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Scuba Diving Training

Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.

Learning to Dive in the Bahamas

The Bahamas is home to calm, crystal-clear waters suited for beginner divers. Here, one diver hones their skills after getting certified in paradise.

The Path to PADI Pro

A special bond forges between a new diver and their instructor; it can be so strong it inspires the student to one day become a teacher. Here's the story of one diver who did just that.

Buoyancy Calculator—How Much You Need in Dive Weights

Struggling to find the right amount of weight for scuba diving? Here's how you can test and calculate just how much weight you need for scuba diving.

Recent Articles

These Dive Pro Courses Put Ocean Conservation First

Marine sustainability is at the top of the agenda of these scuba diving job trainings.

Two Free Scuba Diving Courses to Get You Back in the Water

Restart your scuba diving adventure for free with either of these refresher courses when you join PADI Club.

How to Snorkel Safely | Lessons for Life

Be truthful on your medical form, be fit to dive and practice your finning to avoid a snorkel accident.

A Guide to Color Filters for Underwater Photography

Color is lost as you descend in the water column. Here's how to get it back.

Tips for Capturing Photos of Marine Animal Behavior

Move slowly to your nearest cleaning station and settle in — great shots are on their way.

Don't Force It | Lesson for Life

An after-dive nose bleed leaves a diver wondering if more serious issues are just around the corner.