A scuba instructor’s role goes far beyond teaching people how to dive; they’re equipping students…
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What are my Loyalty Requirements to the Training Agency as a Dive Instructor After Certification?…
NOAA Ocean Exploration is dedicated to exploring the unknown ocean, unlocking its potential through scientific discovery,…
I enjoyed reading Kai Steinbeck’s recent piece in The Scuba News explaining which agency offers…
First a bit of housekeeping, the views are mine (Kai Steinbeck) and do not represent…
Take a NEW and current cylinder training program. We have numerous government and private agencies using our program: NOAA,…
The world’s oceans face a myriad of threats: Worldwide, coral reefs are being irreparably damaged.…
In 2018 I was sat at work, staring out the window and thinking about my…
PADI® and Project AWARE® announce the launch of the updated Project AWARE Specialty course to…
Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association (CHAA) Aircraft Recovery Team is hosting a four-part course on Side Scan Sonar starting at 10 AM on Sunday, April 22 at The Dive Academy in Oakville. Active CHAA members are invited to the course at no cost.
Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association (CHAA) Aircraft Recovery Team is hosting a four-part course on Side…
Discussion about diving preparation and diver’s self-sufficiency We have noticed that the lack of self-awareness…
If you are considering taking that life changing decision to make a living out of…
When looking for training in cylinder inspections or refreshing your current 3-year HAZMAT certification you…
Go Pro to fulfill your dream of moving your office into the ocean to enjoy endless summer and diving! Join our Platinum Course Directors Angel & Jo for a comprehensive 14-day Instructor Development Course incl. IDC Prep program, special workshops on complex skills and practical teaching techniques.
Many countries have a rule requiring that high pressure cylinders undergo a hydrostatic requalification on…
Join the Team at NZ Sea Adventures for a FREE Project AWARE Specialty evening on the 12th of October. All divers and curious Non-divers are welcome with an optional certification counting towards a PADI Master Scuba Diver rating for just $55.
Join the Team at NZ Sea Adventures for a FREE Project AWARE Specialty evening on…
In the heart of the Midwestern United States, far from any ocean shoreline or amazing…
Rumours have been abound for quite some time but it appears that PADI has now…
Our awesome Open Water students Marshall, Natalia and Mark (seen here with Instructor Trish on…
Well done and welcome to those new divers who completed their Open Water Diver course during October and two new Drysuit divers.
Well done and welcome to those new divers who completed their Open Water Diver course…
Safety is almost always at the forefront of any divers thinking, but occasionally and commonly even the most experienced and qualified enthusiasts find themselves in an uncomfortable situation. The inevitable will come for every diver when a little surprise catches them off guard and they need to re-group a little to regain control of the dive. For the most part, in an ideal world, this is all any diver would really want or expect to happen.
Safety is almost always at the forefront of any divers thinking, but occasionally and commonly…
There are now 24 Adventure Dives in the PADI Adventures in Diving Programme and 13 chapters in the 2016 Adventures in Diving manual. As a result, any Instructor may teach any of these 13 Dives. For the 11 Adventure Dives that are not in the new PADI Adventures in Diving Manual, an instructor must become a Specialty Instructor before running that Dive
There are now 24 Adventure Dives in the PADI Adventures in Diving Programme and 13…
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSNedu) aims to provide high-quality, massive open online education in…
Specialty courses are important for many reasons. You learn about the safety aspects of diving in the specific environment and/or with the Specialised equipment – as well as how to get the most out of your time diving in the Specialty area.
Specialty courses are important for many reasons. You learn about the safety aspects of diving in…
Last season I completed my Advanced Nitrox/Helitrox/Deco procedure course. This season I am using this training, as I continue to gain experience in the field of technical diving. I have completed my third deco dive since my training.
I’m sitting here looking at regulators online, thinking to myself ” do I need to…
Finding the time to get out diving after your course with the dive instructor can be hard, you’ve got all those other things that come up that just don’t seem to let you get away….
Finding the time to get out diving after your course with the dive instructor can…
IANTD, which has been at the cutting edge of diver training for more than 30…