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Many of the world’s best scuba diving destinations can be very remote, requiring two, three, or even four flights to reach. With every flight comes the potential for airline baggage fees. [...]

At the 2014 Bahamas Natural History Conference, Dr. Sylvia Earle (world-renowned ocean scientist and explorer) encouraged attendees, including the Bahamian Prime Minister, to set an example for [...]

The internet is full of bizarre stories and urban legends, including some outrageous ones about scuba diving. Many outlandish tales come from photos taken out of context, such as this [...]

One of the best things about scuba diving is the amazing animals you encounter. Nearly every diver has a bucket list of underwater critters they hope to meet one day. Every list is different, but [...]

We have all heard (and seen) that in some parts of the world our coral reefs are in trouble and in need of our help. As divers, we have the unique skills and ability to access parts of the ocean [...]

What does it mean to you to become a PADI AmbassaDiver? Teaching diving with a focus on environmental awareness and highlighting the positive changes scuba diving can bring to people’s lives is [...]

When Tom Mullikin, a retired commanding general of the South Carolina State Guard, and his son, Thomas Jr., decided to dive every ocean and climb all the major summits, they weren’t just doing it [...]

For dive-able wrecks in depths perfect for first-timers and pros, few Caribbean destinations deliver like The Bahamas. From freighters to Cessna planes, this island nation delivers show-stopping [...]

Are you dreaming of life as a scuba diving instructor? Are you imagining yourself on a tropical island scuba diving and meeting people from all around the world? If so, the PADI Instructor [...]

Written by PADI AmbassaDiver, Birgitta Mueck During the past 18 years my father, sister and I have sailed close to 50,000 nautical miles on a mission to document the amazing life hidden beneath [...]