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Travis Marshall

Travis Marshall is an Asheville, North Carolina-based writer and diver covering scuba diving training and travel.

PADI's Mermaid Courses, Explained

Become a real-life mermaid when you learn how to use a monofin, hold your breath underwater and more in PADI's mermaid education courses.

What is a PADI Tec 40 Course?

Becoming a technical diver starts with learning how to use new equipment and air blends.

What is a PADI Cavern Diver Certification?

Learn what equipment and skills you need to properly dive in overhead environments in this certification course.

What is a PADI Drift Diver Course?

Learn how to deal with these water conditions and the "live boat" above.

What is a PADI Search and Recovery Diver?

Underwater navigation and search patterns both contribute to reclaiming your belongings form the waves.

What is a PADI Discover Rebreather Certification?

Rebreathing divers have longer bottom times and are quieter underwater, but you need to make sure you know how to use this complex equipment.

What is a PADI Equipment Specialist?

Ensure your gear is always working and patch it when it's not by becoming an PADI Equipment Specialist.

Learn How to Use a Diver Propulsion Vehicle

A PADI Diver Propulsion Vehilce Speciality shows you how to use this equipment safely and quickly.

What is PADI Sidemount Diver Course?

Learning sidemount diving is useful exploring overhead environments like caves or shipwrecks.