Join the Perry Institute for Marine Science for Reef Rescue Excursions in The Bahamas for an immersive experience designed for divers who want more than just a trip.
Work alongside coral restoration experts to help rebuild reefs, then explore iconic sites filled with walls, wrecks, and vibrant marine life.
November 7-14, 2026
Adventure meets conservation at this 100% all-inclusive eco-lodge on the 3rd-largest barrier reef. Earn 2 PADI specialty certifications while exploring blue holes, bonefishing, and mangrove kayaking.
April 3-10, 2027
Spring expedition on Andros Island for families, couples, and solo adventurers. Dive, snorkel, and restore coral reefs across 12 dives while earning your PADI Reef Rescue Diver Certification.
April 17-24, 2027
Hands-on coral restoration in the Abacos at Bluff House & Brendal's Dive Center. Earn your PADI Reef Rescue Diver Certification with hands-on restoration and exploration in the northern Bahamas.
December 4 – 11, 2027
Holiday-season expedition on Andros Island. Same Reef Rescue Diver curriculum and 12-dive program as the spring trip, with a different reef rhythm.
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Whale sharks are usually solitary, roaming the ocean alone. But when conditions are right, such as a plankton bloom, they can gather in surprising numbers.
As one of the ocean’s most iconic yet vulnerable species, encounters like this are a powerful reminder of why protecting marine life matters.
In Gentle Giants of the Blue, photographer Brooke Pyke captured two of the ocean’s largest fish crossing paths in a fleeting, magical moment.
This limited-edition certification card is now available as both a physical card and an eCard.
Brooke Pyke is an underwater photographer based in Ningaloo, Western Australia. After becoming a PADI Pro, she followed her true calling: capturing the ocean’s magic and inspiring others.
From whale sharks to hatchlings, every image in the Ocean Wonders Collection is a celebration of marine life – and a reminder of what’s worth protecting.
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The popular gateway to The Keys, Key Largo is the ideal introduction to diving in this archipelago (the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary encompasses 2,900 square nautical miles, beginning in Biscayne National Park and extending all the way to the Dry Tortugas).
A handful of keys, including Plantation, Windley, and Upper and Lower Matecumbe, make up this area. The colorful Eagle wreck, 6 miles off Lower Matecumbe Key, rests in 110 feet of water and is home to resident angelfish and green moray eels.
You can dive one of the oldest and fishiest wrecks in The Keys—the 188-foot Thunderbolt, a former World War II cable laying ship—or spend nearly endless bottom time exploring Sombrero Reef, where corals thrive.
The Lower Keys are the least developed of The Florida Keys and in many ways the most natural. Wreck divers will love the Adolphus Busch Sr., a 210-foot former cargo freighter.
A fitting end to a Florida Keys road trip is experiencing Key West's fabled attractions, from the Hemingway Home & Museum to Mallory Square, and of course, the diving.
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