How to choose the perfect dive guide

Plus, what do magnets have to do with sharks?

How to Launch a Dive Tech Startup If you’re itching to launch a biz that will change the dive world but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you. Here’s how one innovator transformed her idea into a thriving business.   Can You Name This Trending Dive Spot? We’ll give you a hint: You can dive the wreck of the German cruiser SMS Midilli here. Promotion   ScubaLab Testers Choice: Shearwater Tern/Tern TX We tested seven new dive computers in a head-to-head evaluation. The Shearwater Tern and Tern TX are our Testers Choice for recreational dive computers. Watch the video or read the full results to see why!   How to Find a Dive Guide Who Respects My Limits Worried that an overzealous dive guide might push you beyond your comfort level? Here's how to establish boundaries before you book your next trip. Promotion   The Dive Trip That Feels Like a Retreat Not all dive trips are created equal. At Scubaspa, they believe the journey should feel as good as the destination looks. See what sets it apart.   Essential Tips for Ice Diving Lake Superior, Michigan Winter will be back before you know it. (Sorry.) So there’s no better time to prepare for an epic ice-diving adventure. Here’s one annual event you won’t want to miss.   Could you be a PADI Pro? There are so many ways to prepare for the PADI Divemaster course. Here are some of our favorite steps to get you ready to become a professional diver.   Can Magnets Keep Beaches Shark-Free? Can sharks be kept at bay without harm? One scientist is testing an electromagnetic barrier off Cape Cod to find out. 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

Master Scuba Diving 💪🤿 Win the Trip of a Lifetime ✈️🏝️

Enter the Master Scuba Diver Challenge for your chance to win a dream dive trip for 2 to Fiji!

Courses   PADI eCards   Conservation   Go Diving       This is Your Call to Greatness!   Only 2% of divers ever reach the pinnacle of recreational diving — the PADI Master Scuba Diver™ rating. Think you’ve got what it takes? Take on the Master Scuba Diver Challenge between now and October 31, 2025, and you could win an epic 7-day dive trip for two to Fiji — including airfare, 4 days of diving, and a luxury stay at Paradise Taveuni Resort. How To Enter: 👉 Fill out this quick form with your name, email, and your answer to this question: "Why do you want to become a PADI Master Scuba Diver?" How To Earn More Entries: Stack the odds in your favor! The more qualifying actions you take, the more chances you get to win. 💪 Become a Master Scuba Diver = 10 entries 🚑 Complete the Rescue Diver course = 5 entries 🌊 Become an Advanced Open Water Diver = 3 entries 🎯 Earn any Specialty Diver certification = 2 entries 🐠 Finish the Open Water Diver course = 1 entry 🤿 Join PADI Club = 5 entries 🪪 Purchase any PADI Certification Card = 2 entries 🐳 Take the Save the Ocean Pledge = 1 entry Will you accept the Challenge? Dive in, level up, and claim your spot in diving’s most elite tribe. Enter To Win Meet the Winner of the 2024 Master Scuba Diver Challenge   Last year, 19-year-old Zoe Cotterill from the UK rose to the top—earning her Master Scuba Diver rating and winning a dream trip to the Maldives. She completed 9 courses and proved she had what it takes to be the best. Now it’s your turn! Join the 2025 Master Scuba Diver Challenge and show us what you’ve got. Read More About Zoe’s Win     What is the Master Scuba Diver Rating?   The Master Scuba Diver rating is awarded to the most accomplished and experienced recreational divers. To earn the rating, you’ll need to: Hold a Rescue Diver certification (and have completed all the pre-requisites for that certification) Complete 5 Specialty Diver courses Log 50 dives We’ve got tools to help you stay on track — and make it fun. Print your favorite and log your progress!   Download The Coloring Tracker 🎨   Download The Logbook Insert ✍️     Contest Terms and Conditions – English Contest Terms and Conditions - Other Languages       Want to share your passion for diving with a friend? Send them 15% off Open Water Diver eLearning and get a free PADI Club trial → Unsubscribe from dive education emails | 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. © 2025 PADI

Your Next Dive Mask? Scubalab Has the Answer

We tested 6 single-lens masks—here's our Testers Choice.

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  No images? View the online version       ScubaLab Testers Choice   Single Lens Tidal Mask with Advanced Anti-Fog Tech Scubalab tested six new single-lens masks in a head-to-head evaluation at Alexander Springs Recreation Area in Central Florida. We evaluated masks based on the ease and security of adjustments, as well as the overall comfort in the water. We also rated masks on their field of view, the effectiveness of their seals in keeping our faces dry, and how easy they were to clear and equalize.   The Tidal Mask is our Testers Choice for 2025!   Watch the Full Review     Testers loved the effortless, crystal-clear view provided by this mask’s anti-fog film and appreciated how it complemented the mask’s natural field of view. “I’m obsessed,” one diver admitted.   MSRP $59.99 $79.99 Use code PADI25 for a 25% discount   Buy Now 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.