East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, is the newest country in Southeast Asia with a magnificent array of coral reefs and fish species located in the Coral Triangle between Indonesia and Australia. As a relatively new diving destination, its dive sites have, for the most part, only been recently discovered, and the country’s waters have yet to be fully explored. More and more divers are arriving all the time to see the country’s hidden beauty underneath the surface. More excitement awaits as a new shipwreck was recently added to the area!

PADI and National Geographic Pristine Seas have teamed up to protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030. Here’s how PADI Dive Centers will play a critical role in the process.

The PADI Blueprint for Ocean Action empowers divers and non-divers looking to create meaningful ocean change with clear actions they can take at both the local and global level.

Are you tempted to explore a little bit deeper on your dives? Do you want to roam sunken wrecks and cruise through canyons that lie beyond the limits of your dive cert? If so, the PADI Deep Diver Specialty course might be right for you. Grab your gear, strap on your fins, and let’s plunge into the depths together.

In the world of pizza delivery, there are countless tales of dedicated drivers but what about dedicated divers? That’s right, there’s actually an underwater pizza delivery man – talk about a unique job description! You’re probably wondering how can pizza even be delivered underwater? Well, meet Rob Doyle, the extraordinary pizza delivery expert who has perfected the art of delivering hot and fresh pizzas to an exclusive underwater hotel. That hotel is known as Jules’ Undersea Lodge, located about 21 feet (6.5 meters) below the surface in Key Largo, Florida.