NEWS News, Conservation, and Dive How To's!

Dive into action during PADI's 7th annual AWARE Week! Taking place September 14-22, 2024, AWARE Week is an opportunity for divers around the world to take local action for global impact. YOU can create positive ocean change through fins-on, fins-off conservation actions, courses and event […]

PADI's Master Scuba Diver Challenge is back and better than ever! All students who earn their PADI Master Scuba Diver rating from 1 June through 31 December 2024 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip to a dream dive destination. PLUS […]

PADI® Women’s Dive Day has grown into the most celebrated day of diving on the planet, transforming lives and opening the door to the underwater world. For ten years now, the dive community has rallied together to encourage divers of all genders, ages, races, backgrounds […]

As Earth Day approaches, we're excited to invite you to join us in a celebration of our planet's beauty and the importance of conservation efforts. We believe in empowering individuals with knowledge and tools to make a positive impact on our environment. This Earth Day, […]

With their natural curiosity and affinity to learn new skills, children can make some of the best scuba divers. If you’re a certified diver and a parent, chances are you’re just looking for the right opportunity to share your passion for the underwater world with […]

Become a PADI Divemaster The road to becoming a dive professional is not easy, but it's worth every second! Join us as we spend an evening discussing what it takes to become a PADI Divemaster: the program length, costs and all of the benefits of evolving […]

'TIS THE SEASON FOR A DEEP DIVE... ON KNOWLEDGE! Come one, come all, to our Blue Planet Saturday Seminar Series! Blue Planet is here to help you venture further! You already know us as your friendly neighborhood spot for all your scuba needs, from gear […]

Thinking you’ve got to pack it in now that the temps are dropping? Think again! Grab your gear and join Blue Planet for our hot new workshop series at the pool!  Autumn and winter weekends are the perfect vibe to take a few hours with […]

Yes, it's true...Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year! And we have SO MUCH FUN planned for you this October... Ghost & History Tour in Old Town Alexandria Tuesday, October 24, 2023 starting at 6 PM Many legends, folklore tales, unsolved mysteries, […]

Earn points by participating in conservation-related activities throughout the year. See how your efforts stack up to others in the leaderboard below! The PADI AWARE Foundation is a non-profit aimed at driving local action for global ocean conservation. Each September, PADI hosts AWARE Week, in […]