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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 underwater.

Diving to Protect Cozumel's Splendid Toadfish

An endangered species, the splendid toadfish is endemic to Cozumel. Blue Note Scuba's distinctive specialty course helps divers learn how to spot (and protect) them while honing their dive skills.

Best Travel Gear for Scuba Diving Trips

For our 2026 Liveaboards issue, ScubaLab reviewed travel-friendly dive gear. This roundup highlights several categories of travel-ready gear, including bags, BCs, fins and more.

A Transformative Trip to the Maldives

A series of first-time experiences and magical encounters leaves one diver feeling changed.

Diving North Carolina's Graveyard of the Atlantic With Sand Tiger Sharks

Olympus Dive Center's summer charters drop you onto historic shipwrecks in the company of dozens of docile sand tiger sharks.

The Inclusive Marine Education Org Divers Should Know

Marine biology can be hard to break into, especially for historically underrepresented minorities. This inclusive and supportive marine biology education organization is here to help.

Is It Safe To Use the Hot Tub After Scuba Diving?

In this edition of Underwater Wellness, we discuss the safety of using a hot tub after a dive and how long to wait between surfacing and taking a post-dive dip.

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This Course Helps Divers Save Sharks

Despite being apex predators, sharks are particularly vulnerable creatures. This course helps ocean warriors to collect and report valuable information for the PADI Global Shark & Ray Census so they can better help protect them.

Is a Liveaboard Dive Trip Really Worth the Splurge?

Considering a liveaboard trip but unsure about the price tag? An expert weighs in on the pros and cons of liveaboard diving.

The ‘Surprisingly Sophisticated’ Way Scallops See

In this edition of The Little-Known Reef, we explain how scallops use their eyes in a unique way. This mollusk might be a lot more complicated than you think.

PADI Dwarf Minke Whale Awareness Distinctive Specialty: What to Know

Dwarf minke whales can grow up to about 26 feet long and weigh up to 14,000 pounds. The PADI Dwarf Minke Whale Awareness Distinctive Specialty course

teaches divers and snorkelers all about these gentle giants.

 

What Happens When a Liveaboard Diver Ignores Their Limits

In this edition of Lessons for Life, a liveaboard trip leader pushes past her limits and ignores the signs of decompression illness.

Slowing Down in Palau

Palau diving tends to turn out big thrills—without even trying. Here, we stop to appreciate the slower side of paradise.

 

5 Slow-Paced Dive Sites Worth Visiting

Not every dive needs to be an action-packed adventure. Here’s where to go