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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 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

An Unforgettable Dive: More Mantas Please

Scuba divers love to share their favorite tips and tales from dive trips. This column highlights some of those. On one dive, PADI Pro Cristian Moreno encountered six oceanic manta rays, four of which he eventually named.

PADI Club Member Spotlight: Susan and Dan Dolezal

Meet the Dolezals of Orlando, Florida. The chief nursing officer and special needs instructional assistant are avid divers and are enthusiastic to share why they love diving and being PADI Club members.

Diving Advice for Recent College Grads

When college is done, you have a choice: enter the "real" world or choose adventure. One diver shares why she chose adventure—and why she thinks you should too.

4 Conservation Artists You Should Follow

These four artists are on a mission to make the world greener for future generations. Learn more about their work—and how you can help support them.

PADI Club Member Spotlight: Karen Hartley

Meet newly-certified Karen Hartley, our PADI Club Member of the Month, and hear why she thinks everyone should learn to dive.

VIDEO Great White Shark Surprises Scuba Divers

Not many people can say they've been diving out of a cage with great white sharks. These divers had a special encounter with one while diving off Catalina Island, California.