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PADI Launches Divemaster Internships with Members, Inviting Next Generation of Divers to Go Pro
PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) Dive Centres and Resorts across Europe, the Middle East and Africa are inviting scuba divers to take part in the newly launched PADI Divemaster Internship programme. With over 50 newly added internship opportunities for aspiring professional divers, a career of a lifetime can be launched in dream destinations spanning from Spain and Greece to the Maldives and Mauritius.
“The PADI Divemaster Internship is designed to offer a meaningful way to kick-start a purpose-driven career in scuba diving,” explains Kristin Valette Wirth, Chief Brand and Membership Officer for PADI Worldwide. “These internships offer hands-on training and mentorship at world-class PADI Dive Centres and Resorts – learning how to supervise and teach scuba divers while also learning about running a successful dive business. This initiative is part of PADI’s ongoing commitment to fostering new talent and promoting growth within the diving industry.”
The PADI Divemaster Internship will provide participants with their PADI Divemaster certification as well as hands-on experience, skills and confidence needed to excel in a diving career.
The PADI Divemaster membership rating is recognised globally for employment opportunities and represents a significant milestone in an individual’s scuba diving development – and is the pivotal first step in becoming a PADI Professional. The professional rating enables recipients to lead and mentor other divers, assist PADI Instructors in training, and conduct certain diving activities independently. Many PADI Divemasters continue careers in marine conservation, film and television, the Armed Forces and underwater archaeology, while also having the option to work all around the world as a PADI Professional.
To qualify for the PADI Divemaster Internship, participants will need to have logged 40+ dives and show completion of the PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver course, Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care courses (or qualifying certifications from other organisations) and be medically cleared for diving by a physician within the past 12 months.
“We are inviting the next generation of scuba divers to join the world’s largest purpose-driven diving organisation and start their careers as PADI Professionals who are playing a key role in inspiring others to seek adventure and save the ocean,” continues Valette Wirth.
To find and apply for a PADI Divemaster Internship head over to the PADI Jobs board or reach out to your local dive centre.
About PADI
PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) is the largest purpose-driven diving organisation with a global network of 6,600 dive centres and resorts, 128,000 professional members, and more than 30 million certified divers to date. Committed to our blue planet, PADI makes the wonder of the underwater world accessible to all, empowering people around the world to experience, explore and take meaningful action, as Ocean TorchbearersTM, to protect the world beneath the surface. For over 50 years, PADI is undeniably The Way the World Learns to Dive®, setting the standard for the highest quality dive training, underwater safety and conservation initiatives while evolving the sport of diving into a passionate lifestyle. For divers by divers, PADI is obsessed with transforming lives and, with its global foundation, PADI AWARETM, creating positive ocean change. Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.SM www.padi.com
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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake
Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.
After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.
With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
Marine Life & Conservation
Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
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