Putting on a wetsuit can be a real hassle. In many years of teaching and diving, I have seen people use a wide variety of techniques to make it easier. Some wear plastic bags around their feet, while others don their wetsuits in the sea. I have even seen freedivers put baby shampoo inside their wetsuits to help them glide on. I think it’s safe to say that many divers would choose to scuba dive without a wetsuit whenever possible, just to save the trouble of putting one on. Plus, not wearing a wetsuit provides the fantastic freedom to dive in simply a bathing suit and a rashguard. It also means there is one less thing to rinse and maintain after a dive.

Every year, we appoint a select group of passionate ocean lovers and protectors to join the PADI AmbassaDiver team. These individuals are chosen because of their dedication to marine conservation and their ability to inspire others to care about our oceans. Today, we want to introduce one of our 2024 AmbassaDivers, Captain Jason Chambers. 

Joining an online diving membership like PADI Club is an excellent way for those new to scuba diving to immerse themselves in the underwater world, even before taking their first plunge. PADI Club offers a range of benefits that can help non-divers ease into the sport, connect with like-minded individuals, and stay informed about the latest in diving.

In my May blog, I discussed how Ocean Torchbearer citizen scientists involved in the PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris® program are likely to be pivotal to the success of an international treaty addressing plastic pollution.