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As scuba divers, we have the unique opportunity to witness the beauty of our oceans. We unfortunately also know that our beloved playground is at risk. While there are many ways we can pledge to [...]

Written by Lisa from Fjords and Beaches They say travelling is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. This couldn’t be truer, especially when you think of all the amazing experiences and [...]

Scuba diving may be synonymous with the silent world, but we know plenty of divers who love music. Here are some of our favorite songs about being underwater, the ocean and tunes with a beach-y [...]

We took the time to catch up with our new PADI AmbassaDiver™ Renee Blundon and find out what inspired her to start Freediving, and what it is that keeps her diving, training and teaching… How did [...]

Mother of six, Donna Nestor Thacker, didn’t start diving until she was 35 but her interest in diving was piqued long before she became the matriarch of her dive tribe. After falling in love with [...]

A few weeks ago we asked the PADI community to share their shark stories and images on Instagram using #200Sharks. We’re supporting diver and artist Francesca Page in her mission to paint 200 [...]

In honor of World Autism Day, we spoke to divers and families affected by autism about their experience with scuba diving. Though there isn’t a lot of research about the benefits of scuba diving [...]

On the first of April, 2018 (April Fool’s Day) PADI is pleased to announce our new specialty; the PADI Pet Specialty! Gotcha! We aren’t actually planning on releasing this course any time soon [...]

My name is Gary Green, I was a rifleman and I spent 4 months fighting from a patrol base in Southern Helmand province, Afghanistan. A quick insight; in those four months 5 of my friends became [...]

With over 1,500 submissions from divers across the globe, this year’s I Love My PADI Pro recognition affirmed, more than ever, the life changing impact that PADI Professionals make on the lives [...]