Tag Archives: PADI

107. A look back at dive magazines in March 2020 plus Wet Notes, new, information and commentary



Members of the United Nations recently approved the High Seas Treaty. This treaty if successful will protect two-thirds of our oceans. Norway and Japan continue to hunt whales. Norway killed 560 whales in 2022, the highest in six years. This at a time when the demand for whale meat continues to drop around the world. … Continue reading 107. A look back at dive magazines in March 2020 plus Wet Notes, new, information and commentary


70. An Interview with Andy Leisner, PADI’s Chief Consumer Officer where we discuss PADI Club and more, plus an abbreviated Wet Notes



Andy Leisner is PADI’s Chief Consumer Officer and is responsible for Scuba Diving Magazine, Sport Diver and PADI Club along with other areas of accountability. Andy tells us a little more about his background, this new role at PADI, PADI Club, the benefits and some new and exciting ideas in the pipeline for PADI Club … Continue reading 70. An Interview with Andy Leisner, PADI’s Chief Consumer Officer where we discuss PADI Club and more, plus an abbreviated Wet Notes


41. Scuba Air Quality, Project AWARE Week 2020, Your Next Dive – Coco View Resort, Roatan



Scuba air quality is imperative in diving. Scuba grade air must adhere to the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) standards. The standard for scuba is Grade E and outlines the limits for contaminants in that air. Ensuring that your air meets these standard uses a three prong approach. The compressor must have routine maintenance, proper filtering … Continue reading 41. Scuba Air Quality, Project AWARE Week 2020, Your Next Dive – Coco View Resort, Roatan


28. Boston Sea Rovers Special Edition



This is a special edition of Scuba Shack Radio. We took the podcast on the road to the Boston Sea Rovers 66th International Ocean Symposium and Film Festival where we had the opportunity to connect with some old friends and meet new folks across the dive industry. I want to thank my guests – Rob … Continue reading 28. Boston Sea Rovers Special Edition


Scuba Shack Radio #23 – 1-12-2020



In this episode we discuss the PADI referral process, the North Atlantic Right Whale, and another installment of Sea Hunt – It’s Still Alive. If you live in a part of the country or the world where it gets cold in the winter you might not think you can still learn to scuba dive. You … Continue reading Scuba Shack Radio #23 – 1-12-2020