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What It's Like to Be a Scuba Diving Influencer

Becoming a social media influencer is kind of like spotting sharks on a dive. You can put yourself in the right position, but a bit of luck goes a long way. Hear from Olivia—aka Fully Submerged Scuba—on how she got her start and tips to help your social media following.

Dear Annie: How Do I Prepare for My First Boat Dive?

PADI Pro Annie Crawley answers a reader's questions about their first boat dive. Want to know what to bring onboard or don't know how much to tip the crew? Make sure to read this before your first trip.

What It's Like to Be an Underwater Archaeologist

There's a lot of history in the ocean. Underwater archaeologists are explorers who seek to learn more about the past through discoveries found on the seafloor.

How to Manage Your Diving Task Load

Divers have a lot of tasks to juggle while in the water, and it can get overwhelming. Here's how to efficiently manage your task load and maximize your safety and comfort in the water.

Buoyancy Calculator—How Much You Need in Dive Weights

Struggling to find the right amount of weight for scuba diving? Here's how you can test and calculate just how much weight you need for scuba diving.

Is a Snorkel Really Necessary When I Dive?

If you've ever mistaken a snorkel with an inflator hose while diving, you're not alone. While you may get frustrated and be tempted to ditch your snorkel, listen to what our expert has to say about a snorkel's importance.

What It's Like to Be a Public Safety Diver

Public safety divers are the ones who search the depths for missing people, vehicles and equipment with the hopes of recovering them. Read about one person's journey to see if it's the right move for you.

Why You Should Join PADI Club

Along with receiving a subscription to Scuba Diving magazine, PADI Club members

3 Mindful Techniques to Improve Your Diving

Ask a group of divers to share the most important piece of equipment they dive with, and you're likely to get as many answers as you have divers. Here, we make the case that it's actually the one thing you can't purchase at a dive shop: your mental well-being.