Celebrate 60 Years of Diving Adventures

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‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Alex Tong                    Celebrating 60 Years of Seeking Adventure and Saving the Ocean   This year, PADI celebrates 60 years of helping people explore the underwater world — and protect it for generations to come. What began as a bold idea between two friends has grown into a global movement of divers, explorers and Ocean Torchbearers. Thank you for being part of our story.       How It All Started     PADI was born in 1966 from a shared frustration and a simple belief that learning to explore the ocean could be more accessible to everyone. Discover how a conversation, a vision and a glass of scotch helped change the future of diving forever.     Read the PADI Origin Story     60 Years of Making Waves     Over six decades, PADI has certified more than 30 million divers, set the global standard for dive training and mobilized millions to take action for the ocean. Powered by a passionate global community, every milestone reflects people around the world choosing adventure with purpose.     See What We’ve Achieved Together     The Next Chapter Starts Now     Driven by innovation and a mission to create one billion Ocean Torchbearers, PADI is shaping the future of diving and ocean conservation. Together, we’re opening the underwater world to everyone and empowering the next generation to protect it.     Explore the Future of PADI     Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.   More Than a Tagline.   PADI’s mission is to open the underwater world to everyone and protect it for the future. Our tagline of Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.℠, which was changed in 2016 from The Way the World Learns To Dive®, unites our global community to drive meaningful change below the surface.       60 Years. Three Iconic Cards.   Celebrate PADI’s 60th Anniversary with a certification card. Available only in 2026, these cards will be issued with every certification this year and available for purchase by PADI Divers.   Claim PADI History       Keep Exploring With PADI     GO DIVING Courses PADI CLUB PADI eCARDS The Blog CONSERVATION         Contact | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | 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