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“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean” — Ryunosuke Satoro Scuba diving is incredible. We get to explore places others don’t, encountering thrills, marine life and adventure [...]

Have you noticed how fun it is to meet another diver? How, regardless of where you are and how you met, it’s so incredibly exciting? It’s as if you instantly bond, and will always have something [...]

When looking for information about your favourite underwater sport, the internet is a great resource. Forum and groups are a popular solution to ask specific questions to fellow divers. As a [...]

Perspective shifting is important for scuba diving skills, such as dive planning, effective communication and staying aware. The post How scuba diving can change the way you see things appeared [...]

Written by Laura Walton Ask any keen scuba diver and they will probably tell you scuba diving keeps them sane! However, when it comes to diving with mental health conditions, research has barely [...]

Protecting the planet and our oceans is at the heart of the diving community and PADI’s Pillars of Change. So, it only makes sense that Jean-Michel Cousteau and his children, Celine and Fabien, [...]

  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 [...]

What a year 2018 has been! 2019 has a lot to live up to that’s for sure. To make it a great one, I’ve set the following freediving intentions for the year… The post 2019: A Fresh Year of [...]

Being a hero isn’t easy. By definition, a hero: Challenges the norm Accepts responsibility for daunting problems Puts aside personal goals to help others Doesn’t back down when faced with [...]

With the 2018 holiday season upon us, PADI is excited to officially announce our 12 Days of Scuba Contest. From December 3rd to 14th, we invite our global PADI community to participate in daily [...]