| Even before man ventured into space, scientists and | | | | Association of Diving Instructors. Established in 1967, |
| engineers had begun exploring the deep blue ocean. | | | | it continues to be a pioneer in teaching new and |
| Explorers were sent in mini-submersibles or in | | | | experienced divers new techniques about underwater |
| watertight armor with some breathing equipment | | | | exploration. |
| inside to see what lies beneath the water. | | | | A student as young as 10 can be allowed to take a |
| Nowadays, almost anyone can do the same thing. | | | | basic certification course before being able to move |
| You will just need some diving equipment and | | | | up to the next level. This scuba diving organization |
| certification from a scuba diving organization. | | | | boasts to having issued almost a million licenses every |
| There are three major organizations known | | | | year to adventure seeking enthusiasts around the |
| throughout the world. | | | | world. |
| The first is called PADI or the Professional | | | | |