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5 Specialty Courses Pros Wish All Divers Would Take

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Sarah Farley
23 March, 2026
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Leave Only Bubbles: How To Minimize Your Impact Underwater as a Scuba Diver

Good buoyancy is more than a skill; it's how we move underwater, build self-awareness and protect what we love.
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Why Diving Overweighted Is a Bad Idea

How to find out if you're properly weighted or diving with too much weight. Why diving overweighted is risky.
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Why Peak Performance Buoyancy Should Be Your Next Specialty

Want to improve your air consumption, underwater photography or videography? Buoyancy control helps with all three.
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Can You Fart While Diving?

Have you ever wondered if you can fart while diving? Here’s the answer to the question you’re embarrassed to ask.
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The 5 Most Popular PADI Specialty Diver Courses

These popular PADI Specialty courses are great opportunities to expand your scuba knowledge and improve your diving skills.
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The 5 Best PADI Specialties to Take After Your Open Water Diver Course

You've finished your open water, so what now? Here are the best PADI specialties for beginners to further their skills.
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