PADI Pros - South East Asia

31/08/2026

AWARE Week is almost here. 🌊 In less than two weeks (12–20 September), the global dive community unites for the biggest AWARE Week yet, and there's still time to get your dive center involved.

This year goes beyond Dive Against Debris: choose from the Global Shark & Ray Census, the AWARE Biodiversity Survey, or classic debris removal, all tracked in one place through the Conservation Action Portal.

Now's the time to plan your event, teach a conservation specialty, and rally your Torchbearer community before the week kicks off.

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AWARE Week encourages and inspires the global dive community to lead or take part in conservation activities and courses.

31/08/2026

Meet the newest PADI Instructors who passed their Instructor Examination last week. Well done and congratulations!

27/08/2026

Thanks to all the PADI members who joined us for Rescue workshop in Pondicherry, India.

27/08/2026

Showcase Your Business at boot Düsseldorf!

Put your dive store in front of more than 200,000 visitors at Europe’s largest watersports event – join the PADI Village at boot Düsseldorf in Germany and secure new customers for your dive business in 2027.

Learn more:

If you're looking to grow your dive business, join PADI EMEA and exhibit your dive store at boot Düsseldorf 2027, from 23 to 31 January.

27/08/2026

The right gear can make a difference when things don’t go according to plan 🤿

Emergencies underwater demand preparation, training and the right equipment. The latest Undersea Journal Gear Guide highlights five pieces of gear designed to help divers and dive operators reduce risk, improve visibility and be better prepared for unexpected situations.

From advanced underwater tracking and communication to simple, practical safety tools:
🌊 Garmin Descent S1 Buoy — underwater tracking and surface-to-diver communication
🟠 Akona SMB with Lights — increased surface visibility, especially at night
💨 Spare Air 300 & 600 — compact redundant breathing gas for emergencies
🟢 Scuba Stik Vindicator — an at-a-glance open/closed cylinder valve indicator
❤️ DAN Cardiac Complete Kit — comprehensive first-aid, trauma, oxygen and AED equipment

The takeaway? Good dive planning includes thinking beyond the dive itself. Training, proper procedures and appropriate safety equipment work together to help divers and professionals respond when it matters most.
And there’s plenty more in this issue, including updates to the PADI Student Management Portal, PADI Seal Team and PADI Freediver programs.

Read the latest Undersea Journal and see what’s new for PADI Pros:

26/08/2026

Big Congratulations to Ban's Diving Resort (Official Fan Page) for their continued Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability. With an in-house Conservation Education Centre, Recycling Station and Organic garden, we wish them the best of continued success!

25/08/2026

🚨 24 HOURS LEFT, CHENNAI!

Tomorrow is your last chance to secure Early Bird pricing for the PADI Marketing Academy Chennai. ⏰

Join fellow PADI Members for a day of fresh marketing ideas, practical strategies and insights designed to help you reach more divers and grow your business. 📈🌊

Why pay more for the same seat?

👉 Secure your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/padi-marketing-academy-2026-chennai-tickets-1980147061164?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

25/08/2026

Quick reminder! 📣 The 2026 Master Scuba Diver Challenge and Specialty Course Toolkits are available to help you keep divers engaged and progressing.

Inside, you’ll find ready-to-use social content, campaign messaging, digital assets and resources to help promote continuing education and turn more divers into lifelong divers.

Explore the toolkits and see how to put them to work for your dive business. 👇

The new PADI MSD Challenge and Specialites toolkits can help you promote continuing education more effectively and consistently.

25/08/2026

“Dagat, kamusta ka na?” (“Ocean, how are you?”)

Check out what the divers, ocean advocates and community partners have done in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines for this years PADI Women’s Dive Day!

https://blog.padi.com/dagat-kamusta-ka-na-the-cleanup-that-didnt-end-at-the-shore/

24/08/2026

The more you teach, the more you earn.

We're recognizing the PADI Pros who are helping grow the diving community with the new PADI PRO+ Reward Program.

Your certifications now translate into ProPoints and savings on your 2027 PADI Professional Membership with even greater rewards as you reach higher certification milestones.

🏆 5 certifications → 5 ProPoints
🏆 10 certifications → 10 ProPoints
🏆 25 certifications → 25 ProPoints
🏆 50+ certifications → Elite Instructor recognition
🏆 350 certifications → 1,000 ProPoints + full membership renewal cost covered

And here’s the good news: certifications issued between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026 already count toward your rewards. You may be further along than you think!

Check your progress through the PADI Pros’ Site and see how your teaching activity can turn into meaningful membership savings.

Read the full details:

The PADI PRO+ program recognizes Elite instructors and rewards you with exclusive savings on PADI Professional Membership fees.