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Meet Carrie Tsai: PADI Ocean Torchbearer

See how this PADI Course Director, founder of CTDiver and PADI Torchbearer Award Winner is making waves through science, training and ocean-friendly practices.

PADI Ocean Torchbearer Award Spotlight: New Series

This new series recognizes exemplary members of the global diving community during PADI's 60th anniversary year.

Les Burke Named 2025 Sea Hero of the Year
Meet our Sea Hero of the Year: Les Burke, a veteran shaping the next generation of ocean leaders though education and exploration.
Sea Turtle Rescuer Don McLeish Named Nov. '25 Sea Hero
Don McLeish is a dedicated sea turtle rescuer and diver. He’s a field responder for the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute, a self-described “gizmologist” and a skilled photographer looking to inspire future generations.
SUDS Founder John Thompson Named September/October '25 Sea Hero
Since 2007, Servicemembers Undertaking Disabled Sports (SUDS) has helped hundreds of disabled veterans transition from brand-new divers to certified instructors.
Shark Conservationist Thomas Leszkiewicz Named August '25 Sea Hero

Meet the shark conservationist who is helping to equip marine scientists with mission-critical gear to help save the animals they love.

Sea Otter Conservationist Chanel Hason Named July '25 Sea Hero

Learn more about how one rescue diver–turned-conservationist is working to bring a thriving sea otter population back to the Oregon coast.

Conservationist and Retired U.S. Navy Diver Les Burke Named May '25 Sea Hero

After a storied three-plus-decade career in the U.S. Navy, where he became the first Black Navy diver to complete the Navy's Deep Sea Salvage program, among other accolades, this month's sea hero now devotes his time to educating the next generation of divers.