Dive Stories – Details, episodes & analysis

An inspiring discussion with marine conservation photographer and co-founder of SeaLegacy, Shawn Heinrichs.

Shawn shares all about his passion for photographing the beauty and vulnerability of ocean animals, some seriously incredible marine life encounters, and his thoughts on the importance of PADI and SeaLegacy’s partnership to accelerate ocean protection.

To learn more about Shawn and his work, you can follow him on social media @shawnheinrichs, and visit sealegacy.org. Plus, make sure to sign the petition urging world leaders to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030: only.one/ocean30.

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A fantastical interview with PADI AmbassaDiver and professional mermaid, Brandee Anthony.

Brandee shares all about her personal mermaid journey, her epic diving adventures around Florida, and her fundamental passion for teaching others to become PADI mermaids.

To learn more about Brandee and her mermaid adventures, you can follow her on social media @verobeachmermaid.

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PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

An in-depth exclusive with legendary oceanographer and Founder of Mission Blue, Dr. Sylvia Earle.

Sylvia shares all about her pioneering adventures beneath the surface of the ocean, about Mission Blue’s global network of Hope Spots, as well as her fundamental thoughts on protecting the blue heart of the planet.

To learn more about Sylvia and her work, visit missionblue.org and follow Mission Blue on social media @mission_blue.

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An illuminating interview with Australian Freediver and Founder of The Pressure Project, Adam Sellars.

Adam shares what it’s like exploring the underwater world on a single breath, some epic dive stories from around Australia, and all about how the fundamentals of freediving can help us deal with pressures above and below the surface.

To learn more, follow The Pressure Project on social media @pressureproject and visit thepressureproject.com.au.

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PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

An entertaining discussion with ocean exploration and activism power couple, Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau. 

This dynamic duo shares all about their motivations to expand the Cousteau legacy, some seriously incredible diving adventures, and their thoughts on the present and future of ocean conservation.

To learn more about Philippe and Ashlan’s work, follow them on social media @pcousteau and @ashlancousteau, and visit earthecho.org.

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PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

An explorative chat with PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Captain of Expedition Drenched, Nate Porter.

Nate shares what it’s like to sail and dive around the world aboard his floating home, all about his journey pursuing a career as a dive professional, and his thoughts on the importance of seeking adventure and saving the ocean.

To learn more, check out weekly Expedition Drenched YouTube videos and follow them on social media @expeditiondrenched.

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PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

A dynamic conversation with Founder and CEO of The Ocean Agency, Richard Vevers.

Richard shares how he brings his expertise in advertising to the world of ocean conservation, all about his role in the hit Netflix documentary Chasing Coral, and the many reasons he feels optimistic in looking to the future.

To learn more about the many remarkable projects and campaigns that Richard has brought to life, visit theoceanagency.org.

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PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

An inspiring interview with NASA Astronaut and Marine Biologist Dr. Jessica Meir.

Jessica shares some seriously incredible scientific diving stories from the poles to the tropics, all about the similarities and differences between scuba diving and space walks, and what it’s like to look down on this blue planet we all call home. 

To learn more about Jessica, you can find her on Instagram and Twitter @astro_jessica.

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PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

An uplifting discussion with shark conservationist Jillian Morris.

From the tiny island of Bimini, Jillian shares inspiring shark diving stories, the ways in which diving has shaped her life, and all about her passion for empowering youth through her educational non-profit Sharks4Kids.

To learn more about Jillian’s work find her on social media @biminisharkgirl, and for top-notch educational shark content visit sharks4kids.com.

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An empowering chat with ocean science communicator Danni Washington - the first woman of color to host an American science TV show.

Danni shares all about her background in Marine Biology, her passion for connecting youth with the ocean through her non-profit The Big Blue & You, some seriously incredible diving adventures, and the absolute importance of diversity in science and conservation. 

To learn more about Danni’s work, visit danniwashington.com and find her on social media @danniwashington.

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