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PADI Women’s Dive Day Inspires New Divers and Ambassadors for the Oceans
PADI invites divers of every experience level to take part in the third annual PADI Women’s Dive Day on Saturday, July 15. In celebration, PADI Dive Centers and Resorts around the world are hosting up to 700 events in around 71 countries, uniting thousands of divers – both male and female alike – to cultivate a stronger dive community.
Since its inaugural event in 2015, PADI Women’s Dive Day has generated an avenue for fun, exploration and camaraderie by inviting new and experienced divers to participate in events ranging from underwater cleanups and sunset dive cruises to shark dives and travel adventures. Over the past three years, this tradition has succeeded in its efforts to foster a more active and engaged dive community on a number of levels.
While PADI Women’s Dive Day is inherently focused on female divers, an underlying objective of the initiative is to bring more people of every demographic into the sports of scuba and freediving. More certified women divers brings more children, spouses, friends and even more multigenerational families into diving, creating a stronger dive community and more stewards for the oceans.
“As a female dive industry executive, my personal hope is to champion a dive community that empowers and inspires women of all ages – and their loved ones – to become lifetime participates in the sport and lifelong advocates for the oceans,” says Kristin Valette, chief marketing and business development officer, PADI Worldwide. “On the surface, Women’s Dive Day offers an opportunity for women to try out a new hobby, meet other female divers or reconnect with a sport they may have drifted away from. But it also provides a platform to spark a dialogue with women who may have thought diving wasn’t suited for them for a variety of reasons, or who never realized that diving was something that they could do with their whole family.”
Historically, diving was perceived to be a male-centric sport. Through its women in diving initiative, PADI is working to challenge long-standing misconceptions about diving from a perspective to which many women can relate. To this end, PADI is furthering the global celebration of women in diving by hosting a series of blog articles, social posts and videos featuring inspirational testimonials from female PADI Professionals and divers. Their stories speak to the impact that diving has had on their lives while providing an opportunity to address a variety of topics such as equipment needs and health issues that many people, particularly women, are curious about. The unifying message: With proper training, anyone of any age or background can learn to dive and experience the endless opportunities for adventure and discovery that diving offers.
“I think my favorite part of PADI Women’s Dive Day is the camaraderie between all of us. I really feel like I’ve made some friends for life,” says Gemma Smith, PADI AmbassaDiverTM and Master Scuba Diver Trainer. “We’re all here with a common goal – to show how cool and how fun diving is to get more women into this sport that we all love so much.”
For more information on PADI Women’s Dive Day and to find an event near you, visit www2.padi.com/women-dive. All are encouraged to take part, meet new dive buddies and dive together in celebration.
Share the excitement and join the community of women divers online through #PADIWOMEN.
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Renowned anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been released from custody in Greenland after spending five months in detention. Denmark’s Justice Ministry rejected Japan’s request for his extradition, citing insufficient guarantees that his time already served in custody would be credited against any potential sentence.
The 74-year-old Canadian-American was arrested on July 21 in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, when his ship docked to refuel. His arrest was based on a 2012 Japanese warrant related to a 2010 encounter in Antarctic waters. Japan alleged Watson obstructed operations and caused damage to a whaling research ship during efforts to disrupt illegal whaling. Watson has consistently denied these claims, maintaining his commitment to marine conservation.
Denmark, which oversees extradition matters for Greenland, concluded that while the legal conditions for extradition were met, the lack of assurances from Japan regarding time-served credit made extradition untenable.
In a video shared by his foundation, Watson expressed gratitude and relief, saying, “After five months, it’s good to be out… and good to know they’re not sending me to Japan.” He added that the most difficult part of his time in custody was being separated from his two young sons.
Watson is a pioneering figure in marine conservation, known for founding the Captain Paul Watson Foundation in 2022 after decades of activism with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His bold efforts to defend marine life have earned him widespread support, including from celebrities and conservationists. His work has also been featured in the acclaimed reality TV series Whale Wars.
Watson’s lawyer, Jonas Christoffersen, praised the decision, stating, “We are happy and relieved that Paul Watson is now free.” He added that Watson is eager to reunite with his family and continue his vital work.
The arrest occurred while Watson’s vessel, the M/Y John Paul DeJoria, was en route to the North Pacific with a team of 26 volunteers to intercept a Japanese whaling ship. His foundation described the arrest as politically motivated and emphasized that Watson’s actions were focused on ending illegal whaling practices.
Japan resumed commercial whaling in 2019 after leaving the International Whaling Commission, asserting that whale meat is a cultural tradition. Conservationists, however, continue to challenge these practices, highlighting their impact on marine ecosystems.
Despite the challenges, Watson remains steadfast in his mission to protect marine life and bring attention to whaling practices. His dedication to ocean conservation has made him a globally respected advocate for the environment.
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