Tag Archives: PADI

113. A Simple Solution from Oceana plus Wet Notes news, information and commentary

June 5, 2023Ocean Conservation, Ocean Health, Scuba, Scuba Diving, Scuba Equipment, Scuba NewsDivers Alert Network, Great Shark Snapshot, Oceana, PADI, PADI Clubscuba-shack-radio

The Great Shark Snapshot is back for its second year. Divers and snorkelers are asked to record all their sightings of sharks and rays in the Shark Trust Shark Log. This event runs from July 22 -30, 2023. Last year over 200 divers from 14 countries provided 1800 entries into the log. It has been … Continue reading 113. A Simple Solution from Oceana plus Wet Notes news, information and commentary →

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

March 20, 2023Ocean Conservation, Ocean Health, Scuba, Scuba Diving, Scuba News, Scuba TravelAlert Diver Magazine, DAN, Fourth Element, Local Dive Shop, PADI, REEF, Whale Huntscuba-shack-radio

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

October 22, 2021Ocean Conservation, Scuba Diving, Scuba News, Scuba TrainingGoliath Grouper, PADI, PADI AWARE Foundation, PADI Club, Scuba Diving Magazine, Sport Diver, WDHOF, Women Divers Hall of Famescuba-shack-radio

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

September 11, 2020Ocean Conservation, Ocean Health, Scuba Diving, Scuba Equipment, Scuba TravelCoco View, PADI, Project AWARE, scuba air qualityscuba-shack-radio

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

March 15, 2020Ocean Conservation, Ocean Health, Scuba Diving, Scuba Training, Scuba TravelAtlantis Dive Resort, Blue Green Expeditions, Boston Sea Rover, Ollie, PADIscuba-shack-radio

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 →