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Robin Philippo: Leading Small Groups To Make a Lasting Impact

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Katie Thompson
13 November, 2025

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Les Burke: Igniting Purpose & Building Future Leaders Beneath the Surface

Les Burke is the founder of Junior Scientists in the Sea, which empowers youth, and a PADI Ocean Torchbearer Award winner.
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Carrie Tsai: Coral Conservation Champion in Taiwan

Carrie Tsai, PADI Ocean Torchbearer Award Winner and Course Director, is known as the coral conservation champion in Taiwan.
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Max Rota: Restoring the Ocean With Natural Art Reef Structures

Read all about PADI Mission Hub, M. Rota Diving, and its mission to restore the reefs of the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
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Tatiana Geloso: Inspiring the Next Generation of Ocean Stewards on Ustica Island

Meet Tatiana Geloso, winner of the PADI Ocean Torchbearer award, known as "the Sea Advocate of Ustica Island" for her conservation work.

PADI Dive Centers & Resorts Contribute to Study that Indicates Revival of MPAs Would Bolster Billions for Coastal Economies

PADI and National Geographic Pristine Seas studied the positive effects of protecting scuba dive sites worldwide. Read about their research.
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Water Facts: Fun and Fascinating Things You Should Know About H2O

Water is vital for life – not to mention scuba, snorkeling and freediving! In this blog we share some fun water facts that may surprise you.

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