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Oceanographer Antonio Mignucci Named January Sea Hero

Oceanographer and college professor Antonio Mignucci is named January Sea Hero of the Month for his commitment to conservation and community mentorship

PADI Club Member Spotlight: Chrisie Johnson

Chrisie Johnson, a travel nurse currently based in Hawaii, is the first PADI Club member we are spotlighting. Learn more about Chrisie and what it means to be a Club member.

Life Gets Stressful; Diving Can Help

Scuba diving offers many benefits that align with recommended stress mitigation strategies, including deep breathing, regular exercise, time away from screens, meditation and connection with others.

PADI Club Member’s Trip: Ambergris Caye, Belize

One of the many benefits of being a PADI Club member is getting to dive with other members. In July 2023, a group met in Ambergris Caye, Belize, for a weeklong trip packed with diving. These are some of their favorite memories.

Maui, the Aftermath: Stories of Loss, Grief and Community

How the unprecedented fires devastated a historic town and its people-including the dive community. Here is what you need to know three months later and how you can help

How to Conquer Your Fear of Night Diving

The ocean at night is full of beauty, wonder, and unique wildlife. Here’s how one nervous diver jumped in.

How Divers Around the World Are Celebrating Halloween

Halloween is here, and as it turns out, divers have come up with rather clever ways to take the festivities below the surface. Curious about how divers celebrate spooky season, we reached out to some of our friends from around the world to find out.

A Serpent Submersion: Diving with Anacondas

As a leading wildlife photographer, Leighton Lum has come eye-to-eye with some amazing animals above and below the water. The dive he’ll never forget involves scuba diving with a giant anaconda in Brazil’s Pantanal region. 

Swimming With Whales: Does Human Activity Affect Orcas?

How is orca behavior affected by human presence? A group of 14 women spent three weeks snorkeling off the coast of Tromsø, Norway, to find out.