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Scuba Diving in Western Australia - Locate a PADI Dive Shop in Western Australia The largest of the Australian States, with over 7,000 kilometres of coastline bounded by the Southern Ocean in the south, the Indian Ocean to the east and the Timor Sea in the north, Western Australia’s potential as [...]

Koh Tao are two words that hold a special place for those lucky enough to have set foot on this tropical island. Divers and travellers from all over the world are drawn to Koh Tao for its beauty, crystal clear water and amazing diving. It’s truly a diver’s paradise. Situated [...]

To celebrate the 20 Millionth Diver Certification, PADI ran a worldwide competition to mark this incredible milestone last year. On the 4th of September 2011, PADI Professional Lee Webber from MDA in Guam taught Alexandra Swanson who received the 20 millionth PADI certification on the completion of her PADI Open Water [...]

This month’s padi.com vacation spotlight featured the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Without question, the Great Barrier Reef is truly an amazing dive destination. Being Australian (or Aussie!) myself, one of the most common questions I am asked when traveling overseas is, “Have you dived the Great Barrier Reef?” I [...]

To celebrate the 20 Millionth Diver Certification, PADI ran a worldwide competition to mark this incredible milestone. Alexandra Swanson (Lexi) became the recipient of the 20 millionth PADI certification when she earned her PADI Open Water Diver course certification on 4 September 2011 in Guam. The prize was a three night dream [...]