An all-female expedition team is leading a new documentary series that aims to inspire people to find the wonder in their marine ecosystems.
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Women in Diving Articles
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.
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.
Diving will show you another world. It will bring you closer to nature. It will test your skills and expand your limitations. And as events like Women’s Dive Day actively demonstrate, getting in the water will also bring you closer to your community—maybe one you didn’t even know you had.
Breaking into the world of ocean science and conservation can feel overwhelming. The Women’s Aquatic Network helps women build connections and gain professional development training to navigate their careers with confidence.
Curious about where a career in diving can take you? Jillian Blakkan-Strauss shares her journey from leaving a fast-paced event planning job in New York City to becoming a dive professional and business owner in just four years.
Dr. Cannon is honored as Scuba Diving's September Sea Hero for her work inspiring the next generation of ocean ambassadors through STEM education and scientific diving. Learn more about her nonprofit DiveN2Life uses dive training and placed-based education to tackle conservation issues and beyond.
When people think of the Appalachian Mountains, they often imagine hiking, chasing waterfalls, drinking local beer and searching for Bigfoot. But did you know that you can scuba dive and snorkel here too? Learn all about it from this interview with PADI Instructor Ischa Vingle.
Sarah Fangman and Jennifer Moore are behind the NOAA-led and partner-driven effort to restore seven coral reef sites in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Learn what inspired and challenged these women leaders.