World Oceans Day is a PADI Torchbearer Day
8 June 2020 is the 17th World Oceans Day a United Nations recognized global annual event that unifies the visions and voices of billions of people like us – people who are passionate about and [...]
A Locals Guide to Diving the Apple Isle in Tasmania
Written and all images provided by guest blogger Joanna Smart. Tasmania is an island state lying off the southern coast of Australia. Famous for untouched wilderness, rugged weather, artisanal [...]
A Month By Month Guide to Saving the Ocean
It’s been a shaky start to the year for all of us. I hear the words “when everything is back to normal…” but with carbon emissions falling fast, wildlife showing up in abundance, and blue skies [...]
Greenwashing – What is it and how can I avoid it?
Over the past decade, the phrases ‘eco’, ‘eco resort’ and ‘eco lodge’ have grown hugely in popularity. From Raja Ampat, to the Mexican Riviera and the Honduran Bay Islands, ‘eco’ options are now [...]
A PADI Master Instructor’s Mission with NASA
As a subcontractor diver for Commercial Diving International Services (CDIS), Michael Cuesta has had his fill of underwater adventures. So, when NASA came calling, he didn’t miss a beat. [...]
4 Reasons to Do Your Next Scuba Diving Course Locally
There’s a small bright spot in our COVID-19 world. Local waterways and beaches are thriving with fewer people around and marine mammals and schools of fish have been spotted closer to shore. [...]
By Samer Kamel
Posted Marine Debris Torchbearers
As divers and ocean-lovers, we are well aware that marine debris and plastic pollution are negatively impacting ocean health globally. With PADI’s longstanding commitment to ocean conservation, [...]
Roadmap to Diving the New South Wales Coast
The coastline of New South Wales could keep a diver occupied for lifetime. As temperate waters meet tropical, the unique mix and biodiversity of this region is sure to impress even the most [...]
The Videographer’s Checklist
Building an underwater video set up is like building a custom-made puzzle: each piece is an essential part of the bigger picture By Jill Heinerth Buying a camera for shooting underwater video can [...]
5 Reasons You Should Go Diving in Jervis Bay, Australia
‘All images provided by Underwater Photographer and PADI Divemaster, Jordan Robins’ Famous for having the ‘whitest sand in the world’ and sparkling blue waters, Jervis Bay is a paradise waiting [...]