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about our full range of PADI diving courses,
as well as local information about Koh Tao,
the weather and things to do when you visit.
Advanced Course straight after my Open Water?
Shall I do the Advanced Course straight after my Open Water Certification? By: Sandy Graham, PADI Staff Instructor By the end of your PADI Open Water Course you are certified to...
Combating Scuba Instructor Burnout
Combating Scuba Instructor Burnout: From Repetition to Rejuvenation By: Nina Horne, PADI Master Instructor The Background Story As the allure of the aquatic world continues to...
The Evolution Of Dive Equipment
THE EVOLUTION OF DIVE EQUIPMENT By: Bob Murphy, PADI Course Director The Background Story It is by no means a coincidence that we find ourselves scouring the internet for the...
So Many Dive Schools on Koh Tao?!
Why are there so many different dive schools on Koh Tao?The Background Story Has planning a dive trip to Koh Tao, got you asking yourself, why are there so many dive schools on...
Being An Advanced Diver
Being An Advanced Diver Considering whether to pursue your advanced course is akin to removing the training wheels when riding a bike—it sets you free. While the PADI Open...
The Buddy System
The Buddy System A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed As scuba divers, the buddy system becomes ingrained in our minds from the moment we embark on our PADI Open Water...
Plastic Pollution
Diving Against Debris Trash in our oceans is a big problem, and Thailand is facing it too. From busy cities like Bangkok to beautiful beaches in Koh Tao, there's too much...
Things To Do In Thailand
Things To Do In Thailand Thailand, the ‘Land of Smiles’, has so many fantastic destinations and activities that it could take you years to see and complete them all. From...
The Odd Couple – Goby & Shrimp
The Odd Couple - Goby & Shrimp One of the most common fish seen around Koh Tao is the Goby. The Goby itself is one of the smallest vertebrates in the world – some of...
