Posts Tagged ‘PADI’
Saturday, April 30th, 2016
When did you first learn to dive, and what inspired you? I gained my PADI Open Water Diver qualification in 2006 in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. My father is a PADI Staff Instructor and his diving stories of tropical locations, colourful ecosystems and old video footage inspired me to start my […]
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Tags: Diving, Environment, PADI, sharks, UK
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Friday, April 29th, 2016

This is the fourth post in our 50th Anniversary series. Make sure to catch up on the 60s, 70s, and 80s. The 1990s were a period of expansion for PADI. This decade opened up independent study and new courses, growing everything in the PADI library. 1991: Video support for PADI courses Instructional […]
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Tags: Diving, history, News & Events, PADI
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Thursday, April 28th, 2016
It’s no secret that plastic is a big problem for the ocean. From microbeads and plastic bags, to empty bottles and unwanted furniture, plastic is killing marine life and devastating coral reefs. Many divers across the world are united in their efforts to eliminate the marine debris issue. Some are […]
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Tags: #diveagainstdebris, Environment, PADI
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Sunday, April 24th, 2016

Do you love the ocean as much as we do? If you enjoy scuba diving, then the odds are that you do. Scuba divers are lucky enough to see firsthand how beautiful and awe-inducing life in the ocean is, which means that they know exactly what’s at stake when it comes to […]
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Tags: Environment, PADI
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016

As an avid scuba diver and visitor to the underwater world, marine conservation should be a major concern for you. There are many species of marine life that are endangered, including six out of seven species of sea turtles. Sea turtles are incredible creatures, and their nesting sites are a […]
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Tags: Environment, PADI, Travel
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