Want to swap work suits for wetsuits? Become a scuba diving instructor through the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and Instructor Examination (IE). The IDC prepares you to be a role model for future divers and gives you the skill set to teach a whole generation the beauty and value of the ocean.

In 2022, the PADI AWARE Foundation launched the Adopt the Blue initiative with a vision to create a nimble, active network of underwater sites ready for action across conservation issues and geographies. PADI AWARE Foundation, in partnership with Title Sponsor Blancpain and our generous donors, called upon PADI Dive Centers and Resorts (also called PADI Mission Hubs) around the world to adopt their local sites – and they enthusiastically delivered. In less than two years, a staggering 2,106 sites in 85 countries were ready to tackle conservation challenges.

In 2022, the PADI AWARE Foundation launched the Adopt the Blue initiative with a vision to create a nimble, active network of underwater sites ready for action across conservation issues and geographies. PADI AWARE Foundation, in partnership with Title Sponsor Blancpain and our generous donors, called upon PADI Dive Centers and Resorts (also called PADI Mission Hubs) around the world to adopt their local sites – and they enthusiastically delivered. In less than two years, a staggering 2,106 sites in 85 countries were ready to tackle conservation challenges.

In 2022, the PADI AWARE Foundation launched the Adopt the Blue initiative with a vision to create a nimble, active network of underwater sites ready for action across conservation issues and geographies. PADI AWARE Foundation, in partnership with Title Sponsor Blancpain and our generous donors, called upon PADI Dive Centers and Resorts (also called PADI Mission Hubs) around the world to adopt their local sites – and they enthusiastically delivered. In less than two years, a staggering 2,106 sites in 85 countries were ready to tackle conservation challenges.

Strong currents? The open ocean? Large marine life? As a beginner, it’s easy to feel intimidated by or anxious about more challenging dives, especially if you’re surrounded by seasoned divers who know what they’re doing.