Free Photo Workshops at CocoView! ENTIRE MONTH of January!

No images? View the online version     Experience CocoView Resort's unlimited shore diving with spectacular walls and an impressive 140ft wreck.   CocoView Resort is hosting Mickey Charteris, world-renowned underwater photographer and author of Caribbean Reef Life: A Field Guide for Divers, EVERY WEEK OF JANUARY in 2027! Mickey Charteris will be offering free photo workshops to guests staying these weeks! These spots go fast! Get your chance to work with Mickey before the workshop is full! Limited time offer!   Book Now   Photo workshops feature private lessons, presentations, skills clinics, contests, awards and prizes, plus opportunities to dive and shoot with Mickey. Limited spots available!   Learn More   This baby bridled burrfish was photographed in CocoView’s Front Yard in September 2026 by professional photographer Mickey Charteris. CocoView guests and staff regularly share spectacular photos and exciting new discoveries from the resort through a fun online community of divers.   Meet the Community nop1002.987654@blogger.com is subscribed to receive newsletters from Scuba Diving. Unsubscribe   |  Manage My Preferences   |   Privacy Policy Add partners@mail.padidiver.com to your address book to ensure delivery. Copyright © PADI, 30151 Tomas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688      Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are those of the sponsors and are not an endorsement nor do they reflect the opinions of PADI or any of its publications.

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Award-winning diving, six custom boats, and Ocean Encounters locations across Curaçao.

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What Is It Like Being a Professional Diver? 🤿

In this life, scuba diving is part of your every day.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Alex Tong                    Inside Life as a Professional Diver   Ever wondered what it’s like to spend your working life in and around the ocean? For professional divers, the ocean is more than a place to explore, it’s a workplace, a classroom and a way of life. Discover the stories behind what it really means to build a life above and below the waves.     Want To Live in Paradise? Become a PADI Professional From leading ocean expeditions to working as an underwater videographer, life as a professional diver is about far more than just scuba diving. Meet five PADI Pros who turned their passion for the ocean into careers that have taken them around the world, allowing them to live and work in some of the planet’s most incredible destinations.   See What’s Possible   Dream Scuba Job: Underwater Pizza Deliverer Yes, you read that right. There’s such a thing as an underwater pizza delivery person. But how do you deliver pizza underwater? Who’s ordering it? And how does it stay dry? Discover the surprising story behind one of the world’s most unusual scuba diving jobs.   Get the Answers   From Non-Swimmer to PADI Divemaster Starting by being afraid of the ocean to becoming the first PADI Divemaster in his community in Mozambique, diving transformed Mario Gemo Guilamba’s life and inspired him to help others do the same.   Read Mario’s Story       “The freedom to pursue this passion has meant that I have never had to struggle to get out of bed in the morning.” - Tim Lawrence, Passionate tec diver, wreck hunter & dive shop owner Being a professional diver goes far beyond teaching courses or guiding dives. Discover firsthand stories from PADI Pros who have turned their passion for diving into a career filled with purpose and adventure. Read the Stories →     Dive Into More Stories and Inspiration   Why I Dive & Why Being a Scuba Instructor Is the Best Job Find a Divemaster Course: A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing a Dive Shop 7 Weird Jobs That Require a Scuba Certification PADI Pro Levels Explained Dive Into Your Dream Career: PADI Divemaster Internships With a Conservation Focus What It’s Like Being a Professional Mermaid         Unsubscribe from emails about becoming a professional diver | Unsubscribe from all PADI emails Contact | Manage Preferences | View Online PADI Americas | 30151 Tomas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688 USA Europe, Middle East, Africa | Pavilion 1, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol, BS13 8AE, UK Asia Pacific | Level 4, 120 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale NSW 2100, Australia This email was sent to nop1002.987654@blogger.com by PADI. Add padi@mail.padidiver.com to your email address book to ensure that you receive PADI emails to your inbox. © 2026 PADI