Andrea Zuccari and Freediving World join the PADI Freediving Family!

PADI® Women’s Dive Day 2017 is Almost Here!

As momentum for PADI® Women’s Dive Day 2017 swells, everyone is invited to take part in this growing event. For the past two years, divers from every corner of the globe have come together on PADI Women’s Dive Day to bond over their love of the ocean and a passion for diving. Gaining in popularity...

Did You Know?

92 percent of all vacation and family activity decisions are made by women. 85 percent of all consumer purchases in the US are made by women. $7 trillion US is contributed by women in the United States in consumer and business spending. 60 percent of all personal wealth in the US is held by women....

Minor Mishaps and Maladies

Written by DAN staff As a dive professional, you know that planning, preparation and careful decision-making are key risk management tools for preventing serious dive incidents and injuries during training. Because of this, the “worst" injuries most student divers face are often bumps and bruises that can be addressed quickly and easily. Knowing that minor...

PADI Instructor Examinations for May, 2017

Congratulations to the many new PADI Instructors who completed their PADI Instructor Examinations in May. 7 May | Hong Kong 9 May | Christchurch, New Zealand 10 May | Gili Islands, Indonesia 11 May | Cebu, Philippines 11 May | Kunming, China 13 May | Taipei, Taiwan 13 May | Bali, Indonesia 14 May |...

Super Divers Dive Against Debris

Photos supplied by Super Divers On Monday 6 March 2017, PADI 5-Star Dive Center, Super Divers arranged a Project AWARE® Dive Against Debris® aboard MV Freedom Dolphin. The day started with the leader of the project, PADI Elite Instructor Jon Walsh briefing the guests on board about the importance of keeping our oceans clear of rubbish and sharing some of...

PADI President and CEO

A Message from Drew Richardson, PADI President and CEO

There’s been an exciting change of PADI® ownership to a consortium of conservation-minded family investors.

In Depth: Dive Against Debris Specialty

Many divers are taking action to help fight marine debris. Teaching the Dive Against Debris® Distinctive Specialty is a great way to encourage your students to comprehend the global threat of marine debris and take meaningful steps to protect our oceans. Who can teach Dive Against Debris®? All renewed PADI instructors can apply to teach...

PADI Business Academy Lite – Wellington

We are excited to announce that the PADI Business Academy Lite will be on Monday, 31 July 2017 in Wellington. The Business Academy Lite aims to revitalise and ignite growth in all operational aspects of your business. Hear from Thomas Knedlik, PADI Territory Director and Sheridan Hatcher, PADI Marketing Executive as they take you...

Welcome PADI Divemasters!

“You have the best job in the world!” Every PADI Divemaster has, at some point, heard this statement from an envious diver who is faced with an impending return to the drudgery of day-to-day life. As PADI Professionals we know that these guys don’t see everything – all the early starts, the endless cylinder filling,...