with Whale Sharks

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4 April, 2019
Marine Life
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This Isn’t AI. It’s Scuba Diving: Ocean Moments You Have To Feel To Understand

From whale sharks to bioluminescent waters, discover breathtaking ocean moments that look like AI — but are completely real.
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How Becoming a Divemaster Helped Me Build a Career Working With Marine Life

A PADI Divemaster certification opens the door to many different career options, including some unexpected ones, like aquarist.
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The Best Dive Sites in Puerto Rico

The best dive sites in Puerto Rico including Fajardo, Culebra and Vieques, La Parguera, Rincón & Desecheo Island
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The Best Dive Sites in the Dominican Republic

The best dive sites in the Dominican Republic for beginner divers, experienced divers and snorkelers - including Punta Cana and Bayahibe.
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Ocean Conservation Activities in Belize

Scuba divers or any traveler interested in ocean conservation activities in Belize can volunteer with Reef Conservation or Splash Dive Center
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The Stingray That Inspired a New Distinctive Specialty on Marine Life Rescues

One PADI Course Director has turned an encounter with an entangled stingray into a Distinctive Specialty course. Here's why.
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