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The PADI Logo: Then and Now

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Megan Denny
16 January, 2026

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PADI Through the Decades: the 2020s (So Far)

A summary of PADI's history, the 2020s so far. Including achievements, conservation grants, marine debris milestones and more.
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PADI’s 60th Anniversary: Celebrating Six Decades of Making Diving Possible for Everyone

PADI's 60th anniversary celebration includes a world tour in 2026. Here are some major events in PADI's 60-year history.

The Sensational History of Scuba Diving

Untouchable secrets, just out of reach, have beckoned from the depths. Let's take a deeper look at this history of scuba diving.

PADI Through the Decades: the 2010s

As the last decade in our 50th Anniversary series, the 2010s have seen a focus on the community, Tec and Rec, ScubaEarth and Women's Dive Day.

PADI Through the Decades: the 2000s

By 2010, PADI expanded their programs to cater to an even wider audience, from children who wanted to try scuba to advanced divers ready to push boundaries.
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