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Learning to Dive in the Bahamas

The Bahamas is home to calm, crystal-clear waters suited for beginner divers. Here, one diver hones their skills after getting certified in paradise.

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.

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.

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Recent Articles

The Risk of Neglecting Your Air Supply
Careful monitoring of your gas tank is imperative to staying safe while diving. Here, one diver learns a tough lesson when forced to surface too fast.
How Do I Tell My Dive Guide to Stop Touching Animals?
Guides might think they're being helpful by trying to help you get that shot of a must-see animal, but touching sea creatures is unethical and potentially harmful. Here's what you can do if it's happening on your dives.
A Close Call With Immersion Pulmonary Edema
After experiencing difficulty breathing underwater, a diver's knowledge of immersion pulmonary edema—from a previous episode—proved beneficial when seeking treatment.
What Is a PADI Chicken Diver?
What do chickens and buoyancy have in common? We're taking a closer look at this distinctive specialty to learn about this unique approach to buoyancy training.
5 Ways to Make Underwater Learning Fun

Eager for your kids to follow in your dive footsteps? Here are five ways to help make your budding divers excited to learn.

How Can I Help Protect the Ocean?
Divers often talk about the healing properties of the ocean. Here's how to help return the favor by helping improve the ocean's health.
The Danger of Diving Without a Backup Regulator

Divers should only share air in emergencies. One pair learned this lesson the hard way when they made the mistake of planning their entire dives on shared air—and running out.

Scuba Diving Training

Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.