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The Path to PADI Pro

A special bond forges between a new diver and their instructor; it can be so strong it inspires the student to one day become a teacher. Here's the story of one diver who did just that.

6 Marine-Themed Books That Celebrate Pride Month

The spirit of Pride Month transcends species, and the books on our list exemplify this.

Divers Remove 14,000 Pounds of Trash in the Florida Keys

Divers play a crucial role in preserving the environments we cherish.

Recent Articles

The Jewish Ocean Conservation Group Every Diver Should Know About

For scuba divers, saving the ocean is something we do so we can continue to enjoy our amazing visits. For coastal communities, saving the ocean is a matter of survival. For one conservation organization, it’s a matter of faith.

The Next Generation of Black Women in Marine Science

Black in Marine Science and The Nature Conservancy team up to give a group of students a week of scuba diving, marine science lessons and cultural experiences in St. Croix.

How to Succeed As a Scuba Instructor

Curious about where a career in diving can take you? Jillian Blakkan-Strauss shares her journey from leaving a fast-paced event planning job in New York City to becoming a dive professional and business owner in just four years.

3 Mind-Blowing Underwater Buildings

It takes a wild imagination and, more importantly, impressive feats of engineering, to build and sustain these spectacular underwater attractions.

PADI Club Member Spotlight: Dr. Jonathan Jaivin

How an orthopedic surgeon found a surrogate family and renewed purpose under the sea.

An Unforgettable Dive: A Colorful Caldera

Scuba divers love to share their favorite tips and tales from dive trips. This column highlights some of those. Expedition guide and seafloor mapper Kitrina Godding loves Antarctica. Her favorite dive there is on the infamous Deception Island, where you can dive in an active caldera.

The Future of Adaptive Diving Programs

Nova Southeastern University’s adaptive techniques diving program helps veterans and students with disabilities, offering healing, connection and inclusion through scuba diving