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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.
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.
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.
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Learn about the damage of marine debris, how divers can be part of the solution and tips for establishing and conducting a Dive Against Debris survey with this PADI speciality.
Shipwrecks, icebergs, whales and the Newfoundland Bell Island Mine await scuba divers looking to explore in Eastern Canada.
Learn the foundations for CPR and first aid so you can help injured divers until emergency services arrive on the scene.
Patience, planning, practice, and shooting from the hip are key to taking shark photos that stand out from the crowd.
Encounter charismatic megafauna and colorful marine invertebrates underwater in Canada's Arctic.
Even areas designated for diving aren't risk-free, so dive defensively, flying a dive flag, and get first aid training.
Breathing slowly and deeply—no matter the conditions–and staying warm will win you more bottom time.