Whether you’re learning to dive or a scuba aficionado, there’s no shortage of the best diving destinations in Southeast Asia to discover on your next vacation.

PADI has recently been spotlighted on Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies list. This accolade is no small feat; it places PADI alongside giants and pioneers across various industries, all recognized for their groundbreaking contributions to business, culture, the environment, and innovation strategy.

Scuba diving holds a unique place in my heart. In 2009, a spinal cord injury left me paralyzed from the waist down. I spent the initial years after the accident grappling with the situation. Accepting my new normal and embracing new hobbies, as well as reviving old ones, played a significant role in my mental, physical, and emotional recovery. In 2013, scuba diving caught my interest and prompted me to ask my best friend and future business partner to give it a try. The rest is history.

In an extraordinary leap forward for the scuba diving world, we are thrilled to announce the development of a groundbreaking dive mask attachment that promises to transform the underwater experience for divers worldwide. Dubbed the Marine Life Identifier Mask Attachment, this cutting-edge technology integrates advanced artificial intelligence (AI) with the diving experience to deliver real-time information about the marine life you spot underwater, including the name of the species and other key facts. Imagine diving into the ocean and instantly knowing everything about the vibrant marine life surrounding you – this mask attachment makes it possible!

Unsure if you want to take the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (AOW or AOWD) course? Read on to learn everything you need to know including: