There are many reasons why PADI AWARE Foundation® certification cards are popular and the most sustainable PADI card you can order.

As a diver, you probably get a lot of the same questions from nondivers, like “How deep can you go?”, “Aren’t you afraid of sharks?”, “How long does your tank last?” and so on. Even though we hear these often, passionate divers like us usually welcome this curosity because it’s a chance to share why we love diving and invite someone to enjoy diving’s transformative superpowers, and join us as an Ocean Torchbearer.

This Earth Day, we were thrilled to collaborate with Xiaomi, a global leader in technology, to promote environmental sustainability and marine conservation. Recognizing the urgent need for collective action to address climate change and protect our oceans, PADI and Xiaomi joined forces to make a meaningful impact.

Nitrox, formally known as enriched air nitrox (EANx), is a breathing gas with a higher percentage of oxygen than standard air. For this article, we will refer to enriched air nitrox (EANx) as simply nitrox, which is the most common term adopted by scuba divers in place of the more technically correct yet longer name for the breathing gas.

When you think of diving vacations, you probably first think of an idyllic bungalow by a blue lagoon or a comfortable boat for a diving safari. But there is an interesting alternative to this classic diving vacation – a combination of camping and diving. It is becoming increasingly popular among PADI divers, as you can combine two wonderful nature experiences at the same time.