Diving and Pregnancy: My Journey Back to the Depths

“Reef-Safe Sunscreen” Can Still Harm Coral
Picture this: you’ve just emerged from an invigorating early morning dive, greeted by the warmth of the sun on your face and the shimmering waters around you. Awaiting you on the boat is a steaming cup of coffee, and with the holiday tan calling, you decide to apply some reef-safe sunscreen. After all, who wants to deal with the discomfort of neoprene on sunburn? You’re not alone — so many of us, including the Reef-World team, prioritise packing reef-safe sunscreen before venturing into the water.

Mermaid diving is a world with one foot in reality and the other in fantasy. Mermaid lore originated centuries ago, yet even today, the myths tickle our imaginations. Water lovers, young and old, fantasize about living as mermaids – but unlike most such fantasies, this one we can make real – well, almost real. Mermaid equipment and costuming let us bridge fiction and fact, opening the door to this mystical culture through mermaid diving.

Celebrating the Underwater World: The International Scuba Day
This unique event, conceived and organized by a team of passionate divers, promises an
exciting blend of underwater adventures, educational presentations, and thrilling giveaways.
The ultimate goal? To unite divers and ocean enthusiasts from all over the world and
celebrate the awe-inspiring experience of scuba diving.

You may have heard people say, “I’m a scuba diver,” or “I’m a PADI Diver,” but you may not have encountered the term Open Water Diver until you started searching for information about learning how to scuba dive or speaking to a friend who has. Here’s what you need to know:

When people say they have a diving license, a ticket, or a scuba certification, they’re talking about an Open Water Diver certification. PADI Open Water Diver is the first autonomous scuba certification level and allows you to:

PADI Eco Centers are the premier choice for all divers, adventurers and travel experts seeking ocean-first, marine conscious operators that place sustainability at the top of their agenda.

There are three criteria that a PADI Operators must meet to qualify as a PADI Eco Center: