New gear for the new year

Plus, an unforgettable dive with mantas.

How Scuba Diving Affects Your Breathing Breathing on land is so second nature, we do it without even thinking about it. Underwater, it's a different story.   Getting to Know Greenland's Frosty Critters West Greenland is where letters to Santa wind up every year, but it's not in some workshop where you'll find the magic. The real gifts are below the water's surface. Promotion   Welcome Bahamas Aggressor II! The Bahamas are getting a new liveaboard on May 9, 2025, when the luxury Bahamas Aggressor II cruises into Nassau. Check out the two itineraries available for up-close shark encounters!   Best Scuba Gear of the Year We put a lot of gear to the test every year to lock down the best of the best. Here are the pieces that stood out among all the others. Promotion   Wannadive and Grand Windsock Resort This Bonaire PADI Five Star operator won a total of seven Readers Choice Awards and puts the fun back into every fully customizable dive package.   Mad for Madeira, Portugal One diver experiences the awe-inspiring seascape in the waters surrounding this tiny chain of islands in the Atlantic. Promotion   Living the Dream Shines in the 2025 Readers Choice Awards Living the Dream in Grand Cayman wowed readers, who rated the shop highly in categories such as Quality of Dive Boats, Quality of Facilities, Attention to Safety and more!   An Unforgettable Dive: More Mantas Please There’s something magical about watching a manta ray gracefully slice through the water like a bird in flight. Here, one diver recounts a dive when they saw one after another. Promotion   Donate to DAN: Support Future Dive Safety Leaders Your donation helps power DAN's intern program and other initiatives that protect divers today and tomorrow. Invest in the next generation and the future of diving. 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