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There Are No Barriers in Scuba Diving, as Proven by One Instructor & Adaptive Diver
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There Are No Barriers in Scuba Diving, as Proven by One Instructor & Adaptive Diver

Meet Nic Carapanagiotu, a thalidomide survivor, an adaptive diver and a PADI Instructor in the UK. Here's his journey.
Jennifer Small
12 December, 2024

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Two drysuit divers in Cornwall, UK, looking at seastars while scuba diving in cold water
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Do I Need to Dive Deep When Scuba Diving in the UK?

The easy answer is: no. There are both shallow and deep options for people who want to go scuba

a rescue diver practices towing another diver
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Adventure, Fun and Connection With My Family: One Teen’s Journey to Rescue Diver

17-year-old Amélie explains how the Rescue Diver course make her family feel more confident in the water and bond

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Why Learn to Dive in the UK and Ireland

Learn to dive in the UK and Ireland and you’ll unlock unfiltered adventures, level up your dive skills and

Two drysuit divers in Vobster, UK
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