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Kuredu, Sea Turtles Heaven

Since 4th November 2016, 74 sea turtles have been registered around Kuredu (Kuredu House Reef/Laoon, Kuredu Express, Kuredu Caves and Kuredu Coral Garden). 58 of those individuals are Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas). The reef around Kuredu houses almost one third of all registered Green sea turtles in the Maldives. Incredible! The island is an...

Make the Most of Pro Internships

Written by John Kinsella Dive business internships are a very varied species. On one hand, you have your simple casual internships. These favor small dive centers and no two are ever the same. The interns are typically enthusiastic, and they’re happy to swap energy for experience and a good deal on education. On the other...

Dealing with Decompression Sickness – Reducing Risk and Preparing for Response

Written by DAN Staff Explaining decompression sickness (DCS) to student divers is a balance between emphasizing how serious DCS can be while focusing on how conservative diving practices help keep the incident rate low. Similarly, as a dive professional, you need to balance your preparedness to deal with a DCS incident with your focus on...

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Why Paperwork Matters

There’s an old joke that starts, “what does P.A.D.I. stand for?” Think you know the punchline? Paperwork And Diving In-between If that wasn’t your guess, read on to learn about common paperwork mistakes and what can happen if paperwork isn’t done completely and correctly. This article will also answer common questions like, “what happens if...

Welcome to our new PADI EMEA Course Directors

In July, the second 2017 International Course Director Training Course (CDTC) took place in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. During nine intensive days, working with PADI staff from Regional Headquarters, the selected Course Director candidates learn to market and teach PADI’s Instructor level training courses. Upon successful completion, candidates were awarded the esteemed rating of PADI...

PADI Women’s Dive Day in Egypt

On Behalf of PADI EMEA, I would like to THANK all PADI Dive Resorts and PADI Professionals in Egypt who participated in the 2017 PADI Women’s Dive Day. Aim of the event is to convert a “male-dominated” diving industry into a more modern and up-to-date one, where women should make up half of all certifications!...

Join PADI at InterDive 2017!

Once again, PADI will be exhibiting at InterDive 2017, at Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH, from the 21st – 24th September 2017. The InterDive trade show is an integral part of the dive industry, showcasing diving, snorkelling and travel. Whether it's equipment purchase, PADI diving education or detailed information about nearly every attractive diving destination in the...

The Undersea Journal – Third Quarter 2017 Now Available

Each quarter The Undersea Journal® is filled with stories and articles that help you stay informed and inspired as a PADI® Professional. In addition to the printed magazine there are several digital reading options for this useful publication: Via the Zinio app on your computer or mobile device. If you’re a digital subscriber, you receive...