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Scuba Diving Training

Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.

Buoyancy Calculator—How Much You Need in Dive Weights

Struggling to find the right amount of weight for scuba diving? Here's how you can test and calculate just how much weight you need for scuba diving.

The Ultimate Guide to Nitrox Diving

What is nitrox diving, what are the benefits of nitrox vs. air and how do you get your enriched air certification? Here’s everything divers need to know.

How to Find a Doctor for Scuba Medical Advice

It's wise to schedule a medical checkup before embarking on a dive trip—even better if you can see a doctor who specializes in diving. Thankfully, there are resources to help you find one.

Recent Articles

What It's Like... To Dive with a Blue Whale

Ever wondered what it's like to dive with the largest animal on the planet, the blue whale? Picture diving with an 18-wheel semi, and you're getting close.

PADI Announces Winner of "Countdown to 20 Million" Certification Contest

Alexandra Swanson wins lIve-aboard trip to the Great Barrier Reef for her scuba diving certification from PADI

Why I Dive: Marc Davidson — The Story of How 9/11 Changed the Lives of Two Brothers

September 11, 2001, changed a lot of lives forever. Here is the account of two men who learned to dive and found solace in scuba following the tragedy.

Lessons for Life: Split Decision

Another in our Dive Training series "Lessons For Life": A cave diver makes a difficult decision in an attempt to get help for his buddy.

On the Road with Terry Ward: Bonaire Revisited

Blogs from scuba diving destinations around the globe written by contributor Terry Ward.

Ask an Expert: Muck Sticks - Tool or Crutch?

Two underwater photographers debate whether muck sticks should be used when diving

Exhibit Honors Wes Skiles

A Florida exhibit showcases the work of the legendary underwater cinematographer and explorer who died in 2010.