Are blobfish real?

Plus, why divers love shipwrecks so much.

How a Liveaboard Became a Holiday Tradition Joining strangers on a Christmas liveaboard, two divers abandon holiday rituals to explore Palau’s vivid history and find solace in the underwater realm.   The Little-Known Provençal Village You Need to Dive Everyone has heard of the Côte d'Azur, but we recently learned about a hidden 12th-century village in Provence where the crowds are sparse and the diving is divine. Promotion   Dive Oahu is Expanding: Now Diving the Best of the West and South Shore Explore Oahu’s top wrecks and reefs with Dive Oahu’s new west shore departures and three-day wreck tour.   Are Blobfish Real? Chances are, any blobfish photos you’ve seen look like a melty-faced pile of slime than a real animal. But they are real, and in their natural habitat, they look a whole lot different. Promotion   Unlock Summer's Hidden Treasures Dive into summer with Scuba Tector! This foldable metal detector is your key to underwater and beach treasure hunts. Gear up now!   Shaping the Next Generation of Leaders After a storied three-plus-decade career in the U.S. Navy, our May Sea Hero now devotes his time to educating young divers.   The Tempting Allure of Wreck Diving A diver never forgets the first time they encounter a shipwreck. Here, one diver recalls her first up-close experience. nop1002.987654@blogger.com is subscribed to receive newsletters from Scuba Diving Newsletter. Unsubscribe   |  Manage My Preferences   |   Privacy Policy   |   View Online   Add newsletter@mail.padidiver.com to your address book to ensure delivery. Copyright © PADI, 30151 Tomas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688