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Szilvia Gogh and the Power of Diving Into Your Dreams

From becoming the youngest female PADI Course Director to surviving cancer to working as a safety diver for Avatar, Szilvia Gogh’s life journey is sure to inspire divers looking to set positive intentions and achieve their dreams.

Honoring Hyperbaric Medicine Pioneer Dick Rutkowski at 95
Honored for his pioneering work in hyperbaric medicine, Richard "Dick" Rutkowski, was honored with an Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences NOGI Award for Distinguished Service.
Dive Industry Innovator: Margo Peyton
A trailblazer for family-friendly dive opportunities, Margo Peyton celebrates 25 years of Kids Sea Camp. Here's how she reshaped family diving.
Reclaiming Scuba Diving Post-Breakup
At the Sandals Royal Curaçao resort, one diver reclaims diving for herself after a four-year marriage to a fellow scuba diver.
Can You Dive With Multiple Sclerosis?
After a later-in-life MS diagnosis, one diver learns that they don't have to give up the sport they love—they just have to approach it differently.
Dive Industry Innovator: Peter Hughes
A pioneer in the diving for 60 years, Peter Hughes has seen—and played a role in—many changes in the industry. Here's how he helped reshape the sport we've all grown to love.
A Post-Injury Return to Diving

After suffering a traumatic injury, one diver rebuilds their confidence on a far-flung dive trip.

My Journey Into Freediving and Mental Health

Can freediving help calm the mind? A personal journey underwater reveals how the sport is breaking barriers around anxiety and mental health.

The Gymnast Who Became a PADI Pro

When this landlocked gymnast dived for the first time, she was instantly hooked. Here's how she went from newbie to pro in seemingly record time.