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

Dive into action during PADI's 6th annual AWARE Week! Taking place September 16-24, 2023, 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 […]

Curious to see what mermaiding is all about? Join us for a class or event in September! Pool courses We'll be offering the following Mermaid courses in the pool September 9-10, 2023: Basic Mermaid - Saturday PADI Mermaid - Saturday & Sunday Discover Mermaid - […]

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 eight years, the dive community has rallied together to encourage divers of all genders, ages, races, backgrounds and […]

Both recreational and professional divers rely on cutting-edge technology for their safety and to enhance their underwater experiences. Garmin developed the Descent series dive computers to meet this demand. These computers represent the latest in modern advances by using: customizable, color, LED screens, Bluetooth connectivity […]

Are you a scuba diver looking for ways to make a positive impact on our oceans? Earth Day is the perfect time to get involved in community science projects and volunteer opportunities that can help protect and conserve our marine environment. Here are several ways […]

Are you a diver who wants to capture the beauty of the underwater world? Or maybe you're a professional photographer looking to expand your skills to the realm of underwater photography? This April, join us for TWO specialty courses of the month: PADI Digital Underwater […]

It’s time to dust off those running shoes and join Blue Planet for the 4th Annual REEF Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K! Between June 5-11, you're invited to join with fellow ocean lovers by getting active to support marine conservation! You can choose your favorite activity: […]

Did you miss our PADI Mermaid and Freediver classes this summer? You can still learn the basics and more in the pool! Join us on the following dates in November to earn your PADI Basic Freediver and PADI Mermaid certifications. All classes will be held […]

Do you have any dive gear you’re not using anymore and wondering what to do with it? Why not donate it to a good cause?  We’re starting to collect good quality dive gear to send to Biosphere Foundation in Northwest Bali. They need gear to […]

Last year, we had numerous opportunities for divers and not-yet-divers to participate in the conservation efforts we have come to love! We are very thankful to everyone who came out, whether locally here in DC, or on one of our many international adventures, to help […]