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New to diving? These beginner-friendly destinations, as voted by our readers in this year’s Readers Choice Awards, offer easy entry, calm waters, and unforgettable marine life. 🌊🐠 From Bonaire to Malaysia, here’s where to go first 👇 padi.co/d8wkwd9m 🖊 Brooke Morton

🗑️ 36,459 pounds of trash. 898 volunteers. One massive cleanup. The 2025 I.CARE Trash Derby made waves in the Florida Keys, turning reef cleanups into a full-on conservation movement. See how it went down: padi.co/arvo9mci 🖊 & 📸 Tiffany Duong — Writer & Explorer

Meet Bob and Victoria Huber, a father-daughter duo whose shared love of the ocean led to years of diving together. From Belize to Kona, their story shows how scuba builds connection and community. 📲 Read more: padi.co/5hyetp39 🖊 Joan Lloyd

Researchers in Saudi Arabia tagged 53 green turtles and followed their foraging paths. The result? A surprise haul of deepwater meadows, many beyond 5 or even 8 meters, far deeper than expected. Learn more: padi.co/4nss5fbd 🖊 Melissa Hobson 📸 KAUST

Join us July 24 for a live chat with 200 Sharks Project creator Francesca Page 🦈 Hear how she uses art to protect our ocean, and enter to win one of her illustrations! Register now 👇 padi.co/1mdk0x72

There’s something so elusive about the thresher shark’s distinct silhouette. That long tail isn’t just for show, it’s their secret weapon. Do you know why? 🦈💥 Tell us in the comments! 🎥 IG user: lukemalherbe_ #ScubaDivingMag #PADI #UnderwaterContentCreator #TresherShark

📸 Underwater photographers, have you entered yet? Our annual Photo Contest is open with five categories, including one for amateurs. Epic prizes are up for grabs. Show us your best underwater shots. 🌊🦈🐠 The deadline is approaching soon. Enter now: padi.co/g6hvv9cl

We’re excited to introduce our Photo Contest judging panel, a group of award-winning underwater photographers who know exactly what makes a shot stand out. They’ll be selecting the winners based equally on originality, skill, and relevance. Enter Now 👉 padi.co/2tz69a3r

Colombia has it all 🇨🇴 Caribbean reefs, Pacific pelagics, volcanic islands, sharks, culture, and unreal food. If you're craving a dive trip that hits different, this is your sign. 𝗧𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 👉 padi.co/mp3td7t9

Pak Eka’s story is nothing short of inspiring. Back in the ’80s, he was unknowingly destroying reefs while trying to make a living. Fast forward to today, and he’s helping rebuild them, one coral table at a time. 👉 padi.co/9ztmwoqe 🖊 Tabitha Lipkin 📸 Edgar Bernal

New dive gear alert ⚙️ SeaLife’s pocket-sized torches shine bright, and Cressi’s AC5 Zen reg delivers smooth breathing without the bulk. More compact fins, hybrid octos, and boat booties at the link below 👇 padi.co/lgoitjlo 🖊 Robby Myers

🚨 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿! The deadline for our annual Through Your Lens Photo Contest is almost here. Submit your best underwater shots now for a chance to win epic prizes and be featured in Scuba Diving magazine. Don’t miss out! 👉 padi.co/cb9olz3r

How do you get divers to care more about the reef? You make it easy, consistent, and part of the trip. Explorer Ventures teamed up with Green Fins to bring real conservation tools on board. Read more: padi.co/vspka54a 🖊 Brooke Morton 📸 Explorer Ventures

Mark your calendars: PADI Women’s Dive Day is back for its 11th year on July 19, and it’s bigger than ever 💙 What started in 2015 as a small celebration has grown into a global tradition. Tap the link below to find an event near you. padi.co/u2urt7cm 🖊 Alexandra Gillespie

Yes, blobfish are real. No, they don’t actually look like that... at least, not underwater. In this edition of "Ask a Marine Biologist", Dr. David Shiffman clears up the myth behind one of the internet’s favorite deep-sea punchlines. padi.co/yy4w6u1v 🖊 Dr. David Shiffman 🦈

Sharing the ocean with the world’s largest fish is pure magic. From Indonesia to Baja California, these gentle giants create unforgettable moments. Terry Ward shares her story and top spots to swim with them. Read more: padi.co/spi41hky 🖊 Terry Ward | 🎨 Lauren Rebbeck

Art can shift how we see sharks. 🦈 Join Francesca Page on July 24 for a live convo blending art, science & storytelling. Sign up for PADI Club now to join the event and enter the giveaway for one of Francesca’s 200 Sharks illustrations. 👉 padi.co/fenkrrg2

The Best Dual-Lens Scuba Masks Reviewed 🥽✨ ScubaLab took 16 of the latest dual-lens masks and put them to the test in Florida springs. Real dives, real conditions, and honest feedback from divers who know their stuff. Read more: padi.co/76pdm3qb 🖊 Robby Myers

Since 1973, VIMS has tracked over 8,000 sharks in the world’s longest fishery-independent study. From 13-foot tiger sharks to decades-long recaptures, the data is changing how we protect sharks. Read more: padi.co/sk94n7sd 🖊 Dr. David Shiffman

Small size, serious power. 🔦 The SeaLife Sea Dragon Mini 1200 & 1600 are built tough, depth-rated to 330 ft, and easy to use with one-button control and emergency modes. ScubaLab’s full breakdown here 👇 padi.co/0hb2jkjb 🖊 Robby Myers