pillars of change

One of the most significant ways we can honor our legacy and give back to current and future generations is to do our part to operate the PADI® organization responsibly, support a sustainable [...]

There’s an off-the-cuff proverb that says, “Doom must be predicted if it is to be avoided.” There’s truth in this, but it’s also important to have hope because without it, people usually tend to [...]

How did you get into diving? Or more specifically, who got you into diving? You’re a diver either because someone took you by the hand and led you to an instructor, or you found an instructor who [...]

For many of us, every day is Earth Day. Whether you pick up litter or limit plastic from your lifestyle, divers are passionate about cleaning up our beaches, coastlines, and oceans. This year is [...]

While there’s no doubt that individual actions towards ocean conservation have the power to make positive impacts on our blue planet, legislation passed by city, state, and national governments [...]

In 2008, something happened to Leo Morales that most of us can’t even imagine – his leg was amputated to stop aggressive cancer. But what would be lifelong setback for some didn’t deter him. [...]

Here’s how to do good things for your mind, body, earth, and ocean. Beware of your Buoyancy The best way to protect the reef and its inhabitants is by staying neutrally buoyant. It can help you [...]

Everyone knows that global environments in general, and the oceans in particular, are threatened. Climate change, coral bleaching, overfishing, runaway plastics – it’s a long list and every day, [...]

My name is Erena Shimoda, and I’m an Ikelite ambassador, underwater portrait photographer and certified PADI® Divemaster. I’m also the survivor of a traumatic car accident that killed my father [...]