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PADI Women's Dive Day Back for 12th Year

From Palm Beach to the Maldives, divers from around the world are gathering to celebrate the 11th annual PADI Women's Dive Day through a series of events that welcome, empower and unite women under

Organizations Divers Should Know: The International Seabed Authority

Learn about the United Nations body that controls deep sea mining

Economist Turned Conservationist Muditha Katuwawala Named May Sea Hero

Sri Lankan conservationist’s group mobilizes and educates volunteers to address marine environment concerns in his home country.

How Marine Animals Are Playing a Vital Role in Saving Our Planet

In honor of Earth Day, here's a roundup of marine animals that help us fight climate change and help the entire planet.

Carl Charter Named April Sea Hero for Making the Underwater World Accessible to Nondivers

More than 30 years of marine conservation work led PADI Pro Carl Charter to shift his focus to what really matters: marine education, and creating opportunities for everyone to experience the beaut

Meet 5 of the Ocean’s Most Clever Tricksters

These April Fools’ Day marine pranksters mimic, hide and otherwise disguise themselves on April 1 and every day of the year.

A Titanic Finding: What It’s Like to Discover a Deep Sea Reef

During a 2022 Titanic Expedition, researchers made a thrilling discovery near the infamous wreck: a never-before-seen deep-ocean rocky reef.

Czech Freediver Achieves Remarkable Feat with Record-Breaking Dive in Frozen Swiss Lake

A 40-year-old Czech freediver has broken the world record for diving beneath ice to a depth of more than 164 feet without a wetsuit.