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Scuba Diving Training

Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.

Learning to Dive in the Bahamas

The Bahamas is home to calm, crystal-clear waters suited for beginner divers. Here, one diver hones their skills after getting certified in paradise.

The Path to PADI Pro

A special bond forges between a new diver and their instructor; it can be so strong it inspires the student to one day become a teacher. Here's the story of one diver who did just that.

Buoyancy Calculator—How Much You Need in Dive Weights

Struggling to find the right amount of weight for scuba diving? Here's how you can test and calculate just how much weight you need for scuba diving.

Recent Articles

Say Cheese! How to Orchestrate Stunning Fish Portraits

Fish are always on the move, darting in and out of focus. While portraits can be challenging, these tips will help you take photographs that truly stand out.

Diving with Braces or Invisalign? Here’s What You Should Know

Ever wondered if orthodontics could affect your diving? Well, good news—for the most part, diving with orthodontics requires little adaptation, and isn’t all that different from diving without them.

How to Master Underwater Navigation and Dive Like a Pro

The more you dive using successful navigation, the more comfortable and confident you’ll become while seeking out new adventures.

Ask DAN: Can I Return to Diving After Surgery

Resuming diving after surgery should be assessed on a case-by-case basis and depends on complete recovery. Your surgical incisions need to be completely healed, and any complications, such as infections, must be resolved.

Bailout | Lessons for Life

Freedivers need to follow safety protocols as much as divers. In this Lessons for Life account, Eric Douglas shares the story of a diver who suffers shallow-water blackout on a dive. Keep reading to find out how you can stay safe freediving.

What Is a Full Face Mask Diver Course?

The PADI Full Face Mask Diver course is the best way to learn how to use this piece of equipment.

Here's How to Improve Your Trim While Scuba Diving

Divers need to master their equipment and know how to adjust mid-dive to float weightlessly underwater.