You just earned your scuba certification? Find out how to keep your skills fresh, join the dive community, and plan your next underwater adventure.
Sure, becoming a PADI Pro can bring paychecks in paradise, but it also opens the door to so much more. Here’s what else you can gain. 7. Find Out What You’re Truly Capable Of Becoming a scuba instructor isn’t easy—otherwise everyone would do it. It tests limits mentally and physically. Some of the physical requirements,…
Deciding to become a professional scuba diver, or a PADI Pro, is one of the most exciting choices you could ever make – but it’s a big commitment, too! Even as a hobby, diving is physically and mentally challenging; when you’re a Pro, you’ll be the one coaching others through their own challenges. You need…
Depending on how you classify the different species of dolphins found around the world, there are generally considered to be 42 dolphin species and 7 porpoise species grouped into six families. The oceanic dolphin family is by far the largest, with 38 members. The porpoise family has seven members, and there are four river dolphin families, each containing just…
Both scuba diving and snorkeling are excellent activities for anyone who enjoys seeing marine life in its natural environment. The main difference between snorkeling and scuba diving is the air supply. Breathing from a scuba tank allows you to stay underwater longer and dive deeper, but it requires additional training. If you enjoy snorkeling and…
Ready to learn about possibly the cutest sea creature of all time? Meet the sea bunny! While this animal’s scientific name is Jorunna parva, it has been dubbed the sea bunny slug due to its resemblance to a fluffy white bunny rabbit. Long before the sea bunny became quite the viral video sensation in 2015, these unique ocean animals…