SCUBA stands for Self-Contained-Underwater-Breathing-Apparatus and has become populair the last few years because it’s exciting, a sport for everyone and because the technology has made it easier and easier.
You probably remember Jacques Cousteau who has done very well for the SCUBA industry with his wonderful underwater videos. Since his videos and underwater explorations, SCUBA diving has become more and more popular. At the moment of writing (06/2006), PADI, the world largest diving organisation has more than 130,000 dive professionals and around 5300 PADI Dive Centers and Resorts operating in 180 countries and territories.
Where do I find a dive center?
The best place for you to find a dive center is probably on the website of PADI (www.padi.com). You can find a dive center in 180 countries, that means that you will probably locate one close to your home. You can contact the dive center with your requests and they will be more than happy to provide you with any information you need.
On holiday or rather at home?
That totally depends on what you want to do. You can even combine it! It is possible to do the theory and...